WE REACT TO REN (feat. CHINCHILLA): CHALK OUTLINES - THIS IS RAW TALENT!!

[@chinchilla_music]

Aw guys thank you so much for this reaction 🫶 appreciate the support and love so so much and sending love right back!

[@samclayton797]

Grrl! I watch the live of fingers so much! You are absolutely fantastic and I'm grateful for the power you have sung to me 🫶🏻

[@fewlzy668]

you actually fucking killed it

[@donbeck5109]

This had me in tears. Thank you for doing this, letting me know I’m not the only one.❤

[@tvadakia]

There you are. :)

[@Bart_frl]

you are the best 2023 brought to me

[@malakian1221]

An empty hallway? An electric guitar.. and two of the most talented individuals on earth.. yap... thats incredible...

[@Carl-gj4ed]

Ren lives in my city. He's a busker. Basically, he is a street musician and makes most of his living from donations during his street sessions and KZbin views. He's fantastic and one of my favourite artists. He busked and performed shows with a band called The Big Push. Check them out. Their covers are great and the original music is amazing as well. Ren is like an onion, he's got many layers. Just keep peeling.

[@shanemolloy4731]

Buskers are great . Simon and garfunkle busked in england , im from dublin we have lots of them too , sometimes you can tell this is special day 1

[@Carl-gj4ed]

@@shanemolloy4731 Didn't U2 start as a busking band in Ireland? I believe Muse busked as well. Some of the best bands seem to have a busking background.

[@shanemolloy4731]

@@Carl-gj4ed yes sir . A few more glen hansard , won a oscar too

[@99elizabeth]

Same! I feel like a right of passage of living in Brighton is coming across the big push or Ren busking at some point, and thinking ‘holy fuck they are good’ haha

[@Carl-gj4ed]

@@99elizabeth I've seen so many great bands in Brighton. Paul Thomas Saunders made my friend weep during a gig. He was visiting from the US. The quality of musical freedom this city offers is amazing. Everyone is at their "A game".

[@lockandloadshari]

This young man is the most talented individual that I've ever seen in my 56 years. He feels every lyric that comes out of his mouth, he's just incredible. The people he teams up with are also absolutely off the chain with their talent. Music industry wake up, these are the people we NEED to hear from!!! Loved your reaction guys.

[@dougoneill7266]

Let's hope the music industry doesn't get hold of him. He is growing organically without it and his music will reach the people who are looking for it.

[@belindabarnett5646]

Omgosh I feel the same my age tells me I shouldn't understand this stuffbc its not "my" age od music but I am in love with his work and artistry! Gosh darn he's great and holy cow chinchilla what a voice!

[@TeresaFlowery]

Ren would not be able to produce the music, tackling the subjects he does if he was contracted to a record label. He should remain independent and with our support he can prove it's possible to be a successful independent artist.

[@philt5398]

Amen

[@lockandloadshari]

@@dougoneill7266 He had a deal with a record label and they dumped him when he became bed ridden. Their loss is our gain for sure. But the music industry puts out non-stop garbage I have to wonder will they ever wake up?

[@ClearTheRubble7]

In my 64 years I've rarely seen or experienced a musical phenomenon like this. Every day for the past three weeks, I've been taking a "dose" of Ren/The Big Push/Chinchilla and seeing that others around the world are doing the same. Great reaction! 🤠 Subbed.

[@emmettobin1205]

If you haven't already, check out ren and sam Tompkins blind eye live the mc sessions

[@Tommyturbo1981]

​@@emmettobin1205sam Tompkins and rens street performance is AMAZING

[@carllavery4069]

The reverb is not digital I don't know weather you guys have noticed but ren makes his voice sound different with environment the hall there in is bare so gives the echo reverb very clever

[@MandyKat1213]

He knows how to make use of acoustics in whatever environment he is in. Every bit of his videos and lyrics have meanig and intention.

[@diamondflaw]

The stairwell in Violet’s Tale was my favorite so far.

[@NigelAnderson-iu2bs]

Romaine from The Big Push does similar in his acoustic guitar vids on youtube, beautiful sounds

[@danielharry1075]

"Floating around in chalk outlines"...feeling dead, numb and depressed. "Draw ourself in the chalk outlines" bad habits and addiction busy killing us to just cope. "Erase ourselves from the chalk outlines" dying, feeling dead, lost who I was. What a deep deep song! Wow!

[@mercurial_cyclist]

Kyle's face when they hit the duet on 'little by little' for the first time is how I imagine i looked when I first heard this. A mixture of searing joy, wonder, amazement and respect all at the same time. Too many to be able to speak at the same time. Its a wonderful, moving song and this was one of the best reactions to it that I've seen. Nice one guys.

[@TownsEndRVatWhiteHorseRV]

That was my favorite part of the reaction and my exact emotions my first time.

[@andreacollins3204]

As a fellow mental health warrior at 42 this young man gives me hope.And we all need hope. I’m on meds and it’s a necessity but I can feel what ren is saying. Love from Ireland ❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@thetalantonx]

43 here and finally found the right ones for me and way to still create so there is hope. Props and love from across the pond in Baltimore. Keep fighting the good fight.

[@andreacollins3204]

@@thetalantonx I’ll take what I need and never apologise. I’ve been through the fire and I’m still standing so I dont want to dip my toes in again. Not much left to burn anymore but keep fighting and I’m so happy you found your meds. So important.

[@bojnebojnebojne]

Keep at it, keep that eternal dance goin!

[@puppenbuhnebauchkribbeln1183]

🥹

[@andreacollins3204]

@Daniel Rademeyer I’ve reduced certain meds but I alcoholism runs through both sides of my family dramatically and I was gearing that way so I stopped drinking 20 years ago. It’s hard but it’s finding the root of our issues. For me it’s genetic and a severe abusive childhood. Abandoned and neglected and just left to fend for myself. But I’m still here with 3 beautiful boys celebrating 43 on Tuesday. Always here if you need to talk 🇮🇪♥️

[@joshuawiedenbeck6944]

REN gets people so emotional because his music is honest. There's nowhere for his honesty to hide or be buried in the mix. It's always there in your face.

[@shaneletts8926]

If you enjoyed this and want more raw vulnerability, I would highly suggest Ren X Chinchilla singing How to be Me (Live). Context helps, so just keep in mind that the song was written after Ren lost a friend after he unalived himself. So the song is his was of working through grief. Needless to say powerful stuff, but at the same time emensly beautiful.

[@moniavedder1933]

Please do that.....also "Crutch" Ren ft Bibi, both are an amazing songs!!!!!!!!

[@87pionia]

He has one live, just him. And you can even hear his voice breaking...so powerful and heartbreakring.

[@yilomina2047]

Yes, came here to suggest this - also Ren and Sam Tompkins doing Blind Eyed on MC Sessions, it's such a great performance

[@audiarcher2714]

I have searched high and low for the meaning behind that outro. Thank you for giving us the background. It somehow hits even deeper. Also, where did you find this info, I’m having a hard time finding stuff online about Ren and I feel like so much of his backstory goes into his music

[@KarriSimone]

HANDS DOWN " HOW TO BE ME" WITH CHINCHILLA LIVE. YOU HAVE TO PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@christinefuss9585]

I asked my daughter to share this with her husband who JUST last weekend was put in ICU for heart failure because of his fentanyl addiction. He was released today to come home. I asked my daughter if she showed it to him. She said she did and that he can't stop thinking about the song. Not sure how this will end.

[@jenifermorgan7328]

I hope it helps him.

[@benberkovic]

sending you and them love! I'm always close to death, but... you can't allow yourself to go when there is still a possibility of something better.

[@thebearmn]

🙏✌️

[@travishaluptzok7404]

I hope for the best!

[@devinpelech]

Chinchilla's first line is "Sertraline and a sip of serotonin," which I believe are two things given to treat things like anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, PTSD, etc.

[@thetalantonx]

Yeah, Sertraline is the generic name for Zoloft, which is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. Serotonin itself is a neurotransmitter and an imbalance of key neurotransmitters has been linked to mood disorders like you mentioned. The problem is it's an early one and it causes a lot of problems for some people, killing all emotion, making it feel like your whole EQ has been zeroed out. (It was a good first step for me, but I've moved on to a better fit.)

[@CleddaSrh]

Oh wow I never caught that! I’ve been hearing it as “such relief in a sip of Serotonin” this entire time

[@vegasviking86]

I have to pick and choose when I listen to this one, get choked up at the minimum every time I hear it

[@thetalantonx]

Same here. And that I will still go on this ride with reactors shows just how important Ren's music is.

[@reneeterra9863]

What a time to be alive to experience this amazing young man known as Ren!❤

[@fernandogoncalves2170]

I just feel the same way. What a brilliant and creative way to say what you think. Love it.

[@Jen.R.]

Ren's street performances are quite amazing too. I have seen a few posted on KZbin, and they just blow me away. The man is insanely talented.

[@afrohuman2]

Chinchilla is an mood and vibe herself! Wait til you start down her rabbit hole also... I absolutely love them together.. The blending of their voices.. constant chills! Wait til you see the street performances🤯

[@simontemplar3359]

"I'm scared of being OK, cause all things change." Jesus Christ almighty... that's amazing Not sure if you guys did the Jenny/Screech/Violet trilogy, but they did a TREMENDOUS job in using room noise and ambient reverb. The story and the music is incredible, but if you want to see really clever use of sound and location, ya gotta do it!! It's amazing. You guys are doing great with the reactions BTW. Really genuine and interesting!

[@lesliebates22]

Cool. Always a great morning with the guys! His song The HUNGER is totally 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@rykerroadMOM3123]

Good Morning, Leslie! 💜☕️

[@lesliebates22]

@@rykerroadMOM3123 Good Morning 🌄

[@alexanderzadoroznyj]

Y’all definitely need to check out Ren and The Big Push - “I shot the sheriff/road to Zion/hip hop”. Eric, you’ll especially love the “Hip Hop” part of that live medley if you know Dead Prez.

[@vegasviking86]

Money pt.1 and 2 are a must listen

[@distanceismyplastercast]

This as well as showing that Ren can really, really sing, as well as rap, and us a brilliant lyricist and performer. It shows his lack of ego, despite it being his song etc. I the final part of the video, he is out of frame or in.the edge of frame. As he knows this is Chinchilla's moment and she deserves to be in the center of the frame.

[@megandrehr3420]

Not me crying into a bowl of cereal

[@JustInvertedFpv]

Chinchilla is a force of nature in this song! Her voice is incredible. How to be me is another stunning one with these two.

[@Laura_1216]

Incredible! Kyle's genuine real smile while hearing those striking harmonies flow out of both of them. I could feel his emotion for real! Goose bumps are impossible to miss. Thank you both for your genuine joy for this uniquely talented soul.

[@Dan_Mk2]

Still makes me tear up after so many listens !

[@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747]

From the very first time hearing this song, I cry. I've seen first hand how Dr's "treat" patients with drugs. Instead of trying to curing the patient. You become a shell existing day to day rather than experiencing each day. Great reaction gentlemen.

[@thetalantonx]

5:35 - Sertraline is the generic for Zoloft, an SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor).

[@thetalantonx]

2:07 - Eric, your drinking vessels are always so fascinating. I need a carafe of iced tea.

[@davidsmith8279]

I'm a massive Ren fan...the guy is just pure unadulterated talent. Pure & simple...and Chinchilla....OMG!!!! The bit she sings in such an extremely high register but with utter control genuinely dropped my jaw. Great reaction fellas.

[@MaksimVolkau]

Thanks for the reaction! "How to be me" by Ren x Chinchilla will strike you in the same vain. And if you want it raw then "Crutch" by Ren feat. Bibi.

[@scrimdog1]

I watched Crutch for the first time the other day and out of all the songs I've listened to by Ren, I'd definitely say that song is the most raw and haunting...Such a beautiful song.

[@melaniejones2090]

Agree about Ren's song "Crutch". Very raw and emotional. I tear up every time I hear it.

[@davideastham]

I agree Crutch would not disappoint. It's so powerful. This would be a great one to review.

[@RonNL70]

Goosebumps ❤️❤️❤️ Those 2 voices together... just wowwww

[@kimzwolinski9919]

It was as incredible as you thought it was 😊

[@blackknight1013]

He was discovered and signed by Sony from his street busking days in Brighton before he got sick and Sony let him go. This was live recorded in one take, as many are. His street performances with Sam or his band are great too. On his rap The Hunger and Losing it (Fisher retake) are two I really like.

[@patrickbeaudette9759]

Thank you Kyle for mentioning how people that feels music, sometime can be seen as laughable by others, but in fact that person is just living the music.

[@Pjfaery]

I’ve only just found Ren in the last few days, wow! Amazing and this song is crazy good! And so emotional

[@KarriSimone]

So excited to watch you react to Ren

[@stewartwhitehill9052]

Words fail me. By the time you listen to all this track, thats happened for me. Its just sooooo fucking good. Musically, lyrically, compositionally.Im lost for words

[@BallisticAero]

This is intimacy and exposure. If they were a painting Ren is the subject matter but Chinchilla is always the source of light showing use how to see all the bright sides and shadows of Ren, she compliments him so well vocally and emotionally. Their camera presence is top tier, and I love the eye contact they have

[@Codesoul420]

So excited for this one!!! ❤❤❤

[@lgilbert376]

the live part of the video shows the talent of these two. sooo much emotion captured. just fucking nailed it! \,,/,

[@juliathomas3380]

He is so good at using natural reverb in his live performances "Blind eyed with Angry Parking lot attendant" & The third part of the Trilogy Violet's tale really showcase his talent. And for another like this with Chinchilla, maybe better, "How to be me" live of course

[@jesrush]

One of my favorites!!!!✌️😊🧿 The Big Push. Englishman in New York!!

[@philk9227]

Definitely second this!👍

[@LauraPemberton-Collins]

Live chaps!! He picks locations for the acoustics as much as anything 🔥 If you get a chance please react to Dominoes by him

[@smilingmadman9674]

I freaking love you guys! Ren changed my mind so much, love his music. What a beautiful reaction.

[@lynn2959]

Please check out his street performances with San Tompkins they are amazing specially their song Bind Eyed

[@pxyfox2000]

My favorite lyric in this is “The soul it goes Let it be In the gallows I’m balanced On my toes so I can breathe” What a beautiful way to say this message of how even when all is lost we can’t give up fighting…so beautiful! He has another song with Chinchilla called “How to be Me” I believe it’s about his best friend. Thank you so much for loving Ren as much as the rest of us do he is an amazingly talented man.

[@philk9227]

Great reaction guys!

[@hayleewright4568]

Never in my life did I think I would find a song to describe how it feels when getting out of a really bad depressive and manic episode, my uncle showed me this song when I wouldn’t get out of bed, when I had lost hope for everything in life. REN truly has the ability to connect with a wide audience it’s truly wonderful.

[@gamesguitarsandcars]

This is my favorite song so far from Ren. Its so deep and this live version is just so powerful.

[@anticafo]

So cool you did another Ren on this channel! Can't wait for you to do more - it will be hard to choose a favorite song as you go along, it's all Fire! For Rap - Hunger, Genesis, Power, Life is Funny, Ocean, Money Game 1 &2 (just to start) more collabs with Chinchilla and Sam Tompkins are phenomenal. His band Big Push covers, especially War Pigs and I shot the sheriff, etc - incredible performances and energy is just wild! A note on the Trilogy (full version is Jenny/Screech/Violet) but you can find 3 of them as separate videos 3-5 minutes each. They do have to be done in this order to appreciate the storytelling and all the twists. However, you can do Jenny first and then maybe do Screech and Violet together, just an idea! This Trilogy is definitely is a masterpiece - there is nothing like it out there artistically and musically - so it's a must!

[@elenaorujev3494]

Ren is absolutely incredible. Mind blown and I'm instantly addicted. Please continue your journey into his catalog! Another great duet with Chinchilla is How to Be Me. Great rapping on Hunger, Power, Losing It, and Genesis. The trilogy is a masterpiece of course! Money Game 1 & 2 is fabulous!!! I'll be back for every Ren reaction! Thank you!

[@IzaRoberge]

Ren reminds me a lot of our TØP boys. Different vibes in every song (you NEVER know what's coming), videos that makes you feel your watching a movie, deep and funny, insane lyrics, a lot of mental health struggles and FKN geniuses🖤

[@lyndseydavis3658]

For clancy tour I want ren to open so bad 😅

[@fountainPoison]

It blows my mind how something so simple can hit so hard. Just two voices and a guitar in an empty hallway. I love it

[@mckenziepaigemusic]

"You uncultured swine!!" I LOVE it! I think this about music so often, I FEEL it, like it's crawling through my veins when I sing and play, and so many people just don't get it! Raw is the perfect word to describe it but in the best way! I found you guys because Ren posted a clip on his Instagram, and I must say, I love how emotional and into it you both get! It's so refreshing to see that other people feel music with a similar intensity. If a song can make me cry or make the people listening cry or dance, I'm all for it! Music is a universal language that can have SO much power! Thank you for supporting Ren and Chinchilla and the group of TALENT Ren surrounds himself with! You got my like and sub!

[@Av3rageD4D]

The way you guys looked at each other when Kyle said “I wonder what is going to happen”, and Eric’s reply is “I don’t know”. Loved it, you could tell the sarcasm in it all 😂. You guys are awesome, hope your lives ease up a bit so you can do more of these amazing reactions!

[@vornamenachname9905]

Ren has such a great entourage of people around him with everyone has more talent than most of the popular "artists" combined. The guy doing the videos (Samuel), Sam Tompkins, Bibi, Chinchilla, the guys from The Big Push… and Ren himself on his own level. it's freaking amazing.

[@irrgamer]

GREAT reactions guy ! and yeah... the 'a cappela' section is almost bringing me tears every time. this is such a great song and collaboration!

[@jw4792]

If you want more of this, you HAVE to do Ren x Chinchilla How To Be Me (Live). It is truly freaking amazing and actually further showcases both of their vocal ranges!

[@y2jace124]

Yes, a thousand times yes. How to be me live absolutely crushed me.

[@lunap7029]

I've been obsessed with this song since I saw this reaction earlier today. Or was it yesterday? Been binging, so I don't even remember now, but thank you for this video so I could find this song!

[@llchristensen77]

Yesss I love this one! Their voices sound so good together! 🖤

[@raisnaix]

You guys nailed it with this one. I love how you two are able to FEEL the songs you react to instead of just reacting. You're one of the only channels now that I clicked the stupid bell icon for.

[@Harbor-S]

Hey there guys! Yes...its the emotion, I feel it every single time. One of my favorites! I can't wait for yall to get to his tracks The Hunger and Genesis, and so many more! Keep up the great work friends! Hope yall are more than well! Catch y'all on the next🤘🏻😊

[@rykerroadMOM3123]

Hey, Harbor!! 👋😘🤘

[@chriskindstedt2298]

He records his guitar videos live, none of them are prerecorded tracks. Also his roots are in busking around Brighton. Him and his mates would post something in Instagram and like a 1000 people would show up to hear him. His videos absolutely capture his roots and vibe for sure.

[@xxnik76]

Such a powerful duet....perfect exchange of emotions during this performance! Stunning! Appreciate you my friends xx

[@christinaamore8552]

I need someone like you guys to experience music with. I can’t find anyone around me who feels music like this. Thank you for your honest reactions. You guys are one of my favorite reaction channels to watch.

[@marloeslaughter8688]

I feel lots of emotions listening to music, but this song gave me something I haven’t felt in a long time… and this was my first time hearing it. Seeing it with Kyle and Eric was something else, and it’s the first song to give me goosebumps to this degree… damnit guys! I wasn’t suppose to get emotional this morning!

[@rykerroadMOM3123]

Riiight?? 😭😭💜

[@musicmathchocolate]

This is wonderful. As a singer, I can say that it is very difficult to have two singers truly blend well. This is perfect.

[@MissMaria1969]

Great job and reaction thank you guys ❤❤

[@bobbysneed9045]

Ren's street performances are ALL amazing. And Chinchilla is insane. They are so perfect together! It all washes over you like a wave.

[@Spunky62]

THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS on 80k!👏👏👏👏🤗🥳🥳🥳 JUST WAIT til you hear his BUSKING! 😱❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 GOOD MORNING! ✌️❤️🔥🎶☕️😃

[@kadu51044]

You guys hit it on the head when you talked about feeling it. This is what connected me to Ren. Thanks for doing the reaction!

[@Audiostyleable]

If you want raw I would suggest his first album release "freckled angles" written in the aftermath of his best friends suicide its him wrestling with his helplessness and emotions and desire for understanding. Later you have "how to be" me where he is coming through the other side and expressing the overall feeling of the "freckled angles" moment

[@Hucksty]

What amazes me is how Rens music transcends all the different reactors. You two witj HipHop/Metal clasical singers voice coaches etc etc. Ren is truely magical and those he sings with like Chinchilla (who has a stunning voice) just add to how special he is. Nice react.

[@elenabecker1843]

Yea it was that incredible. I sob every time I hear this one. It lifts my soul and tears just well up. Perfection

[@adamdymott2003]

I've heard this track a few times, but watching your reaction was the first time me watching the video, so I was completely in sync with you guys...... What an emotional journey..... Absolute masterpiece

[@Truth8Hurts]

You guys should do a video on Ren's -The Hunger . Ren is so talented, lyrically eloquent, amazing arrangements, an incredible voice with such range, great story telling and absolutely unique style.

[@leanneh5293]

He's very precious, we need to protect him. He's like nobody else. A new musical messiah. Genius. This song hits you straight in the heart. Thanks for a great reaction guys 😊

[@Budini67]

I've been subbed with you guys for a bit. I don't comment often . I absolutely loved watching Kyle's face though this. He was feeling every single line of this song. What a beautiful reaction!! 🎶🔥💜🤗🕊😎

[@denetteallmon9137]

I want to thank you guys. I started watching you because I like your guys personality and chemistry on camera but you guys have introduced me to so many amazing artist I never would have picked myself but because you guys were reacting I listened. Such a beautiful song! Thanks for the reaction!

[@christydoherty9788]

Subscribed lads ,,can see your honesty in the reaction, keep going through rens catalogue basically everything he's done is amazing

[@margaretc5679]

10:45 yep. Absolutely.

[@butterflymama0838]

I don't know how many times I have listened to this song! It gives me goose bumps every time. They sound so beautiful together. They really do compliment each other so well. Great reaction guys!❤

[@davideastham]

Had to come back and watch this one again from you guys. Thank you.

[@catrionaskivingtonskivingt4819]

I’m 60yrs old & I thought I’d heard it all before but I was sooo wrong this is magnificent.

[@MissMaria1969]

Thank you it’s a beautiful song ❤❤❤

[@jessicaa.2876]

Kyle got me when he started tearing up. Awesome reaction guys.

[@ZeldaCasanas]

Ren uses environment to create unique audio and visual effects

[@darthnhile]

I've watched this video 8 times....I wish I could like it 10 more times.....one button push is not enough.

[@jenniferclark8051]

Wow! Ren is amazing but these two together is magic!!

[@lizzyfletcher3175]

Ren was a Busker (street singer) he was also with a Busking band called The Big Push! They do War Pigs!! Ren x Chinchilla How To Me is so beautiful too!! He can do anything! Genius+Brave=Ren!

[@Lou-xq9br]

Outstanding 🔥 he is literally pure talent ❣️ I'm absolutely addicted to him

[@catrionaskivingtonskivingt4819]

Absolutely fantastic their voices are excellent & the writing is magnificent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kirstymitchell1703]

Just love the first line, "sertraline and a sip of serotonin" its an SSRI (seratonin reuptake) in the UK. The "don't cry cause there's a pill for everything". Just makes so much sense. To having to take something to just feel okay, pills are given out way too often. You say you feel down and then it's just "here, have some pills". Same old. This song hits hard if you've ever been in any kind if situation like that. So many lyrics i can connnect to and sure many others too. 🙏 Thank you REN & CHINCHILLA 🙏 Bringing this to light ✨ because dark days are experienced by us all. And feeling unheard by the medical industry....

[@donnakurtz9293]

loved your take on this. Been surfing all over reactions watching all. I will say to one of your comments about his choice of locations and the acoustics etc. He is a street busquer (sp?) from way back and has lots of experience in evaluating location and sound quality issues (there are man of his busquing days videos on his channel) Also.. to share something from another fan that gave a lot of info in a nutshell to help understand Ren and the Ren experience more. "Here is some additional information on Ren's story, in case you didn't already know. I gathered it from an old newspaper interview and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Eryn Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales in 1990 or ‘91 (depending on which source you cite), he grew up in Brighton. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, he began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue and subsequently dropped by Sony. Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which lead him to experience psychosis. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. Ren is currently in Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023). Ren's Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder, which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals, as well as his bones/joints. Ren stated: "It's a lot to wrap my head around having to be away from friends, family, and a successful career, and almost feels like a total juxtaposition to the fact that my music is blowing up right now and spreading to all corners of the world, but that's life, we take the good with the bad." Let's keep supporting Ren and not pull a "Sony" on him as he undergoes his treatment. Check out and subscribe to his channel, listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. "

[@ScarsandShadows]

His art is beyond beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I have had those same doubts with my music, and it gives me hope that maybe, just maybe that it's just that dark side of me holding me back. This song has inspired me to keep going and I THANK YOU...

[@niklaswelzel]

I am equally stoked every Ren video you react to, but man am I looking forward to when The tale…fits i to your lives ❤

[@yoyomckeogh]

Loving the reactions lads! I've been following Rens music for a long long time! If I could offer one that stood out to me over the years it has to be "Dear God" once I heard this song I knew Ren was special... so gifted 🙌

[@Chuckles-17-hug]

I literally read a comment earlier today think it was on hi ren or chalk outlines a 80 lady enjoys everything ren does. Just shows great lyrics sung well can touch anyone. Ren you helped me in dark times thank you