WIKI

Brenda Wireko Mensah is better known as Bree Runway. The English rapper, singer and songwriter was born on 18 November 1992 and belongs to Ghanaian ancestry. EMI Records signed her in 2018, and she then released her first album Be Runway in the year 2019.

She then released her mixtape in 2020 by the name of 2000and4Eva. The mixtape has the famous single called ATM and features Missy Elliott. Her album Be Runway won the Best New International Act award at the BET Awards. In addition, she was nominated for the Rising Star award at the 2022 Brit Awards.

CAREER

Bree’s career began around 2015. Bree made her solo debut titled RNWY 01 in November 2015, which was a self-released EP. She also released Bouji in May 2016. In addition, Runway released her commercial single ‘Butterfly’ in 2016. The song also had a music video released with the song featuring Leomie Anderson. The video was directed by Bree herself.

Later, Bree released the song ‘What Do I Tell My Friends?’ in September 2017. The video gathered attention and crossed over one million views as it carried a special social message regarding the fashion industry where women were exploited. Bree got featured on Metroplane’s album ‘Word of Mouth’ in February 2018.In 2018, Bree got signed by the Virgin EMI Records, and in May 2019, her single ‘2ON’ was released as her label debut.

The song was a hit and featured in the Top 50 Songs of the year. In addition, Toyota used the track for the C-HR Leave Ordinary Behind ad. In July 2019, the ‘Big Racks’ album was launched, which featured Brooke Candy. Bree also released ‘Be Runway’ in August 2019 preceded by ‘Big Racks’ and ‘2ON’.Later in 2020, she released ‘Apeshit’, a single which got great critical acclaim and was compared to Missy Elliott.

The song’s version ‘Ain’t It’ was a part of the FIFA 21 Football track. Bree Runway also got featured in the British magazine ‘Notion’. In April 2020, she announced her next single’s title as ‘Damn Daniel’. It was in collaboration with Yung Baby Tate, the famous American rapper and singer. This was released in April. The song got acclaim on Annie Mac’s Future Sounds show and was named the ‘Hottest Record in the World’.

Further, in July 2020, she got featured on a remix single, ‘XS’. Bree Runway released ‘Gucci’ in July with Maliibu Miitch. Bree also released ‘Little Nokia’ later in 2020, which ranked as the fourth-best song of the year. Bree Runway got featured on the cover page of the British magazine Hunger. Runway announced the release of 2000and4Eva in October 2020. A music video, ‘ATM’, released in January 2021, featured Missy Elliott, and a solo song, ‘Breemix’, was released in January 2021.

In March 2021, she announced the single ‘Hot Hot’ to be released in March 2021. In May 2021, a collaboration with Glass Animals ‘Space Ghost Coast to Coast was released. September 2021 saw her featuring on the remix of ‘Babylon’ by Jimmy Edgar and in ‘Have Mercy’ by Chlöe. In December 2021, she performed at the 2021 MOBO Awards and announced the next single, ‘Pressure’.

NET WORTH

Bree Runway’s net worth is estimated to be over $2 Million. Brenda was born on 18 November 1992 and is better known as Bree Runway. She is a famous English rapper, singer, and songwriter.

EMI Records signed her in 2018, and there has been no looking back since then. Her major earnings come from her albums, songs, shows, and endorsements. In addition, she won the Best New International Act award at the BET Awards in 2021.

BIOGRAPHY

Bree Runway was born in Hackney on 18 November 1992. She was initially raised here. She has Ghanaian ancestry. She lived on a street called “Murder mile”, as it had a high crime rate. Runway speaks about her upbringing and says that all the early experiences led her to become resilient and have a thick skin and fighting spirit.

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At the tender age of nine, she was bullied for her skin colour. As a result, she bleached her skin, which had reactions and ill effects. These moments shaped her as an artist and as an individual. She graduated from a college in South London and met Leomie Anderson, who helped her take charge of her life.

She loved music at school and enrolled in Music technology to study music production. She made beats and set up a home studio with her first earnings. The song RNWY 01 was recorded in her home studio. Michelle Obama once visited the school where Runway performed and told her to pursue a career in music.

AGE/HEIGHT

Born on 18 November 1992, Bree is 29 years of age. She began freestyling and making beats at a young age. She debuted with EP RNWY 01 in November 2015. She is a beautiful young girl standing tall at 5 feet 8 inches.

FAMILY/FATHER

Not much is revealed about her family of Bree, but she is from Ghanaian ancestry. Born in London to her father, Charles Ross and mother, Clara Caudwell, Bree has a sibling named Irene Chanter. She did her primary schooling in Hackney and later joined a South London university. She experienced colourism and bullying as a child.

BOYFRIEND/GIRLFRIEND

The famous American rapper Doja Cat is said to be in a rumoured relationship with Bree since 2021. She even took to Instagram and Twitter to announce her relationship with the English singer.

However, the rumours were not further addressed, and there were speculations that the relationship has died down now.

HOBBIES

Besides being in the music industry, Bree Runway loves travelling and shopping. In addition, she loves to watch movies, listen to music from different genres, and spend a lot of time with her friends and family.

EDUCATION

Bree Runway was born in Hackney on 18 November 1992. She was initially raised and educated here. She graduated from a college in South London and enrolled in Music technology to study music production.

FACTS

• Bree Runway got her stage name from a cousin, Runway Pedro. She was in awe of his style and still thinks it to be amazing.
• Bree is a strong believer in God and divine manifestation and prays ardently every day. She believes that the universe conspires to bring things that you desire.
• EMI Records signed her in 2019. Bree released the EP Be Runway as her major-label debut.
• Her dances have an influence of the African house parties.
• Her career boomed after she collaborated With Missy Elliott.

FAQs

How did Bree get famous?
Bree Runway featured in Metroplane’s single “Word of Mouth” in February 2018. Virgin EMI Records signed her in 2018, and in 2019, she released “2ON” as her label debut.
When was Runway born?
The English rapper, singer and songwriter was born on 18 November 1992.
What genre is Bree Runway?
Bree is of the Rand B/Soul genre.
How many songs does Bree have?
Bree has a total of 15 single songs released to date.
How old is Bree Runway?
Bree is 29 years of age.