There is a bonus track called Castles Made of Sand that didn't make the album (something something even number of tracks). He's said it was either Castles or Wicked Ways, and Wicked Ways made the cut. But yeah, Castles Made of Sand is really good.
This song runs through my head every day, it seems to be lodged there. The way Seven Sins dovetails into this track is perfection. To me this is Ren coming to a level of peace and acceptance with his pain, hence the opening into nature and beauty. IMO Ren's rapping is as distinctive and unique as everything else he does. His flows are so varied, melodic, and interesting that he makes most other rap sound rather monotone and dull to me now. I can imagine mumble rap fans not liking this, though, it's so different. Ren had something like 170K followers when I found him in January 2023. So incredibly happy to see him blow up. So happy you're back, too. ❤
Castles in the Sand bonus track on the Bandcamp edition of last day promotion. Plus 3 instrumentals from the album . Really appreciate you Cliff. Also really love who Ren is and who we are with him. He parsonofies hope to me.
I ordered one last day, but can not find it after download to my cellphone. No problem. I got the double vinyl. Plus still waiting for the bundle ordered 16th of August.
❤ I’m so glad that you’ll do full album review. I’m here for it! This song is one of my favorites. The whole album is amazing. I love seeing your reaction to his work.
The fact that Wicked Ways and Castles Made of Sand were the last couple tracks he was deciding would go on the album is crazy to me, both tracks are amongst the best on the album.
Thanks Cliff.. yes, people have a right to their opinion, but I have listened now to pretty much everything Ren has done and there really is nothing he doesn’t do well.. people just don’t get him and the higher level he raps on.. his voice forces you out of your comfort zone reaches out and grabs you and slams you in your cerebral cortex.. not everyone is on that virtual plane.. I’m here for it and can listen 24/7 Thank you..
Ren was my #1 artist on Spotify according to wraps on Spotify! Would love to see it on a live! I heard Hi Ren end of January and Ren was under 200k subs at the time. It's crazy!!
Love your reactions Cliff! Castles Made of Sand is the bonus track on the Deluxe digital edition of SIck Boi. It was absolutely worth it buying just for that track. Ren said it didn't make the cut because Wicked Ways fitted into the flow of the album better and I can see why, but Castles Made of Sand I can literally listen to on repeat for hours. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Also, he's just dropped a lyric vid for Uninvited 😆
Castles made of sand is one of the greatest pieces of rap rim has ever released period don't take me Wrong here but rent is not a rapper. He is not a singer, he is not a guitar. Sea's not a pianist. These are all tools that he melts together to make his style. He's just an artist and these are tools that he uses to express himself
Usually jealous people say things like he can't rap or they don't like his voice..etc. Funny he has a distinct and beautiful voice when he sings. No one sounds like him, just like no one sounds like Chinchilla. The labels pop out singers that all sound alike with the same unimportant message. Boring. Love my independent artist who is killing it in a world the record industry owns.
Ren is a genius! I absolutely love all of his music! You know what I would LOVE to see, Cliff?? I would love for you to write a 3 minute rap and video yourself doing it! I have been watching your channel since (I think) 2020. I've always been curious about what your rap voice and flow sounds like. I bet a lot of your subs would like that. Much love❣️✌🏻
Love the Brotha's voice! How he can manipulate vocals is just nuttier than 🐿️ 💩. I honestly believe the man can taste and see sound. I'm in for the full album!
This whole album is one big intertwined story. I don't know if "concept album" in classical sense would be the correct term here, but it's all connected, there is a progression, and these songs explain each other and give each other more depth. Even the songs that are seemingly "just for fun", like "Univited", "Down on the beat" and "Love Music pt. 4" start making much more sense in the context of the whole album with how they tie with it's themes true elements big (i.e. "Univited" - lust from "Seven Sins") and small ("Lost All Faith" has lines from many other songs, but this times used very autoironically instead of boastfully).
Man I truly appreciate you too. Hang in there bro! Don't let YT bully you! I really love listening to Ren, Sam and Big Push, but you add another dimension of care and understanding. Stay Strong!😃
I don't know about crack I mean maybe they are I don't know, but I definitely do know they've been sippin on that HATERADE! 😆 Certainly jealous imo anyway! 🙃
The perfect ending to an amazing album. Really enjoyed your reaction! Definitely check out the bonus song Castles Made of Sand. I think you will love it ❤❤
His album is stacked with nothing but good tracks, but out of all of them this one is my least favorite. Still greatness though! Rap without putting others down is fire to me, that is why I love his style
