Content warning: this video discusses suicide and contains explicit language.

@RenMakesMusic sits down with us to to talk about his thoughts and feelings behind the words in his song 'Suic*de'.

This is the first of our Behind the Song series. In which we chat with artists who've spoken about mental health in their songs.

Ren talks to us in this interview about the impact of losing his friend Joe to suicide and how music was a way for him to process his grief. We discuss the impact of mental health problems and how music can be a powerful tool to connect with these emotions.

If you're struggling with your mental health or know someone that is, please reach out. There’s always someone ready to listen and help.

For mental health information and signposting call us on 0300 123 3393 weekdays 9am - 6pm
For someone to talk to about how you’re feeling:
Call Samaritans on 116 123 anytime
Call Calm 0800 58 58 58 5pm to midnight

For tips on coping with suicidal feelings: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-s...

For advice on getting urgent mental health support: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-s...

For support on grief: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-s...