Ren - Hi Ren
‘Hi Ren’ by Ren is out now and available to stream on all major streaming platforms!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ren is a well-established singer, songwriter, producer, rapper, and multi-instrumentalist whose latest single, ‘Hi Ren’, is out now and available to stream on all major streaming platforms! Despite his large following, Ren’s path to music wasn’t easy.
After losing five years of his life when he was a teenager due to a mysterious illness, Ren was later diagnosed with Lyme disease and underwent a stem cell transplant. During the time when he was stuck in his bedroom for years, Ren channeled his experience into writing and producing, which he believes “saved his life”.
Drawing from his first-hand experience of illness, isolation, and depression, Ren has created a unique and authentic style of songwriting that resonates deeply with his fans around the world due to the authenticity of his writing in addition to his obvious musical talent.
Ren currently has three albums and eighteen singles/EPs in his Spotify discography. Some of his most popular tracks include the likes of ‘Money Game, Pt. 2’ with almost twelve million streams, ‘Blind Eyes (feat. Sam Tompkins)’ with over six million streams, and ‘How to Be Me’ with five and a half million streams on Spotify alone.
With a growing number of followers and over three hundred thousand regular monthly listeners on Spotify, there is no denying the fact that Ren is developing a dedicated following of loyal fans who will be eager to hear his latest single, ‘Hi Ren’, in addition to his upcoming album ‘Sick Boi’.
‘Hi Ren’ by Ren is out now and available to stream on all major streaming platforms!
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‘Hi Ren’ by Ren is out now and available to stream on all major streaming platforms! 〰️
FEATURED RELEASE
‘Hi Ren’ by Ren is out now and available to stream on all major streaming platforms! The single lasts around eight and a half minutes and comes from the upcoming album ‘Sick Boi’. The track commences with a thirty-six-second solo-acoustic guitar introduction that sets the tone from the outset. Ominous vocalizations kick in from 0:40 to 0:59, adding a sense of anticipation for the main vocal line.
The piece is comprised of a main vocal line and a solo-acoustic guitar throughout, perfectly matching the storytelling style of the track. The impressive guitar element flows with each lyrical movement, seamlessly reflecting the shifts in mood. The lyrical performance bounces between Ren and a split aspect of his personality that questions his path in life to follow a career in the music industry.
Ren’s vocal color intentionally shifts between an emotive and clean tone representing the artist’s true self and a darker more sinister tone to represent the negative subconscious aspect of his mind which challenges him. The constant back and forth reveals how Ren feels like he needs to stop talking with the inner voice of negativity, yet in response, his subconscious character states:
“I am you, you are me, you are I, I am we, we are one split in two, that makes one so you see, you gotta kill you if you wanna kill me”
Breaking the fourth wall, the subconscious voice challenges Ren’s very idea of writing such a song with its obvious originality and captivating storyline, comparing him to the likes of Eminem and Plan B in an attempt to make him feel like a “rip-off artist”.
Upon realizing that Ren has the ability to identify as both the conscious and subconscious mind, Ren flips the script and addresses the subconscious with “Hi Ren”, recognizing that he was “made to be tested and twisted” and yet still overcame adversity. The track hits a climax when Ren shifts to a powerful sung vocal at 6:05 which transitions into an intense melodic section from 6:27.
A spoken-word section from around 7:11 reveals Ren’s history of struggle and how he learned how to deal with the “eternal dance” of life, a powerful and authentic ending to a captivating piece of music.
From the well-balanced production and creative instrumentation to the authentic lyricism and dynamic vocal performance, fans of Ren, as well as those who appreciate new music, will definitely want to hear this single. Make sure you follow Ren on social media to keep up to date with upcoming releases and performances!
