The producer on this video was @nayz He was a producer that reached out to Ren after the Kujo Beat explanation video to let Ren know he had a similar interaction a year or so ago with Kujo Beat. It was so stressful nayz almost gave up on music. Ren did this video with him and they split it 50/50. The deal Ren offered to Kujo. This felt like a beautiful way to lift someone else up and is why I love Ren's messaging so much. He doesn't just say it, he lives it.
I think this says everything about Ren (and @nayz) and highlights just how cruddy Kujo Beats (&his gf) are, greedy & self serving, which brought them nothing but disdain from hundreds of thousands of people. Whereas Ren (& @nayz) shine bright. Have to agree that this is, to date, one of my favourite Ren tracks. It’s lyrically eloquent & brilliant & spiritually …”enlightened” that’s the only word I can think of right now. 🙂🌸
@@mej6519 I must admit, I had a bit of sympathy remaining for Kujo and his girl thinking maybe they were victims of bad legal advice and had tanked Kujo's career because they were led astray. I actually feel better knowing he has a history of doing the same so the Beat Down was not only earned, but overdue. It's not that I questioned Ren's right to respond (he had every right) it's just he's so talented and I really doubt Kujo saw it coming.
@@sharis9095 They were two-faced from the start, no sympathy from me, the lawyers didn't tell them to be nice to him and then talk shit about him on reddit and TH-cam comments and spreading lies and fake documents. Regardless of him having a history of this with other artists / produces, he's still a snake 🐍
'She is enough,' freakin' great insight Chris. The contrast between his sister who's enough and the money pursuit, which is never enough. Great reaction.
"This may be one of my favourite Ren songs. Maybe the favourite at the moment. ...Maybe it's just new." 😂 We all have that exact thought process I think each time he makes us fall for a new song. I love watching you react to Ren because you're such a big part of his journey to the artist he is, and all because you made the voice lessons and your advice available online for people like Ren to access. Because you and others helped him learn, he's now teaching us all. You *gave*, and now he gives back. ❤
I am an older sister and I remember having a conversation with my little sister that is so similar to his message he had for his. My sister was such a huge light for everyone around her but sadly the world is a cruel place, and it clipped her wings too. I can only hope she can find her light again. Ren has such a beautiful way of opening your wounds, pulling out the poison, then stitching you back up. Great reaction. I really love watching your Ren reactions. Makes me wish I still sang haha ❤😊
Thank you for your excellent analysis as always Chris. This is an extraordinary song. Ren is indeed the most phenomenal wordsmith. How lucky are we to be listening to him, and watch his rise up and spit his wisdom. His talent blows my mind.
I've been lucky enough to discover Ren this past few months but listening through his amazing, truly amazing, back catalog, his stories, his battles, it's spectacular how much he continually grows and enrichens his music. He's truly a unique talent in this world. His ability to tell stories is so deep, every line in every song is packed with meaning and metaphor. He can make you laugh and cry moment to moment. I've never shed so many tears over music in my life than i have for Ren's music.
Seeing someone who is able to recognize, feel and explain the deepness of these lyrics to me is as powerful as the performance itself. Ren is love. So are you. Thank you!
I swear I said the same thing! Shockingly I can deem this my favorite (right now!). Which is insane. I love his work so much. Great reaction. Loved this.
I have been listening to this track on repeat for 2 weeks now, there are so many insanely good verses in this track, but the transition from money ties to monetize, is so brilliantly subtle and meaningful on so many levels. Ren is next level in his artistry. I feel like I need to force people to listen to his music. But the context of his music is just as important and that makes it all the more difficult to introduce to new listeners. Fucking master class in musicianship regardless. Dude is my Beatles and I LOVE the Beatles.
Isn't it a great time to be alive being able to listen to Ren's music. I love how his music connects to so many people in all kinds of ways. Love your reactions by the way 👍
One way to help change humanity's outlook is to start with the young and teach our children to take pleasure in sharing, because how wonderful to receive a smile in return ❤😊❤️
SO LAYERED! The whole package, the word work, the use of classical instruments, with street beats… with everything he does being deliberate, the layering… just so much… I love his artistry… him, Billie Eilish and Finneas…. Superb musicians and messages… so good… REN is our modern day Bard! ALSO, notice he is playing different “characters of self”… the workday REN, street REN, mix of the 2…. Duality… the mirror usage in subway and ceiling …duality… so much! I keep watching.. daggonit!
You’re so good! I love that you love Ren. There’s a lot of love here - love for his sister and a plea for love over money. I really enjoyed your reaction and it helped me appreciate this song even more - thank you x
Ive listened to this track maybe 20 times now. Rens brilliant but also a typical man. Holds the weight of the world and carries the darkness while telling those he loves to shine and be happy.
The melodic sine wave does prepare you for the melismatic drop that he does, but the more consistent arpegiagiation in the string/keys presents a skeleton over which he drapes his vocal run.
So powerful. Ren’s music breathes a fresh wind of hope into our world. Thanks Chris for helping to support and promote him. I enjoyed that you listened through twice. Your personal reflections always add so much to our appreciation of Ren’s songs both technically and emotionally.
Ren shows how much he loves is sister and wants to protect her and keep her internal light shining bright. They are lucky to have each other. It is hard not to be sucked in to the money game at some level to at least live comfortably. Thank you for your reaction. I always look forward to learning more from you.
This was genuinely the best and most articulate reaction to this song I’ve seen. I’ve watched about 20 or more and I’ve got to say, this is the best. Thank you, and keep doing what you’re doing. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
This angel is one of the best singers in the world with an incredible extremely low-pitched voice and a dramatic contralto polyphonic voice! Diana Ankudinova I was stunned to find that the first performance (Show "You are Super") I heard was when she was 14!!!! She's now 21 (turned 31st May) and still developing. She singing in Russian, French, English, German, Spanish and Arabic. The covers she performed on that show are very popular on TH-cam. Many TH-camrs publish reactions on these performances, which include "Oh,Darling" (❗when she was 10), "California Dreamin' " , "Sweet Dreams" (all 19 y.o.), "Can't Help Falling In Love", "Crow", "Personal Jesus" (all 18 y.o.), "Wicked Game", "Human" (15 y.o.), "Derniere Danse", "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" (14 y.o.), "Take On Me" (17 y.o.) , film soundtrack to Dune, James Bond, Spirit of Baikal (all 20 y.o) and others.
You are hands down a top Ren reactor in the world! Thank you thank you! I haven’t watched your videos in quite a while by my ass is on its way to watch more! You are so brilliant. And speak so smoothly. Genuinly. We loved it man!
Thank you for taking the time for such an in depth reaction and for being such a big part of the Ren journey and always covering our boi! I always look forward to your insights! Even more so on the songs where he doesn’t necessarily sing because we get great insights into you as a person! Thanks for another great one! ❤
I'm pretty sure it's the juxtaposition of Ren's outlook on life and him desperately trying to save his sister from what he has now become. Ren has lived the worse choice and is trying desperately to protect his sister from it.
Thank you for another awesome reaction Chris. 🙏 Thought provoking and brilliant track from Ren. His depth of talent really is infinite. Loved the piano and strings in the background. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
At the very end when he repeats "money ties" it almost sounds like he says "monetize" which is something that greed drives people to do to everything today - monetize anything that can be monetized. The biggest thing that gets monetized these days is people... maybe that could be a tie into the final double "no people no prophet (profit)" because without people the greedy companies wouldn't have anything to monetize.
I picked up on this all by myself. I'm very proud 🤣 I now get why people enjoy breaking down shakespeare. You can do the same with Ren. His lyrics have so many layers, I've spent hours analysing them and constantly finding new meanings within meanings, wrapped in other meanings. Then I hear reactions and discover new meanings I'd have no way of knowing were there because, for example, I'm not into old school rap... Absolute genius.
Ren put me onto an extremely underrated artist named Asaf Avidan a while ago and I would LOVE to hear what you have to say of his voice. If you want somewhere to start Rock of Lazarus (In A Box III version) has me absolutely enchanted. Thank you for what you do ❤
I’ve been bringing this up since the sky awards ! It has the lyrics of The Beatles Norwegian Wood on it. I’m dying to know what it means, because now I’m convinced there is a meaning.
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The producer on this video was @nayz He was a producer that reached out to Ren after the Kujo Beat explanation video to let Ren know he had a similar interaction a year or so ago with Kujo Beat. It was so stressful nayz almost gave up on music. Ren did this video with him and they split it 50/50. The deal Ren offered to Kujo. This felt like a beautiful way to lift someone else up and is why I love Ren's messaging so much. He doesn't just say it, he lives it.
I did not know this, fantastic little detail. Thanks
I think this says everything about Ren (and @nayz) and highlights just how cruddy Kujo Beats (&his gf) are, greedy & self serving, which brought them nothing but disdain from hundreds of thousands of people. Whereas Ren (& @nayz) shine bright. Have to agree that this is, to date, one of my favourite Ren tracks. It’s lyrically eloquent & brilliant & spiritually …”enlightened” that’s the only word I can think of right now. 🙂🌸
Makes you wonder how many other artists have got mugged off by kujo beats.
@@mej6519 I must admit, I had a bit of sympathy remaining for Kujo and his girl thinking maybe they were victims of bad legal advice and had tanked Kujo's career because they were led astray. I actually feel better knowing he has a history of doing the same so the Beat Down was not only earned, but overdue. It's not that I questioned Ren's right to respond (he had every right) it's just he's so talented and I really doubt Kujo saw it coming.
@@sharis9095 They were two-faced from the start, no sympathy from me, the lawyers didn't tell them to be nice to him and then talk shit about him on reddit and TH-cam comments and spreading lies and fake documents. Regardless of him having a history of this with other artists / produces, he's still a snake 🐍
Money ties… monetize. Prophet… profit. Brilliant. Ren is always so fucking BRILLIANT.
Can we get shirts with that line. "No People. No Prophet." I would buy one in an instant.
I also wonder if he wears a tie because of the song title. 👔
Do I also hear money fake… magnifique?
@@claframboise and moneyless.
"One can read an entire book and not have the level of impact that I just experienced"... So true.
'She is enough,' freakin' great insight Chris. The contrast between his sister who's enough and the money pursuit, which is never enough. Great reaction.
Yes!!!Love your insight Chris!!!😌🫶🥰💖☮️
Yes love it came here to say the same thing
Much Love
Ciao-4-Now ❤❤
"When we lose sight of live & let live, forget your soul is made much richer by the love that you give"
That hit me here: ❤
and here: 🧠
"This may be one of my favourite Ren songs. Maybe the favourite at the moment. ...Maybe it's just new." 😂 We all have that exact thought process I think each time he makes us fall for a new song.
I love watching you react to Ren because you're such a big part of his journey to the artist he is, and all because you made the voice lessons and your advice available online for people like Ren to access. Because you and others helped him learn, he's now teaching us all. You *gave*, and now he gives back. ❤
Facts ❤🇬🇧🇺🇸👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I couldn't have said it any better myself. Great comment ❤
Loves his little sister, and hopes to shine light on what is required to make this world a little better, one person at a time.
Wonderfully put
I am an older sister and I remember having a conversation with my little sister that is so similar to his message he had for his. My sister was such a huge light for everyone around her but sadly the world is a cruel place, and it clipped her wings too. I can only hope she can find her light again. Ren has such a beautiful way of opening your wounds, pulling out the poison, then stitching you back up.
Great reaction. I really love watching your Ren reactions. Makes me wish I still sang haha ❤😊
Love your reaction Chris. You are my favorite!
That may be the most accurate description of what Ren does with his music that I have ever heard 😊
@@farfromheaven29Same❤
".....no amount of physical, financial gain is going to make her any more "enough"...." expertly and perfectly articulated. i salute you sir!🙂
Thank you for your excellent analysis as always Chris.
This is an extraordinary song. Ren is indeed the most phenomenal wordsmith. How lucky are we to be listening to him, and watch his rise up and spit his wisdom. His talent blows my mind.
I've been lucky enough to discover Ren this past few months but listening through his amazing, truly amazing, back catalog, his stories, his battles, it's spectacular how much he continually grows and enrichens his music. He's truly a unique talent in this world. His ability to tell stories is so deep, every line in every song is packed with meaning and metaphor. He can make you laugh and cry moment to moment. I've never shed so many tears over music in my life than i have for Ren's music.
I'm so surprised you can keep composure knowing you helped give Ren his voice. Love to you both.
Also thank you for being able to admit that you can recognize this in yourself. Damn REN he makes me think about everything I’ve ever done.
Seeing someone who is able to recognize, feel and explain the deepness of these lyrics to me is as powerful as the performance itself. Ren is love. So are you. Thank you!
REN is a lyricist... a poet.
When I see Chris react to Ren, my cerebral instruction to move the mouse and click is milliseconds if not instant :)
Me too, Dean. Nice to see you here 🥰
Makes me think of People in Suit and Tie being the Money Ties, as a symbol of literally being tied to/by the money.
Its great you listen twice, this lets you pick up more of the production 👏
I swear I said the same thing! Shockingly I can deem this my favorite (right now!). Which is insane. I love his work so much. Great reaction. Loved this.
“Life, it had a way of chipping away at that shoulder” is an easy to miss genius bar. 🔥🔥🔥
I love your channel purely because of how much you enjoy the tiniest nuances in every song. A man who genuinely loves music.
I also love the subtle word play of "Money Ties" sounding almost identical to "Monetize"
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I have been listening to this track on repeat for 2 weeks now, there are so many insanely good verses in this track, but the transition from money ties to monetize, is so brilliantly subtle and meaningful on so many levels. Ren is next level in his artistry. I feel like I need to force people to listen to his music. But the context of his music is just as important and that makes it all the more difficult to introduce to new listeners.
Fucking master class in musicianship regardless. Dude is my Beatles and I LOVE the Beatles.
As a side note, I’m stupidly stoned atm, so hopefully why I have said is somewhat understandable 😁
Isn't it a great time to be alive being able to listen to Ren's music. I love how his music connects to so many people in all kinds of ways. Love your reactions by the way 👍
One way to help change humanity's outlook is to start with the young and teach our children to take pleasure in sharing, because how wonderful to receive a smile in return ❤😊❤️
I love the lyric, "you can slice across the jugular or carve and create". Thank you, Chris, for the great reaction.
I appreciate how much more I hear with your insights. Thank you.
SO LAYERED! The whole package, the word work, the use of classical instruments, with street beats… with everything he does being deliberate, the layering… just so much… I love his artistry… him, Billie Eilish and Finneas…. Superb musicians and messages… so good… REN is our modern day Bard! ALSO, notice he is playing different “characters of self”… the workday REN, street REN, mix of the 2…. Duality… the mirror usage in subway and ceiling …duality… so much! I keep watching.. daggonit!
And all the staircases, escalators, elevators, balconies...
“False prophet, breeds profit…money ties, monetize, money ties” 🔥
The end writing seems a call back to Marley phrasing: No Woman no Cry. That type of messaging is in Ren's roots.
I love how, while telling his sister she is a treasure, he describes pressure creating diamonds.
Ren is teaching us how to love again…cometh the hour, cometh the man!
You’re so good! I love that you love Ren. There’s a lot of love here - love for his sister and a plea for love over money. I really enjoyed your reaction and it helped me appreciate this song even more - thank you x
He is just plain brilliant. Thank you Chris for making this listen all the more enjoyable ❤
When you mentioned about the subtle change to his rapping with the introduction of his sister, the term I was thinking is he was rapping melodically.
This is my favorite reaction! Thank you!
I really appreciate the deep dive and the genuine feeling you expressed. So thank you!
❤ You are brilliant, Ren's brilliant! Thank you so much! "Ignorant Flag" 👍🏼
Ive listened to this track maybe 20 times now. Rens brilliant but also a typical man. Holds the weight of the world and carries the darkness while telling those he loves to shine and be happy.
You know it's a great song when you immediately rewind and listen to it again. This song was an immediate ❤️ for me, too.
"We're all part of this 'ol money game...." ~~ Thanks for yet another profound reaction to a profound entertainer and person, Mr. Liepe.
Every new Ren song becomes my favorite for a while.
The melodic sine wave does prepare you for the melismatic drop that he does, but the more consistent arpegiagiation in the string/keys presents a skeleton over which he drapes his vocal run.
Loved your comparison with Kujo Beat Down and Money Ties. It really does paint a picture
So powerful. Ren’s music breathes a fresh wind of hope into our world. Thanks Chris for helping to support and promote him. I enjoyed that you listened through twice. Your personal reflections always add so much to our appreciation of Ren’s songs both technically and emotionally.
This song makes me oddly emotional! I love your breakdown and the joy you get when you listen to Ren! ❤️🔥✌🏻🫶🏻
Ren shows how much he loves is sister and wants to protect her and keep her internal light shining bright. They are lucky to have each other. It is hard not to be sucked in to the money game at some level to at least live comfortably. Thank you for your reaction. I always look forward to learning more from you.
This was genuinely the best and most articulate reaction to this song I’ve seen. I’ve watched about 20 or more and I’ve got to say, this is the best. Thank you, and keep doing what you’re doing. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Thank you for being awesome
Love that you're keeping up with Rens stuff, also love that you do your homework too. Greta reaction as always ❤
Just love how you live REN’s music as a treat :)
Awesome reaction, Chris!❤
What a song! Brilliant reaction.
I love all of your reactions. Thank you!
Ren is unique that he is the hook singer and the rapper.
Best reaction I have seen. I too love this. Dx ❤
We knew he was a genius artist and a beautiful human being inspiring positive change. Now there’s no doubt that he’s also a loving big brother ❤
Love that youvwere soo focused to listen the lyrics. Still, your almost instictual reactions to voice thingies. ❤
Ren is genius
Fantastic analysis - the more I listen to this song, the more I love it...
This angel is one of the best singers in the world with an incredible extremely low-pitched voice and a dramatic contralto polyphonic voice!
Diana Ankudinova
I was stunned to find that the first performance (Show "You are Super") I heard was when she was 14!!!!
She's now 21 (turned 31st May) and still developing. She singing in Russian, French, English, German, Spanish and Arabic.
The covers she performed on that show are very popular on TH-cam. Many TH-camrs publish reactions on these performances, which include "Oh,Darling" (❗when she was 10), "California Dreamin' " , "Sweet Dreams" (all 19 y.o.), "Can't Help Falling In Love", "Crow", "Personal Jesus" (all 18 y.o.), "Wicked Game", "Human" (15 y.o.), "Derniere Danse", "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" (14 y.o.), "Take On Me" (17 y.o.) , film soundtrack to Dune, James Bond, Spirit of Baikal (all 20 y.o) and others.
That was a wonderful reaction. Cheers.
I love the double at the end there. Money Ties/Monetize.
First time here. Love your analysis.
You are hands down a top Ren reactor in the world! Thank you thank you! I haven’t watched your videos in quite a while by my ass is on its way to watch more! You are so brilliant. And speak so smoothly. Genuinly. We loved it man!
How does he do it❤blows my mind...thanks Chris appreciate you brother always❤
Thank you for taking the time for such an in depth reaction and for being such a big part of the Ren journey and always covering our boi! I always look forward to your insights! Even more so on the songs where he doesn’t necessarily sing because we get great insights into you as a person! Thanks for another great one! ❤
Always love your Ren reactions Chris thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and views.
This song is pure genius!
Love your reactions when you do a Ren song. This song is superb ❤
Ren ties words together like nobody's business!
Another great react! Always appreciate your insight and ear!
Song is a crier for me, not sure why? Love it !!
I'm pretty sure it's the juxtaposition of Ren's outlook on life and him desperately trying to save his sister from what he has now become. Ren has lived the worse choice and is trying desperately to protect his sister from it.
Love your apprwciation if his vouce subtlety.
A great message. Rens love for his sister shines through.🎉🎉🎉
The opening oration is from 1 Timothy 6:6-10. Which ties to the end "Prophet" vs "profit"
Great reaction as always❤ had to call my wee sister after this:)
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Love your ren videos. Great analysis ofc but also always feel like I get to know you a bit more through them
Thank you for another awesome reaction Chris. 🙏
Thought provoking and brilliant track from Ren. His depth of talent really is infinite. Loved the piano and strings in the background. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks Chris … loved it!🫶🏻🫶🏻
Fantastic reaction 💐❤️🕊️🇬🇧
At the very end when he repeats "money ties" it almost sounds like he says "monetize" which is something that greed drives people to do to everything today - monetize anything that can be monetized. The biggest thing that gets monetized these days is people... maybe that could be a tie into the final double "no people no prophet (profit)" because without people the greedy companies wouldn't have anything to monetize.
I love this!
I picked up on this all by myself. I'm very proud 🤣
I now get why people enjoy breaking down shakespeare. You can do the same with Ren. His lyrics have so many layers, I've spent hours analysing them and constantly finding new meanings within meanings, wrapped in other meanings.
Then I hear reactions and discover new meanings I'd have no way of knowing were there because, for example, I'm not into old school rap...
Absolute genius.
I like your new format with you and the video being bigger!!!
Such a great song ❤️ and you showed me so much more.
Well said and very needed message Ren. Thank you.
I pray your health is moving in the positive and soon you will have complete permanent health!
Ren put me onto an extremely underrated artist named Asaf Avidan a while ago and I would LOVE to hear what you have to say of his voice. If you want somewhere to start Rock of Lazarus (In A Box III version) has me absolutely enchanted. Thank you for what you do ❤
I love REN
notice he's wearing the same baseball cap he did at the Sky awards performance
I’ve been bringing this up since the sky awards ! It has the lyrics of The Beatles Norwegian Wood on it. I’m dying to know what it means, because now I’m convinced there is a meaning.
Chris I love your videos and lessons. Thank you!!!❤
always a pleasure to hear your Ren breakdowns
I am thinking this is up there in my top 3 now, time after time.... an unreal talent
Thank you Chris for reacting to this early always love your reactions to our boy Ren ❤❤
10:39 love your perspective
Pure genius ❤
Great reaction!
Much love ❤️ Sue
Another great reaction to yet another great Ren creation and I love the nuances in his performance that you pick up on.
LESSS GOOO
amazing stuff, i have to bang on about how some of the influence came from zeitgeist movement and venus project with the resource based economy