Ren - Instagram Q&A

[@Wisenbrow]

I'm 55, and in all my life, I've liked some bands, I've liked some songs, but for the first time in my life, I've become a FAN of a musician and his music! Thanks for all you do and the inspiration Ren!

[@samsaggers1926]

Me too!! X

[@nerdynana6792]

Yes, I'm a fan girl for the first time too. Much too old for this malarkey, but absolutely loving it

[@patriciacloix71]

moi aussi j'écoute en boucle et plusieurs fois Quel artiste complet merci REN génie

[@andreakinuthia4197]

Me too ❤

[@karamelamu]

same here, the concept of being a fan was so alien to me until now, I guess this is because we sign up not just for the music but for the person and both are absolutely worthed

[@chrisbree3467]

Hi REN, I am nearly 70 years old, brought up listening to Pink Floyd & Supertramp. I have recently discovered you on KZbin I love what you do & hope you’ll carry on doing your own thing.

[@mickiflynn4751]

Just when I didn’t think I could love this man more he makes me laugh out loud multiple times on a simple Q&A!! Love his humour, his spark and just him!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@cryptokey6bushi516]

My thoughts exactly! So funny😂

[@yours338]

WHAT do you think,he's not here anymore'about David Bowie

[@angelas.g.9848]

Real. We've found ourselves a REAL person. Has a heart, beautiful mind, beautiful disposition. And- HE'S FUNNY. AND RIDICULOUSLY TALENTED!!

[@annfarmer9704]

Beautiful music ✓ Beautiful mind✓ Beautiful face✓ A deep soul that soars✓ Smart, funny...., Concentrated talent....... Wishing all the best to you ren! Keep making your magic!

[@divastatus863]

So goddamn beautiful man ouuuu❗❗❗❗❗❗❗🫶

[@kimella995]

Ridiculous isn't he 😅 all the talents and all the smarts and all the beauty 😂❤

[@lindapease620]

69 year old grandmother here. When I stumbled onto 'Hi Ren' I felt like I found gold. You are amazing!

[@beerandasongguy]

I am with you Linda. 63 here and I love the mind of this young man!

[@X_TabbeyCat_X]

I never watch these but eh he's convinced me to

[@karenkaren9526]

Funny how us old people love him

[@Silkytoaster]

67 yr old and a great fan of Ren . I don’t know why but I feel very protective towards this young man .

[@lindapease620]

@@Silkytoaster I feel the same way. He is a special treasure.

[@Sillywabbit5]

I just feel in love with REN all over again 🫠

[@avalonprojectwildfire]

I think that a sick bass solo is probably the best diversion that James Bond might need in order to do all that other spy jazz!

[@kimbennett3014]

Best answer: "Pagan rituals that involve lots of nudity and olive oil." Bahahaha 🤣

[@MsWysiwyg88]

Your sense of humor is superb Ren 👌

[@MK-nx2wg]

Cracked me up

[@ajt51508]

52 yr old VERY seasoned , blue collar dude here. I proud of you young man! Much Love!

[@charlottejennex8820]

I would absolutely love to hear you in person. As a lady near 60 I myself am quite surprised that I enjoy the rap songs. The Hunger gave me goosebumps. Seriously Ren, they say variety is the spice of life... you sir are one hot commodity. Keep up the great work you do. Thank you my dear. Take care of yourself ((hugs))

[@AlexaBluRae]

Everything I watch of him just makes me love him so much more than previous. Especially that bit about his music. I've been through an incredible amount of suffering in my life as well for the 33 years I've been here and at one point my music is the only thing that saved me. I'd kill to be able to play with Ren.

[@LucaAnamaria]

I feel the same way about music. It definitely has saved my life on more than one occasion by giving me a sense of purpose.

[@karen-xv2wu]

SAME!! Witty !

[@erinlee3102]

Damn Ren! First Q & A and you got trolls and thirst traps, look where you’re at now! ♥️♥️♥️ Edit*** “I will spit on them and I will laugh” I CHOKED on my water!

[@Kimellis0]

You give me faith in the future Ren, Love from an Old Bird in the UK.♥🙏

[@nettiesilva3617]

The fact that Ren has overcome or learned to work w. what he has been given and still is creating lyrically beautiful music is amazing ❤ 😎

[@cappyGLA]

So proud of you son, you are a legend already. I have managed PTSD and Addison's (auto-immune) for most of my adult life. To open your mind to the general public like you have takes a lot of courage, you are not alone.

[@yiayiashearttarot5563]

I laughed, I cried…….seriously though, could anyone keep up with you before you had lyme?!? I’ve said it before and I will keep saying it, you are a gift. ♥️

[@spridle]

Ren is if Cillian Murphy was a poet. He's a modern Edgar Allen Poe.

[@lisamora8141]

You are gifted. Hi Ren is authentic and moving, Sick Boi is the first thing that comes close to showing the harmful side of the mental health industry. Your take of Elvis in Can't help falling in love is soulful, your Losing It is fun and even for this not so young woman in New Zealand you just have to move to it. Your tale of Jenny, Screech and Violet is like a Shakespearen story, and yes I have also checked out Hunger, and others. Absolute talent, don't let the music industry dictate anything you want to do because there is a whole world out there ready for the art you are creating and expressing:)

[@BenSmith-gz4qo]

Hahaha Honestly is there anything Ren can't do Best and Genuine, Funniest person in the World goes to.......Ren!!!❤️💯

[@erniehemingway6993]

He don't care about Fame but he's famous already and the way things are going he will be mega famous is music appeals to everyone and many genres great talent

[@annebiebrich9155]

You are such an emotional man which I see as a Strong man ! Unafraid to show emotions! A lot of men are "AFRAID" of showing emotion! Takes more strength to be unafraid! Then to add more strength to do battle with all you have been dealing with, mentally and physically and still create music that reaches, touches and helps others is so incredible! Your Birthday is a very special day ! It is the day the world was graced with the man you have become and the musical genius , lyrical genius and master story teller as well as the inspiration to fight whatever has been thrown our way !

[@LizzyBennet42]

Late to the party but love that you named Lydon as a favorite singer. Can’t wait till he comments on you 😉

[@caupain66]

Dude you f me up!! I actually LOVED when Sid would sing! But Submarine mission gets me. My daughter lost her best friend the same. I am glad you are on the planet!

[@JamboreeBlackberry]

I love how relatable and cool he is

[@lisadavenport2390]

I’m 60 and a lyme patient going on 30 yrs. When I first heard your music, I was like this young man has soooooo much talent and I fell in love with your music then I realized you too had lyme so I was like ok got it. I totally understand now. Ty for being my voice. Am presently bedridden pretty much from babesiosis co infection to lyme. Ty for helping me to get thru this with your music. You are the voice to us voiceless patients out here. I wish you peace and love and most of all health.

[@gerdapons5730]

We are 80 year now..we love music,before we listen to punk music because we don,t believe in people who want registered our lives..We listen to the sex pistols,the Roman's,and other punkbands..but your music Ren have everything inside..we love it!!!..amazing❤

[@christinapeck966]

I just love you REN ✨ your an amazing spirit 😉💙and your music is incredible 🎶✌🏽🤩

[@redangel169]

Lol, this was so awesome. Vaguely inappropriate humor is right up my alley

[@hermajestyqueenmarcia]

Thank you Ren. You're so wise and talented...stay kind dear Soul. Love Marcia in Modesto

[@doreentowle9984]

Hi Ren, this 77 year old music lover found you, I'm so happy and blessed for that. You are stirring my heart in a way I've that I thought was dead. God bless you sweet, special, human being.

[@larrymartorelli7837]

You're still trying to love all of these people answering these questions it's beautiful.

[@MissyGail4eva]

Two words that Ren said in passing made him _more_ than a legend: Fuck Twilight

[@inuchan74]

Idk how this dude is so freakin funny on top of everything else

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Love the sense of humor 😂 loving your music 😊

[@shandwhat95]

Mad that he mentions Ocean Wisdom here because when I first shared Ren with my mates I said "I haven't been this excited about a UK artist since discovering Ocean Wisdom"

[@DonnaPoynton.]

We love you Ren ❤

[@jessicaa.2876]

I just stumbled across this and I have to thank you for posting bc I appreciate his sense of humor and honesty. ❤😂

[@genemarini5253]

I felt that person who asked him how he looks so young cause honestly he looks like he’s on his early 20s

[@LucaAnamaria]

I hope he was joking about his answer, though. 😂 Definitely looks really young!

[@genemarini5253]

@@LucaAnamaria haha I hope too😂

[@richardhanney7950]

Luckily for us Ren has already passed the age of 27 and so won't become a member of the 27 Club like so many other musical greats. As with Robert Johnson 27 may be the age the devil claims his dues. Was going to say he could make a nursery rhyme sound great and then I remembered - he already has!

[@SampleRate-w2w]

​​​@@LucaAnamaria pretty sure he's joking, I know from experience that abstinence from being I'll can delay the aging process on the outside at least. Blessing and curse, you can pull hotties when you're going well but others see you as a threat and try to level you. Now he's got cash he can tell the haters were to go.

[@GazzaBoo]

It's not fair, I eat babies too but I still got old and craggy 😒

[@debswood8792Y]

Eat babies, you crack me up! 😂😂😂 Never forget just how special you are, you are a genius. ❤

[@NilZed1]

my accent is the same. I'm from the highly accented American south, but my mom wasn't, so about half of the accent I might have originally had was nagged out of me. But as an adult, I picked up more of an accent living and working at the other end of the state, trying not to sound like an outsider I guess. Then I married a British person, and picked up some of his accent (which had alsobeen a bit mangled for the same sort of reasons) and we moved to California, then to Essex, then to Scotland, picking up more bits and dropping others. I've been known to say things like 'Y'all should come over to mine and meet the wee dude!" to an individual who admired a picture of my cat, who was a girl cat. My accent mixes up all sorts of phrases and pronunciations. The weird thing is my kid, who has lived 14 of their 16 years in the UK, including 12 years in strongly accented Glasgow, sounds just like me. The huge number of people and amount of media she is surrounded with which don't sound like me have made hardly any impact on her speech.

[@LittleGidget1]

I think Ren is Beautiful and Inspirational! Just don’t sell your soul!

[@Jennypegmarie]

One day, i really hope to meet this guys and give him a massive high 5 and a hug. Ren, I think you're truly amazing.

[@DKTek07]

Keep it up Ren, love what you're doing.

[@artofantasticallyweird]

So much talent its great you're none stop entertainment.

[@SmashStewart]

You inspire me on a daily and I jam with you daily. Thank you for everything. What was your first song that made you want to do what you do? Also what was first show you ever went to?

[@Codex7777]

He answered that in the video... The Red Hot Chilli Peppers. :)

[@dougoc]

You had me at Joe Strummer. I really miss him

[@backtothestartjft]

To be fair, you don't look like you're in your 30s, a very cute baby face 😘 I love your dark sense of humour. But my favourite bit was collaborating with Eminem 😮 just WOW can you guys even begin to think what that would sound like? That would be incredible, in my eyes you're just as talented as him ❤ but your work is just on another level altogether 👏👏👏

[@emmahammond4338]

Get well soon Mr Ren x

[@benjaminward4269]

Dude, my daughter (13) and I (42) are bonding over your tunes man. I’m a single dad with custody due to addiction and mental health issues of her mom. Your stories are in some ways relatable and we appreciate how raw you allow yourself to be in your music. Keep up the awesome work. The people who find you do respect it!!!

[@norrisfromthenorth1258]

You have saved alot of people with your tunes keep it up . Love ya man .

[@Yes-el7ln]

Love Ren and his music... Chalk outlines is my favourite ❤️ I can relate to it so much keep doing you

[@edenongreenmountain2423]

Wow… some of these questions… REN.. you are absolutely adored out in the PNW. We love and support you.. and wish you the best.. ❤

[@DChilders12]

Your music is breathtaking for me, there is nothing out there like you 😘 I will follow you until the end.

[@terryolsson4145]

No question. A statement "I love you Ren"

[@sabrinaevans8746]

I’m 64 and am obsessed with your story and music

[@NanaM1984]

I love your sense of humor!

[@Amy_just_loves_music]

This was awesome! Loved hearing more about you. Have to ask, how do you feel about Queen or Freddie Mercury? You kind of referenced him in "Illest of our time".

[@pippodisco5724]

Hey Ren. I was up late watching reactions to your videos- you evoke such great real emotion with your finely crafted music videos- art and passion in a beautiful bouquet. Ive also had Lyme for 16 years (that i know of). Of course it went undiagnosed for years and took many years more to get some progress in my treatment. Im in the midst of a neurological flare and wonder what kind of progress youve had with Hoffman? Im considering giving it a try. God bless you, my friend. Keep at it, i find its more of an accumulative effect over years than a magic bullet. You really are a genius, but more than that- a decent man.

[@judydempsey3957]

Hi Ren….I found your U tube page about 3 weeks ago and have been hooked ever since. I’m also a Registered Nurse in the United States,so I I understand your health issues. I hope your treatment in 🇨🇦 Canada will be successful. Your just a amazing brave young man….Greetings from New York State……Judy D

[@deniseswinkels7539]

Hi Ren, I am almost 60 and have lym (nervous system affected) for 14 years. I discovered that the bacteria were deliberately injected into the tick during war and that it got out of hand. I also recently read that, after a lot of research, especially in kids, ADHD is indeed related to Lyme. these studies were by many doctors and medics. Unfortunately I can't get the original pieces back on the alternative media. I'll let you know as soon as I see them again. You are really a super artist. great respect. I HAVE NO WORDS FOR YOU AS A BEING .FAR MOR THAN BEAUTY .❤ LOVE Denise

[@cappyGLA]

Wow, Denise, it is amazing that sometimes you can learn more about the world from ordinary people's posts than you can be researching the normal avenues of information. When I was in the military doing NBC classes that was never told to us.

[@deniseswinkels7539]

@@cappyGLA ❤

[@lauritabrownroselle]

you are amazing. thanks for putting up with so much shit and bringing out your gift to share

[@confused.citizen]

Bro I stumbled across you tiktok a few weeks back and I'm fuckng mesmerised by you (in a non eating oiled babies kind of way lol). Your musical scope and talent in every genre is insane bruv. P.s, I love this QnA cause when you're successful like u now, you can be twisted ficked up with what you say with a cheeky smile to bale you out lol. I do the same, works the same to friends, family and the 50% of new people I meet. But the 50% that don't like to hear it...... 🤫 Only people with fucked up pasts, joke about fucked up shit.... We are the same my fam. Well, I'm without the talent 😅

[@dawngibson2640]

Speaking as my departed wife's husband My mother had severe psychological problems. Often talking to 3 people in her head at once. Plus also trying to keep conversations with her family. Where your psychosis problems similar. She was given electrode treatment on top of meds. Shes at peace with dad now. Your songs bring so much knowledge of my mother's suffering. Plus i lost a cousin in his 20s to suicide. Since losing. My wife at 64 i have had many days i just feel like giving in. His suicide and his families suffering have always woken me from my slumber. Keep up the creative process. And i wish you well in your progress going forward.

[@Zombittenkitten]

lol, sat with my kiddo through this and got the best compliment ever... "He reminds me of you" "big dork, but smart, I know someone like that". Hahaha, made my day because I've been a massive fan for a few years now.

[@jonathanshoop8554]

Love how you a real one mate 💯

[@L0C0vision]

Wow! You are a remarkable artist with an invincible spirit. Your depth speaks to the extreme places your body and mind have visited, yet emerged somehow strengthened and profoundly insightful. You look many years younger than anyone who has experienced chronic illness. I can relate. Misdiagnosed Lyme infected my pituitary- which regulates thyroid, adrenals and growth hormone (the fountain of youth). Wishing you miraculous success on your wellness journey, opportunities that delight your sould and a musical path beyond your wildest dreams. 💚

[@lilgit9969]

Jeez, some of those answers had me crying with laughter.

[@mommachar6697]

Your are so powerful!!! You don't let your medical conditions pull you down. So proud of you. Sure wish I could😢 my past 3yrs have devastated me into a very deep hole. Pray for me & I will pray for you🙏❤

[@melscienerf5977]

Oh gods you had me in stitches. Yes I'm working my way through your back catalogue of videos. Yes, I will still comment if I think it's good. Sorry Yes I understand the fatigue - pain-head like a race track going off on tangents combo. Wish I could write music to shut mine up 😂

[@rebeccaduggan1211]

If you collab with ocean I think I’ll actually die. Talent overload

[@MalcolmMXTaylor]

More comedy gold, and yeah u are going ginger in this vid hahaha

[@janetclaireSays]

You're so naturally funny, smart people usually are. Question: Does the pig mask that keeps showing up in your videos represent "Napoleon" from Animal Farm?

[@Musiklife.9049]

I’m a REN fan (RENegade, yeah another oldie) just watching this when you played One Direction for what ever reason, I follow those lads so was wrapped!

[@vampyrekelli]

Thank you for this. I'm also extremely allergic to about 90% of all food. It's nice to know I'm not alone. Loved your other answers but that one is the one that hit me the hardest thank you ❤️

[@Tandy_Hard]

"even just a lil bit of lube" 💀

[@strive4impact]

This is so fun. Thank for posting it here.

[@Giggirl]

He’s so lovely ❤

[@alouise01]

I'm super bummed I missed this!!

[@puddinglover02]

Aww love you Ren. ❤️

[@avene1534]

🙏💜🙏Love You Ren & Your Music 🙏💜🙏

[@artofantasticallyweird]

You're very awesome i think you're one the greatest versatile musicians I've heard i wish you the best...you're crazy awesome k

[@smokedog2185]

A ren and em joint, be crazy, i could just imagine the the what they would bring out of each other

[@Gem_Lou]

Wasnt expecting to fall in love today but here we are 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Threadbow]

The show must go on. You do amazingly well health considered People don't know the bad times when you are ill.

[@madcat528]

What a beautiful amazing person! I love Ren!

[@davidblatt7117]

I love your music and where you came from. Bearing ind your mental issues, when do you think you'll be up to touring the UK and Europe? I'd love to experience you live. You're such a brilliant all round musician

[@deccadent1]

I used to live at the Unicorn bookshop in Brighton . ..love your reading list ! And your music - goes without saying ! When you are you -other people feel that right also - to be oneself honestly! It’s great gift you ‘re passing on ! I am ancient . You are young! Don’t worry about age .. it’s immaterial.. but do look after your body ! Keep it up ! Good luck in Canada !!

[@indiafox5786]

That sounds like such an amazing place to live!

[@LeeAnneCooper-z4k]

Geeez dam great to see you Ren. Fairdinkum I really do hope you are doing better 🙏 I really do. Please take care of yourself 🙏 Ren all your fans family friends, everyone needs you and everything you stand for. Your amazing. YES PISTOLS 🤙❤️💯

[@DebiMaria_]

How have I only just discovered this page 😂

[@RebeccaScudder]

Welcome to my world - I'm a walking food allergy. It's good to know I'm not the only 1

[@HandyManHardy]

I Kno this is a bit late. I quite enjoy your music first of all but I just realized how gorgeous your eyes are. Holy crap!

[@KanonDymous]

Omg, Ren and Tahd Sultana?! Just the thought, made my heart drop out my ass!

[@notanormi]

I can't help but imagine you and Tom MacDonald throwing out some bad a$$, thought-provoking, and truthful bits about the world we are living in today! I just found HI Ren 2 days ago, and it has me hooked!! I've been going through all of the reactors, and you are having a brilliant impact on so many human beings! Thank you, and I am praying for great success on your journey to a pain-free body to accompany your beautiful soul. ❤️❤️

[@keithhobson8509]

Would love to hear your take on Radiohead’s Creep if that’s possible be strong there’s people out their that do care😊

[@souliris]

I am surprised he didn't mention David Bowie. When i first heard Ren sing, i thought he sounded a little like him.

[@bevjohnson8874]

I couldn’t ask but may I ask how long have you played the piano and guitar please also good taste with your choice of music love the vid knowing more about you love your music ren Thankyou for shareing

[@tamsynfallows3234]

He said in another chat thing he’s been playing guitar since he was about 6 or something, I think

[@bevjohnson8874]

Thankyou for that one thing I’d have loved too do but was too hard for me

[@TheCascadingCatalyst]

I got questions!!!!! Also that song is so stuck in my head now thanks. Lol

[@angie-wx7dx]

Love your work you are in my prayers are you coming to America