I feel this song in particular deeply. I have an autoimmune disease, lupus. My best friend has lyme disease. I'm familiar with the depression and mental illness it can cause. I'm 64 and I've been deep diving on ren for about a week now. He is absolutely amazing.
That's a damn nice comment right there. I'm 48 and I doubt Ren or anyone else could ever become thee "artist of my lifetime". That phrase is a little too odd and singular (?) for me personally. But I do understand that sentiment. He has certainly bowled me over. Respect.
52 and I've not been this excited about independent British music in a LONG time... Ren is surrounded by amazing talent. Chinchilla is FIERCE and she's popping out hot tracks like they're pop-tarts... Sam Tompkins "Lose it all" is just amazing... and Ren? Man, what can you say - the man's a musical genius who surprises me every damned time. The British Indie Scene is SO damned hot right now.... we're witnessing a Renaisance in meaningful music o/
Ren is a once in a lifetime artist and i don't say that lightly. You have no idea the rabbit hole and the amazing music this man creates. Singer, rapper, producer, songwriter, poet, bard, self taught on the guitar and other instruments, independent.... 💙💙💙
The ONLY artist I can even remotely compare him to is Prince. He can do everything and has the soul of Angel and the brain of a god. Enjoy the journey FF. I’ve watched hundreds of reactors on hip hop/rap and Ren. Just want to say you’re up there with the best. I appreciate you ❤ stay on it and you will see your channel rise Brother 👊🏾 Love from the UK.
Hello. REN is different. This is a live one take video. And trust me. You can never figure out Ren. All his music is different. Every artist today sings about the same thing and sound the same. But Ren is on another level.
I can't wait for Face to encounter some of Rens 'rap' rap. The kids hip hop roots run deep... he's established his credentials with Genesis, Losing it, Murderer, Hunger, Illest of our Time and Animal Flow. And I especially can't wait till he gets slapped in the face by the Jenny&Screech Trilogy, The Money Game trilogy and Love Music parts 1-4... this is gonna be one heck of a journey, and I'm here for it : )
Ren has written and read the sory of his 8 year nightmare with getting a diagnosis and treatment for Lyme disease. Thise Chapters can be found on his other channel Renmakes stuff. .Yoy done have to react to them but yoy coyld lusten to them. Ren wanted to a story of hope for those who are still in the dark and missing from life due to chronic illness. He is fulfilling a promise he made when he was trying to break free. Ren is such an inspiration. He is music.
Ren is the modern day bard, can vividly paint a picture with his words🔥 Also known for his One take MV’s. Money Game 1,2,3 & Tale of Jenny & screech are masterpieces
as someone who also lives with pain due to auto immune (ankylosing spondilitis) I highly suggest "Ren- Patience" not even as a reaction, but just for your own personal playlist for those really bad days
I’m a RENegade! It’s easy to forget it’s just a guy, guitar in a basement. No budget or big production. And all in one continuous take live. I was glad to see you reacting to REN while I was looking for EM reactions. I hope you decide to go down the rabbit hole. He sings ballads, raps, rap raps, performance art and more. He plays multiple instruments. And if you want to know more about him and his illness and kindness, he has a One Million Subscribers video. the journey is deep! ❤ RENaissance!!!! Some good ones are Genesis, Illest of our Time, The tales of Jenny and Screech (the full 13 min version), Chalk Outlines, Sick Boi. His recent Back on 74 remix. Or his I Shot the Sheriff (red suspenders version). Blind eye both versions. Murderer both version…. Okay sorry. I just I’m bias and love it all. ❤❤❤❤
Ren's by far the most talented musician I've been introduced to in the last 30 years. He's a really admirable man, too. At some point before your tenth Ren reaction, react to his celebratory speech for the occasion of 1 millions subs. As for your next Ren song... I suggest something fun perhaps: Losing It or Loco. But the Tales trilogy is a must-see, as is his Money Game series, 1-3. Thanks for a great reaction. Subbed for MORE REN!
Ren was treated for psychosis (being given meds which did more harm than good) which was actually caused by undiagnosed Lyme disease, which wreaked havoc on his mind and body. He's since been going through stem cell transplants, which has helped him.
This is one of the better reactions that I have seen to this song. And I have seen MANY of them. i don't usually post to them, but I will in this case. Thanks for adding your comments about how your personal history relates to his experience. Nicely done.
Ren is a relatable voice for everyone dancing in the darkness as he eloquently, with all the authenticity of someone who is painfully familiar with it, lets us know that we are not alone and inspires us to keep dancing. And in doing so, Ren has literally saved lives with his art. I see that you have already checked out Sick Boi and Troubles so I will just add a suggestion to check out one of my personal favourites that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it deserves: Crutch feat. Bibi. It’s an older song from before Ren was finally correctly diagnosed with Lyme disease and was written after a breakdown following multiple emergency trips to the hospital. It is heart wrenching and stunning. And a little help to guide you on your journey: While I’m sure plenty of people will tell you to react to the trilogy of tales in the correct order, it is often overlooked that there are a few other songs best done in order of release (though doesn’t have to be in one sitting): Freckled Angels -> Suic!de -> For Joe. Also if you want to understand the man behind the art (and why we all love him so dearly), check out his 1m subscribers video on defining success. Ren is not just a brilliant artist but a genuinely good human being who wants to inspire positive change in the world. Hope to see you deep down the Ren rabbit hole with the rest of us 🐰🕳️
Ren is so good. Believe it or not, he was in a slight diss battle with King Dotta where Knox Hill was in as well. Knox beat Dotta but Ren finished him. In a good way. You should check it out.
Excellent, excellent reaction! I've been sharing Ren songs with my sister, who is a therapist. One of the modalities she uses is music therapy, and recently she told me that she's been sharing Ren with some of her clients, especially one who is suffering from Lyme disease, like Ren. We both grew up in a pretty dysfunctional family, on the "wrong side of the tracks," and had a lot of issues ourselves. So Ren has definitely resonated with us! Thanks for the reaction, and subbed! 🤠
Loved your reaction. I have severe chronic pain amongst other things and Ren has kept me happy for the last 19 months. He’s a musical genius and Messenger of Hope. Subbed for more Ren
Dude, absolutely love your breakdowns, another one very well done. Thank you for the shout out too, very cool! Heading on to check out your Sick Boi reaction. 👍
I can't remember what the disease is that he has but he spent a large portion of his life being misdiagnosed and it cause him a lot of pain. The dude has a really cool story. Which is cool because he's a great lyrical storyteller.
He is a beast on his Fender Telecaster, bass, acoustic, classic and piano and has a beautiful voice that can do any genre. Besides the story telling that is. 😊
Lyme disease. Spelled correctly. Bitten by a TIC. A very nasty and poisen insect that give you infection and with no treatment you can slowly die. It attacks every part of you inside, even the brain.
"Different" is a perfect descriptor for Ren. In fact, you'll find that nearly every track is very different from the last. I like your style. Liked and subscribed.
Thank you! I love Ren and have watched endless reactions but this really got me. I have Behçet’s disease, a rare AI disease, your encouragement was needed today. I can’t thank you enough ❤
I honestly believe that you will really relate to Ren's video about reaching 1 million subscribers. Also, on his accent, he usually lists the full lyrics under "more" on his videos. Excellent reaction.
I love what he does in this, the cynical and negative side has a response to everything, and it’s so true to what we all go through. Trying to reason why he still needs him, and how he provides a service, giving him perspective, but then saying “you are nothing and cant get acknowledged”. It’s just a beautiful piece
Thank you for your great reaction! I love "Hi Ren" because it's effectively a black mirror. People see themselves in it and they see the familiar struggles that they have some experience of, but everyone sees something different. What you shared in your reaction leads me to believe that you have often acted as your brother's keeper even outside of the group home sitch. Thank you for that too. There are a lot of hardened hearts in this world and bless you for feeling it. The black mirror sometimes takes on different shapes of mental illness and sometimes mental health. People sometimes see their own demons in the struggle and might claim it is about addictions. People see different aspects in it, because what it's really all about is the human condition as a whole. Every human experience can relate to this performance so could be found within
Great reaction and analysis, my own background was 16 years in psych emergency and emergency room (Psych Evals) as an MFT. So I really appreciate watching and listening to someone who has applicable knowledge, but also like myself if dealing with similar struggles, both physically and mentally. Great job! Looking forward to more!
I’m so glad you discovered Ren, and I hope you spend more time exploring his catalog. It will be interesting hearing you react to Ren’s music with your background in mental health care. I think Ren helps a lot of folks feel heard. Thank you for sharing some of your own story as well. ❤
Thabk you so much I think I will add some of my background and my story growing up in the reaction. Ren creates a safe space for people to come together and share.
Been watching Hi Ren reactions for like a year and a half now.. and the power of this video STILL gets my eyes watering! His music will indeed live on, inspiring people on and on. ❤
13:10 - love that you responded to this bit, and some of the earlier bits too about similar stuff... so many reactors seem to just glance over this, or even ignore it fully.
When I was in hospital being told by medical professionals that I might say, I discovered Ren,and it is no exaggeration to say that it helped me.He is a hero.
I'm 66 and living with chronic pain. Hearing him say "Complete the Goal" had an impact on me as well. My 91 year old mother with dementia lives with me and some days are very difficult. It's easy to lose who we are and we can't let our illness or pain define us.
Loved your reaction! I LOVED the symbolism of the lights flickering. I have always thought the flickering is to show when Ren's "shadow" is present. So at the end when he is standing and wooing and the lights are going crazy, I interpreted it as the shadow and the self are finally one to show that we can befriend our shadow to move forward in life.
I can only estimate how many fellow Renegades wondered when you would finally Notice the lights flickering. It occurred throughout the video at particular times. Exploding at the "Dark's" outburst and the blended beings dance.
Just discovered your channel and I'm loving it. You have all my respect for what you've been going through and how you've dealt with it. I'm so pleased to see you going down the rabbithole and excited to see your reactions and breakdowns especially with your experience on both sides of the health coin. Your observations are insightful and perceptive.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren. It encompasses a whole lot of creativity from Ren & his friends. Well done on finding and reacting to this work of art. Keep Reacting!
Grey shirt is sick, bro. Looks thick, not cheap. Take all the print off except the word 'BARS' you got something! God bless you for helping the mentally ill. Your words toward the end of the video are inspirational!!
I usually cry to this song because of Ren’s messages, but this time, it was your words at the end that made me release tears, and not in a bad way. Just hearing that getting the mail is a victory if you’re in bed (which is exactly what I did just before you said that!), and the incremental steps to other little (but oh-so-very-big victories) is so validating to hear. ❤
I'm glad I was able to help you validate that for you. 😁❤️. Everything you do is a victory. And in time you'll be able to do more and more each day. Fight through all of that celebrate the small wins. They turn into bigger wins. At the end of the day you're in control. Not your pain. It's just like clothes we wear. We put it on, but how we look with that pain will determine how we go about our day. Either you look and feel good with it. Or you don't like it and realize it don't fit. And we change out of it into something else that's me suitable!💪❤️❤️ you got this!!!
Top reaction to HI REN. Your ability to take in and dissect the message is refreshing. Subscribed. Let me just give you a list of my favorites of rens body of work 🤌 Power The Hunger Genesis Genesis- acoustic Murderer Murderer- acoustic Illest of our time Sick boi What you want The tales of jenny and screech Heretic Fred again mash up Back on 74 Not to mention his busking days with "The Big Push" the band he played with in Brighton. Your goong to love your journey with ren. Much love 💫
So I chuckled a bit when you said breaking down his flow. Because what 3 sings in and you haven't seen an 8th of what this guy is capable of. Check out the hunger. And feel free to have his lyrics up to follow along . I enjoyed the reaction. Good reaction 2
You definitely need to do troubles.. especially the acoustic version as you’ll learn all he has gone through.. REN’s story is inspiring 😀👍.. He is still dealing with Lyme Disease Condition.. All this song was done miked & one take with multiple cameras .. He was also in a band called “ The Big Push “ as he started by performing as a street artist
Ren is an all around genre bending artist. He did put out an album of Rap songs but previously it was a lot of pop/ska. Amazing cover song mash up with his old band is I Shot the Sheriff/Road To Zion/ Hip Hop outside preformance but with Ren in THE RED SUSPENDERS 🔥, Back on 74, Fred Again Mash Up, Nas cover and Struggles. I love his older songs like Genesis, Power, And my fave Penitence 🔥
Last time I saw her alive I was 25 drinking a beer. 20 times per beer she said I wasn’t old enough to drink showed her my license with a smile every time.
Sorry you went through that. The field is challenging rewarding and stressful. I love it. But you can get burnout. Not from the clients. They're awesome once you get used to their personality or personalities.. it's the office and government who gets involved and make it all about money and not helping or misdiagnosed them ON PURPOSE. My integrity meant more than example some one with Bi polar they want me to diagnose as Borderline. Because more funding and money for the company. I can go on for days about the BS I dealt with...after 6 years I was done
I don’t usually comment, but your commentary really hit home with me… When I first started watching reactors react to music and I told my sister how much I enjoyed it and she couldn’t understand what gratification I found from it… that is, Until she started watching reactors react to the music, she connects to… I’m 40 years old I resisted the Internet until I couldn’t, ignorantly assuming it would destroy mankind… I can admit that yes the Internet, along with every other profound, innovative and powerful advances will naturally present kinks and collateral problems. Life has a clever way of teaching us to think with some wiggle room and be open to change. Case in point, internet advances is what allowed me to feel powerful connections to my fellow man than I do now, watching somebody who lives thousands of miles away from me have the same emotional connection to a guitar riff, a lyric, a cadence, nostalgic, throwback, cover, a message etc. I was in a bad way with postpartum depression last year And this August will be one year that I survived being unresponsive and resuscitated and connected to life-support due to substance use and and failed mental hospital treatment for my change in mental health. Hands down,the patients I met those facilities, including the caregivers, I will never forget for the rest of my life. We were all exposed raw,vulnerable, …different races, cultures and religions all of different but the connection to pain that we all shared was ironically comforting and soothing… I’m so sorry to ramble on here but what you’re doing is not just a silly Internet fan, you’re helping somebody feel connected to another person and you need to be thanked for that.
Tha know you so much for that. I like try and have a connection with people especially for artist like Ren. That we have things to share and support each other through times of crisis and need. I'm glad to hear your still with us and you had the strength to make it through 😍💝 life is a gift music is a gift that unwraps our pains and happiness and brings us together each note, lyric, beat, vocal all pull at us and mends us. Always take care of yourself and take one day at a time. Cliche but beneficial to adhere by. We're here for each other and I'm always here. Ren is a great artist that leads people to discover new people like ourselves!!😉😁.🙏
@@FaceFamous I couldn’t agree with you more… It takes years of thinking like a moron, assuming you know how to navigate life without any experience or know how… I’m finally at a place at the age of 40 where all I need in my life is to open my eyes in the morning and use them to look at my husband and my son and my loved ones us in the best possible frame of mind as we all trek through this journey down different roads that lead back to the same home… As a young woman I thought I had all of the answers and as a matured seasoned beat up and broken woman the answer to that is there are no answers. There is no playbook. Just do the things in life that your passion and your soul… So happy you’re in such a positive space after dealing with so much, it makes me mad that I took advantage of my life last year when other people don’t have a choice in the matter… But our minds and our bodies are connected and both require attention and respect. I’m sure you can relate, but I never felt more genuine and free. Then, when I sat in the cafeteria on the psychiatric ward with the other patients and all of us buried our souls without hesitation, and I think that helped… It was when I walked out into the world that I had to put on a face, that makes other people comfortable and that needs to change
Set is actually in a room in the basement of his apartment... used without permission. Got shut down on the 4th take by the manager, so the video is a mix of those 4 live one shot takes.
Hey he is not from a nother level!He is one of a kind and from another planet😊.In it for a year but never ever hear feal and saw music/art like what Ren brings us!
Great reaction. Ren's mad talented and has a lot of deep, intelligent, emotional things to say. His catalog, however, is quite diverse, and he has a lot of fun, silly songs too. You would probably enjoy his recent release, "Troubles." Great track, and he just released a live acoustic version as well. Both are great. My favorites this week are "Illest of Our Time," "Murderer," "Ocean," and "Seven Sins." Edit: just saw your Troubles vid, i thought you'd get it. His recent album, "Sick Boi," is all about the many ways one can be sick/ill - from bragadoccious to physical/mental/spiritual/sexual etc. A cornucopia from light-hearted to Dark. P.s. Whales
Welcome to the rabbit hole of our sick boi Ren.. Us Renagades will defend him until our deaths, I kid you not.!! You'll know why once your dives got deep.!!! Welcome on board, brother. You're gonna love this ride,it's a rollacoaster of a journey.!! I'll give my sub out of respect for you picking up on him and spreading the word.!!! Ren is a UK artist, originally from Anglesea Wales, and later Brighton England.. And in one year of dropping Hi Ren his gone global, and he even managed a UK #1 album with Sick Boi back in last October.!!!! Big respect m8..❤❤🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧😁👍👍
I have already subscribed to you, I’m sure of it. This was the second time I had resubscribe. It’s happened on a couple other channels, don’t know what’s going on with TH-cam. I’ll keep subscribing though! I hope you are doing well and your health issues aren’t dragging you down. I love your outlook on what you go through. It’s inspiring. ❤ much love to you and your family!
Subbed before watching! I knew you would like Ren. He is fantastic, plays guitar’s bass, piano. All self taught! He is fantastic. Check out his other songs. Money Game 3 is awesome and you can see his piano and acting chops!!!
Big love to you from the UK Renegades! o/ o/ o/ ... +1 Sub and you KNOW imma beat the crap outta that bell ; ) The Ren rabbit hole runs deep! You should check out some of his Rap or the live stuff he does with the Big Push! The thing with Ren is, the moment you think you know what he's about, you turn a corner and he hits you with something new. Can't put this kid in a box man : ) He'll surprise you 100 ways till Sunday, such a unique talent - and I can't wait to follow you on this journey!
Subscribed so I can enjoy your dive down the Renaissance rabbit hole 😂😂 He makes all his own beats, produces his own tracks, he's a singer, writer, actor, rapper and is totally independent too
I am waiting for you to land on seven sins. “Have you ever felt pain… stomach wrenching unrelenting…” and I know from your first reaction video that you know the physical pain he is describing. I see you are working your way through the classics that made us all super fans. Might I recommend watching his 1 million viewer video with us cause that gives you a taste of why we all are super fans. Frankly I am becoming a fan of yours the more I react and am going to step out of my ren swim lane to see what other artists you’ve reacted to.
26:41 / 26:48 - something about the way you phrase this, "it's always going to get better", makes me think of the opening lines to Fishbone's "Just Allow". Are you familiar? If so, I presume you'll know exactly what I mean. If not, would love to see you react to it. :)
1:12 I don't know the musical terms to communicate what I hear with the bass note and plucking rise and fall, so I'll just say the initial melody (?) is a very old and traditional standard that you can catch in almost all music from different cultures. It's basic structure and format is one of many core principles from which to expound upon. It's not Eminem: It is music. Edit: Sorry, I forgot to say how much I am loving your whole individual approach to your reactions. I'm always for the bar breakdowns, but your amiable style is refreshingly nice. I don't get F bombed every other word. :)
Im 62 and this young man is quickly becoming the artist of my lifetime 🇬🇧😊
I feel this song in particular deeply. I have an autoimmune disease, lupus. My best friend has lyme disease. I'm familiar with the depression and mental illness it can cause. I'm 64 and I've been deep diving on ren for about a week now. He is absolutely amazing.
That's a damn nice comment right there. I'm 48 and I doubt Ren or anyone else could ever become thee "artist of my lifetime". That phrase is a little too odd and singular (?) for me personally. But I do understand that sentiment. He has certainly bowled me over. Respect.
52 and I've not been this excited about independent British music in a LONG time... Ren is surrounded by amazing talent. Chinchilla is FIERCE and she's popping out hot tracks like they're pop-tarts... Sam Tompkins "Lose it all" is just amazing... and Ren? Man, what can you say - the man's a musical genius who surprises me every damned time. The British Indie Scene is SO damned hot right now.... we're witnessing a Renaisance in meaningful music o/
Ren is a once in a lifetime artist and i don't say that lightly. You have no idea the rabbit hole and the amazing music this man creates. Singer, rapper, producer, songwriter, poet, bard, self taught on the guitar and other instruments, independent.... 💙💙💙
The ONLY artist I can even remotely compare him to is Prince. He can do everything and has the soul of Angel and the brain of a god. Enjoy the journey FF. I’ve watched hundreds of reactors on hip hop/rap and Ren. Just want to say you’re up there with the best. I appreciate you ❤ stay on it and you will see your channel rise Brother 👊🏾 Love from the UK.
I was forced into an early retirement from mental health... this song is so layered in the struggles and truths of the battle
Respect stay strong
Hello. REN is different. This is a live one take video. And trust me. You can never figure out Ren. All his music is different. Every artist today sings about the same thing and sound the same. But Ren is on another level.
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I can't wait for Face to encounter some of Rens 'rap' rap. The kids hip hop roots run deep... he's established his credentials with Genesis, Losing it, Murderer, Hunger, Illest of our Time and Animal Flow. And I especially can't wait till he gets slapped in the face by the Jenny&Screech Trilogy, The Money Game trilogy and Love Music parts 1-4... this is gonna be one heck of a journey, and I'm here for it : )
Still remember my first time. The oohs started and I was like, “What is this!?” ♥️♥️
Ren has written and read the sory of his 8 year nightmare with getting a diagnosis and treatment for Lyme disease. Thise Chapters can be found on his other channel Renmakes stuff. .Yoy done have to react to them but yoy coyld lusten to them. Ren wanted to a story of hope for those who are still in the dark and missing from life due to chronic illness. He is fulfilling a promise he made when he was trying to break free.
Ren is such an inspiration. He is music.
"Once i get used to his cadence" lmao. Which cadence will that be ? Mans has no idea.
Cant wait for him to listen to The Hunger from Ren
Ren is the modern day bard, can vividly paint a picture with his words🔥 Also known for his One take MV’s. Money Game 1,2,3 & Tale of Jenny & screech are masterpieces
as someone who also lives with pain due to auto immune (ankylosing spondilitis) I highly suggest "Ren- Patience" not even as a reaction, but just for your own personal playlist for those really bad days
I’m a RENegade! It’s easy to forget it’s just a guy, guitar in a basement. No budget or big production. And all in one continuous take live. I was glad to see you reacting to REN while I was looking for EM reactions. I hope you decide to go down the rabbit hole. He sings ballads, raps, rap raps, performance art and more. He plays multiple instruments. And if you want to know more about him and his illness and kindness, he has a One Million Subscribers video. the journey is deep! ❤ RENaissance!!!! Some good ones are Genesis, Illest of our Time, The tales of Jenny and Screech (the full 13 min version), Chalk Outlines, Sick Boi. His recent Back on 74 remix. Or his I Shot the Sheriff (red suspenders version). Blind eye both versions. Murderer both version…. Okay sorry. I just I’m bias and love it all. ❤❤❤❤
Ren's by far the most talented musician I've been introduced to in the last 30 years. He's a really admirable man, too. At some point before your tenth Ren reaction, react to his celebratory speech for the occasion of 1 millions subs.
As for your next Ren song... I suggest something fun perhaps: Losing It or Loco. But the Tales trilogy is a must-see, as is his Money Game series, 1-3. Thanks for a great reaction. Subbed for MORE REN!
He is a beautiful person. That is important to note.
Ren was treated for psychosis (being given meds which did more harm than good) which was actually caused by undiagnosed Lyme disease, which wreaked havoc on his mind and body. He's since been going through stem cell transplants, which has helped him.
This is one of the better reactions that I have seen to this song. And I have seen MANY of them. i don't usually post to them, but I will in this case. Thanks for adding your comments about how your personal history relates to his experience. Nicely done.
So happy you did REN!! He is definitely a true talented artist.
This dude knows what's up.
This dude gets it.
Sending you good, healing vibes on your journey, man.
Great reaction.
HI REN LETS GOOO. This was such an eye opener when I first seen it
Ren is a relatable voice for everyone dancing in the darkness as he eloquently, with all the authenticity of someone who is painfully familiar with it, lets us know that we are not alone and inspires us to keep dancing. And in doing so, Ren has literally saved lives with his art.
I see that you have already checked out Sick Boi and Troubles so I will just add a suggestion to check out one of my personal favourites that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it deserves: Crutch feat. Bibi. It’s an older song from before Ren was finally correctly diagnosed with Lyme disease and was written after a breakdown following multiple emergency trips to the hospital. It is heart wrenching and stunning.
And a little help to guide you on your journey: While I’m sure plenty of people will tell you to react to the trilogy of tales in the correct order, it is often overlooked that there are a few other songs best done in order of release (though doesn’t have to be in one sitting): Freckled Angels -> Suic!de -> For Joe.
Also if you want to understand the man behind the art (and why we all love him so dearly), check out his 1m subscribers video on defining success. Ren is not just a brilliant artist but a genuinely good human being who wants to inspire positive change in the world.
Hope to see you deep down the Ren rabbit hole with the rest of us 🐰🕳️
Ren is so good. Believe it or not, he was in a slight diss battle with King Dotta where Knox Hill was in as well. Knox beat Dotta but Ren finished him. In a good way. You should check it out.
Excellent, excellent reaction! I've been sharing Ren songs with my sister, who is a therapist. One of the modalities she uses is music therapy, and recently she told me that she's been sharing Ren with some of her clients, especially one who is suffering from Lyme disease, like Ren. We both grew up in a pretty dysfunctional family, on the "wrong side of the tracks," and had a lot of issues ourselves. So Ren has definitely resonated with us! Thanks for the reaction, and subbed! 🤠
Loved your reaction. I have severe chronic pain amongst other things and Ren has kept me happy for the last 19 months. He’s a musical genius and Messenger of Hope. Subbed for more Ren
Sorry to hear that. It sucks but ten is great for us all
What I like is the high singing at the beginning seems like a lament but at the end sounds like rejoicing.
Dude, absolutely love your breakdowns, another one very well done. Thank you for the shout out too, very cool! Heading on to check out your Sick Boi reaction. 👍
You're welcome and Thank you sir!! Thanks for stopping by
I can't remember what the disease is that he has but he spent a large portion of his life being misdiagnosed and it cause him a lot of pain. The dude has a really cool story. Which is cool because he's a great lyrical storyteller.
Lime Disease from a tick.
@asteroidkiller8023 yes! Thank you
He is a beast on his Fender Telecaster, bass, acoustic, classic and piano and has a beautiful voice that can do any genre. Besides the story telling that is. 😊
@@kellyt5341 lol. Absolutely!
Lyme disease. Spelled correctly. Bitten by a TIC. A very nasty and poisen insect that give you infection and with no treatment you can slowly die. It attacks every part of you inside, even the brain.
"Different" is a perfect descriptor for Ren. In fact, you'll find that nearly every track is very different from the last.
I like your style. Liked and subscribed.
Thank you!! Welcome to the Jury!!
Thank you! I love Ren and have watched endless reactions but this really got me. I have Behçet’s disease, a rare AI disease, your encouragement was needed today. I can’t thank you enough ❤
You're very welcome!! I hope you get better and together WE CAN DO THIS!!! sending my thoughts and prayers to you!! 🙏🏾
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I honestly believe that you will really relate to Ren's video about reaching 1 million subscribers. Also, on his accent, he usually lists the full lyrics under "more" on his videos. Excellent reaction.
I love what he does in this, the cynical and negative side has a response to everything, and it’s so true to what we all go through. Trying to reason why he still needs him, and how he provides a service, giving him perspective, but then saying “you are nothing and cant get acknowledged”. It’s just a beautiful piece
Thank you for your great reaction! I love "Hi Ren" because it's effectively a black mirror. People see themselves in it and they see the familiar struggles that they have some experience of, but everyone sees something different. What you shared in your reaction leads me to believe that you have often acted as your brother's keeper even outside of the group home sitch. Thank you for that too. There are a lot of hardened hearts in this world and bless you for feeling it.
The black mirror sometimes takes on different shapes of mental illness and sometimes mental health. People sometimes see their own demons in the struggle and might claim it is about addictions. People see different aspects in it, because what it's really all about is the human condition as a whole. Every human experience can relate to this performance so could be found within
Great summation of the Black Mirror effect
Amazing break down.
Great reaction and analysis, my own background was 16 years in psych emergency and emergency room (Psych Evals) as an MFT. So I really appreciate watching and listening to someone who has applicable knowledge, but also like myself if dealing with similar struggles, both physically and mentally. Great job! Looking forward to more!
Hello fellow MFT grad! Thank you for stopping by and watching!! And thank you for all you do. And good health too you too
Ren does all the music, if you're into rap, he's got you covered
I’m so glad you discovered Ren, and I hope you spend more time exploring his catalog. It will be interesting hearing you react to Ren’s music with your background in mental health care. I think Ren helps a lot of folks feel heard. Thank you for sharing some of your own story as well. ❤
Thabk you so much I think I will add some of my background and my story growing up in the reaction. Ren creates a safe space for people to come together and share.
Welcome to the Humble Goat Ren is like no other artist of our time so sit back and enjoy the journey....great reaction....thanks appreciate you👍
Absolutely enjoyed your thoughts, interpretation, and insights. Thanks😊
Been watching Hi Ren reactions for like a year and a half now.. and the power of this video STILL gets my eyes watering! His music will indeed live on, inspiring people on and on. ❤
REN IS OUR SAVIOUR for those of us who don't have words or a voice to our physical and mental illnesses. He and his music has saved my life
Wales is known for it’s amazing singers and England for its story telling bards. Ren is the perfect blend
13:10 - love that you responded to this bit, and some of the earlier bits too about similar stuff... so many reactors seem to just glance over this, or even ignore it fully.
I loved your analysis/reaction to this! So many interesting points given your background.
When I was in hospital being told by medical professionals that I might say, I discovered Ren,and it is no exaggeration to say that it helped me.He is a hero.
"Complete the Goal." This will be what I say out loud every day. Words have an impact on people, and this has had an impact on me. Thank you!!!
I'm 66 and living with chronic pain. Hearing him say "Complete the Goal" had an impact on me as well. My 91 year old mother with dementia lives with me and some days are very difficult. It's easy to lose who we are and we can't let our illness or pain define us.
Your very welcome!! Complete the goal!!
Loved your reaction! I LOVED the symbolism of the lights flickering. I have always thought the flickering is to show when Ren's "shadow" is present. So at the end when he is standing and wooing and the lights are going crazy, I interpreted it as the shadow and the self are finally one to show that we can befriend our shadow to move forward in life.
Good point!
Really enjoyed your reactions to Ren
I will be back for more
Much love from the UK 🇬🇧
I can only estimate how many fellow Renegades wondered when you would finally Notice the lights flickering. It occurred throughout the video at particular times. Exploding at the "Dark's" outburst and the blended beings dance.
Just discovered your channel and I'm loving it. You have all my respect for what you've been going through and how you've dealt with it. I'm so pleased to see you going down the rabbithole and excited to see your reactions and breakdowns especially with your experience on both sides of the health coin. Your observations are insightful and perceptive.
Thank you so much!!!
Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren. It encompasses a whole lot of creativity from Ren & his friends. Well done on finding and reacting to this work of art. Keep Reacting!
Grey shirt is sick, bro. Looks thick, not cheap. Take all the print off except the word 'BARS' you got something!
God bless you for helping the mentally ill.
Your words toward the end of the video are inspirational!!
I made some of of them too🤣.
I usually cry to this song because of Ren’s messages, but this time, it was your words at the end that made me release tears, and not in a bad way. Just hearing that getting the mail is a victory if you’re in bed (which is exactly what I did just before you said that!), and the incremental steps to other little (but oh-so-very-big victories) is so validating to hear. ❤
I'm glad I was able to help you validate that for you. 😁❤️. Everything you do is a victory. And in time you'll be able to do more and more each day. Fight through all of that celebrate the small wins. They turn into bigger wins. At the end of the day you're in control. Not your pain. It's just like clothes we wear. We put it on, but how we look with that pain will determine how we go about our day. Either you look and feel good with it. Or you don't like it and realize it don't fit. And we change out of it into something else that's me suitable!💪❤️❤️ you got this!!!
@@FaceFamousThank you so much for this. You’re a great motivator. ❤
Nice reaction. I love your motivation and message "FINISH THE MISSION" - if that's not on your Merch yet, it needs to be
Good suggestion will do it too. I'm going to screen shot this!!😁🫡
Ren is a message of hope as well as an outstanding artist💕👍🦇
Welcome to the first step on your way to falling in love with one of your favorite artists!
Beautiful reaction. I love your mind set and perspectives. Thank you.
Top reaction to HI REN. Your ability to take in and dissect the message is refreshing. Subscribed.
Let me just give you a list of my favorites of rens body of work 🤌
Power
The Hunger
Genesis
Genesis- acoustic
Murderer
Murderer- acoustic
Illest of our time
Sick boi
What you want
The tales of jenny and screech
Heretic
Fred again mash up
Back on 74
Not to mention his busking days with "The Big Push" the band he played with in Brighton.
Your goong to love your journey with ren. Much love 💫
So I chuckled a bit when you said breaking down his flow. Because what 3 sings in and you haven't seen an 8th of what this guy is capable of. Check out the hunger. And feel free to have his lyrics up to follow along . I enjoyed the reaction.
Good reaction 2
I'm glad you reacted to this, I know you are going through similar stuff, I hope things are easing bro.
Welcome to the Renaverse
Ren is 🔥 🔥 🔥
You definitely need to do troubles.. especially the acoustic version as you’ll learn all he has gone through.. REN’s story is inspiring 😀👍.. He is still dealing with Lyme Disease Condition..
All this song was done miked & one take with multiple cameras .. He was also in a band called “ The Big Push “ as he started by performing as a street artist
Ren is an all around genre bending artist. He did put out an album of Rap songs but previously it was a lot of pop/ska. Amazing cover song mash up with his old band is I Shot the Sheriff/Road To Zion/ Hip Hop outside preformance but with Ren in THE RED SUSPENDERS 🔥, Back on 74, Fred Again Mash Up, Nas cover and Struggles. I love his older songs like Genesis, Power, And my fave Penitence 🔥
Bless you sir for your work in that field. Couldn’t have been easy. Dealt with a grandma with dementia that was enough for me.
Last time I saw her alive I was 25 drinking a beer. 20 times per beer she said I wasn’t old enough to drink showed her my license with a smile every time.
Sorry you went through that. The field is challenging rewarding and stressful. I love it. But you can get burnout. Not from the clients. They're awesome once you get used to their personality or personalities.. it's the office and government who gets involved and make it all about money and not helping or misdiagnosed them ON PURPOSE. My integrity meant more than example some one with Bi polar they want me to diagnose as Borderline. Because more funding and money for the company. I can go on for days about the BS I dealt with...after 6 years I was done
Need to react to Ren's Tale of Screech and Jenny
I don’t usually comment, but your commentary really hit home with me… When I first started watching reactors react to music and I told my sister how much I enjoyed it and she couldn’t understand what gratification I found from it… that is, Until she started watching reactors react to the music, she connects to… I’m 40 years old I resisted the Internet until I couldn’t, ignorantly assuming it would destroy mankind… I can admit that yes the Internet, along with every other profound, innovative and powerful advances will naturally present kinks and collateral problems. Life has a clever way of teaching us to think with some wiggle room and be open to change. Case in point, internet advances is what allowed me to feel powerful connections to my fellow man than I do now, watching somebody who lives thousands of miles away from me have the same emotional connection to a guitar riff, a lyric, a cadence, nostalgic, throwback, cover, a message etc. I was in a bad way with postpartum depression last year And this August will be one year that I survived being unresponsive and resuscitated and connected to life-support due to substance use and and failed mental hospital treatment for my change in mental health. Hands down,the patients I met those facilities, including the caregivers, I will never forget for the rest of my life. We were all exposed raw,vulnerable, …different races, cultures and religions all of different
but the connection to pain that we all shared was ironically comforting and soothing… I’m so sorry to ramble on here but what you’re doing is not just a silly Internet fan, you’re helping somebody feel connected to another person and you need to be thanked for that.
Tha know you so much for that. I like try and have a connection with people especially for artist like Ren. That we have things to share and support each other through times of crisis and need. I'm glad to hear your still with us and you had the strength to make it through 😍💝 life is a gift music is a gift that unwraps our pains and happiness and brings us together each note, lyric, beat, vocal all pull at us and mends us. Always take care of yourself and take one day at a time. Cliche but beneficial to adhere by. We're here for each other and I'm always here. Ren is a great artist that leads people to discover new people like ourselves!!😉😁.🙏
@@FaceFamous I couldn’t agree with you more… It takes years of thinking like a moron, assuming you know how to navigate life without any experience or know how… I’m finally at a place at the age of 40 where all I need in my life is to open my eyes in the morning and use them to look at my husband and my son and my loved ones us in the best possible frame of mind as we all trek through this journey down different roads that lead back to the same home… As a young woman I thought I had all of the answers and as a matured seasoned beat up and broken woman the answer to that is there are no answers. There is no playbook. Just do the things in life that your passion and your soul… So happy you’re in such a positive space after dealing with so much, it makes me mad that I took advantage of my life last year when other people don’t have a choice in the matter… But our minds and our bodies are connected and both require attention and respect. I’m sure you can relate, but I never felt more genuine and free. Then, when I sat in the cafeteria on the psychiatric ward with the other patients and all of us buried our souls without hesitation, and I think that helped… It was when I walked out into the world that I had to put on a face, that makes other people comfortable and that needs to change
So much love from Boston… You got a family member in music me!
@lyndsayricardi3462 Amen to that!!!!
Set is actually in a room in the basement of his apartment... used without permission. Got shut down on the 4th take by the manager, so the video is a mix of those 4 live one shot takes.
Hey he is not from a nother level!He is one of a kind and from another planet😊.In it for a year but never ever hear feal and saw music/art like what Ren brings us!
Lyme disease ❤
Great reaction. Ren's mad talented and has a lot of deep, intelligent, emotional things to say. His catalog, however, is quite diverse, and he has a lot of fun, silly songs too. You would probably enjoy his recent release, "Troubles." Great track, and he just released a live acoustic version as well. Both are great.
My favorites this week are "Illest of Our Time," "Murderer," "Ocean," and "Seven Sins."
Edit: just saw your Troubles vid, i thought you'd get it. His recent album, "Sick Boi," is all about the many ways one can be sick/ill - from bragadoccious to physical/mental/spiritual/sexual etc. A cornucopia from light-hearted to Dark.
P.s. Whales
😍😍 amazing song!!
Welcome to Ren ❤
Ren is one of a kind artist ❤
plz do chalk outlines just from the context of hearing your perspective you will love it
Welcome to the rabbit hole of our sick boi Ren.. Us Renagades will defend him until our deaths, I kid you not.!! You'll know why once your dives got deep.!!!
Welcome on board, brother. You're gonna love this ride,it's a rollacoaster of a journey.!!
I'll give my sub out of respect for you picking up on him and spreading the word.!!!
Ren is a UK artist, originally from Anglesea Wales, and later Brighton England.. And in one year of dropping Hi Ren his gone global, and he even managed a UK #1 album with Sick Boi back in last October.!!!! Big respect m8..❤❤🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧😁👍👍
Thank you 🙏❤ Face Famous ❤ for your 🐷 Ren - ♿ Hi Ren reaction! #ren #hiren
I have already subscribed to you, I’m sure of it. This was the second time I had resubscribe. It’s happened on a couple other channels, don’t know what’s going on with TH-cam. I’ll keep subscribing though! I hope you are doing well and your health issues aren’t dragging you down. I love your outlook on what you go through. It’s inspiring. ❤ much love to you and your family!
Thank you so much. TH-cam running around unsubbing people from the app. We don't know what's going on
Another RENegade here. Keep them coming.
If this instance happened on broadway they’d have shat enough bricks for a new bridge 😎
Subbed before watching! I knew you would like Ren. He is fantastic, plays guitar’s bass, piano. All self taught! He is fantastic. Check out his other songs. Money Game 3 is awesome and you can see his piano and acting chops!!!
Self taught in that?😲 Well damn that's talent
Big love to you from the UK Renegades! o/ o/ o/ ... +1 Sub and you KNOW imma beat the crap outta that bell ; )
The Ren rabbit hole runs deep! You should check out some of his Rap or the live stuff he does with the Big Push! The thing with Ren is, the moment you think you know what he's about, you turn a corner and he hits you with something new. Can't put this kid in a box man : ) He'll surprise you 100 ways till Sunday, such a unique talent - and I can't wait to follow you on this journey!
Love when you noticed 9 min long...kinf of how I felt when I saw over 31 min reaction...this one I had to see fully
Subscribed so I can enjoy your dive down the Renaissance rabbit hole 😂😂 He makes all his own beats, produces his own tracks, he's a singer, writer, actor, rapper and is totally independent too
It's about to begin!🫡😁
I am waiting for you to land on seven sins. “Have you ever felt pain… stomach wrenching unrelenting…” and I know from your first reaction video that you know the physical pain he is describing. I see you are working your way through the classics that made us all super fans. Might I recommend watching his 1 million viewer video with us cause that gives you a taste of why we all are super fans. Frankly I am becoming a fan of yours the more I react and am going to step out of my ren swim lane to see what other artists you’ve reacted to.
Great reaction thank you
Ren is a great storyteller, but also a great rapper. Try "The Hunger" and you will get a great surprise!
Welcome to the world of Ren. His genre is Yes.
Great reaction, thanks ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💕
No problem 😊
Listen to Troubles. I like you!,subscribed. Much love ❤️ Sue
Money Game 1, 2 (lyric video), 3 will blow you away :)
welcome to the Ren rabbit hole
Yes indeed!!!!
26:41 / 26:48 - something about the way you phrase this, "it's always going to get better", makes me think of the opening lines to Fishbone's "Just Allow". Are you familiar? If so, I presume you'll know exactly what I mean. If not, would love to see you react to it. :)
Throat burst,just laugh thru shit and pain. If u give up u lose or die. Smile thru shit peeps
RENegades mount up!
Thank you ❤
Enjoyed your commentary!!
1:12 I don't know the musical terms to communicate what I hear with the bass note and plucking rise and fall, so I'll just say the initial melody (?) is a very old and traditional standard that you can catch in almost all music from different cultures. It's basic structure and format is one of many core principles from which to expound upon. It's not Eminem: It is music.
Edit: Sorry, I forgot to say how much I am loving your whole individual approach to your reactions. I'm always for the bar breakdowns, but your amiable style is refreshingly nice. I don't get F bombed every other word. :)
For the ALGO!!! Like and comment people!!! Lets get LaKaine Subs up there where it should be!
WELCOME ABOARD THE RENAGADE EXPRESS 🚂🚂🚂
He has given voice to many.
Indeed
good stuff
If nf and ren made a collab of some sort….ah one could hope
Ren❤❤❤❤
Nice pickup on the eminem line💕👍🦇
Thanks 💯
May want to check out plan B … he’s a uk legend