My Top 10 Favorite Ren Songs

My Top 10 Favorite Ren Songs

Ren is more than just an artist to me, he’s a voice for the voiceless, a storyteller for the broken, and a mirror for the misunderstood. His music doesn't just sound good, it feels true. Every track he puts out is raw, honest, and deeply human. Picking just ten was hard, and picking only 5 was impossible for me, but these are my personal favorites.

10) Illest of Our Time

The beat hits hard, and the lyrics hit even harder. The whole vibe is eerie and cinematic. It's like stepping into the mind of an antihero. (My own) I love that it's a song for the underdogs, the ones who’ve been doubted, dismissed, and labeled. It speaks on mental illness without sugarcoating it. It's aggressive and poetic at the same time, and every bar is razor sharp. I love that he doesn’t pretend to be a savior, or a hero . . . he’s just real. This song is pretty similar to what most of favorite music, or genre sounds like.

9) Ocean (ft. Eden Nash)

This one’s about rising from the ashes, and to me it feels like a glow up anthem, like finding your wings again after crashing hard. It’s about overcoming self doubt, about staying afloat even when the waves keep pulling you down. Eden Nash’s voice blends beautifully with Ren’s. There’s a freedom in this song that makes me feel like I can keep going, no matter what. No matter how hard the waves are trying to hold me down, I keep rising.

8) Bittersweet Symphony (Live)

This is such a powerful homage. Not just to the original song, but to Ren’s roots. I have always loved the Verve’s original, and Ren's spin on it felt respectful and fresh. Watching him perform it live, especially with the live band, gave it a new soul. I’m American, so hearing him boast about his homeland and his city gives me chills. He has so much pride and love for where he’s from. It’s beautiful to witness.

7) Humble (ft. Eden Nash)

This is one of my go to morning Ren song when I need to set the tone for the day. The beat leans more pop, but that’s what makes it stand out. It shows how versatile Ren is. His vocals are like an instrument here, layered and expressive. “My pain keeps me humble” is one of the realest lines I’ve ever heard in any song, I can relate. That lyric lives in my bones. It’s a reminder that even in suffering, there’s wisdom. There’s beauty in staying grounded when the world tries to break you. I know, cause I been there. If you know, you know.

6) Sick Boi

This was the second Ren song I ever heard, and it floored me. As someone who’s lived with mental illness, this song was like holding up a mirror. I’ve been on and off meds my entire life. Like legit since childhood, I always felt like a science experiment, questioned my sanity and my own identity. Ren says the things most people are afraid to say out loud. The music video is so raw too. The video itself tells a story without needing explanation. After this track, I had to know more about him. I was hooked.

5) Do You Believe

The melody is so soft, so full of hope, and yet so real. This song makes me feel lucky to be alive, even when I’m overwhelmed. It feels like a love letter to the future, a reminder that pain doesn’t last forever. A friend shared this one with me, and now it always reminds me of them. The same friend that introduced me to Ren in the first place. It’s a tether to hope, to connection, to surviving the storm. When life gets too loud, I come back to this.

4) Money Game Part 2

This is truth music. He’s not just rapping, he’s exposing systems. He’s putting a spotlight on injustice, corruption, and the messed up game we all play just to survive. It’s fearless. Ren doesn’t pull punches, and he doesn’t just complain, he analyzes. The flow is sharp, the delivery is calculated, and the message cuts deep. He’s not afraid to make people uncomfortable, and I respect the hell out of that. (Money Game part 1 is amazing as well)

3) How to Be Me (ft. Chinchilla)

This song sings to my soul. It cracked something open in me. It’s like a lullaby for the broken. Chinchilla’s vocals are haunting and powerful, and Ren’s verses are honest to the core. It’s a song that reminds me I’m not alone in my struggle, and that there’s still a path back to myself. It’s not just a song, it’s my lifeline sometimes. It's as if he looked into my soul and they sang my life story. I needed this song when I found it. I didn't relieze I forgot how to be me. But when I heard this song, I knew it. I knew I had to find me again, because I didn't want to end up like Rens friend at the end of the song. I don't want to give up the fight. I wanted to live my life again. The vocals are deep. This is a spiritual hit. (All their songs together are magical and hypnotizing to say the least)

2) Hi Ren

This is the one that shook the world, and it deserves the hype. The performance alone is legendary. One guitar, one shot, one conversation with himself . . . and yet it says more than most full albums. His exploration of mental illness, inner conflict, and trauma is hauntingly accurate. As someone with BPD, this song is and has my experience many a time. I’ve lived those ups and downs, often on a daily basis. I’ve argued with the darker version of myself, over and over for years. I’ve learned to stop fighting her and start listening. This song helped me accept myself, flaws and all.

1) Seven Sins

My absolute favorite. No contest. This track is pure poetry soaked in pain and truth. The symbolism, the numerology, the vulnerability . . . it’s a masterpiece. It feels like a cry from the depths of heaven to hell, and yet it’s still defiant. It reminds me of the darkest times in my life, the moments I thought I wouldn’t survive. Yet here I am. I relate to every line, every scream, every breath. The world is hell sometimes, and this song doesn’t pretend otherwise. It just reminds me I’m not alone in it.

Honorable Mention: Kujo Beat Down

This one is pure, delicious pettiness. I love that Ren clapped back with this much venom. He tried to be respectful, but some people just want war. And if you want war with Ren, he’s gonna make you regret it. The bars are brutal, the flow is nasty, and the beat goes hard. I’m petty too, so this song scratches that itch for me. Can’t wait for part two.

Why Ren is One of My Favorite Artists

Ren doesn’t just write songs, he writes truth. He gives voice to those of us who’ve been silenced, marginalized, or dismissed. As someone living with mental illness like CPTSD, BPD, and depression, Ren’s music doesn’t just entertain me. It validates me. It heals me. It tells me I’m not crazy for feeling too much, for breaking down, or for fighting to stay alive.

Ren is one of the few artists who dares to be fully human in his art. He doesn’t just show the light, he shows the shadows. In doing so, he helps the rest of us feel a little less alone in ours. He bridges the gap between pain and power, between struggle and strength. His work has helped me survive some of the hardest chapters of my life. For that, I’ll always be grateful.