![]() Runway commercially released her debut single "Butterfly" in November 2016. Runway revealed that Former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, once visited her school where she performed for her and was told to keep pursuing a musical career and that she wanted to see her performing at the White House to which Runway responded "Invite me then!".Ģ015–2019: Career beginnings and Be Runwayīree Runway made her solo debut with the self-released EPs titled RNWY 01 and Bouji being released in November 2015 and May 2016 respectively. Earlier material such as RNWY 01 was recorded with her DIY setup and explained that the self-sufficiency taught her what musical sound she wanted to pursue. Runway discussed that she purchased a "DIY home studio" setup with her first pay cheque which was where she was singing over self-produced beats and writing her own songs. As a result, Runway started making beats and freestyling with her friends. She enrolled in a Music technology subject which taught her the basics of music production. In an interview, she disclosed that she was only interested in music at school but never thought of herself as a musician. Runway discussed the positive shift in attitude regarding her skin when she went to a college in South London where she met model Leomie Anderson who encouraged Runway to take pictures of herself and "take charge of our situations". Runway credits those moments as shaping her both as a person and an artist. At the age of 9, Runway experienced bullying and colourism which caused her to bleach her skin and have a negative chemical reaction to the product. Runway views her upbringing and experiences as her having to have "thick skin", resilience and "having instilled a fight in me" which she is thankful for. She resided on a street given the nickname "Murder mile" due to high rates of crime and conflict. ![]() ![]() She has also won awards such as Best Newcomer at the Urban Music Awards in 2019.Mensah was born on 18 November 1992 in Hackney, where she was raised. In 2020, she was named one of BBC's Sound Poll 2020 nominees alongside other emerging British artists. Awards & RecognitionBree Runway has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career. She's worked with Missy Elliott on the track 'Why I Still Love You', Yung Baby Tate on the track 'Marilyn Monroe', and Coco & Clair Clair on the track 'Blue Jeans'. CollaborationsBree Runway has collaborated with many artists over the years. She is known for her eccentric ensembles which often include statement pieces like oversized sunglasses, hats, and jewelry. StyleBree Runway is an artist who is not afraid to take risks with her style. She has described her sound as “message-driven music”. She has been praised for her clever wordplay and catchy hooks. Her lyrics address topics like identity, womanhood, and mental health. Unique SoundBree Runway has a unique sound that combines elements of hip hop, rap, R&B, soul, and pop music. Her latest project, '2000AND4EVA' was released in 2020. She has since collaborated with the likes of Missy Elliott and Coco & Clair Clair. She quickly gained recognition after releasing her mixtape, 'Introdücing.' in 2018. ![]() In 2017, she began to make music under the name of Little Simz. ![]() Who Is Bree Runway?Bree Runway is a British singer, songwriter and rapper from London. ![]()
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