Ren - Sick Boi (Official Music Video)

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Want to say a big thank you for everyones support over the years. During the years trapped inside with chronic health problems the main thing that kept me going was a belief that one day I would come out the other side, and be able to achieve success through music. I don’t have a label, and sometimes pushing these things as hard as I want becomes a massive challenge, and I find myself frustrated that there aren’t enough hours in the day to push it as far as I want to. I would love to ask a favour to anyone who has ever enjoyed my music over the years, and it will only take a few minutes of your day.It would mean the world to me if you shared ‘Hi Ren’ as much as you can, over social media platforms, with friends, over email. Together, and with your help I can hopefully reach people all over the world, and get one step closer to the dream I always had! Thank you so much for the support so far!
Song written, performed, directed by Ren
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[@RenMakesMusic]

Were close to being able to hit a top 10 record spot, maybe even a number one! Pretty unbelievable for an independent record! You can help push that even further! Pre-order the Sick Boi album by clicking this link! bio.to/Ren-Sick-Boi Sickboi is out on all streaming platforms now!! renmakesmusic.lnk.to/sickboi As always here are the lyrics for anyone who wants them Hi Ren thanks for coming today” “Thanks for seeing me” “ looking at your file here it seem s there’s a very apparent interplay with your emotional state and your physical body. Have you heard of the trauma response?” “Um, I don’t think so” “Basically our bodies can get stuck in a negative feedback loop. Our subconscious can repeat patterns from the past which can have a pretty drastic downstream effect on our biology.. Essentially… your mind is making you sick” Sick boy sick boy, Bitten by a tick boy, Looking for that fix boy, Anabolic steroids, Stem cell poster boy, Pass out, white noise Quick fix, snake oil, I'm about to break boy Oh, what a shame he’s in pain have another go, Take another pill, here, take a couple more Let see how your doing in another week or so You’ll be feeling worse when the side effect’ll show De-realization medical patient Loosing patience with the process Walking hand in hand with satan Complications with the medication Inflammation, dehydration, inhalation aggravation Building up a toleration Drown sucker, drown sucker, drown sucker, drown Ive been feeling like I’m drowning with my feet upon the ground Ive been screaming I’ve been shouting I but I never make sound Ive been looking for a way out but I always seem to drown “Is this all making sense Ren?” “Yeah, I think so” “Good, what I propose we do is try to pinpoint the exact experiences from the past that are keeping you stuck. What can you tell Mme about your childhood?” “I can’t really think…” “Its okay if nothing comes up right away, What id like you to do is take some deep breaths with me, In and out, In and out Good now tell me the first thing that comes to your mind…” I feel like its not me, its the world that’s sick Were given everything we need and we commodities it We consume, we destroy like were parasitic Science tells us that its suicide and still we commit Im not sick, we are sick, we are standing on a cliff In the name of progress we jump off the precipice Im not sick I’m the virus, you’re the virus, hypocrite! How can you sit there with that smile on And tell me that I’m sick? Sick boy, sick boy, looking for a fix boy Push it down in public quick pose for the pic boy Record label meetings that commodify your gift boy Why you so upset? Don’t you wanna be a rich boy? Fuck no Industry is cut throat Ive been doing bits by myself swimming back stroke Walking on a tight rope Rapping with a slit throat The way that we persist is like the ending of a bad joke As the people evolve Were complacent to assailants And we do what we’re told Counter intelligence, a sight to behold Rape the earth of all resources and we bleed it for gold We bleed it for wealth, we bleed it for fame But when you bleed it can you tell me what the fuck will remain? And I bleed in myself I bleed in my brain While I’m bleeding, I’m the reason Cause I’m doing the same

[@EmmanuelleVinci]

Merci .. Ce que tu fais n'a aucun prix ! 😘

[@DjurslandsEfterskole]

Thank you for sharing the lyrics ♥️ Fire track

[@LifeisLIVEbg]

Hi Ren! Great track. I have a question? Are you using a Bulgarian traditional music in the background sample music?

[@colinfloyd2385]

Amazing dude!!

[@douglashilton5327]

Well done mate and stay well soon

[@Pint-Shot-Riot]

I know Ren is a musical Genius, but can we talk about how this man seems to have a plethora of dingy basements at his full disposal. :)

[@liamwilkinson5563]

It's Brighton bruv

[@phillipcooze7668]

you know who you know who knows who ren knows good on him

[@paulsimpson5949]

He may have lived in many, brings out his dark side

[@nitroh7745]

@@phillipcooze7668 are you having a stroke?

[@dreamxyz]

Exactly just for you! put your face on the map boi

[@mjlttown]

2023 - the year of Ren!

[@MatejSolar100]

❤❤❤

[@joebrogamingyt6286]

Amen 🙏

[@ratmanprisma4452]

Ren year

[@tattybogle8147]

Hopefully. Well overdue, bout time the lad got some proper recognition. Amazing talent.

[@1steezy_]

agreed

[@Wolfsta]

I'm leaving a message here to express my utmost respect to those who are like me suffering from depression.

[@grahamkershaw11]

I'd love for you to see my videos I just do freestyles but I'm a strange freak and nobody is interested in my page. But I have 40 k following on Clapper and I love to express myself with spoken word etc piano beats guitar etc And my many personalities to boot. You are like an idol to me.

[@xxxsally69xxx]

I feel you ❤😢 Same xx

[@Wolfsta]

@@xxxsally69xxx 🙏🙏😔

[@lordesca4364]

What is depression?

[@Ellie-Bentley]

Same but not doomed! We need to remember there is a beautiful life out there somewhere! The journey is worth it even if it’s painful! Wouldn’t be worth it if we didn’t suffer a bit along the way ❤

[@joshuahall6488]

I remember a few short years ago, being one of 20 comments supporting his unique mastery of music. He interacted with us daily. Im so happy he is getting the recognition he so deeply deserves.

[@Skittenmeow]

So glad to see you back, my question is " *_why the fuck didn't you tell me years ago!?_* " But seriously, I found Ren when I needed him, as the year rolled over. This year has been a wild ride of self-discovery and more emotions than I ever expected to feel again, ever. And what a fucking sick community, more amazing people, with more shared lived experience, than I ever thought existed or could find via the nightmare that is internet❤

[@daminox]

I really wish I had started listening to him that long ago!

[@jess_jeff7549]

Wow. You really watched him grow. I bet you have the coolest playlists! I've followed MGK and NF since they were "underground" and it was a whirlwind of emotions. To connect with certain artists, who have changed your life with their music is amazing. Then, having to share them with the world.. it's bittersweet. MGK was a surprise I did not see coming. 😂

[@chelfyn]

I'm 53, and it seems from the comments that your music is connecting with a lot of us older people. Maybe it's because we grew up with music that meant something and have been starved for this. Suddenly because of youtube, we have found something that transcends the commercial meaningless garbage and it shines like a jewel when we've been stuck in a lake of shit. Ren, you deserve your fantastic independent success. Keep it up you sick boi.

[@I.am.a.ppl.]

Yes please keep it up I don't know what to say about the mental BS because I got it goin on too but far as yer physical health... Get better don't you go dying on us

[@clarelwc2849]

Aa a 50 year old, I 100% wholeheartedly concur!! Well said

[@SoZen08]

Yes! I relate 100%. Ren is REAL. He creates music with a passion. He keeps surprising but I don't think that he'll have to keep doing that forever, because the main thing to me is that he's so genuine AND goes beyond "boxes" (genres). It really does evoke the same kind of excitement in me as when I first discovered Cocteau Twins, Joy Division, Depeche Mode, and so many other great, original, bands that don't care about sticking to conventions. It's unique and it unites.

[@smallfaucet]

Well said old timer.....no but really, good comment \m/

[@sabbianpaine]

I am 53 as well and completely agree.

[@The_galavanting_frog]

I honestly don't think you need the music industry to thrive as an artist, Ren. You are blowing up the internet all on your own. You are making waves

[@RenMakesMusic]

I actually agree, interested to see how far I can take this on my own

[@cuppasilverbullets]

@@RenMakesMusic record labels have ridiculous contracts that don’t benefit the artist…. Record Labels are the past, you are the future.

[@markschoch9509]

@@RenMakesMusic I don't know if you've heard of Tom MacDonald (he gets so much hate. Ill probably get hate just saying his name), but he's also 100% independent. As he always says: "No record label, no distribution, No co-sign, no publicists, No manager, no teammates, No money to make up my budget with, No groceries, no studio, No bookin' agent, no bucket list, No PR and no marketin'... Just fans." He has the independent artist thing down. He writes his lyrics, makes the beats, raps and records the song. He has one guy who mixes and masters his songs. Then him; his girlfriend; sister; and brother-in-law build all the sets, his girlfriend shoots all his videos and does all the editing. They design all the merchandise, he autographs all his CDs (yes, he sells CDs and they sell like crazy), they package Bd ship everything themselves etc. At one point he put out a video every two weeks for over a year and grew his fan base quickly. All his videos get millions of views with several 10 million and 20 million views. Same with his streams and downloads. He gets more views streams, and downloads than top mainstream artists do whren they release on the same day. In 3 - 4 years he has made well over $20 million easily. His self promotion and marketing strategy is on point. He now has 21 #1 billboard plaques. You don't have to like him, but you have to respect what he's accomplished as a 100% independent artist. He is arguably the biggest fully independent artist in the world. A lot of "independent" artists (Tech N9ne, Royce Da 5'9", Joyner Lucas, etc) have industry management, publisists,, distribution, etc. If he can do it, so can you. If possible find a way to contact him and talk. He's a cool guy, he'll tell you what he did to blow up, how he monetized his success (even monetizing off all the hate/haters), the mistakes he made what he would do differently, etc. You already have a huge buzz right now, so you can easilyblow up even more than you have and turn it into more money than thought possible. The money will allow you to pour 100% of yourself into music with no worries about food, bills, mortgage, etc. Sorry for the long ass comment but hopefully it's helpful. If so, I have a public relations degree and have worked in marketing, promotions, management, etc.... if you need any assistance. Just sayin. Haha

[@harleymonroe_xx5307]

@@RenMakesMusic loving supporting all the way as you do 💪💪💪

[@mariesharp87]

@Ren We are standing right there with you, us broken need to keep ourselves together, together ❤️

[@dcgamer1027]

1:17 "Losing patience with the process" is such an underrated line, yeah Ren is talking about how is getting fed up with the whole medical process and being jerked around, but you can also read it as "losing patients with the process" to imply that the process and the system as it is drives people away from seeking help, prevents them from getting help, worsens their conditions, and overall means more people become lost in every sense of the word than need to be.

[@matthewdemsky5365]

Very well said, and I can come extremely close to agreeing with the parallel perspective being done with intent by Ren...in any case, this guy is a poet with a strong gift. I hope he gets the world wide recognition that he deserves

[@ItsSimplyAless]

love this song, as someone who was harmed by antidepressants.. this song is gold for me.

[@cathyprice2029]

Meds make me so sick 😢

[@erickeiper249]

❤

[@sharonodom6423]

"But you're so SELF-AWARE it's amazing"; yeah, it's fabulous that I can read your face & immediately notice that every time I try to counter what you're peddling you start using medical terminology; like I haven't heard it all before!!! --Wow such an extensive vocabulary all of the sudden; like you think I'm too stupid to understand words, use of language, & subtext?! --You think using big words will make me submit my mental stability to some pretentious authority claims??! --Who's the delusional one; "so SELF-AWARE" I had you diagnosed in the first 5mins (useless, narcissistic rookie...); but you can't diagnose me bcuz you're NOT listening!!!

[@staceyshaffer180]

Ren, this video hit me hard. I was misdiagnosed for years. I was 58 years old and took my grandkids roller skating one afternoon. I fell and used my left hand to brace my fall, hit the floor with all my weight on my wrist. I heard the most awful sound of my bones breaking in my wrist and when I looked down, my hand was completely bent back towards my elbow, palm side up. I had surgery the next day and they put 3 plates and 12 screws in my wrist. About 6 weeks into my recovery, still with a cast up to my elbow I started getting a pain I’d never experienced before. My hand would feel like it’s on fire. The nerve pain was just excruciating. I went back to the surgeon and told him of my symptoms. I was told it’s normal to hurt for up to 6 months after this kind of extreme injury, he gave me more pain meds and I went home. At this point I was getting so upset, it consumed me that I wasn’t wrong, something was seriously wrong. I was crying nonstop because of the pain, if the wind blew on it, it hurt like hell. It was unbearable, I wanted to go out to the garage and take an ax to my hand, just cut it off to get rid of the pain. Two weeks later I went back to the surgeon, he took my cast off, which was so painful. I again told him of my symptoms in my wrist. Now, I’ve broken 6 bones and have 3 sets of hardware in me from snow skiing accidents so I know what “normal pain” is. The surgeon said I just want more pain meds, get over it, it’s in your head. He cut off my meds and sent me on my way once again. By this time, I’m having thoughts I’ve never experienced before. I wanted to kill that surgeon, walk in to his practice and go postal. It consumed me thinking of revenge against this doctor because I thought he really messed up my hand and wrist. I had absolutely no use of my left hand and it was shrinking, getting weird looking. I went to my primary care doctor and told him about my condition and how it was affecting me. He referred me to a psychiatrist, which I did go to a couple times. Six months later, now I’ve lost 17 pounds since my accident (no appetite cuz of pain) and I’m convinced I’m losing my mind. The thoughts I’d get were just horrible. I decided to go get a second opinion. I went to one of the best orthopedic surgeons in Washington state at the University Of Washington sports medicine. Within 10 minutes of listening to me and checking out my hand he said four letters that have forever changed my life, CRPS. He said you have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, also known as RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome). It’s the second most painful disease a human could get. Pancreatic cancer was the first according to the Gilman pain scale that doctors refer to. Just getting diagnosed was like a rebirth. The first thing I did was to learn as much as I could about CRPS. It’s a very rare disease that effects the limbs after a traumatic injury. The pain is chronic and there is no cure. The symptoms are: chronic pain, rhythmic muscle contractions, loss of muscle, muscle spasms, pins and needles pain, nervous system, depression, headaches, dysfunction or sweating, uncomfortable tingling and burning constantly. It took me years to get back to being me. I realize some people will say, it’s just a broken wrist. It was a lot more than just a broken wrist. It almost killed me! I thought about doing the worst thing, it was a scary time in my life. The not being believed about my condition and pain I was having was really difficult. I’m now in a great treatment program. I attend an online support group called “The Purple Bucket” with other CRPS patients, I no longer take pain meds, I get four ganglion nerve blocks a year to help with the nerve pain and I meditate to keep my sanity. I just wanted to let you know how much I can relate to this video and how much I and the world appreciates you. Sending love always, Stacey.

[@TwitchyMoth]

The horrid thing is, I am (almost) an OT and since the moment you described "like it was on fire" alarm bells for CRPS ringed. That's nerve pain and nerve pain of that level is never normal while healing a break. I hope in the future medical professionals will be more educated on things like CRPS, and I hope you can find peace and better Doctors honestly

[@suredeydo]

TRIGGER WARNING JFC

[@fionavarian9151]

🥰🥰🥰

[@sallielebert1407]

Dear Stacey, This is so horrendous 😢 it’s unbelievable how many medical professionals fail at this diagnoses I too went misdiagnosed for decades and at deaths door was found to have a massive meningioma brain tumor. Thank you for sharing, it’s so important to share our stories to help others … God bless and keep up the good work ❤

[@joker6solitaire]

Thank you sharing your story, Stacey. I'm so sorry that happened to you. I'm going through a medical mystery of my own right now, and I'm desperate for a diagnosis so I can get some kind of treatment and go on with my life. I just had another extensive test over the weekend, but the environment made it impossible to fully replicate my intermittent symptoms. I'm meeting my doctor again tomorrow to discuss the results, which apparently came back as "normal." I'm terrified she's going to tell me I'm making it all up. If she writes me off, I'm going to kill myself. I can't live with these symptoms and no solution in sight.

[@JenNutton]

Hi Ren, I am a professor of social work in Canada focused on trauma, and living with similar symptoms as you. I am sharing your art with my colleagues and students. In love, gratitude and kindness.

[@aurixification]

Right now, he is in Canada for a treatment. Just sayin.

[@SoZen08]

I teach college students, too. I've already shared Hi, Ren last Fall semester and now wondering how I will share more (say, by starting off one of my classes with a thumbnail of the video!). I teach psychology and have heard of so many of their struggles, as well as internship students working in mental health settings and medical settings and describing basically how broken the systems are in terms of authentic human relating.

[@JenNutton]

@@SoZen08 This is great! I've shared Hi Ren with my field students in similar settings and students I supervisor around childhood trauma. Thanks so much for sharing and your students are lucky to have you :)

[@cas9065]

@@JenNutton Have you found Power, yet?

[@timwhite6863]

I’m 45, from Canada, and have lived through A LOT of trauma. … Alcoholic stepdad, two car accidents, multiple slips and falls, lost our house… amongst other things… This is now my favourite song and video. I love it. IT REALLY REPRESENTS…and for A LOT PEOPLE!!! Thanks for sharing your life and talents with us, REN!!!!! And thank YOU GUYS AND GALS for all of your hard work in these difficult fields!!!!! 👍🏽🫵🏽🧠🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@megm38]

@Ren I am a 57 year old woman from the southern US. I have seen many musical genres come and go. I've seen many musical platforms come and go, i.e. 8-track, cassette, etc. Thank goodness vinyl seems to be making a comeback. However, I can honestly say, I am truly thankful for the internet and KZbin, because I'm not sure when, or if ever I would have been exposed to your music. The feeling I had when I gave it that first listen, reminded me so much of the first time I heard the Clash way back in the early 80's. Oh the chills I had! It was nothing I'd ever heard before! I was late to that party and had to catch up. Teenager, living in rural south...I was late to many musical parties. This one, I feel like I may have arrived to right on time. After watching Hi Ren, which, honestly, I'm still not sure why popped up on my KZbin feed, I felt like I had just had a conversation with myself. I have an autoimmune disease that affects my cognition in negative ways, causing all sorts of horrible thoughts that have always been there, but have always been quiet, to become very, very loud. I was moved to tears and watched over and over. I shared it with everyone I know, explaining "This is what goes on in my brain on a daily basis. This is what I've been trying to explain but never could." And I sent it to all my musician friends because you're brilliant. I've caught up on a good bit of your catalog and have loved it. This release is also incredible and I'll have to give it quite a few more listens to take it all in. I can't wait to hear what else you have in store for us. I can't wait to hear you sing more because I really dig your singing voice. It's beautiful. Thank you. Love from North Carolina, USA. Good luck in Canada! 💜

[@melissastutler3039]

I am with you. Same feels. 53 yo woman from GA with chronic Lyme and a PANS/PANDAS adult. If you haven't heard of that, look it up. It's a kind of autoimmune encephalitis that affects the basal ganglia and causes neuropsych symptoms. Relief is possible! You can reach me through Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for more info.

[@Rosesraspberries72]

That voice you hear in your head is the voice of ego. WE ALL HAVE IT !!! We all need to learn to quiet the mind and find our place of stillness within. A place of quiet where we can dwell in peace. The ego mind must be taught to take a back seat.

[@jillianjones257]

@@Rosesraspberries72 ?

[@Sambenzine]

He's dropping 2 albums this year. First one he will mainly be rapping, second one he'll be singing.

[@pendragyn]

@@Sambenzine I hope the first has this, Hi Ren, and the Violet, Jenny, Screech trilogy.

[@talkingdonkey1817]

Just when I thought there was nothing new under the sun… THIS is new. THIS is substantial. THIS changes everything.

[@tinyrodent2821]

This song resonates with me slightly. When i was a child I caught Swine Flu which ended up causing ME/CFS (same as Ren). It's only diagnosed through deduction, which meant being in and out of hospitals, constantly being tested all throughout highschool. I ended up failing most of my GCSEs, getting nothing higher than a C. I got D's in the things I loved, Art and Computer Science, no A-Level college would accept me, and neither would the military on medical grounds. I got onto a BTEC course and finished with D*D*D*, landed a degree apprenticeship at an international company, and now im a full-stack software developer loving life and able to do the things I love despite my illness. Illness is both physical and mental, you'll rarely find one that doesn't have an effect on both at the same time. The best way forward is to find your escape from the present but dont let it distract you from the path.

[@kimbafromrive1270]

Forget ALL the charts...all the noise and those influencers...REN is straight up our independent ARTIST OF THE YEAR! Every track and video is better than the last! This artist is a lyrical genius with an incredible and rare ability to touch every human emotion and vulnerability we feel and experience. Not many could possibly compare!

[@Skittenmeow]

I'm forgetting all the charts, but simultaneously finding it fucking brilliant that he's on all the charts... mainly because it will help so many who absolutely *_need_* to find him get a chance to find him. That's a really big net positive for the world at large.

[@GeneralStealth]

Every once in a while, maybe each decade or two if we are lucky, somebody with a special gift, a warrior poet emerges from out of seemingly nowhere to give something magical to the world. You sir, are the magic. Ren leads, others follow.

[@WayneKerr821]

💯

[@MikeRochburns844]

Amen to this comment 🙏

[@danellemcweeney9673]

I dig the "warrior poet." It's accurate as fuck and appropriately badass. I'm feelin like he should own that one. No genre can hold him, so his will be needing a name after all.

[@CrazyHorse22]

Def ❤️

[@jeffjames3111]

Your comment scores 10.0 - perfect.

[@sheacali5139]

Very relatable to me, love this song ❤

[@betts_simone]

i'm 63 yrs old, up to 29 prescribed medications per day, and nothing dulls my senses, or pain. i gave up seeing psychologists/shrinks many, many years ago. i barely existed. I feel such a connection with this young man's lyrics it's uncanny. I hadn't written anything since 2007-2010, Ren provides a voice that i could no longer provide for myself. To clarify: "With my new doctor and my personal strength, I have weened off of all meds except for a few necessary maintenance drugs in one year.

[@LessThanThree76]

❤️

[@Annicaha]

❤

[@frostfang1]

Yea I'm gonna be 33 soon and was on medications from about 14 to 19 and going to therapy that time. Got off of them at 19 when I realized no one was forcing me to do it anymore and it wasn't making a difference. I wanted to do it for me, not to "do the homework" for a therapist so I didn't feel guilty I was wasting their time when other people wouldn't be. It felt like it was forcing things, that I had to meet expectations by a certain time as a teenager. I was treated both too much like a child, and yet too much like an adult at times. They didn't give me enough credit for my intuition and intelligence, but expected me to have a way higher emotional and social intelligence than I had, especially considering I was in therapy at 14. And yea sick n tired of being sick n tired of the world. Am I really the sick one? " It's no measure of well being to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society." Why am I derailing my education even more than I was because my pills need changing up, or the system is shifting and now I don't have access to my uppers and I am expected to just stay on the downers on their own? Wtf? I can't even clue in on my own extreme emotions as they are, and now you are asking me to notice and manage the more extreme effects of medication and side effects? I was a teenager who barely hit puberty yet. Of course I haven't figured it out. I didn't have someone teaching me how to manage extreme emotions before that, let alone during and after! So now I always feel ten years behind. So yes the duality of understanding their trying to help within the limits of what they have, but also the burning anger and frustration when you know it's not helping, that it's reductive, you aren't healing, you aren't progressing. They aren't trying, they are just sticking to the books and going through the motions. And oh gawds somehow worse when you get a good therapist, and you see it in them too. That it kills them you have to stop connecting and improving for a moment to play at art therapy. Fucking patronizing. Is this kindergarten? WHAT COLOR IS RAGE?! WHAT COLOR IS RAGE!!! IM SORRY CAN I PAUSE THERAPY FOR A MOMENT TO TALK ABOUT COLOR THEORY AND IDFK INDOCTRINATION OF "EVIL COLORS" IN DISNEY MOVIES THAT GET ASSOCIATED WITH NEGATIVE EMOTIONS? No? No...well I'm just gonna feel weirdly hurt and like they think I'm a child and don't respect my art the one thing that's mine and I value. I'm also gonna later be frustrated all I could say was "can I choose two colors instead?" And not talk about color theory. That shit will stay with me. Luckily I have the pottery he made as well.

[@Clover_knows_pets]

❤

[@lilme7052]

Though my 12 a day was a lot

[@beanbirdie]

The way he talks so calmly to the doctor, compared with the intensity of his inner emotions and thoughts... wow. It captures that feeling of being so angry, so overwhelmed, so trapped, yet not being allowed to show it. Thank you for all of your videos, Ren.

[@julierafferty5436]

I was sectioned 4 time's for Vulnerability to Sexual Exploitation for sitting in my car listening to music with a 28 Yr old Liverpool fan Michael Salt... Mmm Crazy girl who is a good one to use this still available song xxxx

[@julierafferty5436]

Desperately seeking Sick Boyz and I am Trinity Sunday protects you from the wardrobe xxx

[@donnakurtz9293]

My thoughts as well. The calm reply to the comatose robotic "meidcal person" ..... you make it where I can almost feel your pain. Similar to pain had in meidcal situations before but nothing even NEAR yours. We all have our own. But no one lets it out. Shows it too us. Except Ren. An overwhelming feeling of realizing you are not alone.

[@frog2490]

@@donnakurtz9293 yes, exactly my thoughts.

[@lisareynolds409]

Yes, those moments of vulnerability are striking and sad.

[@highlightspotent127]

Jeezuz dude, this is ridiculously good music. 51 year old Canadian who just stumbled on you while scrolling music on KZbin. Thanks man!!! This stuff hits hard and it’s hard not to feel so much range of emotion as I listen. Wow! Incredible

[@zydrat3.anat0my]

I first found you from your "Hi Ren" preview clip on tiktok and was blown away, you're pulling apart a stigma one song at a time, putting mental illness into words that no one could think of when they've been asked how they're feeling by others. You're phenomenal, as someone who's had anxiety in the past and has depression now you are a breath of fresh air, I've never seen someone hit the nail on the head so much with their words. I also think it's very brave of you to put yourself out there with your songs, especially as a man and when I say this I mean we've been brought up in a "man up" society for god knows how many decades which is the main reason male suicide is higher than female even though female mental illness is statistically higher - because men are made to feel like they can't talk about it and therefore receive help; that harmful stereotype is changing but still far too slowly in my opinion and you coming out and being so honest with your words makes a huge difference, I know at times you may have been scared to, I think i recall seeing you say in regards to your hi Ren video you were very nervous, but you've done and are still doing amazing.

[@6FootAmazon]

I'm 55 and this young man has gone far beyond anything I have heard in my very many years of life. You aren't just for the youngsters, Ren! We can all relate in one way or another. So thanks.

[@flymakena]

Ditto

[@char_lou]

Ayep .. middle aged Australian here 😎💗

[@shanebruce3997]

59, formerly of California - currently in Cobden USA - and Ren has recently become my favorite artist. He says so much of what I'm feeling so much netter than I can say it myself.

[@afay8807]

Yep. It’s so great to hear something new that’s outstanding. Keeps the aul juices flowing.

[@Dave_Crewe]

52 here and staggered by the number of people my age that are connecting with Ren's music.

[@lynnieriehl8066]

darling ren, i am an old lady of 73 who has struggled with anxiety and crippling depression for most of my adult life ~ when i listen to you i feel like you are the only person in the world who understands and are able to articulate my experience. thank you for being courageous enough to share your own inner demons with the rest of us, and may your current treatment in canada be successful. much love and peace to you...

[@indiafox5786]

Hope you're doing okay! 🖤

[@axl1002]

And that's your problem, in 70 years you managed to relate to only one person on the internet...

[@kaidanariko]

@@axl1002 are you proud of yourself? Trolling someone who is being honest and brave and sharing a mutual experience for many who has probably TRIPLED your life experience?

[@axl1002]

@@kaidanariko Saying the truth in someone's face is the best help they can get, believe me.

[@Codex7777]

@@axl1002 - For most of her life there was no internet, you idiot. Nor did she say that Ren is the only person she's ever related to on the internet. That was your own petty, mean-spirited conclusion. Also, a sociopath attacking an old woman, for being unsociable, has so many layers of unintended irony, that I don't know where to begin...

[@tzvibendaniel2045]

Your music is SOOO good! I wouldn’t say this would normally be my kind of music, but I’m still just hooked. The rhythm, the rhymes, the storyline and video production. Ren shows talent tackling any genre whatsoever!

[@ppggddtt1170]

Im not a fan, im a whole air conditioner

[@monkeydixadventures]

Awesome comment….FANtastic

[@flip8702]

Abused as an infant my life has been about laying low and being removed from company. Seeing psychologists for all my teen years and some as an adult, prescribed medication to dull my senses. I'm still a loner but haven't taken pills for over 20 years now and I don't mind my own company. Turning 60 this year I feel such a connection with Ren's music and lyrics like I've never experienced before. I'm inspired to paint again. God bless you Ren Your grandpa fan 🫶

[@michaelnelson6579]

Fella I'm feeling you.

[@jeremiahhaugh7974]

Maybe great-grandpa haha

[@flip8702]

@Jeremiah Haugh Not yet lol but I'll keep you up to date. 😉

[@douglastaylor7985]

Man that is inspirational thank you for sharing

[@dagmaramarchez9206]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@andyparkerCGS]

You’re the most exciting and real artist I’ve heard for years and I work in the music industry. You bridge the gap between music and art like I’ve never heard before. I know you’ll get the success you rightly deserve, so PLEASE keep the major labels at bay unless they give you the 100% artistic freedom that you need. I’m looking forward to seeing your star shine bright this year and beyond brother.

[@Githrel]

I also work in and around the industry, I’ll second what Andy said.

[@christopherpenny6216]

And prepare yourself mentally because the machine wants you

[@andreedipo6356]

why major labels. he doesn't need them anymore.

[@Glesga_lassie]

It's crazy because his talent is so unique, the rawness and honesty of his words, alone never mind his musical skill... gives me chills.

[@joshuavega721]

I'm just another musician/actor/performer that was led to this kind of career because singing was a conduit to let out or skim a little bit off of the trippy top of the surface of some of the pain i have lived with all my life. emotional leading to physical leading to all the things i took inside to keep hiding what was inside. I have never seen or met an artist that is doing what you are doing. Please keep doing it. In setting yourself free you are helping liberate others. yours is a sirens call. I'm glad you are finding your way. Don't ever stop.

[@magzc7842]

Thank you for doing this independently so you can say these things. I know it’s a lot of work to get this out and I’m just shook in total awe of your art in general and your drive to get a glimmer of light out into this void, it stretches far and wide. Thank you for having the courage to FIGHT for what’s right.

[@just4arl]

I'm 63yrs old... i like all kinds of music... i like clever rap like eminem... but you.... you are a genius... the way you play you instruments... classical, blues and mix in the rap... you are true amazing talent... wow ww wow 😮 xxx

[@denisecohen1893]

Thank you for giving my son a voice. He is 23 and everyone who was supposed to help him has given up on him. Every therapist should hear this song!!!

[@anotherinternetidiot6300]

It's not therapists' faults: Therapists are only able to do as good as scientists understand the brain. All of this anti-psychiatric stigma only slows brain research.

[@prophez23]

Sending your son prayers and positive vibes. I hope he can find happiness and good times in this life.

[@Alli-vz9zl]

Ren,courageousandi losemyselfinyourmusic

[@il3mendo]

I am sending parayers for your son

[@Corestomy]

Feel this..❤❤❤

[@melissajudd]

I am a 55 year old therapist. This guy has knocked me off my feet ‼️💜

[@tinymusikcodottv-Musikverse99]

I'm 5 months old and I already love all RENS songs

[@user-ds8wy7mz3z]

A buddy just told me about you, Ren, and this song/video made me cry. Almost 2 years since I've been diagnosed with MCAS and your art hit me hard. How did you manage to put years of pain, hope, despair, love, disappointment, and incessant worry in 3 minutes and 14 seconds?

[@shaylethorne2387]

Even at 45, I love Hi, Ren and Sick Boi. Its amazing how Ren can take generations of pain and mental illness and express it in his songs.

[@chadscatharsis3287]

I just want to throw my 2 cents in here, I'm a 50 year old DIE HARD metal head. But I came across Hi Ren a couple weeks ago, and now I'm playing it every morning over the loudspeaker system in the ice skating rink I clean every morning. And now this "Sick Boy" wow just WOW!!! You are an INCREDIBLE artist!! And your music is unique, thought provoking, and downright BADASS!! Good shit kid, and I truly TRULY hope you can find some semblance of comfort in your life. Keep putting out those killer tunes and this metal head will keep crankin them up!!

[@flymakena]

The feel and riff/ chord progression is very metal,angstsy!

[@DmON_WINGS]

If you take the ice rink out of that reply id have been convinced that i wrote it. A maģgot from 2000 but Ren is on,fire. Found the Warning in 2020 and love them. Ren is a 1 off 1 and a once in a generation aŕtist. There was only 1 Elvis , only 1 Prince and only 1 Ren . Thats my 2 pence all the way from Ireland. Rock on 🤘

[@tomisawol]

Can relate! Big metal and hip hop fan on my 40s and I rarely comment on any videos but Ren has such an inspirational story, such a great talent!

[@roxanneshepherd3095]

@@DmON_WINGS You are so RIGHT ON POINT! You had me at PRINCE!!!!! I just heard about Ren a few days ago from my Musician Daughter. She shared Hi Ren with me and not only was I blown away by the powerful rawness in the video, but I know, like you said, there will only be one Prince, one Elvis and now only be one Ren!!!! In the scheme of things, we are all the only one of many💞 By the way, R.I.P. David Crosby💞💜🎶

[@chelfyn]

I mostly listen to prog rock, but Ren hits all my buttons, genre doesn't matter when genius is at play

[@pauldaubney7679]

I bet I’m not the only one that had to play it again straight away to wrap my head around it. Hurry up and release the album, already bought everything I could download

[@RenMakesMusic]

Appreciate that Paul!!

[@moustachiomousmousmoosedem6625]

You're definitely not the only one

[@pauldaubney7679]

@@RenMakesMusic If I don’t get tickets to your next UK dates because of how massive you get I’ll be gutted 🤣 I’m 44 and I’ve not got this into any new music in a long time. I’m on my 5th play, yep I have OCD 😂

[@Oakroot10]

Nope, me too!

[@heythere6804]

Yea same, this is quality.

[@lyndsayricardi3462]

“How can you sit there with that smile and tell me that I’m sick?!” If I had a penny for every time that thought went through my brain, Ren!! You have the ability to vocalize the thoughts of so many. Your art brings people, who felt alone with their thoughts, together. That alone ignites the warmth of hope in the coldest minds. You’re the undisputed voice of the masses and we’ve needed you for the longest time. Thank you, Ren.

[@Anitamcnamara]

After hearing Hi Ren, I listened to this and started my journey down the Ren rabbit hole. This song prompted me to look him up and learn more about him. Can't stop listening to him.

[@tomapanina7935]

I've just translated this song to Russian and put it to Internet for all those Russian fans who need it. That's the least I can do for you, Ren

[@littled2600]

My man........that was just awesome n probably a much needed injection of what most people crave n deserve in the days were existing in right now.........I commend u 2 the fullest whoever u may b...........love n blessings 2 a species in turmoil

[@eugenemakes]

Where did you post it? I’d love to hear it

[@tomapanina7935]

@@eugenemakes it's just a written translation. If you google the request "sick boi ren перевод", you'll find it

[@janmulcahy1458]

Coolio 😁 everyone around the world needs to hear this masterpiece.

[@unknown2k229]

Worship Allah, turn back to your maker. This life is only temporary. Convert to Islam before you die - this is the best for you!!!!

[@nooftaheri3502]

It's gonna be alright guys. We only have to wait 237 more hours 🤞🤞

[@melissahennessy8313]

❤fing fire 🔥 this is just off the charts ❤

[@staceychristopher8141]

Thank you Ren! I am a mother of 3. I have Lyme as well. I was infected as a child without treatment then reinfected as an adult! So many doctors passed my illness off and there's no cure for me just dealing with it day by day! I'm off all meds voluntarily and just dealing with the pain. This disease is horrible its destroying my nervous system and my connective tissue! I pray you've gotten answers and better treatment than I have. Btw you're a genius! Keep up the amazing work you do! 👏🏻

[@christinagrant3252]

How did you find out you have Lyme. I had a negative Elisa but I still think it’s Lyme.

[@harrisonbishop3203]

Can we just acknowledge that not only is he a musical genius but swear down he deserves an Oscar! Every music video is a performance!

[@willinguyen1]

Totally!

[@levity8121]

I agree. And his performance helps me understand the depth and meaning of the song. Sometimes I can’t follow rap cause it’s so fast. The two videos of Ren’s I’ve watched so far completely capture me start to finish. Profound work here.

[@DarKNess1111x]

1) less performance, more honest expressions/depictions of his (IMO accurate) perception of "our" reality; 2) such "awards" and the systems/constructs that validate and perpetuate them, never "recognise" those that blatantly oppose them, and/or "threaten" to emancipate others from the confines, corruption, complicity and mindlessly marketed manipulations that mainstream media thrives/preys upon, which Ren is clearly aware of and against, so to diminish his expressions to the ACTUALLY lackluster status of being some ficticous portrayal competing for the meager accolades of the "masses," is not so much an insult to this artist as it is a glaring representation of how disconnected, and diminuitive, your interpretations are concerning the rawness and purpose of the messages, stances and experiences that his creations are intended and attempting to relay.

[@yass2182]

concuerdo totalmente este hombre actúa de Óscar por dios ,eso es talento y lo demás es bobera,talento puro

[@michelemichele7178]

@@levity8121 🎯🎯💯

[@a.voilee7854]

To quote the amazing Leonard Cohen … “There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Ren’s music is one of those cracks. And with a wave of people in this community, perhaps we can begin to tear down and re-build this ridiculously broken society…one empathic & visionary brick at a time 🌏

[@8jimmyjazz]

quote is attributed to Hemingway originally I think, Cohen changed it a bit

[@a.voilee7854]

@@8jimmyjazz Yes I've heard that too, but I read that this was actually incorrect and it was more accurately quoted from Cohen. I'm happy with either 🙂

[@8jimmyjazz]

@@a.voilee7854ohhh interesting, didn't know that! Great quote tho :)

[@GarethDavies-wx5hp]

A great analogy

[@amyoreilly2213]

Bad ass quote, bad ass vision, I will count as one empathic brick

[@rebel_130]

This is so powerful, the video is just insane the way it's shot and with the flash of the pig and him getting his throat slit, just gives you chills, and that song in the background adds to it, as well as the way in which he plays guitar it just adds to the tension. This song is genius, seriously on another level. I was a little late getting into Ren but wow, better late than never

[@nickziemer8123]

This was extremely powerful, REN. I really enjoyed this one and I appreciate the deep meaning in the words. I’m getting to know you more through your music. Unleashed creativity! That’s what’s missing today and you brought it back and own it!

[@haydeerodin930]

Ren is a true musical genius! I'm 57, my youngest son is 13 and Ren's music resonates with us both... It's so rare and wonderful when an artist appeals to multigenerations. Thank you Ren.

[@juliasharon5337]

those of us in our fifties miss the music of our day so exciting to see something like this- that's my take . also speaks to me. go ren. we are rooting for you

[@BartzAJohnsonJr]

55 yo here It’s because you, me, the boy, and Ren are barometers for Society. In fact, we all are. Look around and you see the stains. Put it all to a good beat, an eerie backtrack, and genius wordplay…of course we feel at home!

[@krs181067]

55. He plays a guitar, he tells story, he’s Bob Dylan. Love it.

[@juliasharon5337]

@@krs181067 yes but bibs songs are twice as long :) cortez the killer by neil young is another favorite of mine.

[@soulshine2101]

I'm 56 and found Ren by accident. Hi Ren was the first and I was overwhelmed by the raw energy and talent he possesses. After listening to some of the busking videos, I found he has a great singing voice as well!

[@karinaleigh4509]

Jeez... this guy is an absolute, modern day legend. I'm 51, just introduced myself to 'Hi Ren' yesterday, 'Sick Boi' today. This is my new, guitar, vocal & artistic addiction. Ren, your skills are nothing short of breath taking..... Congratulations on overpowering the shitty voice inside and proving to everyone that they can do the same ❤

[@taraelliott4643]

Samezies

[@KernowFishy]

Same vintage as you and exact same response to it! Cannot get enough.

[@AndaraBledin]

51-club, represent! Now you need to step back and take in The Tale of Jenny & Screech. After that, hit up The Hunger.

[@karinaleigh4509]

@@AndaraBledin I have binge watched all already 😂 Currently working out (stealing) Ren's amazing guitar licks from 'I Shot the Sheriff' 👌🏼🤘

[@ianjames3078]

@@KernowFishyditto

[@jeypax]

Brother, you are a fucking genius and I don't even know how to explain it, but you are.

[@sourabhbhatt5170]

Just listen this song when you are really sick. Each and every word will hit you directly. You will relate and visualize everything of this song.

[@taniaromany6921]

I listened to Hi Ren last a couple of weeks ago, recommended by my 32yr old son. Thank you for shining your light and perfectly embodying your physical and mental struggles through your genius artistry in this song. My daughter has schizoaffective disorder and is currently in a psych ward. From all the years I’ve tried to understand exactly what goes on in her head during these episodes, ‘Hi Ren’ gave me so much insight and the connection / reaction was totally immense. I’ve also got an autoimmune disease so on both levels I can identify with your ongoing struggles. You are truly blessed with your talent and I wish you well with your treatment and look forward to hearing more of what you have to say. You’re a rarity. I’m so glad you are in the world ❤️

[@DJSupaflyguy]

👌👌👌👌This comment alone show’s what your about, an although the odd person may not get it, an view it as OTT, they just need to sit back listen an connect as they never could with most artists these days. As always PURE GENIUS. 👌👌👌👌Keep it up bro.

[@DJSupaflyguy]

Also Tania Romany - I hope somehow your daughter can if possible recover an if not I hope she can live as comfy a life as possible. 🙏👌👌👌👌

[@TheMistOfThePast]

I can't get over this song, I love it so much and it's so relatable to me. For 9 years the doctors told me my illness was all in my head, they made me think I was crazy, and lazy. Nobody bothered to take me seriously when I told them I really was in pain. It was my fault I was sick. They blamed the pain on my depression, pretending I couldn't possibly be depressed because I was in pain constantly, couldn't walk, couldn't go out with my friends. Nope, "Your mind is making you sick." Turns out I had a rare and serious auto-immune disease. It started when I was 15 and they didn't figure it out till I was 24. Even when they figured it out it was only because I begged for the xrays and MRI's, crying and telling them I wasn't crazy. Well, I can walk now, because they finally figured it out and gave me the injections to turn off the part of my immune system that was slowly eating my own fucking bones. Sending love Ren. I pray for the day when you'll be healthy

[@SimcahPhotography]

I had Lyme like Ren does. Docs didnt know what it was. Could barely walk by age 21 with hip/back arthritis. They told me it was Ankylosing Spondilitis but that’s just a name. They don’t know what causes it. They prescribed Humera to turn off my immune systems inflammatory response. Then found I had Lyme. Took 3 years of antibiotics to get rid of it. Got off too soon twice and it came back. Third time I stayed on 6 months past last symptoms (about 14 months) and it stayed gone. Got my hips replaced at age 29 and now I have a completely normal life. I hope you find good treatment!

[@marianaguimaraes9437]

Thank you for sharing your story. I’m glad you held your ground and eventually found help… can imagine so many people would relate to your experience…

[@theinvisibleneonrainbowzeb2567]

Yes, he truly understands it AND is able to convey it so accurately, despite the difficulties that the topic at hand causes. He's able to show a version of the way it sometimes feels. The first time I heard and saw this I felt like, idk exactly how to describe but it just really hit home. When the therapist in the video is talking there was one line that was said to me almost verbatim and it's like I was back in that moment, and wow how I wish I could have got up and thrown the chair, the table, got in their face like he is able to here My story is sadly similar to yours and so many others. It took decades for me to get a (correct) formal diagnosis, from when my symptoms began to be bad enough they were severely affecting my quality of life. In that time I was told/accused that: I was "attention seeking", a hypochondriac, a malingerer, a fraud, Was told at different times it was psychosis, delusions, depression, a "functional disorder", I was outright told there was "nothing wrong with my body" it was "all in my mind". In the end, I was at a point where I had almost come to believe them, that I was somehow doing this to myself, that I must be utterly mental. That was one of the worst things, dark times.

[@Nicole-po7mp]

​@@theinvisibleneonrainbowzeb2567 same thing happened to me. 32 and just now got diagnosis after being treated like I was an attention seeking hypochondriac and blamed it on my Child abuse and anxiety. It would've never been found without doing research myself and talking to others who suffer. Came to learn my children have the same disorder. At least they'll will be taken seriously. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 And anyone else who reads this..Never stop fighting for yourself!! Even when you're told your crazy or can see the judgemental looks in people's eyes!!

[@Nicole-po7mp]

​@@theinvisibleneonrainbowzeb2567 you mention Zebra in your name... Are you a fellow Zebra? We tend to get treated as crazy before finding our diagnosis.

[@lolowski6826]

This is exactly how I feel. The world is broken and yet barely anyone seems to see it. If I talk about it I'm told that I'm just sick and I need to keep taking my pills, keep going to therapy and things will get better. Yet it's been over 20 years now, I'm not getting any better and the world is more broken than it ever was.

[@jamesharvey8835]

Brilliant as always! The sample of voices is from an album originally called Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares, well worth you attention in itself.

[@chris_2714]

For those looking, "Bre, Petrunko" is the song Ren sampled. It's an eerily brilliant song of its own, even if you don't understand a word of Bulgarian.

[@davidmuller1554]

thx mate!

[@MissShellyWebster]

🇧🇬

[@shrekvsopogah1818]

Thank you very much

[@romeowandrainbow1040]

Yes I was thinking how class it is and how or where the fuck they found that gem

[@Matt-ei2ji]

As soon as the song started I was like wait.... I know this. Incredible sample.

[@tabsterpt5464]

I've been into metal for 30 years now and been listening to Ren's work, for a straight week since discovering it. Mind blown right now! 🤯 Poet, bard, lyrical genius, amazing storyteller. This guy is freaking amazing! Thank you Ren and team, for existing and letting us experience your artistic vision. It adds meaning to so many people's lives. Loads! Wish you all the best, Ren. And keep independent! 🤟👏🔥🖤

[@simonirvine9775]

im the exact same, metal but this is stunning. its like the agression of metal in a way.intense and like punk also to an extent. genius.

[@EnglishteacherDirect]

Same here. I'm stunned by this.

[@malen2399]

Best comment

[@donnakurtz9293]

I should just read all of the comments before saying anything :) you all are saying it so much better than I. I will piggy back yet again. Ren.... What Tabster PT said ... exactly.

[@pattheripper8485]

Bro same! Hits harder than the heaviest tuned down metal out there

[@tankgman5815]

I wanted to message you privately but not sure how. Anyway I wanted to say thank you for making music that gets even close to people who struggle with psych-disabilities. Because of my physical illness I suffer from depression, ptsd, ocd, adhd and anxiety and the music you write is the closest I have found that explains whats going on in my head 24/7. It's a constant struggle and grind. Thank you Ren youre an inspiration to me and I'm sure alot more who suffer from chronic illness.

[@Skittenmeow]

Forgot to mention, majority of us there have similar health journeys. I joined in anticipation of playing The Money Game, and soon found out most people there sharing ideas for playing were also also sharing my experience of misdiagnosis, similar alphabet spaghetti of comorbid acronyms, and love and support.

[@ArrayTunes]

I can't express how much I adore this young man.

[@rebeccaduffy7634]

Me too. Total adoration here.

[@samanthabrown2083]

You probably won’t see this, but I want to thank you, Ren. I used to be a creative person (painting/drawing wise). I lost all my motivation due to daily struggles in life and all the inner battles with myself. But after finding your incredible music, you inspired me to get back into it ❤️

[@eleonoregil273]

I'm working listening to him, it helps me to get in the zone. Good luck with your work, you got this

[@artsystarmaiden]

Exactly in the same boat, i only found Hi Ren a couple days ago and i had been struggling with art (drawing/digital and writing) burn out for a couple years aswell as putting other things off becuase of that stupid voice that told me others are doing it better so why bother/your not going to make it, and it made me realise that i had been putting all these emotions on my work trying to unburden myself but whenever i looked at a blank piece of paper i felt anxious and needed to do something else with my time but i couldn't bring myself to do other things that might bring joy becuase what if they made me feel that bad aswell?, that coupled with mental health issues that song hit hard and i listened to it and reactions to it for 2 days and i cried, alot and i felt healed afterward, i picked up a pencil yesterday and there wasn't an emotion or an expectation attatched to it anymore, my only thought was hey this is fun and im enjoying it. and ... i havn't had that in such a long time. i made plans today to start doing martial arts with my kid and try something new and idk, the world feels shifted for me in a good way ^_^ Anyway Hi Ren hit so hard im only checking out his other stuff now and saw your comment, and i hope you have a ton of fun painting/drawing and make stuff that your proud of!! go make your own masterpiece!! ^_^

[@omfgloot302]

I'm currently in the process of trying to get out of this slump, but it's good to know I'm not alone. It's definitely a struggle and some days, I don't know what the hell I'm even here for but I'm trying. I should be grateful for my life but it's hard. Anyways I'm glad you guys are finding that light again, hopefully I will at some point.

[@samanthabrown2083]

@@omfgloot302 I completely understand. It’s an on going battle. Tbh I’m back in that slump myself. If you’re like me, it’s off and on. Some weeks/days/hours I feel it, I feel the glimpse of hope and feel gratitude and other days, I’m in a battle with my mind and feel hopeless. So you’re not alone, please keep going, you will find the light 🙏🏻

[@joleenick1960]

You are the light you seek inside all other things places people you are the consiousness keep spiraling use your pain as a creative force ❤ splash paints on canvas or paper let out that rage that anger that pain an trauma on to the page an let it heal you with every slash with every exhale with ever shower release release release shake out what ever enegry comes on to that paper an let it move your soul ❤

[@sethrobicheaux4913]

Ren has easily become my favorite artist. I started off with Violet’s Tale and have not been disappointed with a song yet. I love reading the comments and seeing the impact Ren has had in our lives just by making this wonderful art we call music. Keep going Ren, we love you!

[@ZacksLab]

i found Ren from his busking band (the big push), they're a pleasure to watch as well, although they're no longer active. just speaks more to Ren's talent.

[@chrisayala8214]

Don’t sleep on REN he’s the change music needs! Every so often we’re gifted with talent that makes no damn sense…this gent is Mozart today!

[@bethcarmac1441]

Ren Thank you so much for sharing your reality you are such a sweet soul many blessings and good luck to you.I don't think ive heard anyone else ever like you I'm 40 years old this is the best I'm ecstatic i found your beautiful tunes you have so much greatness about you when i listen to you the darkness in my life is blasted by the light you share.I will have every song on my playlist . 👍❤️

[@brentneevel5630]

Dude! Not every performer deserves to be called an artist. You are an ARTIST! Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@syan849]

If these songs aren't building into one of the greatest albums of all time... I think I will cry

[@michaelcorleonelfc2407]

Definitely a theme going on ...I personally love themed albums

[@FakeWhatelse]

I come back to this over and over again, just like all the other songs Ren does. He has such a gift for words, metaphors, rhythm and general composition. I'm in awe and so grateful. It hits all the right spots. I feel understood.

[@hellion7776]

Ren, Just found you today. Im in tears! Chronic Lyme Destroyed my body and 10 years clean im still weak. Thank you for giving words for our tragedy that so many are still suffering from.

[@susanhoran6576]

Please look into Medical Medium Lyme disease.

[@thelotusheart_]

I'm literally stalking his videos right now on youtube like a teenage fangirl..only I'm a mature adult who can't believe this creative genius and his ability to evolve the art of music.

[@j.a.k_music_]

For those wondering: it’s a Bulgarian choir sample called Bre Petrunko Me and my friend have been looking for this like an hour 😅 Great song !!!!

[@minespakentv4160]

Thx so much

[@benjamindrury1504]

Thaaank youuuu 🙉

[@2JustJoin]

Try Bulgarian folklor- Kaval sviri. This would sound sick in a sample

[@lillyvanpug]

Thanks for relieving that itch in my brain 🧠

[@princekermit0]

thought it was Gank - Resurrection

[@LadyGX]

Can't stop listening to you. So glad your music is spreading out into the world. So refreshing.

[@autumngrubb1468]

Man you ARE one of the STRONGEST people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. Your story and your life is so crazy and sad. I thought I had been through alot, which I have, but seeing how strong you are has helped me. This song is deep and really touches me. Thank you Ren, you are awesome with so much talent. I love you and your music so much💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@rachelhockey2163]

Please do this yourself. For yourself. The world needs you to stay pure and true. Don’t let the industry break you.

[@nikolajlorentzen9995]

Hi Ren, Just wanted to thank you and let you know what a huge impact you have, and tell you how much you and your music resonate with people of all ages. I'm a 46 year old single dad to a boy who suffers from severe anxiety. He is 13 year old, and on a good week he will get to school maybe one or two days, then he has to spend days to recover. We are both massive fans of you and your music and have been for years. We spend a lot of time talking about your lyrics, and the way you word some of your own struggles, has really helped him to cope with his, and be okay with him not always being okay. The fact that he is different from most of the kids/teens his age has also been really difficult for him, kids his age can have a hard time understanding a condition that is not visible. But since you so openly shares your struggles it has just become a lot easier to ignore the remarks or weird looks, because hey, his Idol struggles aswell, and look how cool he is :) I myself lost my father when I was 11 - suicide, had cancer twice, and yes I am cured. But I have been at some pretty dark places in my life, and some of the songs where you describe depression really hits home. So Thank you for being you and producing what you do. I think that you, your songs and the fact that you are so verbal about your struggles helps a lot of people....Oh and this song is hella dope(or whatever the young people say nowadays)

[@LucaAnamaria]

I've suffered with anxiety my whole life and only recently (at the age of 35) started learning how to manage it effectively. I hope your boy finds the help he needs soon. ❤️

[@shenaniiigans]

Thank you for taking the time to listen & learn from your son. Together you can learn about your symptoms/presentations and healthy coping methods such as a good diet, exercise, support network and even ways to change negative thoughts patterns and cope with the way your symptoms present and hopefully both learn to heal & cope with mental health struggles 💖

[@nikolajlorentzen9995]

@@LucaAnamaria Thank you so much Luca, and sorry to hear you are suffering from anxiety too, it can be such a crippling disorder, but I'm so glad that you, at this point are able to manage it. And yea I think he is on the right path now, it has taken a couple of years, but he is finally getting help from some people who knows their stuff. It just takes a long time since one of his anxieties is social anxiety, so it takes a long time for any therapist to be able to connect with him. He just hides away in his jacket and kicks my leg for yes or no...but he will get there :)

[@nikolajlorentzen9995]

@@shenaniiigans Thank you very much for your kind words, and amen to all your points. Just to pick one and give an example, I see an immense difference depending on what time of the year we are at. We live in Denmark and these months it's pretty much raining all day, so it can be difficult to get outside an exercise. We tried joining some indoor activities like badminton, but even though it's just him an I playing, he is super alert of all the others there, and he is pretty much exhausted the whole day after. Now when we get to spring/summer period where we can run around outside and play soccer or whatever all day, it just makes a world of difference on his mood and ability to cope with his anxiety. Some days it's like he almost forgets it's there :)

[@trinityhamilton5822]

im soo happy i showed 7 people your music. remember you before even 'power'

[@XSVSimple]

🔥 rapper

[@trinityhamilton5822]

im so happy i introduced over 15 people to you channel in this next year, you make me so proud of you always:)

[@RenMakesMusic]

Presave Sick Boi on all streaming platforms here Renmakesmusic.lnk.to/sickboi Really excited for you to hear this one, first official release for my upcoming second album 'Sick Boi' Remember to turn on notifications and join me for the premier at 7pm GMT, ill be chatting to everyone from 6:30 on the chat! If you drop a comment and a like it will help the track reach way more people by boosting it in the algorithm

[@vergo_lonewolf1040]

Though it was supposed to drop on the 6th

[@nataliemarshall7158]

@@vergo_lonewolf1040some sort of technical hiccup? Not too much longer to wait tho 🎉

[@RenMakesMusic]

@@vergo_lonewolf1040 things got pushed back cause im moving to Canada, this way ill have a clear headspace to be able to chat to all of ya and enjoy the release day!

[@red-vg2ds]

Ren you are blessing us and it's gonna stick with us throughout 2023, i just feel it Thank you man!

[@Desperajoe]

Can't wait to hear it, mate! It's gonna be a banger, I feel it already.

[@user-ns4yn3rk1o]

Reading the comments to your videos is just the best thing on the internet. Your music has had a absolutely profound impact on so many people and create a positive wave in an otherwise typically dark place. Ren, your the fucking dude.

[@DubWubs]

Facts

[@prophez23]

Absolute truth!

[@fondalemelissasmoot421]

Yessss

[@tanyawilliams2973]

I read the comments on every song and react video of Rens and the only time I’ve ever seen a negative comment is when king dotta dissed him…..but I don’t think it really counts coz dotta backtracked and changed his mind

[@Buddyf319]

Perfectly said ❤

[@chrisstallings8381]

Listening to REN takes you to places near and far. Exceptional. His music touches all levels of emotions high and low.

[@Andy-dr3zc]

CONGRATS FOR #1 UK CHARTS FUCKIN insane im so happy to be HERE FOR THIS ! Sorry. I stink of excitement

[@SamuelPerryFalvey]

One of my favourite videos we have made! Glad we can share it with you all and hope you like it!!

[@deccadent1]

The filming is AMAZING! Just perfect for Ren !

[@mickmccabe6244]

Fantastic job guys. Videos are just as talented as the music.

[@bellatyler7376]

Thank you, Samuel! 🎶🎵

[@rosie_tee]

You've both grown so much. Your artistic complimentary visions are just flawless. Long may it continue. Excited for more x ❤🌹

[@CrazyHorse22]

Excellent..I love how the therapist switched to wearing the mask.. Very good scene.. Makes you really think!

[@lostboi157]

This man makes life so bearable it hits different, all done on his own everyone needs to hear Ren. Let’s hope the industry or labels doesn’t ruin him. Stay being Ren! ❤️❤️

[@groundshotsproject]

Yes Ren, don't give in to them!!!!!!

[@eriktheiss2126]

I started listening to you around Money Game Pt.2 and I fell in love with your music. This is probably my favorite song of yours so far.

[@Siege_R]

i feel like people dont talk about rens acting enough, because its actually pretty good

[@theteanapper]

If he's like me, he's not acting lol

[@Siege_R]

@@theteanapper i feel that

[@Audiostyleable]

For those that missed the live Ren announced sequels to what went wrong, love music, money game and even a new tale this year is going to be massive

[@nondetection8882]

and he has 12 more songs for this album and also nother album with singing/guitar is cooking.

[@eveline5858]

64 years old, mouth open every time! and the rhythm is always sensational! What talent! beautiful future Ren👍

[@rbassettjr]

64 here too, not much into modern music, but I'm hooked and thankful for it.

[@GilezDavidson]

60 and yes this guy is the new storyteller that gets his point across musically.

[@eveline5858]

@@rbassettjr 😉

[@eveline5858]

@@GilezDavidson for sure👍

[@jenk2494]

I come back to this tune again and again and it hits in the heart every single time. Keep going Ren, keep speaking your truths that aren't diluted to meet the mainstream meh. It resonates so strongly and feel as proud as if you were my own blood!

[@illonahunt1328]

So young and yet here you are.... helping others while healing yourself through music. Wonderful.

[@rickc2222]

my biggest fear is losing my sanity. Love that an artist is so openly exploring this in music. So much talent!

[@nachochips1080]

That's also my biggest fear

[@Oscarr_Official]

Sounds like "generilazed anxiety disorder". I got that.

[@Jo-kh1yo]

​@@nachochips1080 "It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society"

[@philliphall9817]

I don't usually comment because my husband's name appears instead of mine which is Susan but I want to help the algorithm enable more people to see Sick Boi. I have been taking in your music since I heard your song "Patience" which was used in the film Unrest. Your music back then helped me be part of the #MIllionsMissing protests and to connect with #ME/CFS patients from all over the world. Thank you.

[@jillianjones257]

That patience song is so beautiful. I forgot how much I loved it. Thanks for the reminder

[@coloofficial5024]

The ending was gold, you really bought bars

[@radorusev9927]

Discovered you today, "hi Ren" made me cry on multiple occasions and i love that you used sample from "bre, Petrunko" for this track as it is from a folklore song from my country

[@zombee3000]

Welcome the Ren club;)

[@c.a.b3641]

Shout out to the cameraman absolute brilliant camera work mate Thank you guys for the likes 👍 ❤

[@RoyBattyLives]

I’m so happy there are artists like Ren, so inspirational 🙏

[@magzc7842]

You are my literal hero for what you’ve conquered and how you chose to use your art and platform for good and to give people everywhere that struggle with inner turmoil hope that literally you know how it is and so others must too. It’s just hard to explain and that’s where you are a genius and a gift bc you are so eloquent in your ability to give these things words in a way that draws in all people of ages. You’re conveying things that NEED to be said and you’re saving people. Respect. I’m with you 100

[@jono_high]

Whoever produced the beat for this did an incredible job. Hits so hard.

[@shornoMALONEY]

Love those folk style vocal samples, it's actually a really complex beat. Goes fucking well sick with ren's vocals too.

[@nabilessifer6414]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaGxZWhjl6hksLs Thank me later

[@shornoMALONEY]

@@nabilessifer6414 Damn I should have known it was Bulgarian folk, cheers for the heads up. been rocking out recently to some similar shit by Ivan Shopov aka Cooh: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmPbmHWcpsdsq7c

[@marisollunamusic]

I'm pretty sure he produced it himself

[@nondetection8882]

He almost always produces his own. (unless it is a cover or something)

[@laurienorman8866]

I’m in the US, Michigan to be exact. REN you have become my go to (your music) when I feel the combat boot of depression pressing into my chest. Can’t wait to hear this next one. God bless, God protect you and yours always and give you the strength you need every day to March on. Your sister from another mister Laurie Norman.

[@garyhopkinson1360]

Well said kid,!! All the way from sunny Manchester England,!! That's a piss take by the way, it pissis it down all the time, Infact it's fukin chuckin it down right now,! So REN ya probably gettin it right fukin off,!! hee,hee, only messin don't be stressin I love the fukin rain, splishin and a splishin,!! But no one owns a brolly, that's why every fuker,s dashing !!!! Them ain't Bars, it's true !

[@jaylispwalker3773]

Michigan is very depressing

[@laurienorman8866]

I ….. KnOw….MUHAHUHAHAHAHAHA.

[@myfavouritepastime]

I'm 65 been into music for 6 decades....Ren is a genius.

[@funnymyth8854]

So good, man. I just found your music, and this might be my favorite piece I've heard. Dealing with mental health can really feel like drowning. I relate to the anger and wondering what the effort is all for. Thank you for showing us that we aren't alone. Much love.

[@okietrippin7108]

How he has shown mental health struggles through music is his genius.

[@geztsangaris5105]

Yea ❤

[@sarabevan3468]

And the fact that he can turn THAT shit into this ❤️.

[@CampbellGary]

I'm 54. Can't believe how Ren's music hits me right in the stomach. Such powerful lyrics. Just brilliant.

[@TinaHyde-music]

This is mind blowing! Such a powerful message and his art is absolutely inspiring to me. ❤️

[@Tamaki_Amajiki0204]

Ren. You have helped me so much. I am only a teenager but your songs help me get through things. Especially Hi Ren. She bee I’m down I always think of your lyric “some people know me as hope” that is exactly what I know you as. You’ve helped me. Thank you. I hope someday you will become extremely recognized. Your music and you yourself deserves to be recognized by way more people.