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About Ren

Biography
Ren Gill, known professionally as Ren, is a British musician, singer, songwriter, and producer born in 1990 in Wales. He grew up in a rural area near Anglesey, where he developed an early passion for music, learning to sing and play guitar from a young age.
During his teenage years, Ren was diagnosed with Lyme disease, a chronic illness that significantly impacted his health and life trajectory. His struggles with illness and mental health have deeply shaped his music, leading to a raw, introspective style that resonates strongly with listeners.

Musical Career
Ren began his musical journey in the early 2010s as part of The Big Push, a street-performing band based in Brighton that gained popularity through dynamic live performances and creative covers.
Eventually, Ren transitioned into a solo career, independently producing and releasing a series of tracks that garnered a growing online audience.
He gained widespread recognition in 2022-2023 with tracks like "Hi Ren", a powerful, theatrical piece where he switches between singing and rapping to portray his internal struggles with illness and self-identity.
Ren is known for his independent approach — often writing, producing, recording, and directing his music videos himself.

In 2023, he released the critically acclaimed album "Sick Boi", praised for its emotional depth, authenticity, and genre-blending innovation.

Influences
Ren draws from a wide array of musical and literary influences, including:
Eminem (for lyrical intensity and technical flow)
Bob Dylan (for storytelling and poetic songwriting)
Nina Simone (for emotional expression and soulful delivery)
Rage Against the Machine (for raw energy and social activism)

His work is also influenced by folk traditions, blues, alternative rock, hip-hop, and spoken word poetry.

Musical Style
Ren's music is a blend of several genres, creating a unique and often genre-defying sound. His styles include:
Alternative hip-hop
Acoustic folk
Experimental rock
Spoken word
Blues
Minimalist electronic

He is particularly known for seamlessly combining melodic singing, sharp rap verses, and theatrical spoken passages within the same piece.
His lyrics often explore themes of chronic illness, mental health, resilience, societal critique, and personal introspection.

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