Troubles - Single

Songs a banger, he never f’n disappoints.

Vera Hall’s “Troubles so Hard”, released in 1937, gets a reintroduction to the mainstream through the voice of the most gifted artist in a generation. Many know this sample from Moby, but Ren uses this historic and poignant song to help summarize the years of debilitating pain he felt while searching for answers to his chronic illness. It’s both heartbreaking and inspiring, and closes the door on the first chapter of Ren’s story, as I’m sure there are many great accomplishments awaiting him in the future.

As someone experiencing a similar infection-onset illness, this hit me right in the heart.

This is just awesome in its production, including the videography (shoutout to Josh and REN). The beat, the flow and cadence on point. REN is music, he is a supernatural force, who has so much talent far beyond just rapping which he has mastered. He has elevated rap/hip hop to new levels. I understand from him that this is a sort of a culmination of his Sick Boi journey and he is ready to move in new/different direction. I am so here for it. This dude is so something very very special!!!

i think it's pretty safe to say we all experience chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and any of the disorders associated with one or the other or both -- or we know someone who is going through those battles. what a sad reality. a voice of hope is exactly what the world needs and i'm so thankful we have ren, who is speaking up. i bought this on bandcamp as well -- ren, you need to charge more for your music, please. :) the on-point message aside, the song is dope and i love the cadence and the beat, especially the sample used. i'm really hoping he might also release an instrumental version bc i would love to jam out to it as well. *throws all my money at ren* lol :)

Ren has lived experience with ME, lyme, MCAS, dysautonomia, depression, etc (check out his chapters on YouTube) and this is one of many songs that reflects living with it alongside the struggles of humanity in which we can all find relatability and solace in. This song in particular spreads much needed awareness for #millionsmissing from ME/CFS / Long Covid and the common comorbidités in which research is severely underfunded. - from one of the millions missing

Ren is a special kind of human. Not only is he a very talented musician, rapper, singer, you name it, but he is also one of the strongest people alive. He lived trapped inside a very broken body for many years. This in turn almost completely broke his mind and spirit, but somehow he never gave up the fight to find out what was really wrong. Then one day “an angel” as he called him, appeared with answers and a way to improve. All of a sudden everything he thought he lost started coming back. His music has been his saving grace and one of the biggest reasons that he has been able to keep going. It’s also his undying spirit to do better and create a place that’s better for everyone. He truly cares about the legacy he leaves, and wants that to be about the many ways he helped those around him. Today he dropped this masterpiece chronicling the hardest years of his life, and he did it with positivity and hope. It should be an incredible boost to those “missing” and forgotten people who slip between the cracks in the medical system.

We as a World are better with Ren in it… a generational talent only beginning to scratch the surface… This song hits home and deeply!

This song hits so hard, everything Ren makes is so relatable (chronic illness gang lol) and this one is just a hugeeeee vibe. Banger after banger, you can’t go wrong with Ren. ❤️💥

Ren is so talented! I love all his music!