Ren Gill
Ren Gill (born 29 March 1990) is a Welsh singer-songwriter, rapper, poet, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He is known as Ren as a solo artist, and as a member of The Big Push, a band known for their street music in Brighton.[1]
Life
Through a crowdfunding campaign, Ren received expert treatment for his illness,[2] in 2016, he was able to continue his work in music on a self-pay basis.
Recognition
Ren became widely acclaimed after his self released video for his song "Hi Ren" received over 5 million views in a month. He was named as one Atwood Magazine's 2023 Artists to Watch[3] and Gareth Branwyn wrote about "Discovering the intense, refreshingly unique music of Ren" in Boing Boing.[4]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| The Tale Of Jenny & Screech[5] |
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| Demoes (Do Not Share), Vol 1[6] |
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| Demos (Do Not Share) Vol 2[7] |
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Albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Love Music[8] |
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| Freckled Angels[10] |
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References
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/artist/5413001-Ren-Gill
- ^ https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2016/05/26/brighton-musician-dumped-by-sony-over-illness-goes-to-us-for-treatment/
- ^ https://atwoodmagazine.com/atw23-artists-to-watch-2023/#_edn38
- ^ https://boingboing.net/2023/01/30/discovering-the-intense-refreshingly-unique-music-of-ren.html
- ^ "Ren* – The Tale Of Jenny & Screech (Limited Edition)". Discogs.
- ^ "Ren* – Demos (Do Not Share) Vol 1". Discogs.
- ^ "Ren* – Demos (Do Not Share) Vol 2". Discogs.
- ^ "Ren Gill – Love Music". Discogs.
- ^ https://rengill.bandcamp.com/album/love-music
- ^ "Ren* – Freckled Angels". Discogs.
- ^ https://rengill.bandcamp.com/album/freckled-angels
External links
- Official website
- Ren Gill discography at Discogs
