Bree Runway

Bree Runway (born Brenda Wireko Mensah on 18 November 1992 in Hackney, London) is a British singer, songwriter, rap­per, and creative visionary of Ghanaian descent. Raised in a vibrant but challenging environment, her early experiences—including resilience against bullying and colourism—shaped her bold artistic identity Teen Vogue+15+15Allure+15. Known for her genre‑fluid sound blending pop, trap, hyperpop, R&B, and rock, she emerged through self‑released EPs like RNWY 01 (2015) and Bouji (2016), before signing with EMI and launching her major-label debut EP Be Runway in 2019 +5+5+5.

Throughout her career, Runway has embraced a fearless, unapologetic persona and cultivated a message of representation, self-expression, and creative freedom. She has said of her sound: “I just love confusing people” and described herself as “a flamingo in a world full of pigeons. I want to be as bright as possible” +4Interview Magazine+4NME+4. Her 2020 mixtape 2000AND4EVA, featuring collaborations with Missy Elliott and Rico Nasty, marked her as an influential force on the pop and hip-hop scenes +7+7Interview Magazine+7.

Among Bree Runway’s most inspiring quotes is: “Feel the fear, and do it anyway. Even if you're scared, just do it”—a declaration of courage in the face of doubt. She also affirms: “I dream beyond my postcode”, highlighting her ambition to rise above limitations. And on beauty and identity, she declares: “I always want black girls to feel confident in who they are, and in their skin”—a powerful testament to representation and self-love Last.fm+15+15Allure+15.