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@knoxhill please please show this to Ren and Eminem or someone close to him. Eminem and Ren Houdini remix. We need them to do a song together. th-cam.com/video/invzeU4wMj0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=o1Z_BPI1ytBS9w8A
Just want to add to the breakdown - remember the impact of the Bulgarian choir and the sample triggering this whole situation. Notice the symbolism of the death of the choir behind Ren in this case 🤘
Spotted that right away. Saw a reaction that didn't make the reference and it was driving me crazy so I thought f*ck this reaction, imma go watch Knox!! 😂😂🫶♥️
Pendulum refers to the end of the song Hi Ren, that to be human is to swing between the dark and light sides of his personality, and today, in this song its all dark side, the dark side gets his say
Yeah -- love how the first part with just Ren basically is a "Hi Ren" part 1.5 but instead of the critic we have the rage but this time the rage won't be igored. He calls back to all his older work in such a clever way
Also, and I'm surprised knox didn't point this out, "Kujo Beat Down" - not only is the song a beatdown of Kujo, but it has to do with Ren's song with the Kujo beat being taken down.
This was not a massacre. It’s honestly just underwhelming. At least the dotta diss had funny and hard hitting punchlines. This is a whole lot of musical substance and not much writing
"This is only Part1, it'll be worse in Part 2..." Damn, that's savage, because he always escalates as his trilogies go on. He's a lyrical genius, plain and simple.
I love how Elizabeth from Charismatic Voice urges her followers to listen to you (and Black Pegasus) for lyrical analysis. I love seeing my fave reactors respecting each others' strengths, and supporting each other. ❤
As bad as it has been for Kujo to do all this crap, the lowest blow was the timing. Right when Ren has been getting daily treatments and finally, FINALLY feeling up to doing his first show in 4ever, this shit happens. Sooo messed up. Good job, Ren. Speak your truth! Your art on this is amazing and Sam’s cinematography is superb as always. You’re a great friend, Knox. So much love is coming out of this and will continue to. ❤
Absolutely this. Sick Boi wasn’t some pop song, it was a deep and very personal dive into Rens life, heart, mind & soul. There’s a certain kind of nasty in going for someone who has been through so much & as you say at this timeIt. It also speaks volumes about the character of this individual in going for the cold hard money grab especially when generous, constructive, and arguably undeserved creative solutions were offered. I think it shows a certain laziness to not really know your opponent well before picking a fight. Maybe he mistook Ren’s kindness, fairness, and the vulnerability in his art as weakness. What a mistake, vulnerability takes the courage of a lion, kindness and compassion require insight, perception and the ability to think beyond the box of the egotistical greedy self, the ability to balance the dark and the light, REN is top of the game in exploring such themes and the human condition. If anything this situation has given REN an excuse to unleash the darker shadow side and flex his creative genius. Kujo/whojo may haVe thought his actions would elevate his reputation as well as lining his pockets but actions have consequences. He’s gained a reputation as a bit of a twat for rejecting a solid offer that could have enhanced his credibility and audience. Instead he has earned himself a place in the rogues gallery of the music scene as ‘that person’, who puts money over moral, who is prepared to shit on well respected and much loved artists in favour of the greedy money grab, and joins the mugshots of piggybacking parasites who prefer the money game to music.
I gotta say Knox, I'm so fkn happy that Ren and you are so close. Obviously your music reactions are amazing for any artist lucky enough to make it onto your page because of the high level of analysis you bring. But knowing that Ren has you as a mate standing by him and having his back, especially during times like this. It's so clear that you value Ren professionally and personally. As a Renegade, knowing you guys are tight means that it feels like there's "one of us" in his camp at all times. Appreciate everything you do man, and it's clear Ren does too. Thank you 🫶
Ren did a run on Twitch after to explain a few things: The chorus in the background represents the Bulgarian chorus Kujo stole the sample from. The place swap is an acknowledgement that Kujo most likely feels like he's the victim. The pig mask, as always, represents greed. He also revealed his third album tat, a cute little bunny on a pinkie finger. He mentioned that he'll be releasing a special drop of Sick Boi with the re-worked track and it might have some extras. He also teased a possible collaboration with Imagine Dragons. 😮
With imagine dragons???? WOW!! That’s so awesome for him, AND for us too!!!! I didn’t know that so thanks for sharing, I’m not the biggest imagine dragons fan but I do like them well enough, and I REALLY like Ren so I’m pretty excited to see what that will be!!
Your the first on any one of these reactions channels that has said anything about the pig mask he blinks into. I have mentioned it other places I thought I was hallucinating so thank you lol I love it personally
I am now 74, and during my life I have had the good fortune to hear and enjoy SO MANY musicians and artists in pretty well every genre of music. A lot of them are now no longer with us, and I admit there were times when I did wonder if there was going to be any new talent appear to take their place. Since then I am glad to say that I have discovered quite a few new artists who are absolutely amazing, and Ren is definitely waaaaay up near the top of this list! He has such an understanding of how to take pain, suffering, and the sad parts of human existence and transform them into hope and even joy. His knowledge of theatre and drama through music adds such depth to his videos, and it thrills me to think that there is good evidence that he is really just getting started!
I've seen so many comments from people in their 70's/80's who love Ren, I love how he can bring so many people together. He's so genuine and his gift is so immense that he draws people in, like a magnet. I'm 40 and while I listened to Eminem/Dr Dre as a teen, my tastes changed as a grew older (although I do still rap along as best I can when I hear them 😅). Hearing Ren's hip hop songs takes me right back. It's awoken that side of me again, I feel younger just listening to him. The other genres he does are all brilliant too, so much diversity. I'm honestly amazed by it ❤
@@yorkshirelass8786 I have immensely enjoyed watching his earlier work playing with a band on the streets of England. Their passion and love for the music they were playing really shone through.
@@denniswade4998 I've just found Ren in the last couple of weeks and thoroughly enjoyed watching his earlier busking videos too. His duets with Chinchilla are beautiful, hearing him perform with Sam who has an amazing voice. I've still lots more songs and collaborations to discover, it's a real treat.
@@yorkshirelass8786 I think my greatest joy comes from knowing that Ren and other artists like him are finding new ways to get their music to the world outside of the traditional music industry, which has tried to control and feed off of the talent of many an artist.
@@denniswade4998 that's so true! This is why a lot of larger corporations are anti social media, whether that be the MSM or record labels. I watch all my news on SM now too, I relate far more to independent voices. I'm also subscribed to many history channels that do really capturing documentaries, I barely watch TV these days.
Hey Knox, in case nobody else mentions this, Elizabeth at The Charismatic Voice recommended you and Black Pegasus to her followers as being the most knowledgeable on all things Ren and with Rap/Hip-Hop. I have 3 favorites in the Reaction world: You, BP, and Elizabeth... ok 4, because I love Britt, too! It does my heart good to know there's respect still working out there!!&!
No one breaks down RENs tracks like you, you are one of the best reaction video creators because you are a rapper of caliber and you just take a track apart like no other. The grit and darkness in this track is amazing and the video is epic and the music is epic he is a creator of massive talent and your break it all down soo perfectly.
Agreed! I have a new understanding of the musicality/design of songs thanks to Knox. Opened a new door in my mind! It's not always the words of the song but the all the bits arround it. Keep it up!
Great reaction, as usual, Knox. My favorite part of this reaction, besides it coming from an insider's perspective, is the fact that you kept two things in the forefront for people to remember and digest: 1. The invalid copyright strike and its effect on the livelihood of artists. It is unfair to lay that burden at the feet of Ren and in the midst of all the other drama, make Ren deal with that. 2. The mental toll drama like this creates for an artist who is just trying to make art within all of the legal guidelines out there. For as much as this all blew up, it's a good reminder that you put out there that none of this extra stuff needed to happen if the initial copyright violation KUJO MADE by not clearing the sample was addressed and owned up to. If Kujo takes care of that, the only thing left on the table is any outstanding publishing money owed to him which Ren was 110% willing to help pursue and secure for him. Thanks for keeping the main points in the spotlight.
Haha he said this isn’t no Dotta Diss😂😂😂😂 He let out the beast with this one! And IM LOVING IT!! Never mistake niceness for weakness ! He will always have the best heart, as well as the best mind for artistic creativity!!! This is just a reminder that he is human with raw human emotions! I love that he uses his music as an additional form of therapy in ALL aspects lol ! He “ felt like he needed to let it out some how” and honeyyyyyy he did! 💛🐷🌻🤗
my thoughts are that he still has an opportunity not to just be the scenery and still do a colab - everybody wants a part 2 - theiving fucker and peg leg could could use the vanila music ren put out for a dis rap straight back at him - that would force a part 2 - ditto that and force a part 3 - and so on and so on - people would view everything even if it was crap, even if just to flame it - he can still earn off the situation - he if did, then maybe he'd put some effort into undoing the damage - unlikely - but y'know, just putting it out there
@@danielboard9510 It can be said that, Ren is angry here. Is he always angry? No, but he is acting is an angry manor. People are never always one thing all of the time. Kujo is acting like a punk about all of this so it can be said that he is one in this situation. Outside of this whole thing with with, Ren im sure he is not acting like a punk all of the time. I don't mean that's his whole personality.
Im a 62 yr. old Ren fan. I love this video. I had lymes disease and his music speaks to me. To think that somebody would steal his heart felt music makes me angry also. So yeah, I love this video ❤
I’m a 50 year old mom and grandmother. And a Ren fan. His music speaks to me as well. Three Autoimmunes and 20 plus years of medical gaslighting EVEN with a diagnosis.
The thought that Kujo would have to watch breakdown channels like Knox to understand what Ren was directing at him, is funny to imagine lmao. Imagine just sitting there listening to Knox break down the bars meant for you, to you...
As Ren opens with the heavy grunts and aggression the camera shot from behind him in the "red prison jumpsuit" he almost looks like a red heart to me. Ren is always going to be the beautiful person he has always been but I love that he used his creativity to get his anger out. This is how non-violent people deal with many crappy situations. He is such an amazing human being. Thank you for supporting him with your channel.
No one commented about his uniform! It seems a lot like the uniform of the Money Heist tv series. And that makes sense if you ever watched this epic tv show.
To be fair, this is mutual marketing. Ren pre sends this to every reactor out there who wants it pretty much. Ren fans swarm all the reaction channels and all the reactors followers who don't know about Ren yet know now.
"Never mistake a man for a fool, I'll take your ignorance right back to school, and teach you a lesson for testing my cool" (Animal Flow) - Ren. Knox, this was one of your best breakdowns. The inside information and explanations of everything meant nobody needed to know the back story before watching your analysis. 👏
You know what is really cool? I had never heard of Ren until a few months ago, and in digging in to his stuff, he led me to your channel. It’s rare I see artists give so much props and support to other channels and artists. It’s so nice to see the positivity in the industry instead of tearing each other down. I’m loving digging in to your music now.
I know.. Its MENTAL! Ren tried SO HARD to just.. fix the whole problem, offering VERY FAIR (to say the Least) concessions.. & Kujo refuses so stubbornly, seemingly INSATIABLE, but demands 100% as the ONLY 'solution'?! Now anytime anyone looks up 'Kujo Beats'.. Rens retaliation will INEVITABLY come to light (ditto his Solid case)! Did Kujo think Ren would be bullied & bow down easily (or at all)?! It Feels like there's something we don't know, X
I love the fact that Ren looks like a heart at the beginning with the two chambers on both side (legs) pumping harder and faster due to the anger and stress of everything.
There is also the point when Light Ren chooses to allow Dark Ren to take the reins.. The heartbeat changes to a slower more controlled heart rate light Ren dealing with the stress of holding back dark Ren and the stress of the whole situation, suddenly he finds relief when dark Ren takes over and DR lives for this and thats a comfortable heart rate for him while dishing out the verbal preamble. The part where Ren swaps places with kujo for me represents Sick boi being held captive, but it also happens on the beat of the word NIGHTMARES, for me that symbolised Ren can control his emotions during the day however at night his sub conscious can't be controlled and sick boi is still playing on his mind in nightmares. There is so much imagery conjured up in these lyrics and the visuals. What a f**king delight to see it.
Yesssss I know you’re gonna get all the bars!!! Amazing you being there for your friend REN even though you yourself are going through ur own bad SHIT behind the scenes… we need a REN AND KNOX COLLAB!!!! Please.
Ren isn't just a musician. He's a poet, artist, thespian. Love that he does trilogies of songs, it's his calling card. Love finding the easter eggs in his songs too. (Hint, Money Games 2 he mentions in Hi Ren. "She sells sea shells on the sea shore" )
Thanks! You spoke for me too. The one gift I received from trying to like my grandson’s love of rap music, was I discovered Ren. So thanks from an old grandma, also in Maryland. This song is so innovative genius and you masterfully explained and defended all of it!
Love the choir in the back and guessing it's a reference to the stolen sample from the Bulgarian choir. And when he says how he's done his stuff legally, they all fall at Kujos feet.
The line was "the last time WE did this the hope did prevail". He's referring back to Hi Ren directly. A lot of the beginning of the song is a conversation between those two Rens we previously saw.
I think the hope line is also referring back to Hi Ren when he said, "Some people know me as hope, some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope". By him saying that "last time the hope did prevail". He is referring to in Hi Ren the good side one, but this time the dark side is winning.
I don't think when he mentions "The last time we did this the hope did prevail" was a reference to Hi Ren, but rather the last time he did a diss track (KingDotta) he ended up squashing the beef and they're friends now, so the hope prevailed.
He specifically referenced 'Hi Ren' , mentioned the pendulums and songs of hope which again calls back to how 'the last time we did this' (in Hi Ren) hope prevailed. Also don't forget, he's talking to himself at this point in the song!
its in a whole hi ren section.. "not Hi Ren ii".. "Pendulum" (in Hi ren swinging from the dark to the light", and in Hi Ren "Hope" was what "loosened the noose on the rope".. in this Hope tightens the rope
And thank you for your rant at the end - we all know Ren wouldn't say all of that himself even in his Twitch stream afterwards he was back to the goodhearted Ren not wanting to say anything bad about the situation and looking for a good outcome. You're a good friend and I love seeing the bromance that's evolved from your reactions!
I want to thank you for your reaction of this song and other ren songs. My english isn't perfect, i'm from Poland. I'm Ren's fan, but you make me understand his songs better. Your reaction is a translation for me. And now i see more than i saw after just listening his song. This song was amazing but with your comment it's even better, because now i feel that i understand everything
I think my favorite little callback in the song is to the opening verse of Ren's Foo Fighters remake with the little march and spin he does after dragging in 'Kujo'. He's always got so many little hidden elements to his songs.
I don't stop by all that often, but I really appreciate how well-versed you are in rap as well as music in general and literature, pop culture, etc. You are articulate about topics that i don't necessarily follow. Thank you for what you do.
I’m so thankful I have a physical copy of the Sick Boi CD. As someone with many of the same health issues as Ren, this song being taken away from him is such a detrimental blow in numerous ways. Sick Boi was a huge tool for Ren to process the physical, mental, and emotional pain he endured. Hell…still endures. I can attest from my personal experience with chronic illness of how much effort that man puts into every waking moment with his health. Kujo didnt just hurt Ren, he hurt and enraged an entire community. Ren will come out on top, but i can’t even imagine how soul tiring this is for him.
Most excellent! I watched REN’s long explanation with my pulse increasing…outrage bursting from my temples with every new revelation…turning down the new song, the girlfriend all nicely-nicey then the betrayal the next day…all the while wishing to watch Sick Boi again..PLEASE…then the teaser…this new vid…and now yr MASTERFUL - even tender - pure understanding & deep appreciation of RENs wordplay…cadence…strings..piano…Bulgarian operatic choir..then LIGHTS OUT. Man! This was GREAT. Part 2 is eagerly awaited. ♥️🎶♥️ This was some Righteous Retribution on GREED…and what we all NEED.
Everything happening to Ren is sickening to me. I always hate when situations like this happens to creators. But on the bright side, it's great to see the community come together with/for Ren. That part is beautiful and gives me some faith in humanity. Oh, and that Ren X Knox song is gonna be 🔥🔥🔥
@knox I suggest that Ren offer to collaborste with the choir whose beat was stolen by Kujo. That would bd such poetic justice to this situation, righting a wrong, plus likely give exposure to another musical act who could likely use it. After all, they were victimized by Kujo too. I love that Ren did include a choir in this video.
"There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man." - Patrick Rothfuss - The Wise Man's Fear
GREAT reaction to this FANTASTIC Ren production, Knox!!! Thank you so much for your sharp insights and brilliant observations. It is indeed also wonderful to know that you were with Ren during his times of such stress over the situation. It is heart-warming to see what a good friend you are to him. Thank you for that and again, for giving us this dynamite reaction video. Ren and Sam and their friends in this video-- and YOU --all deserve Trophies and Blue Ribbons for doing such excellent work. 💜
The opening scene, whilst obviously reminiscent of Sick Boi, also reminds me of a very angry bull, snorting, pawing the ground and about to see red and charge . Brilliant track, so clever and furious. Great breakdown as ever.
For me, the "the last time we did this, the hope did prevail" line refers to dotta, because Ren lyrically destroyed him, then built him back up and shouted out his channel to a huge following. > The last time we did this (a diss track), the hope did prevail (because we ended on a positive note, still believing in the good in our opponent).
Your breakdowns are always great, but this one was next-level! I especially appreciate you explaining the music business aspects for those of us who aren't in the know.
I love these Ren music videos. Obviously, you have the art in the music, then a little theater. And to top it all you have these amazing cinematic shots. Ren on a different level both musically and artistically. Keep up the great work Knox, and Ren.
WoW. I have been a fan of REN before ever being or knowing you Knox… it warms my heart that you have been there for him thru all the physical, emotional, spiritual challenges and traumatic experiences… you have an aura about you that is rare and authentic .. to see you stand for him and watch your reaction on this bomb video with such proud eyes and just revealing the truth of what went down with his so called boy who screwed him truly was the art form of the karma they so deserve for what they done to him… REN has captured me from day one hearing him in his hospital Gown with a guitar and his emotion in his vocals resonated so deep.. with all you are going thru as well.. I tell you he’s lucky to have you as a friend and I’m lucky to have found you after Ren… I remember the phone call you guys spoke on your channel and can’t wait to see the creative art you guys may have put together…☺️.. just by hearing the little gems 💎 you dropped I’m curious and excited as ever..l again praying do ur mom always and thx for bing you and keepin it real as ever as well as the Best artist break down on TH-cam… Love your music videos, your artist bars you throw And the break downs you put so much time, attention and energy into.. KNOX CERTIFIED !!!! ⚡️KaY☀️ Peace & Blessings bro
Definitely you are my favourite reactor to Ren I've enjoyed all your track breakdowns at the same time I'm enjoying hearing about the friendship you have both created, you have gained a dub from me thanks for your reactions all the best to all that ya doing now and future ✌️ 🏴
I discovered Ren randomly when I stumbled upon "Wade in the water" by "Big push" and did not even know he was a rapper until many months later. The boy can sing and the boy can rap! Edit: If anyone hasn't listened I definitely recommend to go give it a listen.
I’ve been so involved with this whole situation with Ren and Kujo. I’ve never seen your channel before but you gained a forever subscriber. I absolutely agree with everything you have said in this video. Bravo!!
Maybe I missed it, but did you mention that the whole first part was on top of being about Kujo was also just callback after callback verbatim to "Hi Ren". Adds another really interesting layer about how the dark side wins sometimes.
@10:18 And the last time we did this The hope did prevail Now that hope is the rope That will choke a bitch pale This part is also a callback to the conclusion of Hi, Ren. It's breaking down the concept of the early start of this song being the same two Rens from Hi, Ren, and at the end of Hi, Ren he concludes: And I go by many names also Some people know me as "hope" Some people know me as the voice that you hear When you loosen the noose on the rope So the start is essential Kujo having dragged Ren to a point where he's letting that inner demon from Hi Ren take over to rip Kujo a new one.
Thank you for being there for Ren. It is sad that it negatively affected him so much because he should not have to deal with this but hopefully this brings him a sense of healing, closure, and peace. Thank you Knox for your insight, knowledge, and time ❤
I am 62 years old, that being said, I love Ren!! KnoxHill, your reaction video to Kujo Beat Down was amazing!! I’m hooked and am now a subscriber! Keep it flowing!! Bring back Sick Boi! Although I’m excited to see/hear the remake!
Knox Hill! you are amazing in the the context of how you dissect the lyrics and cadence of Ren. even the charismatic voice called you out if they want to hear about the dissecting of lyrics and she would talk about the score and the feeling of emotions of singing. love you both.
Knox man, thank you for being there for our boi when we can't. I can't even imagine how stressful it's been, especially since he was supposed to be enjoying himself being back home etc... at least he has a solid group of friends that catch him when he falls, that's priceless.❤ hope it all gets fixed fast so that he can breathe for a bit. He can rant at us to his heart's content, to vent, we're with him 100% ❤ #reclaimsickboi
And how quickly he put this together but it's so incredibly tight and well produced. Ren's focused all his anger energy into producing an epic piece of creativity
A great reaction, thank you, Knox! 💙 And I'm really glad about that Dotta thingy - someone has mentioned that you won't like it, when Ren says that Dotta is a friend. I really like the fact that you prove that person wrong. :o) 💙
You are hands down the best reactor of this song, I've seen. You broke this down in such a great way. Right out the gate, I've been thinking how impressive his intro is and you nailed the break down. To come in so hard, yet passive is another level to me. He comes in just passive enough to let his alter ego hover over him. You are the first reactor to even mention it. I swear I commented the same thing.. *For Ren to offer to help Kujo re-up his own mistake with a collab and Kujo declined & continues to go in on him for the money grab. He deserved this beatdown.* #savage
Knox, enjoyed your reaction so much, you will always be the first one to watch. Ren's production quality is rising exponentially in my opinion, and this is the best way to get his anger out. But it's Ren: even when he makes a video and song out of pure anger, the result is pure art. Kujo turning down the opportunity to make a song with Ren will go down as one of the dumbest decisions in music history.
"The last time we did this the hope did prevail" is a refrence to Hi Ren. The last time they had the inner dialogue in a song the hope won and "loosened the noose on the rope". This time "the hope is the rope that will choke...". And "this ain't pendulums" - "pendulum eternally swaying from the dark to the light". This whole section was so thick with doubles it made my head spin.
I haven’t watched many Knox Hill reactions. Damn this was fantastic. I love how he knows what his friend was really feeling it makes it more exceptional with how the video is broken down. Thank you for this. I’ll be watching all the time now.
Knox I just watched your breakdown again and it was so good! Your perspective added so much important context to the situation and highlighted REN’s skill and artistry so well. Thank you 🎉❤
I've listened to this so many times in the last week, it's brilliant. Knowing the context behind it makes it even better. I can't believe Kujo listed himself as songwriter, wow! I didn't know. That must really rub Ren up the wrong way on top of everything else! Great reaction video 👍
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@knoxhill please please show this to Ren and Eminem or someone close to him. Eminem and Ren Houdini remix. We need them to do a song together.
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Thanks Knox your a Legend mate
Would like to see a reaction to 'I Choose Violence' by Jax
Just want to add to the breakdown - remember the impact of the Bulgarian choir and the sample triggering this whole situation. Notice the symbolism of the death of the choir behind Ren in this case 🤘
Oh I can’t wait for your reaction!
This is why you are the Don reactor
Spotted that right away. Saw a reaction that didn't make the reference and it was driving me crazy so I thought f*ck this reaction, imma go watch Knox!! 😂😂🫶♥️
I don't know if you caught it but he references money game part 3
Edit: I got the time to finish watching it and he did catch it
Definitely caught the symbolism of the choir!
Pendulum refers to the end of the song Hi Ren, that to be human is to swing between the dark and light sides of his personality, and today, in this song its all dark side, the dark side gets his say
Came here to say this.
unless this was his forgiving side, holding back. he does hint at the second song being worse
Although I wouldn't mind some pendulum inspired Ren...
@@KarlOlofssonit's Ren, so it's probably a double incorporating both meanings.
Yeah -- love how the first part with just Ren basically is a "Hi Ren" part 1.5 but instead of the critic we have the rage but this time the rage won't be igored. He calls back to all his older work in such a clever way
This wasn’t a beat down, this was a massacre! Beware the anger of a gentle man.
'I'm a mutha fkn masochist' I believe was the lyric 😉
Speak softly and carry a big pen
Also, and I'm surprised knox didn't point this out, "Kujo Beat Down" - not only is the song a beatdown of Kujo, but it has to do with Ren's song with the Kujo beat being taken down.
"Demons run when a good man goes to war . . ." (Steven Moffat)
This was not a massacre. It’s honestly just underwhelming. At least the dotta diss had funny and hard hitting punchlines. This is a whole lot of musical substance and not much writing
"This is only Part1, it'll be worse in Part 2..." Damn, that's savage, because he always escalates as his trilogies go on. He's a lyrical genius, plain and simple.
Le meilleur decouvete pour il y 1an pure chef d'œuvre quel génie REN love on ne touche pas à REN Jamais
That's not a threat. It's a promise.
I love how Elizabeth from Charismatic Voice urges her followers to listen to you (and Black Pegasus) for lyrical analysis. I love seeing my fave reactors respecting each others' strengths, and supporting each other. ❤
As bad as it has been for Kujo to do all this crap, the lowest blow was the timing. Right when Ren has been getting daily treatments and finally, FINALLY feeling up to doing his first show in 4ever, this shit happens. Sooo messed up. Good job, Ren. Speak your truth! Your art on this is amazing and Sam’s cinematography is superb as always. You’re a great friend, Knox. So much love is coming out of this and will continue to. ❤
Absolutely this. Sick Boi wasn’t some pop song, it was a deep and very personal dive into Rens life, heart, mind & soul. There’s a certain kind of nasty in going for someone who has been through so much & as you say at this timeIt. It also speaks volumes about the character of this individual in going for the cold hard money grab especially when generous, constructive, and arguably undeserved creative solutions were offered.
I think it shows a certain laziness to not really know your opponent well before picking a fight. Maybe he mistook Ren’s kindness, fairness, and the vulnerability in his art as weakness. What a mistake, vulnerability takes the courage of a lion, kindness and compassion require insight, perception and the ability to think beyond the box of the egotistical greedy self, the ability to balance the dark and the light, REN is top of the game in exploring such themes and the human condition. If anything this situation has given REN an excuse to unleash the darker shadow side and flex his creative genius.
Kujo/whojo may haVe thought his actions would elevate his reputation as well as lining his pockets but actions have consequences. He’s gained a reputation as a bit of a twat for rejecting a solid offer that could have enhanced his credibility and audience. Instead he has earned himself a place in the rogues gallery of the music scene as ‘that person’, who puts money over moral, who is prepared to shit on well respected and much loved artists in favour of the greedy money grab, and joins the mugshots of piggybacking parasites who prefer the money game to music.
Everyone needs a friend like Knox that has your back 😊
@@jeanjeannierocks . Spot on what a lovely read . But the world will see ren soon. K boy is on the map
Ren is speaking The Truth.
I gotta say Knox, I'm so fkn happy that Ren and you are so close. Obviously your music reactions are amazing for any artist lucky enough to make it onto your page because of the high level of analysis you bring. But knowing that Ren has you as a mate standing by him and having his back, especially during times like this. It's so clear that you value Ren professionally and personally. As a Renegade, knowing you guys are tight means that it feels like there's "one of us" in his camp at all times. Appreciate everything you do man, and it's clear Ren does too. Thank you 🫶
Absolutely that, great comment. 🖤
Well said! 👏
I'll second all of that
I remember when he first reacted to a ren song. I knew he'd love his style
Loved it until the renegade bit 😂
Ren did a run on Twitch after to explain a few things:
The chorus in the background represents the Bulgarian chorus Kujo stole the sample from.
The place swap is an acknowledgement that Kujo most likely feels like he's the victim.
The pig mask, as always, represents greed.
He also revealed his third album tat, a cute little bunny on a pinkie finger.
He mentioned that he'll be releasing a special drop of Sick Boi with the re-worked track and it might have some extras.
He also teased a possible collaboration with Imagine Dragons. 😮
With imagine dragons???? WOW!! That’s so awesome for him, AND for us too!!!! I didn’t know that so thanks for sharing, I’m not the biggest imagine dragons fan but I do like them well enough, and I REALLY like Ren so I’m pretty excited to see what that will be!!
Shit a collab with Imagine Dragons that's a fucking big W
Happy hell get more exposure from the collab, sad because everything imqgine dragons touch turns into samsung/kia ad music.
Your the first on any one of these reactions channels that has said anything about the pig mask he blinks into. I have mentioned it other places I thought I was hallucinating so thank you lol I love it personally
Now that collaboration could be very feckin interesting! ✌️
I am now 74, and during my life I have had the good fortune to hear and enjoy SO MANY musicians and artists in pretty well every genre of music. A lot of them are now no longer with us, and I admit there were times when I did wonder if there was going to be any new talent appear to take their place. Since then I am glad to say that I have discovered quite a few new artists who are absolutely amazing, and Ren is definitely waaaaay up near the top of this list!
He has such an understanding of how to take pain, suffering, and the sad parts of human existence and transform them into hope and even joy. His knowledge of theatre and drama through music adds such depth to his videos, and it thrills me to think that there is good evidence that he is really just getting started!
I've seen so many comments from people in their 70's/80's who love Ren, I love how he can bring so many people together. He's so genuine and his gift is so immense that he draws people in, like a magnet.
I'm 40 and while I listened to Eminem/Dr Dre as a teen, my tastes changed as a grew older (although I do still rap along as best I can when I hear them 😅).
Hearing Ren's hip hop songs takes me right back. It's awoken that side of me again, I feel younger just listening to him.
The other genres he does are all brilliant too, so much diversity. I'm honestly amazed by it ❤
@@yorkshirelass8786 I have immensely enjoyed watching his earlier work playing with a band on the streets of England. Their passion and love for the music they were playing really shone through.
@@denniswade4998 I've just found Ren in the last couple of weeks and thoroughly enjoyed watching his earlier busking videos too. His duets with Chinchilla are beautiful, hearing him perform with Sam who has an amazing voice. I've still lots more songs and collaborations to discover, it's a real treat.
@@yorkshirelass8786 I think my greatest joy comes from knowing that Ren and other artists like him are finding new ways to get their music to the world outside of the traditional music industry, which has tried to control and feed off of the talent of many an artist.
@@denniswade4998 that's so true! This is why a lot of larger corporations are anti social media, whether that be the MSM or record labels. I watch all my news on SM now too, I relate far more to independent voices.
I'm also subscribed to many history channels that do really capturing documentaries, I barely watch TV these days.
Hey Knox, in case nobody else mentions this, Elizabeth at The Charismatic Voice recommended you and Black Pegasus to her followers as being the most knowledgeable on all things Ren and with Rap/Hip-Hop. I have 3 favorites in the Reaction world: You, BP, and Elizabeth... ok 4, because I love Britt, too! It does my heart good to know there's respect still working out there!!&!
I watched Ren's entire explanation video. Every frame of this was earned
I imagine every person who started that video watched the whole thing.
@@Rae81UK eyyy me too
Me too I watched it at 6 am this morning and it fucked up my whole day
Can you tell me who is kujo?
No one breaks down RENs tracks like you, you are one of the best reaction video creators because you are a rapper of caliber and you just take a track apart like no other.
The grit and darkness in this track is amazing and the video is epic and the music is epic he is a creator of massive talent and your break it all down soo perfectly.
Agreed! I have a new understanding of the musicality/design of songs thanks to Knox. Opened a new door in my mind! It's not always the words of the song but the all the bits arround it. Keep it up!
Knox just CONFIRMED a Ren and Knox collab!!!! Fuck YEAH!!
YASSSS!!!!
What?! When?!
A little hint at 6:35
@@Aybrohatatata Watch bro, couple hints and a twinkle in his eye!
With Sam as the sprinkle on top, hopefully 🤞❤️🔥
i appreciate that you didnt just break down the song but also explained all the behind the scenes legal and pesonal conflict that i didnt know about
Great reaction, as usual, Knox. My favorite part of this reaction, besides it coming from an insider's perspective, is the fact that you kept two things in the forefront for people to remember and digest: 1. The invalid copyright strike and its effect on the livelihood of artists. It is unfair to lay that burden at the feet of Ren and in the midst of all the other drama, make Ren deal with that. 2. The mental toll drama like this creates for an artist who is just trying to make art within all of the legal guidelines out there. For as much as this all blew up, it's a good reminder that you put out there that none of this extra stuff needed to happen if the initial copyright violation KUJO MADE by not clearing the sample was addressed and owned up to. If Kujo takes care of that, the only thing left on the table is any outstanding publishing money owed to him which Ren was 110% willing to help pursue and secure for him. Thanks for keeping the main points in the spotlight.
Haha he said this isn’t no Dotta Diss😂😂😂😂
He let out the beast with this one! And IM LOVING IT!!
Never mistake niceness for weakness ! He will always have the best heart, as well as the best mind for artistic creativity!!! This is just a reminder that he is human with raw human emotions! I love that he uses his music as an additional form of therapy in ALL aspects lol ! He “ felt like he needed to let it out some how” and honeyyyyyy he did! 💛🐷🌻🤗
"I'm the subject matter you're the scenery." Absolutely, Ren! Put that punk in his place.
exactly!!!
@@MKitchen75 That man ain't no Punk. Him. just a capitalist!
my thoughts are that he still has an opportunity not to just be the scenery and still do a colab - everybody wants a part 2 - theiving fucker and peg leg could could use the vanila music ren put out for a dis rap straight back at him - that would force a part 2 - ditto that and force a part 3 - and so on and so on - people would view everything even if it was crap, even if just to flame it - he can still earn off the situation - he if did, then maybe he'd put some effort into undoing the damage - unlikely - but y'know, just putting it out there
@@danielboard9510 It can be said that, Ren is angry here. Is he always angry? No, but he is acting is an angry manor. People are never always one thing all of the time. Kujo is acting like a punk about all of this so it can be said that he is one in this situation. Outside of this whole thing with with, Ren im sure he is not acting like a punk all of the time. I don't mean that's his whole personality.
@@hyperthermogenic7750 Just to point out that British use of punk and American use is not the same!
This is pure expression of the pain, anger, and to the ridiculous greed of it all. I'm a 55 year old mom and he did f-ing awesome! I was cheering!
I'm a 61 year old Grannie and mee too. 💐
Im a 62 yr. old Ren fan. I love this video. I had lymes disease and his music speaks to me. To think that somebody would steal his heart felt music makes me angry also. So yeah, I love this video ❤
I’m a 50 year old mom and grandmother. And a Ren fan. His music speaks to me as well. Three Autoimmunes and 20 plus years of medical gaslighting EVEN with a diagnosis.
56 year old Ren and Knox (& Em) fan!! Absolutely amazing!! Can't wait for the collab!!
@@majbrat Double nickels here. Go Ren!
The thought that Kujo would have to watch breakdown channels like Knox to understand what Ren was directing at him, is funny to imagine lmao.
Imagine just sitting there listening to Knox break down the bars meant for you, to you...
🙈😂
As Ren opens with the heavy grunts and aggression the camera shot from behind him in the "red prison jumpsuit" he almost looks like a red heart to me. Ren is always going to be the beautiful person he has always been but I love that he used his creativity to get his anger out. This is how non-violent people deal with many crappy situations. He is such an amazing human being. Thank you for supporting him with your channel.
Red heart to go to with the heart beats. ❤
I didn't catch that heart symbolism at first - so much in Ren's work it takes a few goes to get it all. Good catch!
No one commented about his uniform! It seems a lot like the uniform of the Money Heist tv series. And that makes sense if you ever watched this epic tv show.
He reminds me of a bull. The noises he's making, yes from Sick Boi, but also like a bull about to get angry and let loose. Then he does.
I think Ren just invented diss theatre
Man, the coordination between you two dropping the video and the react within 7 minutes of each-other
I mean he gave the exact minute the video was releasing so that wasn't too hard :D
To be fair, this is mutual marketing. Ren pre sends this to every reactor out there who wants it pretty much. Ren fans swarm all the reaction channels and all the reactors followers who don't know about Ren yet know now.
Even says he's an early drop on other song? Like they never spoke after "hi ren"
it was planned by ren. he said it a week ago
Ren asked all the reactors, who get to use his work without limits, to react to this song upon its release. the web is full of them.
"Never mistake a man for a fool, I'll take your ignorance right back to school, and teach you a lesson for testing my cool" (Animal Flow) - Ren.
Knox, this was one of your best breakdowns. The inside information and explanations of everything meant nobody needed to know the back story before watching your analysis. 👏
An Word!
You know what is really cool? I had never heard of Ren until a few months ago, and in digging in to his stuff, he led me to your channel. It’s rare I see artists give so much props and support to other channels and artists. It’s so nice to see the positivity in the industry instead of tearing each other down. I’m loving digging in to your music now.
Imagine being offered 50% of a highly anticipated song finally clearing the air, refusing, and then watch this brutal beat down.
especially cuz that track already broke the million views within now 3 days... I'm pretty sure Kujo calculated that, but damn is he bad at math
I know.. Its MENTAL! Ren tried SO HARD to just.. fix the whole problem, offering VERY FAIR (to say the Least) concessions.. & Kujo refuses so stubbornly, seemingly INSATIABLE, but demands 100% as the ONLY 'solution'?!
Now anytime anyone looks up 'Kujo Beats'.. Rens retaliation will INEVITABLY come to light (ditto his Solid case)!
Did Kujo think Ren would be bullied & bow down easily (or at all)?! It Feels like there's something we don't know, X
Shows you what a complete idiot this kujo is
I love the fact that Ren looks like a heart at the beginning with the two chambers on both side (legs) pumping harder and faster due to the anger and stress of everything.
❤
There is also the point when Light Ren chooses to allow Dark Ren to take the reins.. The heartbeat changes to a slower more controlled heart rate light Ren dealing with the stress of holding back dark Ren and the stress of the whole situation, suddenly he finds relief when dark Ren takes over and DR lives for this and thats a comfortable heart rate for him while dishing out the verbal preamble.
The part where Ren swaps places with kujo for me represents Sick boi being held captive, but it also happens on the beat of the word NIGHTMARES, for me that symbolised Ren can control his emotions during the day however at night his sub conscious can't be controlled and sick boi is still playing on his mind in nightmares. There is so much imagery conjured up in these lyrics and the visuals. What a f**king delight to see it.
Awesome observation.
Yesssss I know you’re gonna get all the bars!!! Amazing you being there for your friend REN even though you yourself are going through ur own bad SHIT behind the scenes… we need a REN AND KNOX COLLAB!!!! Please.
Ren isn't just a musician. He's a poet, artist, thespian. Love that he does trilogies of songs, it's his calling card. Love finding the easter eggs in his songs too.
(Hint, Money Games 2 he mentions in Hi Ren. "She sells sea shells on the sea shore" )
And an actor, and a visual artist.
Thanks! You spoke for me too. The one gift I received from trying to like my grandson’s love of rap music, was I discovered Ren. So thanks from an old grandma, also in Maryland. This song is so innovative genius and you masterfully explained and defended all of it!
Love the choir in the back and guessing it's a reference to the stolen sample from the Bulgarian choir. And when he says how he's done his stuff legally, they all fall at Kujos feet.
Blown away by the video, Ren is unreal! only a fool pokes the bear! The most amazing artist out there, creatively out on his own.
I love how you drop reactions to Ren IMMEDIATELY after his premieres 😅😍
The line was "the last time WE did this the hope did prevail". He's referring back to Hi Ren directly. A lot of the beginning of the song is a conversation between those two Rens we previously saw.
I think the hope line is also referring back to Hi Ren when he said, "Some people know me as hope, some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope". By him saying that "last time the hope did prevail". He is referring to in Hi Ren the good side one, but this time the dark side is winning.
I don't think when he mentions "The last time we did this the hope did prevail" was a reference to Hi Ren, but rather the last time he did a diss track (KingDotta) he ended up squashing the beef and they're friends now, so the hope prevailed.
I mean, it's Ren, he loves using multiple meanings, so he probably intended that line as both.
He specifically referenced 'Hi Ren' , mentioned the pendulums and songs of hope which again calls back to how 'the last time we did this' (in Hi Ren) hope prevailed. Also don't forget, he's talking to himself at this point in the song!
The answer is always "It's both"
Why pick one? Ren can have both.
its in a whole hi ren section.. "not Hi Ren ii".. "Pendulum" (in Hi ren swinging from the dark to the light", and in Hi Ren "Hope" was what "loosened the noose on the rope".. in this Hope tightens the rope
And thank you for your rant at the end - we all know Ren wouldn't say all of that himself even in his Twitch stream afterwards he was back to the goodhearted Ren not wanting to say anything bad about the situation and looking for a good outcome. You're a good friend and I love seeing the bromance that's evolved from your reactions!
I want to thank you for your reaction of this song and other ren songs. My english isn't perfect, i'm from Poland. I'm Ren's fan, but you make me understand his songs better. Your reaction is a translation for me. And now i see more than i saw after just listening his song. This song was amazing but with your comment it's even better, because now i feel that i understand everything
Listen, even for us English speakers, sometimes we need the Knox breakdown in order to be able to fully appreciate REN’s complexity!
I think my favorite little callback in the song is to the opening verse of Ren's Foo Fighters remake with the little march and spin he does after dragging in 'Kujo'. He's always got so many little hidden elements to his songs.
I don't stop by all that often, but I really appreciate how well-versed you are in rap as well as music in general and literature, pop culture, etc. You are articulate about topics that i don't necessarily follow. Thank you for what you do.
6:10 The strings sound also always reminds me of the movie "Psycho", quite fitting I think
Yes! With the razor blade pen.
Yes- I was reminded of the sharp string stabs from Hitchcock’s Psycho shower seen.
"...morally equipped..."
Never heard that phrase. But now it sounds like it's been around for ever. Master lyricist.
I mean, it’s a fairly well used phrase.
Knox I just wanna say, I have loved watching your relationship with Ren grow to an awesome friendship.
I’m so thankful I have a physical copy of the Sick Boi CD. As someone with many of the same health issues as Ren, this song being taken away from him is such a detrimental blow in numerous ways. Sick Boi was a huge tool for Ren to process the physical, mental, and emotional pain he endured. Hell…still endures. I can attest from my personal experience with chronic illness of how much effort that man puts into every waking moment with his health. Kujo didnt just hurt Ren, he hurt and enraged an entire community. Ren will come out on top, but i can’t even imagine how soul tiring this is for him.
Most excellent! I watched REN’s long explanation with my pulse increasing…outrage bursting from my temples with every new revelation…turning down the new song, the girlfriend all nicely-nicey then the betrayal the next day…all the while wishing to watch Sick Boi again..PLEASE…then the teaser…this new vid…and now yr MASTERFUL - even tender - pure understanding & deep appreciation of RENs wordplay…cadence…strings..piano…Bulgarian operatic choir..then LIGHTS OUT. Man! This was GREAT. Part 2 is eagerly awaited. ♥️🎶♥️
This was some Righteous Retribution on GREED…and what we all NEED.
I thought the choir bloody on the floor was a mirror to what Kujo did to the choir that originally recorded that track.
I wanted Sick Boi to rage in anger!! He captured it! The production was amazing! Thank you being there for Ren.
I am so glad you were there for Ren. We all are here for Ren. REN-NATION
Everything happening to Ren is sickening to me. I always hate when situations like this happens to creators. But on the bright side, it's great to see the community come together with/for Ren. That part is beautiful and gives me some faith in humanity. Oh, and that Ren X Knox song is gonna be 🔥🔥🔥
@knox I suggest that Ren offer to collaborste with the choir whose beat was stolen by Kujo. That would bd such poetic justice to this situation, righting a wrong, plus likely give exposure to another musical act who could likely use it. After all, they were victimized by Kujo too. I love that Ren did include a choir in this video.
I love how you support your friend. It’s a beautiful thing. I can see how passionate you are. ❤
Ren went dark with this one. I wasn't expecting that level of anger from a genuinely nice guy. Kujo really messed up to get Ren that pissed.
Agree!
The great thing about Ren though is that he’s intelligently pissed!
"Never make the mistake of assuming the person of peace is unskilled at war."
Indeed. Nothing wrong with righteous anger.
"There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man." - Patrick Rothfuss - The Wise Man's Fear
Knox, your unpacking of Ren is something else my man, you get it on a whole nother level, I miss some things that you don’t so thank you 🙏🏻
GREAT reaction to this FANTASTIC Ren production, Knox!!! Thank you so much for your sharp insights and brilliant observations. It is indeed also wonderful to know that you were with Ren during his times of such stress over the situation. It is heart-warming to see what a good friend you are to him. Thank you for that and again, for giving us this dynamite reaction video. Ren and Sam and their friends in this video-- and YOU --all deserve Trophies and Blue Ribbons for doing such excellent work. 💜
This is a WARNING… Ren & Knox are stone cold assassins when pushed to shove. They both kill beats for a living. 🔥🫡
«The last time we did this» refers to hi ren where Hope was «the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope»
Yup 👍 bars 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇬🇧🇺🇸🫶🏻🫶🏻🔥🔥
The opening scene, whilst obviously reminiscent of Sick Boi, also reminds me of a very angry bull, snorting, pawing the ground and about to see red and charge . Brilliant track, so clever and furious. Great breakdown as ever.
When U have LYME the WORST for it is STRESS period ❤ ren
Literally jumped from the premier to you! Can't wait to hear your breakdown 🖤
Same ❤ xx
Same!
Same!
Same
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC breakdown. Love to have the background and perspective.
For me, the "the last time we did this, the hope did prevail" line refers to dotta, because Ren lyrically destroyed him, then built him back up and shouted out his channel to a huge following.
> The last time we did this (a diss track), the hope did prevail (because we ended on a positive note, still believing in the good in our opponent).
Your breakdowns are always great, but this one was next-level! I especially appreciate you explaining the music business aspects for those of us who aren't in the know.
I love these Ren music videos. Obviously, you have the art in the music, then a little theater. And to top it all you have these amazing cinematic shots. Ren on a different level both musically and artistically. Keep up the great work Knox, and Ren.
The pendulum and hope lines are all a call back to Hi Ren.
Agree. Also the rope. In Hi Ren it was the hope you felt when you loosen the noose on the rope.
Yepola
WoW. I have been a fan of REN before ever being or knowing you Knox… it warms my heart that you have been there for him thru all the physical, emotional, spiritual challenges and traumatic experiences… you have an aura about you that is rare and authentic .. to see you stand for him and watch your reaction on this bomb video with such proud eyes and just revealing the truth of what went down with his so called boy who screwed him truly was the art form of the karma they so deserve for what they done to him… REN has captured me from day one hearing him in his hospital Gown with a guitar and his emotion in his vocals resonated so deep.. with all you are going thru as well.. I tell you he’s lucky to have you as a friend and I’m lucky to have found you after Ren… I remember the phone call you guys spoke on your channel and can’t wait to see the creative art you guys may have put together…☺️.. just by hearing the little gems 💎 you dropped I’m curious and excited as ever..l again praying do ur mom always and thx for bing you and keepin it real as ever as well as the Best artist break down on TH-cam…
Love your music videos, your artist bars you throw
And the break downs you put so much time, attention and energy into.. KNOX CERTIFIED !!!!
⚡️KaY☀️
Peace & Blessings bro
Definitely you are my favourite reactor to Ren I've enjoyed all your track breakdowns at the same time I'm enjoying hearing about the friendship you have both created, you have gained a dub from me thanks for your reactions all the best to all that ya doing now and future ✌️ 🏴
Pissed off Ren is on another level and i love it🔥🔥🔥🔥
I want more angry Ren.
First REN, now Knox. Glad i took the evening off haha. Thanks a lot mate, for your insights here. Appreciate it! 🎉
Keep it up!
I discovered Ren randomly when I stumbled upon "Wade in the water" by "Big push" and did not even know he was a rapper until many months later. The boy can sing and the boy can rap!
Edit: If anyone hasn't listened I definitely recommend to go give it a listen.
Ren don't miss.
Why do u have a Palestine 🇵🇸 flag ?
@@dannoble1273 Because I am one?
@@dannoble1273 Why does it bother you? You a z1on1st or something?
@@dannoble1273 You do not look so noble...
I’ve been so involved with this whole situation with Ren and Kujo. I’ve never seen your channel before but you gained a forever subscriber. I absolutely agree with everything you have said in this video. Bravo!!
Maybe I missed it, but did you mention that the whole first part was on top of being about Kujo was also just callback after callback verbatim to "Hi Ren". Adds another really interesting layer about how the dark side wins sometimes.
love that little money game reference with Jimmy and the cookie jar my fav part ❤
"A harmless man is not a good man. A good man is a very, very dangerous man who has that under voluntary control."
Heh
"Good men don't need rules, today is not the day to find out why I have so many." - The Doctor from a good man goes to war.
@10:18
And the last time we did this
The hope did prevail
Now that hope is the rope
That will choke a bitch pale
This part is also a callback to the conclusion of Hi, Ren. It's breaking down the concept of the early start of this song being the same two Rens from Hi, Ren, and at the end of Hi, Ren he concludes:
And I go by many names also
Some people know me as "hope"
Some people know me as the voice that you hear
When you loosen the noose on the rope
So the start is essential Kujo having dragged Ren to a point where he's letting that inner demon from Hi Ren take over to rip Kujo a new one.
And Rip him one he did! 👏👏👏🔥
Thank you for being there for Ren. It is sad that it negatively affected him so much because he should not have to deal with this but hopefully this brings him a sense of healing, closure, and peace. Thank you Knox for your insight, knowledge, and time ❤
I am 62 years old, that being said, I love Ren!!
KnoxHill, your reaction video to Kujo Beat Down was amazing!! I’m hooked and am now a subscriber!
Keep it flowing!!
Bring back Sick Boi! Although I’m excited to see/hear the remake!
18:25 you're right, I was very shocked by this track. But in ABSOLUTELY the best way. Ren went offff 🔥
Ren: Let's collab and make lots of money and get my fans on your side!
Kujo: Naw, I'd rather be broke and hated and destroy my career!
Ren: Ok m8🔪 🐷🪑💀
😂
I'm going to be watching reactions to this all night, RIP Kujo and his girl 🕇🐶✌❤🐦.
Me too... 😁👍
Knox Hill! you are amazing in the the context of how you dissect the lyrics and cadence of Ren. even the charismatic voice called you out if they want to hear about the dissecting of lyrics and she would talk about the score and the feeling of emotions of singing. love you both.
Knox man, thank you for being there for our boi when we can't. I can't even imagine how stressful it's been, especially since he was supposed to be enjoying himself being back home etc... at least he has a solid group of friends that catch him when he falls, that's priceless.❤ hope it all gets fixed fast so that he can breathe for a bit. He can rant at us to his heart's content, to vent, we're with him 100% ❤ #reclaimsickboi
And how quickly he put this together but it's so incredibly tight and well produced. Ren's focused all his anger energy into producing an epic piece of creativity
Ren said he wrote it on the train going to the SGP.
I'm loving Ren's physicality. Wouldn't be surprised if he lands some amazing acting roles in the future, should he choose to go that route.
The pendulum is the spoken bit on Hi Ren “like a pendulum swinging, the brighter the light the darker the shadow is cast”
A great reaction, thank you, Knox! 💙 And I'm really glad about that Dotta thingy - someone has mentioned that you won't like it, when Ren says that Dotta is a friend. I really like the fact that you prove that person wrong. :o) 💙
That's wild! Whoever said Knox wouldn't like that just doesn't understand Knox at all, or just plain hasn't been paying attention. Crazy.
You are hands down the best reactor of this song, I've seen. You broke this down in such a great way.
Right out the gate, I've been thinking how impressive his intro is and you nailed the break down. To come in so hard, yet passive is another level to me. He comes in just passive enough to let his alter ego hover over him. You are the first reactor to even mention it.
I swear I commented the same thing..
*For Ren to offer to help Kujo re-up his own mistake with a collab and Kujo declined & continues to go in on him for the money grab. He deserved this beatdown.* #savage
Nox.. you are a Legend! that was the best break down I ever seen! ty man!
I showed my brother the Ren track and he said Knox was waiting to react.....yes sir....shout out from South Africa brother
Knox, enjoyed your reaction so much, you will always be the first one to watch. Ren's production quality is rising exponentially in my opinion, and this is the best way to get his anger out. But it's Ren: even when he makes a video and song out of pure anger, the result is pure art. Kujo turning down the opportunity to make a song with Ren will go down as one of the dumbest decisions in music history.
"The last time we did this the hope did prevail" is a refrence to Hi Ren. The last time they had the inner dialogue in a song the hope won and "loosened the noose on the rope". This time "the hope is the rope that will choke...". And "this ain't pendulums" - "pendulum eternally swaying from the dark to the light". This whole section was so thick with doubles it made my head spin.
I haven’t watched many Knox Hill reactions. Damn this was fantastic. I love how he knows what his friend was really feeling it makes it more exceptional with how the video is broken down. Thank you for this. I’ll be watching all the time now.
Never clicked on a Knox vid so fast before, I've heard this already but damn you are fast
Came here right after the premiere to hear your insights. You don’t disappoint either. Thanks Knox.
🔥 🔥🔥
A REN and Knox collab?!?! That’s a beautiful slice of heavin. Cannot wait. When will this be out Knox???😮
Knox I just watched your breakdown again and it was so good! Your perspective added so much important context to the situation and highlighted REN’s skill and artistry so well. Thank you 🎉❤
A word of advice. Don't fuck with ppl with chronic pain/illness. You experience pain, we live it and know how to deliver it.
Amen to that 👏👏 well said it's not good pushing our pain we will retaliate xx
The strings pitch up and give you something akin to the knife strike sounds from Psycho. ❤️🔥
Glad you did this response. As always, excellent work. ❤️🔥😊❤️🔥
20K turned up. Powerful.
I've listened to this so many times in the last week, it's brilliant. Knowing the context behind it makes it even better.
I can't believe Kujo listed himself as songwriter, wow! I didn't know. That must really rub Ren up the wrong way on top of everything else!
Great reaction video 👍