Listen to this when
René
He had the fame, the awards, the stage. He still had to go home and face himself. 💬 #Residente
Who it's for
Residente has said he began writing it during a period of suicidal thoughts, that his mother helped him through, and that writing it helped him move past his depression.
Feelings it meets
What it is
"René" is an autobiographical song written and produced by Puerto Rican rapper Residente (René Pérez Joglar), released on 27 February 2020 as the lead single from Las Letras Ya No Importan, with vocals credited to Rubén Blades and his mother, Flor Joglar de García. It looks back on his childhood and family in Trujillo Alto, the murder of a childhood friend, his divorce, and moments from his public career.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available). Official music video filmed in his hometown of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, on Residente's YouTube channel.
Before you start
Heads up: Suicidal thoughts and a friend's murder.
Age: Ages 16+
Together they come, and when one sits alone with you at your board, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Joy and Sorrow”
