My favorite thing about this video, watch the countdown for the crossing behind me at 0:57 then watch me unintentionally stop at 0... bit of unintentional serendipity gets me every time
Listening for a second time. Can you post the lyrics Ren? I got most of it but not all. My 40 yr old woman ears can't catch all of it Ren lol. Killed this one btw. At this point praising you feels insanely redundant. You dropping a banger, not shocking. If you actually dropped something that sucked, that'd be shocking!❤❤❤
Your language techniques, structural ability, fluidity...vocabulary . Everything just 🤯 its like it oozes out of you. Can't stop listening to you now 😂
Ren you were the 1st person to ever give me a heart reaction on TH-cam and the 1st musician I ever subscribed to! The 1st musician I ever personally heard from!Also the only artist that made me want a vinyl so bad i got a record player and you are my 1st record! Also the only person I'd pay for patreon for! You are my favorite! Thank you so from Also! You always give me something to look forward to!❤
@@RenMakesMusic And I will be there for every one! I noticed my comment accidentally got a bit jumbled at the end there ha but I won't fix it because then I'd lose your reaction! 😊Thank you for always making my day!
It is such a pleasure to have that interaction with artists. There's a comedian I follow and it probably never admit how excited I get when I see that silly notification pop up but it means a lot to me and I just wanted to honor your sharing that too. I got one from rent a while back and it is quite special.😊
@@Tinkerbell9332 I remember when I learned editing would take away the creator's heart. It was some news thing and I'd made a funny joke and I was so bummed. I just wanted to say I loved your comments You made me smile
My kids are 37 and 41 and I learned about Eminem, Emo, Screamo, etc when they were young. I think Ren appeals to people of all ages because he transcends and encapsulates genres and incorporates a vast array of references in his music/art/performances. It turns out that my nearly 14 year old grandson knew about Ren from Money Games 2 a while ago, but he didn’t realize it was Ren then.
REN you just get better ❤ I am a 58 year old (Welsh) granny who is rather late to the party but finding you is my best catch to date 😂 I am obsessed and have watched just about every video and listened to everything I could find you’ve ever recorded and I just want to say thank you so much what a gift
Perfect pick, very special and great track. Cannot wait for your new spin on that classic! For those unaware: Original track is from 1992 Nas' very first song, released as a single, even before his first album "Illmatic" dropped. He called himself Nasty Nas back then.
In the music industry, Ren has taken a battering ram to the doors, shattered the windows, and made my speakers bleed. Ren isn't taking names he is the name. You are an inspiration to so many people, Ren!
I want to write about Ren’s influence on me. I've had psychotic episodes like Ren, but I don't have Lyme disease, I'm schizoaffective. Ren’s songs give me so much hope, and I feel heard through his music. I would call him the patron saint of all people who are mentally or physically ill, but he is human, which makes it even more amazing that he can influence so many people and give hope to them. Psychosis can be very devastating to cognitive abilities and can also shatter one's understanding of their own personality. That's also why I'm so impressed about Ren's skills with making music at this level, a level which I find to be ingenious to describe it in one word. I love what you do Ren, and there are many others who feel like me. I hope you continue to feel much better. But don't stress about us too much, live mostly for yourself, I would say. And still, I wish so much to see you perform live someday in Finland. All the best!
A virtual hug and a lot of love goes out to you. Stay strong. Stay on the path of love, light and what's right and avoid the road called wrong❤😉just practicing some rhyming x
I'm not even a massive rap fan, I do really enjoy it and especially when it's combined with rock and or metal, I just find it a fantastic combination (if done right, anyway) - absolutely hooked on this though, really well put together. Been on repeat since it dropped to be honest! Keep it up Ren, we love ya bro.
I am a 482 million year-old crustacean who was born during the Devonian Period. This refreshing take from Ren makes me feel youthful for the first time in millennia!
I am a banded iron formation from the Siderian Period in the Paleaoprotoric era, which was created when chemical processes evacuated the seas of iron content and thus created the conditions for an oxygen laden planet to evolve thus producing the basis for all mammalian life on earth - including Ren - to exist. Checkmate.
I’m 45 years old and grew up on rock and grunge. I’m one of those old pricks that think music these days is trash. I listened to one of your songs this morning and since I’ve finished your discography. Damn man. You are an absolute genius! You brought me to tears 7 times in the last 4 hours. 5 because of how sad the song was and 2 just knowing that I was witnessing genius and was filled with hope for the next generation. I hate day it but, I hope you have a long life filled with tragedy pain so that you can keep writing with such depth of feeling. You are the catharsis the world needs. Amazing!!!
How does Ren do it. I’m from the UK and youth was set in the early 80s. I thought only one type of music would grip me big time and it was the synth revolution. However REN’s artistry - sound, visual and creativity has blown my mind a 1000 times more. Hat off to you Ren, as they said in the 80s you’re a mega talent.
Anytime some rhymes on a beat from Illmatic it’s a win. Hearing someone with a flow as good as Ren’s rhyme on a Illmatic beat it’s instantly going to be one of my new favorite tracks.
Dude films one-take videos while crossing the street with a camera facing him, and the crosswalk countdown even syncs up with the beat. Meanwhile, I attempt to cross just one block and end up risking being run over by two cars, a bicycle, and a stroller.
@@nellkellino-miller7673 Today I went to the grocery store while rapping pirate schemes on the way, and I only encountered green lights… Thank you, buddy!
Love Ren, he's honest(meaning real), Awesome,call it like he sees it, intensely driven by the music that runs through his veins, charming,clever, talented (very), his music speaks to your soul! ... ..i don't know how anyone could possibly check out and not like n enjoy his music,style, and self!??... An all around what a guy, talented musician!!!! And thats all there is to it!!!!.... So there! My opinion U shall receive! Take that!🤪🙃😁😘 PEACE ✌️out friendly friends!
You just appeal to everyone man! I just finished listening to an old live Astor Piazzolla concert. Now this. Different genre, same level of creativity. I know this must be a well worn phrase by now but Ren is a Genius, the finest musical creative mind of his generation.
I'm 1825 days old in the Ren world (roughly) makes me an elder almost haha. Love you man, you saved me and my mind, you invaded my dreams to be the backing soundtrack and somehow I won the mind game with myself! You have been shared with everyone I think would appreciate YOU! ❤
come one venerable ancient entity! what about Bach, Mozart, paganini, Buckethead, Coltrane, Etta james, Nina simone ,Jurassic five, anne peebles etc...?
Ren at 63 years old i have followed you for 7 years you never dissappoint you sir are my favourite artist ever thank you for sharing your talent with the world ❤❤❤
I'm 56 and I made my YT account because of Hi Ren . I dont regret cause you never disapointed me. I use to love Saturdays, but lately I love Thursdays ❤
What a great retake of this classic. So many Nas references, and Nas related bars (every scheme relates to a part of the history of this track, or a direct nod to Nas and boom bap). Masterfully put together, this is how to do a homage. Great job, Ren
Maybe the cameraman is also walking forward with the camera pointed back at Ren and they have the view finder facing them so they can keep Ren in the shot while looking ahead at the same time. Just an idea....
I can only assume you know this, but in case you didn’t he is Welsh. At this point if anyone asks me (also welsh) “What’s the best thing about Wales?” I just pull up Ren on Spotify
you talking about all that science shi by the library this way writing then switching to fast food pointing at the Olympic pizza writing 1:24 so cleverly done man
This is (hopefully) a very silly question... but do we know if Nas has seen/heard this? You just KNOW he's gonna absolutely LOVE how Ren just tore it tf up!!!! 🤩💯🙌❤️
Ren has to be in the conversation as one of the best rappers on the planet now... the lyrics, his rhyme schemes, and most importantly of all his delivery, that voice is golden! Already a legend and he is only just getting started.
I've listened to this maybe 150 times, and every time I listen to it (most are reactions) I find something else I hadn't noticed - how you put so many references, doubles, triples, and general tributes in 2 minutes is astounding - well done sir! Gave out so many flowers, especially to Nas. The one thing that I haven't figured out yet (I don't think) is the last bar "Stop the tape, press pause, and eject", is that a way of saying snap out of it, or something similar? When you press pause that engages the mechanism in the tape deck as if it was playing, so if you eject it that could snap the tape.
One of the things I absolutely love about Ren, apart from his talent and ability to connect, is his absolute respect for the artists who've gone before him. When you stand on the shoulders of giants, they whisper back to you.
Ren. Thanks for making that video in Calgary. Happy to see that with all you have to go through that fire is still burning. Like a phoenix you rise form the ashes. Keep fighting, keep writing and I will keep vibing. Peace Ren and to all your crew.
this is the comment right here, I thought I recognized that back alley, then the building a Ross the street, then the pawn shop and when I saw enmax I had to check comments for sure. shit. sweet.
Never seen Ren before? He is an amazing Generational artist, self taught, can sing and play just about any genre. Backstory is inspiring, artist with a big ♥️ Song," Hi Ren " 🎶🎶 is the one that put him on the map Dec 2022, ( ck it out ), blow you away 😉But he's been uploading music for years during his illness, well worth to go back and see the trilogies, & songs from both albums, 2016 Freckled Angels then ( Sic Boy went number # UK Oct 2023 ( more rap type about the years of how he went through but so relatable to many ), Also with the band "The Big Push, " in UK , They had to break up so REN can continue treatment in Calgary, But so well worth checking out 👍 You'll see the versatility this man can do 😉 I haven't seen anybody like this in decades. So refreshing, And he believes the rising tide lifts all ships, so helps everybody out " The Ren effect" This is the 3rd retake ( non monetized ) that he's done this year while he works on a his new album. 'Fred Again Mash-up" and Back on 74/ Msg in a bottle 🎶 in last 4 weeks are well worth checking out 💞 Ren is very well grounded and reaches out to the fans different ways, and collaborates with many 🫶 I hope you have a great day 👍
50 years old and i grew up on Rock, Country, and some NWA, 2Live Crew, and Eminem. The last 20 years ive only listened to country. Discovered Ren last year and now he is in my top 2 ever.
61 year old punk here who had to listen to the original to understand a retake is a salute to the beat with new lyrics. Of course they are new, it's Ren and no one else schemes (yes I am picking up the lingo and hopefully putting it in the right place) like that.
I was at work when you released this and kept trying to sneak in a few listens on my phone. My boss saw me doing it and fired me on the spot. As he was pushing me out the door with his foot, he asked me whose music I was listening to. When I said, "Ren," he pulled me back in, promoted me to manager and gave me a raise! That story was fake, of course, but my love for this Nas retake is real!
@@musochickburns8212 Thanks, lol. Only part of the story was true: I was listening to Halftime on my phone at work (several times in a row 🤠). But I'm my own boss, as a subcontractor, and was working alone yesterday, painting the interior of a house. I can listen to any music I want at any time. And Ren and The Big Push are always at the top of my playlist.
@@musochickburns8212 Well, unfortunately they were all fired for listening to a "cookie cutter" artist with a lot of corporate backing. So there was no staff...😢
I'm an old lady (50 in a week) and honestly Ren is THE BEST British rapper ever, maybe even the best we have right now in the entire music industry.....not that I am by any means an expert, but EVERY SINGLE track grabs me and moves me. He has a wisdom way beyond his years and the talent to spit all that knowledge out so perfectly and poetically. He truly is a musical genius.
My favorite thing about this video, watch the countdown for the crossing behind me at 0:57 then watch me unintentionally stop at 0... bit of unintentional serendipity gets me every time
I was watching that thinking you’d incorporate it lol
I love u man I'm probably ur youngest fan u inspire me sm
Mesmerising 😵💫
Listening for a second time. Can you post the lyrics Ren? I got most of it but not all. My 40 yr old woman ears can't catch all of it Ren lol. Killed this one btw. At this point praising you feels insanely redundant. You dropping a banger, not shocking. If you actually dropped something that sucked, that'd be shocking!❤❤❤
this is too fast i cant keep up can you post the lyrics pls lol
YESYESSSSSSYES 🫶
it's chinchilla
Your language techniques, structural ability, fluidity...vocabulary
.
Everything just 🤯 its like it oozes out of you.
Can't stop listening to you now 😂
yes fuckin please
- So who's your favorite artist?
- Ren !!!!
- And what type of music is it?
- Uhmmm, it's complicated!
EVERYTHING 😅
Innit? But deliciously so. Am loving the journey.🫶🫶
Nailed it! 😂
😂😂😂 accurate!
- And what type of music is it?
- Yes!
Please release this I desperately want this in my playlist
So excited to see this shot in my city!! You're brilliant!!!!
Yooo! Nice one take video!! 💪💪💪
He’s very versatile which is refreshing
Ren you were the 1st person to ever give me a heart reaction on TH-cam and the 1st musician I ever subscribed to! The 1st musician I ever personally heard from!Also the only artist that made me want a vinyl so bad i got a record player and you are my 1st record! Also the only person I'd pay for patreon for! You are my favorite! Thank you so from Also! You always give me something to look forward to!❤
have another one!!! much love to you!!
@@RenMakesMusic And I will be there for every one! I noticed my comment accidentally got a bit jumbled at the end there ha but I won't fix it because then I'd lose your reaction! 😊Thank you for always making my day!
What a lovely interaction !
It is such a pleasure to have that interaction with artists. There's a comedian I follow and it probably never admit how excited I get when I see that silly notification pop up but it means a lot to me and I just wanted to honor your sharing that too. I got one from rent a while back and it is quite special.😊
@@Tinkerbell9332 I remember when I learned editing would take away the creator's heart. It was some news thing and I'd made a funny joke and I was so bummed. I just wanted to say I loved your comments You made me smile
the best Sickboi jumper and not even on the store urghhhh i want that one
You did not let Nas down with this one
My kids are 37 and 41 and I learned about Eminem, Emo, Screamo, etc when they were young. I think Ren appeals to people of all ages because he transcends and encapsulates genres and incorporates a vast array of references in his music/art/performances. It turns out that my nearly 14 year old grandson knew about Ren from Money Games 2 a while ago, but he didn’t realize it was Ren then.
I’m obsessed with this. ❤
REN you just get better ❤ I am a 58 year old (Welsh) granny who is rather late to the party but finding you is my best catch to date 😂 I am obsessed and have watched just about every video and listened to everything I could find you’ve ever recorded and I just want to say thank you so much what a gift
Perfect pick, very special and great track.
Cannot wait for your new spin on that classic!
For those unaware:
Original track is from 1992
Nas' very first song, released as a single, even before his first album "Illmatic" dropped.
He called himself Nasty Nas back then.
Es ist zu schön, um wahr zu sein. 🥰
Thanks a lot for this Info buddy❤️
Omg Hex! First a shout out from Ren by name now you've been hearted. You must be quenched
th-cam.com/video/HCDYgZM5yq0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=F_vqus9LrK6yNzeO
thanks for the info Hex
yeeeee
If Dan Bull comments on your song, you know it's a great song.
I grew up listening to your music, insane to see you here. Love to see it
Dude, I immediately came to this Ren song after listening to Salty Seaman, what a coinky dink. Cheers to my two favorite boys!🍻
I still listen to your civilization rap all the time. Big up Dan. We LeArN tO BaNd ToGeThER aNd eNdEaVoUr
Man you have great taste, didn't you also comment on a Tame Impala song? (ikik weird question)
Absolutely knock-out!💗
In the music industry, Ren has taken a battering ram to the doors, shattered the windows, and made my speakers bleed. Ren isn't taking names he is the name. You are an inspiration to so many people, Ren!
you should be a promoter 😉
Your comment is awesome and very true💜
He's a music beast ❤
Very succinctly put, my friend.🫶
Sorry your wrong the only Ren is MC Ren from N.W.A ..listen to "that black nigga that they call Ren"
So happy for you REN. Health and Love Always.
The waiting for the green light shot was the one! On top of all of the alchemical rhyming, perfect!
I want to write about Ren’s influence on me. I've had psychotic episodes like Ren, but I don't have Lyme disease, I'm schizoaffective. Ren’s songs give me so much hope, and I feel heard through his music. I would call him the patron saint of all people who are mentally or physically ill, but he is human, which makes it even more amazing that he can influence so many people and give hope to them. Psychosis can be very devastating to cognitive abilities and can also shatter one's understanding of their own personality. That's also why I'm so impressed about Ren's skills with making music at this level, a level which I find to be ingenious to describe it in one word. I love what you do Ren, and there are many others who feel like me. I hope you continue to feel much better. But don't stress about us too much, live mostly for yourself, I would say. And still, I wish so much to see you perform live someday in Finland. All the best!
A virtual hug and a lot of love goes out to you. Stay strong. Stay on the path of love, light and what's right and avoid the road called wrong❤😉just practicing some rhyming x
@@zed4225 Very poetic and great piece of advice
I'm not even a massive rap fan, I do really enjoy it and especially when it's combined with rock and or metal, I just find it a fantastic combination (if done right, anyway) - absolutely hooked on this though, really well put together. Been on repeat since it dropped to be honest!
Keep it up Ren, we love ya bro.
The cadence changes are flawless
I am a 482 million year-old crustacean who was born during the Devonian Period. This refreshing take from Ren makes me feel youthful for the first time in millennia!
You kids will listen to anything nowadays.
I am a banded iron formation from the Siderian Period in the Paleaoprotoric era, which was created when chemical processes evacuated the seas of iron content and thus created the conditions for an oxygen laden planet to evolve thus producing the basis for all mammalian life on earth - including Ren - to exist.
Checkmate.
@@thegreenxeno9430 😀
😂😂😂
Same
I’m 45 years old and grew up on rock and grunge. I’m one of those old pricks that think music these days is trash.
I listened to one of your songs this morning and since I’ve finished your discography. Damn man.
You are an absolute genius! You brought me to tears 7 times in the last 4 hours. 5 because of how sad the song was and 2 just knowing that I was witnessing genius and was filled with hope for the next generation.
I hate day it but,
I hope you have a long life filled with tragedy pain so that you can keep writing with such depth of feeling.
You are the catharsis the world needs.
Amazing!!!
he is amazing
Welcome. You are now a Renegade👍💕🦇
Great video ren your music kept me going when I was in hospital after waking from coma live great life everyone ❤
The style, the flow, the old school vibe mixed with the hot freshness… this dudes a real contender
This is sick! My new favourite artist ❤
Ren is. an absolute MONSTER.
A one man movement!
No words for how much respect and appreciation I have for this dude!
How does Ren do it. I’m from the UK and youth was set in the early 80s. I thought only one type of music would grip me big time and it was the synth revolution. However REN’s artistry - sound, visual and creativity has blown my mind a 1000 times more. Hat off to you Ren, as they said in the 80s you’re a mega talent.
Always depended on the overall message.for me, and same here.
I am a 60 yr old woman and Illmatic is one of my all time favourite albums. This is a great homage to Naz. Well done Ren , you are incredible . X
His talent is honestly mind boggling.
The way you flipped the sleep is the cousin death line was dope. Whole song was dope. Thanks for keeping a 50 + year old dude interested in hip-hop.
Ren is so one of a kind. His videos and lyrics is so theatrical. So enoyable to watch n listen,thanks dude!!
REN's trademark : EXCELLENCE!
Just ridiculous. Brilliant. Extreme love from Chiang Mai, Thailand...you on repeat.
Gotta give props to the filmer.. all angles were perfect, even the bridge to avoid the other people. Nice job.
Woooohooo Josh!
Dale Phillips got bars 🔥
Anytime some rhymes on a beat from Illmatic it’s a win. Hearing someone with a flow as good as Ren’s rhyme on a Illmatic beat it’s instantly going to be one of my new favorite tracks.
Glad I got this recommended
Spectacular. This guy has changed my life. What an amazing human being.
I believe with my whole heart Nas would LOVE this
Dude films one-take videos while crossing the street with a camera facing him, and the crosswalk countdown even syncs up with the beat. Meanwhile, I attempt to cross just one block and end up risking being run over by two cars, a bicycle, and a stroller.
Nah man, you just gotta get in the flow. The universe will do the rest.
P.s don't sue me if you drown.
@@nellkellino-miller7673 Today I went to the grocery store while rapping pirate schemes on the way, and I only encountered green lights… Thank you, buddy!
Love Ren, he's honest(meaning real), Awesome,call it like he sees it, intensely driven by the music that runs through his veins, charming,clever, talented (very), his music speaks to your soul! ...
..i don't know how anyone could possibly check out and not like n enjoy his music,style, and self!??...
An all around what a guy, talented musician!!!! And thats all there is to it!!!!.... So there! My opinion U shall receive! Take that!🤪🙃😁😘 PEACE ✌️out friendly friends!
I saw that, too. I mean, it's not super complicated but, it takes time and practice and patience, at al.
Those stroller mommies are mean out here 😭
you don't rap on Nas beats. Unless you a BEAST. Man.... Smashed it. Too much to unpack here.
When announced you would retake this track, i was slightly worried how it would be approached, but bro what a flow. Well done for this one BRO!!
Ren taking on the legendary Nas and doing him proud. Salute & Peace as always.
I hope the sweater makes it to the shop.. 🙏 fire retake btw..
This Is about To be CRAZY we looking forward to it
Nas’s Halftime is 4min 21s. REN’s retake is basically half the time. More Ren brilliance or serendipity? Awesome.
Halftime is 4 min 20s my dude.
ur point?
@@theoneguydaniel4634 I think his point is that it's half time in half the time.
@@sly.pilfererMy vinyl copy is 4min21s.
Someone please mix ren version with the extra two minutes of naz at the end
Yes then Ren 1 and a half million subscribers ur a legend in the game now wow u have proper put b-town on the map big love ❤❤💪🏽🙌🏽🎶😎
The sign of a true artist is when the art gets better and better everytime
You just appeal to everyone man! I just finished listening to an old live Astor Piazzolla concert. Now this. Different genre, same level of creativity. I know this must be a well worn phrase by now but Ren is a Genius, the finest musical creative mind of his generation.
What an awesome tribute to the greats Ren 👏👏💕 you are so talented👌👌 looking forward to what you have for us in the future
At this point, I'm desperately searching for Nas' reaction to this! 😂 I NEED to know what he thinks 😂😂😂
I 💜 Nas and Ren
How much did he pay you to write this idiot comment ? 😂
Congratulations on hitting 500,000 in under 2 weeks Ren 😊❤
I'm 1825 days old in the Ren world (roughly) makes me an elder almost haha. Love you man, you saved me and my mind, you invaded my dreams to be the backing soundtrack and somehow I won the mind game with myself! You have been shared with everyone I think would appreciate YOU! ❤
I‘m an 5000 years old ancient god, and Ren brought me real joy for the first time ever
come one venerable ancient entity! what about Bach, Mozart, paganini, Buckethead, Coltrane, Etta james, Nina simone ,Jurassic five, anne peebles etc...?
I don't know how it's legal for anyone to have as much talent & skill as you... Killin it! 🔥
Absolutely amazing remake! Keep it up man! Hope NAS see this.
Love From Finland❤❤ LEGEND
Ren at 63 years old i have followed you for 7 years you never dissappoint you sir are my favourite artist ever thank you for sharing your talent with the world ❤❤❤
Ya, 1960 our time was the best time and REN sounds so good to our generation 😊.
Hes so talented well done for him keep the amazing work up Ren ☮️💜🙏
Ditto all that…64 here & in Alabama 🥳🤪
Ditto here sadly only following for nearly a year wishing I had found him long ago 🇬🇧 at 70
I'm here at 62!
This slaps
@nas look how many people you influenced....how many people love you sir.....shit is unreal
I'm 56 and I made my YT account because of Hi Ren . I dont regret cause you never disapointed me. I use to love Saturdays, but lately I love Thursdays ❤
What a great retake of this classic. So many Nas references, and Nas related bars (every scheme relates to a part of the history of this track, or a direct nod to Nas and boom bap). Masterfully put together, this is how to do a homage. Great job, Ren
well said.
Rens directors must be in the Guinness world record books for their ability to walk backwards through town...
Ever heard of steadycam stabilizers? ;-)
Ren is the director and Josh is his videographer.
They are well versed in one take videos.
Maybe the cameraman is also walking forward with the camera pointed back at Ren and they have the view finder facing them so they can keep Ren in the shot while looking ahead at the same time. Just an idea....
Or he's just chilling in a wheelchair and someone's pulling him
I think Xia was there also so... could have been guiding Josh and spotting for him.
Discovered Ren yesterday and I haven't listened to anything else since. Sending love from Wales 🏴
Money game 3, suicide, diasepam, dominoes.....ENJOY THE RIDE 😃 ! Ren is once in a century talent
@@braca977 the tale of jenny and screech blew my mind.
Same here since 2 years 😂
Ohhhh you're gonna go down a rabbit hole!😅 haha Just wait! He's amazing!!
I can only assume you know this, but in case you didn’t he is Welsh. At this point if anyone asks me (also welsh) “What’s the best thing about Wales?” I just pull up Ren on Spotify
you talking about all that science shi by the library this way writing then switching to fast food pointing at the Olympic pizza writing 1:24 so cleverly done man
The moment he says eject is exactly 2mins 10 seconds. Half the time of the original NAS track. 🤯
I just asked the same thing. 🤔
Yet again!! He's a musical moth!! Everything he does is smooth as silk ❤ 😊 like crack for the ears! Nothing ever comes close after x
I cant get enough of this man, if he dont go done in history it will be a shame , realist artist out there
He Refrenced the grim reaper line from wicked ways and I love how he can make doubles and triples so effortlessly how has he not got an award
The call backs to his previous tracks are seamless 🔥
This is (hopefully) a very silly question... but do we know if Nas has seen/heard this? You just KNOW he's gonna absolutely LOVE how Ren just tore it tf up!!!! 🤩💯🙌❤️
I’m blown away by how talented Ren is!
damn 🔥🔥🔥🔥 congrats from Portugal
NAS is one of the best of all time! Really awesome to see a young rapper who knows his roots!
I am 735 months old and adore this man...
Hello 👋
so unique his sound hes not trying to be like anyone else this is brillaint
Ren!! My boy this is sincerely incredible. Thank you for this
🎉❤💃🙏
Ren has to be in the conversation as one of the best rappers on the planet now... the lyrics, his rhyme schemes, and most importantly of all his delivery, that voice is golden! Already a legend and he is only just getting started.
Absolute banger, well done to taking on this iconic track, you did it proud mate.
I've listened to this maybe 150 times, and every time I listen to it (most are reactions) I find something else I hadn't noticed - how you put so many references, doubles, triples, and general tributes in 2 minutes is astounding - well done sir! Gave out so many flowers, especially to Nas.
The one thing that I haven't figured out yet (I don't think) is the last bar "Stop the tape, press pause, and eject", is that a way of saying snap out of it, or something similar? When you press pause that engages the mechanism in the tape deck as if it was playing, so if you eject it that could snap the tape.
One of the things I absolutely love about Ren, apart from his talent and ability to connect, is his absolute respect for the artists who've gone before him.
When you stand on the shoulders of giants, they whisper back to you.
Ren. Thanks for making that video in Calgary. Happy to see that with all you have to go through that fire is still burning. Like a phoenix you rise form the ashes. Keep fighting, keep writing and I will keep vibing. Peace Ren and to all your crew.
this is the comment right here, I thought I recognized that back alley, then the building a Ross the street, then the pawn shop and when I saw enmax I had to check comments for sure. shit. sweet.
I love you, bro!! anotha frikkin masterpiece... take care brother
Ren you have a heart of gold and gold never rusts
Doesn’t matter the genre, REN kills everything
"Like Mike without a ear lobe bite". Absolute PERFECTION 🤌🏻
Im 49 and Im in love with Rens music, such a talented man! ❤️💯🎶
I'm 143 years old and I bounce to Ren on the daily.
Every time Ren releases a new video, I break a hip.
@@talkingdonkey1817 Hip-op, you don't stop.
@@jonesvilleYT 😂
@@talkingdonkey1817 I'm here, all weak.
Hip-OAP
You magnificent bastard!
You released this on 3/14? Pi Day??? This has to be a record number of innuendo in one bar. Holy shit.
In my billion years of history this is the best rapper I’ve heard
This video popped up on Google this video is really not bad his flow is good!!! I like it hip hop is growing all around the world 🌎
Never seen Ren before? He is an amazing Generational artist, self taught, can sing and play just about any genre. Backstory is inspiring, artist with a big ♥️ Song," Hi Ren " 🎶🎶 is the one that put him on the map Dec 2022, ( ck it out ), blow you away 😉But he's been uploading music for years during his illness, well worth to go back and see the trilogies, & songs from both albums, 2016 Freckled Angels then ( Sic Boy went number # UK Oct 2023 ( more rap type about the years of how he went through but so relatable to many ), Also with the band "The Big Push, " in UK , They had to break up so REN can continue treatment in Calgary, But so well worth checking out 👍 You'll see the versatility this man can do 😉 I haven't seen anybody like this in decades. So refreshing, And he believes the rising tide lifts all ships, so helps everybody out " The Ren effect" This is the 3rd retake ( non monetized ) that he's done this year while he works on a his new album. 'Fred Again Mash-up" and Back on 74/ Msg in a bottle 🎶 in last 4 weeks are well worth checking out 💞 Ren is very well grounded and reaches out to the fans different ways, and collaborates with many 🫶 I hope you have a great day 👍
50 years old and i grew up on Rock, Country, and some NWA, 2Live Crew, and Eminem. The last 20 years ive only listened to country. Discovered Ren last year and now he is in my top 2 ever.
61 year old punk here who had to listen to the original to understand a retake is a salute to the beat with new lyrics. Of course they are new, it's Ren and no one else schemes (yes I am picking up the lingo and hopefully putting it in the right place) like that.
Spot on, mate... I'm a 59 year old Death Metal man, myself... I'm now also a Renegade 🤘🤘
I was at work when you released this and kept trying to sneak in a few listens on my phone. My boss saw me doing it and fired me on the spot. As he was pushing me out the door with his foot, he asked me whose music I was listening to. When I said, "Ren," he pulled me back in, promoted me to manager and gave me a raise! That story was fake, of course, but my love for this Nas retake is real!
lol I was definitely going to comment that this story was a load of shit... lucky you set that straight at the end!
Thanks for half trolling us 😂
@@musochickburns8212 Thanks, lol. Only part of the story was true: I was listening to Halftime on my phone at work (several times in a row 🤠). But I'm my own boss, as a subcontractor, and was working alone yesterday, painting the interior of a house. I can listen to any music I want at any time. And Ren and The Big Push are always at the top of my playlist.
All that was missing from your story was that the entire staff stood up and clapped 😂👍
@@musochickburns8212 Well, unfortunately they were all fired for listening to a "cookie cutter" artist with a lot of corporate backing. So there was no staff...😢
This is unreal. Told you bro since the facebook days years ago that you would be massive!!!
I'm an old lady (50 in a week) and honestly Ren is THE BEST British rapper ever, maybe even the best we have right now in the entire music industry.....not that I am by any means an expert, but EVERY SINGLE track grabs me and moves me. He has a wisdom way beyond his years and the talent to spit all that knowledge out so perfectly and poetically. He truly is a musical genius.
You're not old mate.
@FullMediaLtd awww thankyou. I feel old lol, but am loving turning 50
Invite us to your birthday party, we can listen to Ren and eat cake together!
@@kanji_nakamoto lol that'd be something
I can think of loads who I prefer
Just when I think I know how unbelievably talented he is, he does something like this. I am so grateful we have Ren.