Watch Ren’s epic reaction to scoring this week’s Number One album
nme.comRick Astley for the top spot all week, but a last-minute surge in sales and streams meant he edged past Astley’s new album ‘Are We There Yet?’ in the last 24 hours before the chart was locked in.Ren’s chart victory is especially significant because ‘Sick Boi’ was released without any label backing, and amid numerous health challenges for the artist.
He has been living with various chronic health issues, including Lyme disease, which he documents on the album, and they have also prevented him from playing many shows.
Ren told NME last week that he even had to turn down a slot at Glastonbury to focus on his health.Jewkakamansshaowwnwk pic.twitter.com/so4JlDno3j— Ren (@Renmakesmusic) October 20, 2023Speaking to Official Charts, Ren said: “It’s all because of the fans that this has even happened.
We’ve done this independently and the main foundation of promotion has been the fans showing up and showing support. What they’ve done in terms of spreading it – the amount that I’ve seen them pushing this record – is incredible.
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