Bre Royal pines for that ‘overseas love’

Dancehall artiste Bre Royal is generating a major buzz on local radio with her latest single, Overseas Love, a steamy, soulful dancehall song about the bitter and sweet of long-distance relationships.

"The feedback has been phenomenal so far, people are really liking and gravitating to the vibe of it. The inspiration comes from my own experience of being in a long-distance relationship and facing the challenges that come with that. But, in the end, I believe that love conquers all," said the artiste, whose given name is Britney Forsythe. The song was released last week.

During her teens, Bre Royal lived in Spanish Town, St Catherine, and attended Ascot High School in Portmore before she transferred to Micoud Secondary in St Lucia.

"Growing up in Spanish Town was a good experience, and I found that St Lucia isn't that much different from Jamaica. It's just that St Lucia has a more relaxed atmosphere," she said. Bre Royal was always into music from a tender age and started composing songs at age 12, when she realised that she wanted to pursue music as a career. The first song she recorded was a love song titled Bunny, which was released in 2017 under her stage name.

"My first name is Britney, but my family and friends call me 'Bre'. I got the name 'Royal' from my best friend because his alias is the same. I asked him to use his name because it just sounds right and he said, 'Of course, why not?'" she explained.

She plans to release her first EP in 2025 and is focused on releasing singles, as interested producers are already sending beats her way. Promoters, intrigued by her unique sound, have also expressed an interest in her doing club shows throughout the Caribbean.

"I am ready to make my mark and let everyone know what Bre Royal represents," she said.