Vocal ANALYSIS of Ren's new single "Murderer"

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  • I love the emotional connection I have with Ren's lyrical mastery and expert delivery leaves me with goosebumps. After reviewing "Hi Ren", I've been on a Ren kick of late, and wanted to hop on his new release "Murderer" as soon as possible!
    Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Ren performing "Murderer" for the first time.
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  • @icyravens
    @icyravens ปีที่แล้ว +756

    This is definitely NOT the song from Ren's catalog that I would have expected Elizabeth to do next, but I'm here for it. 💜 🎉

    • @0Onyx13
      @0Onyx13 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Same! I was expecting "How to be me", and then maybe "Sick Boi" or "Illest of our times" or even the new "Suic*de", but not the absolute latest one lol

    • @Corvid76
      @Corvid76 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      She's gonna be very busy at the end of the year and most of next year when he starts rolling out his guitar based "singing" songs.

    • @LordOfTheYam
      @LordOfTheYam ปีที่แล้ว +35

      She needs to do Humble or ocean with Eden Nash.

    • @tyghe_bright
      @tyghe_bright ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yes. There are so many better examples of his *singing* that would be a better choice... hopefully she'll get to them. I'd especially like to see her take on some of his busking.

    • @LorenzoFrausto
      @LorenzoFrausto ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Chill y'all she also has to do what's hot at the moment. This track is poppin for Ren, It's already hit 1mil in 10 days 🤯🤯

  • @Entropy72
    @Entropy72 ปีที่แล้ว +527

    "Your daughters home, we're home alone, condone the bone and eat it like a toblerone" immediately followed by "This reminds me of when I was young, at church..." Was it just me dying of laughter?

    • @thefaboo
      @thefaboo ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Definitely was an unexpected segue 😅

    • @IronRaspberry
      @IronRaspberry ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Right?! I caught that too 😆

    • @Hi_Chris
      @Hi_Chris ปีที่แล้ว +3

      9:44

    • @boho_hippychick
      @boho_hippychick ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yep!! Definitely noticed. 😂😂😂

    • @johnplaysgames3120
      @johnplaysgames3120 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Same. I immediately started laughing at that moment.

  • @jamesbrooks7698
    @jamesbrooks7698 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Ren: "Condone the bone and eat it like a toblerone, bitch"
    Elizabeth: "This reminds me of when I was little, in church"
    Wait, what?

    • @Neuroticum00
      @Neuroticum00 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😂🤣

    • @Silkytoaster
      @Silkytoaster ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah I did a second take when she said that .

    • @pamala2112
      @pamala2112 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @stum7396
      @stum7396 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂

    • @lizsinger6865
      @lizsinger6865 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ummmmm ?

  • @robmullins
    @robmullins ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I think this is a jab at how his song Su!cide had to be labeled not safe for everyone and how he had to alter the title ... despite how Murderer is an OK topic and doesn't need censorship. It's such a clever way to express the juxtaposition of an important and generally helpful topic being censored vs. a clearly wicked evil topic allowed to run without any disclaimers or censorship. Ren telling truths through music, as always.

    • @LoutTsu
      @LoutTsu ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This song, and first part of Suicide were recorded more than a year ago. He's prepared a ton of music and videos so he wouldn't "disappear" once he went into medical treatment in Canada.

    • @DenTweed
      @DenTweed ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@LoutTsu Which ended up being such a good move. He didn't know at the time how Hi Ren would be received and I doubt he thought it would blow him up to such extent, but having so many things prepared turned out to be quite vital to ride this wave while being in treatment.

    • @mindfulmadeline
      @mindfulmadeline 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes, when he says, “not metaphorically lyrical bullets, like actually squeeze the trigger and pull it” like he is saying, “hey are we really saying this is okay, but you can’t title something ‘suicide’

  • @jeffwilson3205
    @jeffwilson3205 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    The “murderer” part is a direct tribute to Barrington Levy’s 1993 song, which is very much Raggae

    • @HiTekCowboy
      @HiTekCowboy ปีที่แล้ว +9

      had no idea. thanks for sharing

    • @MisterZealot
      @MisterZealot ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was gonna just say. This is no rap but a very ragga vocal style.

    • @derjoo3400
      @derjoo3400 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks

    • @johnplaysgames3120
      @johnplaysgames3120 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@MisterZealot Yeah, you can definitely hear his reggae influences in a lot of his singing, especially the stuff with The Big Push. In his interview with Knox Hill, he mentioned reggae obviously being a big influence but also old R&B and Soul and I love how he brings those sounds into the modern era with his style. On a song like "Murderer," you def get the reggae and I get some of the old R&B/soul vibe on, e.g., the hook to "Money Game."

    • @scottw5253
      @scottw5253 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's a 1984 release, not 1993

  • @jtuck6065
    @jtuck6065 ปีที่แล้ว +302

    I still want to see a vid of Elizabeth interviewing Ren! The way she interviews I think would make it super interesting. He’s such a down to earth guy in all the other interviews I’ve seen with him

    • @NightFogFilms
      @NightFogFilms ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Maybe, but she would need to watch more Ren videos and know his history a bit more in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, I love her reactions. I just think she doesn't know Ren as well as a lot of us who watch his videos a lot.

    • @dropbarracuda
      @dropbarracuda ปีที่แล้ว +4

      THIS 100%

    • @RickReasonnz
      @RickReasonnz ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@NightFogFilms Eh. Justin Hawkins did an interview with him, and I'd say he had about as much knowledge as Elizabeth does.

    • @victorpizzzola8786
      @victorpizzzola8786 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I 84th this motion.

    • @cherylwilliams1950
      @cherylwilliams1950 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm pretty sure she's already filmed her interview with Ren and we're just waiting for her to post it.

  • @MrScousedot
    @MrScousedot ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I hate how long it is between Elizabeth’s Ren videos!! She’s one of the best reactors out there and I just wanna binge watch her seeing every Ren, chinchilla and big push song there is!!

  • @johnjohn37371
    @johnjohn37371 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    Kind of surprised by this pick, but ok...I would really live to hear her take on Chinchilla's Fingers live..."...🎼🎵Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned🎶..." even a couple dozen listens in, still gives me goosebumps...

    • @wachiroski
      @wachiroski ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Definitely. I'm patiently waiting for that one!

    • @heidibaltom8138
      @heidibaltom8138 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      oooh yes i would love that too.

    • @bob2shred894
      @bob2shred894 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm surprised haven't done it yet

    • @salishseamermaid
      @salishseamermaid ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Eagerly awaiting this!

    • @furygeist
      @furygeist 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Srsly, made me sit on my hands to protect my fingers.

  • @MarcieWaycaster-bi6rm
    @MarcieWaycaster-bi6rm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you Elizabeth for introducing me to Ren! I’ve never in my life heard anything that compares. I don’t even know how to describe the delight I take in Ren being able to function, & not only that, but excel in his talents! So amazing to hear Murderer. Not the style of music I typically listen to at all, but it’s so genuine & awesome I adore it!❤️

  • @ToMPaSHKoV
    @ToMPaSHKoV ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Ren tells us he doesn't write hooks for the radio, then he drops this banger on us. Dude is predictably unpredictable.

    • @thgeremilrivera-thorsen9556
      @thgeremilrivera-thorsen9556 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's not his first straight up bop, but sure gets the jub done!

    • @drbosommd
      @drbosommd ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not sure Radio wants this kind of lyrical content . Love the song but I can’t see mainstream Australian radio playing it - maybe Triple J might play it if they come to there senses but not likely .

    • @victorpizzzola8786
      @victorpizzzola8786 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      College radio stations are generally not 'bound' [ certainly can be subverted, if so ] by lyrics. Dejvue, I heard Genesis played in Missoula [UM] GO GRIZ!

    • @DenTweed
      @DenTweed ปีที่แล้ว

      Considering how they butchered Animal Flow with censorship for the tamest things when it got played on BBC1 Radio I doubt this would get airplay at all...

    • @Skittenmeow
      @Skittenmeow ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@drbosommdmaybe not mainstream, but damn I've heard a lot of Ren played in cars in regional WA. I've been spreading him like contagion 😂

  • @francesdoll4039
    @francesdoll4039 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The victim ends up in the Animal Flow video tied up by the pigman.
    Ren is i think, playing this character that he created. This is the direction he wants to go. Has a pilot ready to take to Netflix!❤

  • @DebapriyaMaitra
    @DebapriyaMaitra ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Liz definitely picked this one on her own! 😂 But I'm here for it cause she gets to hear a proper hip-hop track from Ren and the fact that she jumped on his latest single means she's a proper fan now ❤
    Gonna echo the others here and ask for 'How To Be Me' (Live) and busking covers/originals from his band, The Big Push, cause those are more relevant for your channel

  • @mcflyjp
    @mcflyjp ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Loved the reaction as always. Ren doesn't do Auto Tune. I think he was just going for a blemish in the vocals and sang it. No autotune done.
    Please please please do How To Be Me (Live) featuring Chinchilla. You will LOVE it and it will open the door for Chinchilla and her massive vocal talent.

    • @timmokoo5679
      @timmokoo5679 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Has he said he doesn't use auto-tune? That's kind of weird actually

    • @johnplaysgames3120
      @johnplaysgames3120 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yeah, I just commented that I don't hear any auto-tune there. Ren obviously takes a lot of influence from Reggae and I think he was just sort of "bending the note" when he sang "my tow-own" and serving some of that reggae flavor. In fact, when he sings "Murderer" on the hook, it's a direct reference to Barrington Levy's 1993 reggae song, also called "Murderer." Ren sings it exactly the same way that Levy does.

    • @mcflyjp
      @mcflyjp ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@timmokoo5679 he was asked in a live stream once and he said he never uses it for pitch correction. And that if he ever used it it would be for the style of the song. This one is definitely not that style. I commend him for that. Too much pitch correction in music these days.

    • @unfilthy
      @unfilthy ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was expecting How to be Me to be her next Ren reaction, so I'm still hoping it's on the list

    • @dirtwednesday
      @dirtwednesday ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mcflyjp100%. He definitely uses it, but for effects, and minimally. Less is better. Vocal effects to add a new element to the vocal instrument, not just for shits n giggles.

  • @garygreen1782
    @garygreen1782 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Yeah I would have chosen the live performance "for Joe" which I think would have given Elizabeth a more interesting bundle of things to talk about as a singer.

    • @Hexenkind1
      @Hexenkind1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Sure she will do that in the future as well. :)

    • @garygreen1782
      @garygreen1782 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Hexenkind1 hopefully so 👍

    • @Dennis-en9qy
      @Dennis-en9qy ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same! Really looking forward to see her do For Joe. Maybe she chose to see Su!c*de and For Joe in privat since they are pretty heavy.

    • @0Onyx13
      @0Onyx13 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      True, but she's never analysed him as a rapper, so maybe she wanted to do that, since most of his songs are rap... she knows our boi can sing! And hopefully she'll go through most of his discography, I'd really like to see a dive on "Dominoes", that one makes me tear up each single time even more than Suic*de

    • @scoutbane1651
      @scoutbane1651 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah 100%. Would be way better for her to react to imo. Even if it's a pretty enjoyable song.

  • @peterdobos1606
    @peterdobos1606 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    The thing that has always impressed me about Ren is his enunciation. Many people - myself included - find rap to be inaccessible because it can be so hard to parse out the lyrics. Not so with Ren, and I think that's why you see so many comments along the lines of "I don't normally like rap, but...".

    • @RickReasonnz
      @RickReasonnz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a good point. He's very precise.

    • @Dalton325
      @Dalton325 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think that’s part of NF and Em’s appeal.

    • @victorpizzzola8786
      @victorpizzzola8786 ปีที่แล้ว

      I so agree. His clarity in pronunciations

    • @DenTweed
      @DenTweed ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true, I've been listening to UK music for a long time so i'm bit used to british accents/slang but Ren's enunciation is at a quite high level making him very understandable

    • @catsandcrafts171
      @catsandcrafts171 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely... I honestly have tried to listen to other rap since getting into Ren, but I struggle so much. No matter how fast Ren goes, it's clear.

  • @jonjoreynoldsgranner7307
    @jonjoreynoldsgranner7307 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Ren is very good interviews. I think he'd love to chat with you.he is a very deep thinker but also an open book.

    • @TheJirish
      @TheJirish 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yesss!

  • @ianmc8671
    @ianmc8671 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Next suggestion : "For Joe (Live Performance Video)" - completely different but amazing vocalisations and he's playing the piano this time.

  • @Brunners90
    @Brunners90 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Please, please please do as much of his back catalogue as you can

  • @JeffPiascik
    @JeffPiascik ปีที่แล้ว +181

    I’m really looking forward to you branching off the Ren tree to find Chinchilla and do her live performance of Fingers. As a vocalist, you will lose your mind at her talent. But I wouldn’t hate if you did her other collab with Ren first, How To Be Me (live).

    • @mcflyjp
      @mcflyjp ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This!

    • @SkaterWillsy
      @SkaterWillsy ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Didn't she do this with Chris Liepe and that singer reacts, or was that chalk outlines?

    • @JeffPiascik
      @JeffPiascik ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@SkaterWillsy It was Chalk Outlines. Chinchilla is good in that. She’s great in How To Be Me, and she’s otherworldly in Fingers.

    • @zachhenderson7982
      @zachhenderson7982 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@SkaterWillsyit was chalk outlines. But still great

    • @Jason_xofilos
      @Jason_xofilos ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I concur. Also Blind Eye with Sam plus same song angry parking attendant.

  • @tb303wpf1
    @tb303wpf1 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Man that kid is so talented. It's great to see that level of talent get the recognition it deserves.

    • @raintech3253
      @raintech3253 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That Kid is 33 years old :D But i get it he looks super young :)

    • @justintarvid
      @justintarvid ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Talented 🤣

  • @donaldexley1852
    @donaldexley1852 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I also think she would really enjoy his tribute to his friend 'For Joe', it is simply amazing

  • @Turvok
    @Turvok ปีที่แล้ว +13

    funny how she mentions reggae and i'd love to see her react to ren singing "I shot the sheriff / road to zion" with the big push. The one in the red suspenders is superb.

    • @warmfuzzyfeeling
      @warmfuzzyfeeling 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I suggested the same before I saw this comment :D Good call to mention the suspenders - that video is simply epic.

  • @janiceN4Nugs
    @janiceN4Nugs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    PLEASE do the acoustic version I think you'd appreciate it even more 🥰☺️

  • @notjim1087
    @notjim1087 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Glad you mentioned the reggae feel to his enunciation of 'Murderer'. He's paying tribute to the Barrington Levy song.

  • @iamsquatty
    @iamsquatty ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Would love to see you get a tea time interview with ren, that would be amazing! 💜

    • @stevenmeyer9674
      @stevenmeyer9674 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That would be a great conversation. Ren is a pretty smart guy, and like another said, a "open book"

    • @sharoncarlisle9453
      @sharoncarlisle9453 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I would love that too. He has done interviews with a few reactors, so he's definitely not opposed to it.

    • @GW-kf1be
      @GW-kf1be ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤❤❤

    • @TheCharismaticVoice
      @TheCharismaticVoice  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That would be cool! ❤️

    • @KatSnow11
      @KatSnow11 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheCharismaticVoice ❤️

  • @ItsReallyJackBlack
    @ItsReallyJackBlack ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The look on her face on the "finger" bar will be enjoyable.

    • @patriotsfootballplc
      @patriotsfootballplc ปีที่แล้ว

      maybe the thumbnail is the face she made when she heard it🤣

    • @Parula06
      @Parula06 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was my first thought too!

    • @berrytharp1334
      @berrytharp1334 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      If she throws up the "shocker" hand sign I am done.

    • @ygygygyyify
      @ygygygyyify ปีที่แล้ว

      The genius of that line is that it is actually a legitimately shocking line. So he's not just saying he's shocking, and giving a simile, he's actually proving it in the same line. Finding something shocking to say in today's world is not the easiest either. But honestly I still could have lived happily without that bit of genius.

  • @ramhaille
    @ramhaille ปีที่แล้ว +50

    It's an interesting contrast to his [word that seems to be censored by YT] song and this. This is a straight in your face violent song, including the visuals. Is it in anyway censored? Nope. Are there any safeguards around it? Nope. With the previous song both Ren and the reactors had to jump through hoops and finding ways to avoid the word which was talking about mental health and actually helping people. I don't think Ren is in the least violent (even if he mentions the mentally ill part). I think he is showing the contrast in what we are allowed to talk about in the "market place of ideas". Also there is a tendency to equate poor mental health with potentially dangerous person in society at large. Yet at the same time we can't talk about it but violence and blaming it on mental health is totally fine. I don't think 'Murderer' is about violence, it's about hypocracy.

    • @lajoyous1568
      @lajoyous1568 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I came here for this comment. I knew someone else would be more eloquent than I 😊

    • @Silkytoaster
      @Silkytoaster ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don’t think he is playing himself bec in this video his character is in league with the pig masked person - they are not on the same side .

    • @Skittenmeow
      @Skittenmeow ปีที่แล้ว +3

      💯agree with all of this. His breaking of the 4th wall looking into camera _"actual fucking bullets"_ is even angled with the side of Ren that expresses his darkness in Hi Ren.

  • @MrMooose2010
    @MrMooose2010 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    From giggles at him talking about "the shocker" to the lump in the stomach. A full range of emotions.Pretty much standard for a Ren song.✅

    • @TheBigburcie
      @TheBigburcie ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She just couldn't hear the shocker line without giggling. That was hilarious.

  • @Slyddur
    @Slyddur ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jamaican artist Barrington Levy's song Murderer was definitely an inspiration if not directly sampled in this song.

  • @Parula06
    @Parula06 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Looking forward to this! If I may, suggest you also look into Ren's back catalog, in particular a song called Ready For You. He sings, raps, scats, does spoken word. It's wonderful.

    • @CobyDooood
      @CobyDooood ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ready For You is one of my favorites from Ren. Though most are lol.

    • @Silkytoaster
      @Silkytoaster ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CobyDoooodmine too

  • @MichaelCRush
    @MichaelCRush ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Fun reaction! I really, really, really hope you do "Swan Song" by The Big Push (Ren's band). Lots of singing-singing, and plenty of talent and technique for you to enjoy and break down for us!

  • @peterjack840
    @peterjack840 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I would say there's no autotune effect there. I think that's just the way Ren's voice bends notes at the end of his phrasing. I remember Aurora saying she doesn't like to use autotune because the notes she likes to sing don't exist in autotune.

    • @LeeannG
      @LeeannG ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Someone posted his IG story from a few years ago when he was writing this and it sounds the same to me

    • @kristinekarlson113
      @kristinekarlson113 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@LeeannGexactly - his impromptu recording sounds exactly the same. No need for autotune.

    • @johnplaysgames3120
      @johnplaysgames3120 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, I don't hear any autotune on it there. What I'm hearing is Ren sort of bending the note and serving some reggae flavor, which we know (especially from his Big Push stuff) is one of his big influences. In fact, when he sings "Murderer" on the hook, it's a direct reference to Barrington Levy's 1993 reggae song, also called "Murderer." Ren sings it exactly the same way Levy does. So, yeah, I think he's just stylizing, not autotuning.

    • @opus28510
      @opus28510 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I've heard him do that in some of his street performances and he bends his words to fit the style of the song. I think it's just a natural way he sings, kinda like the cool vibrato at the end of his words.

    • @Lo-gains
      @Lo-gains 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly the man needs no effects. Just watched his acoustic version of this song and the way he sings "town" is pretty much a carbon copy of this vid

  • @maatstaf6399
    @maatstaf6399 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I hoped you would do "How to be me" live next of Ren songs.

  • @KatSnow11
    @KatSnow11 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I love how much you enjoy Ren!! He is so clever and creative in every aspect of everything he does.
    I think you will really enjoy The Big Push, the band he was in. All of them wildly talented, and an absolute joy to watch (and hear)!
    Thanks, Elizabeth!

    • @Silkytoaster
      @Silkytoaster ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree - Swan Song by the Big Push - voices of angels

  • @kunghenrybowers
    @kunghenrybowers ปีที่แล้ว +20

    So great to hear you analysing Ren. You're definitely my favorite reactor here on the tubes. Cool that you recognized the reggae vibe of the "murderer" chant. Ren is actually copying the reggae singer Barrington Levy's way of singing that word in his song with the same name. A nice little homage from Ren.
    I was also really glad to see that you finally got around to Rage Against The Machine a few videos ago. Please, please, please do more of their songs like Bulls On Parade, Sleep Now In The Fire, Down Rodeo... or basically any other of their songs.
    Greetings from Sweden!

  • @TheFlattyDaddies
    @TheFlattyDaddies ปีที่แล้ว +23

    It's probably been suggested, but a reaction to Humble featuring Eden Nash would be incredible! It's impossible to listen to that song and not feel happier and more motivated. Great reaction to this song BTW!

  • @mrsmith6763
    @mrsmith6763 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "murderer" by Barrington Levy......That hook is an homage 🎵💯 #justsayin 😉

  • @LeeannG
    @LeeannG ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Also, fwiw I think a lot of this hip hop album is mostly him playing a character, and not autobiographical. I hear from a lot of very sweet actors that playing a villain is very fun 😈

  • @justsomegirliknow
    @justsomegirliknow ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think Ren is playing a character in this song and video. He also has some older videos where he seems to be playing a character in this same way. Obviously if we listen to what Ren is saying when he's just on his live streams or even on the 1 mil video he posted - where he's just being himself, he's not this character. To me, I think he's just having fun. It's a different form of expression for him. And I think it's great that he's not just staying in one lane. He's going everywhere he wants to go with his music and I think that's awesome.

    • @marktyler3381
      @marktyler3381 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He is absolutely playing a character - could be Screech

    • @Lynnie_14
      @Lynnie_14 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @marktyler3381 Nah, not Screetch. I think he portrayed screetch in parts of 'Illest of our time' . He's Alex DeLarge, the character he was emulating in Animal Flow. Murderer is the prequel 😉😊

  • @ChrisKingmanKoenig
    @ChrisKingmanKoenig ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks and well done again! Go for Sick Boi! next This one is awesome in its message too. Shout out to all RENegades from all across the Globe!

  • @diamond83ish
    @diamond83ish ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can always tell when the UK is struggling. Our music becomes next level

  • @waneemo9067
    @waneemo9067 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    As always love your vocal analysis. Yes, Ren's rapping is a mix of singing and rap. I am not a rap person but I really enjoy his rap because of the amazing lyrics but also the way he uses his voice, word play, and beat to emphasis certain things. He does have a strong reggae influence in his music as it is an important part of the music scene in Britain.
    Please, please react to Chinchilla Fingers live version. It is incredible and shows why she is on the same level, if not better, than many of the super star singers. She has so much control of her powerful voice and expressed emotion with her whole body. So creative!

  • @Rickro72
    @Rickro72 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I have a request...and artist called himself "Dirt Miller" Ren brought this guy to his subscribers attention. He has very good lyrics and and his vocals range is quite unique, I really think you would enjoy and appreciate him alot, ✌️🙏🤙

    • @IronRaspberry
      @IronRaspberry ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes!!!!! Definitely agree with this! I would start with his song “Kansas City” - the one Ren first introduced us to.

    • @inuchan74
      @inuchan74 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He has such an interesting voice!!! I love it

    • @GutterBallet
      @GutterBallet ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or D1, or Blinded By Substance, or Blood In The Water…. You can’t go wrong with any of them. D1 is my favorite for showing off his voice.

    • @IronRaspberry
      @IronRaspberry ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GutterBallet they are all good, definitely. I just personally think “Kansas City” is the best one for new listeners to start with.

    • @KatSnow11
      @KatSnow11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am with this all the way!! His voice is like nothing I have ever heard, but also familiar at the same time. I can’t really explain it. A-mazing!!!

  • @rexrogers1859
    @rexrogers1859 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you, Elizabeth! I love the Ren choices you choose to react to. He embraces the light and dark masterfully in his art and is a wonderful actor as well! Bravo to you !! 😊

  • @forestduffe5576
    @forestduffe5576 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Rens analysis is so brilliant! Thanks Elizabeth ❤️💯

  • @johnnypasho
    @johnnypasho ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really glad you pointed out the "Breathe" moment. It's my favourite part of the song. All the build up for the single breath rap into deep breath is just.....breathtaking :D

  • @IntiArtDesigns
    @IntiArtDesigns ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Ren's rapping is cool, but if you actually want to see the range and extent of his singing ability, you need to see his videos busking in Brighton (my hometown) with his band, The Big Push, or his colabs with Sam Tompkins. They're something else. You haven't seen anything yet.

  • @nancydenis8059
    @nancydenis8059 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ren's melodic act/sing/rap style throws the rapper reactors off so often, it's great to hear it appreciated, thank you!😁💙

  • @zeroxavion
    @zeroxavion ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love that she hears / noticed the Regea influences in his singing murderer, as the inspiration for that most likely comes from
    Barrington Levy's murderer.

  • @raymondtatton6522
    @raymondtatton6522 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey! So I want to say thank you for your content! I started getting back into music watching your channel, and seeing your love for it reminded me of mine, that I had, somehow, somewhere lost without realizing it, your Hi Ren video was my introduction to Ren, and as with someone with mental heath issues that have lead me down some very dark paths, REN’s music really speaks to me on multiple levels, so thank you for helping me find my love for music again, and a love for new music, never thought that I would like rap.

  • @Almightyrastus
    @Almightyrastus ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Ren is so not my usual or historical style of music at all, always been a rocker, but every now and again I think you get an artist that sticks to their style, but appeals to others very easily. I have seen it with groups like Faithless or the Prodigy, both groups that have appealed very well to the rock and metal fans. I am loving Ren's stuff, so well done with good stories to the songs.

  • @tylerlove2052
    @tylerlove2052 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Definitely not a song I thought you’d react to, but really glad you did! Knew you’d like the beginning, and also wanted to see your reaction to the shocking rhyme 😂 The one takes (this one is close but does have a cut for the car scene at the end) are fantastic and since he hasn’t had money to produce videos it’s worked wonderfully for him! Luke Flegg did the filming for this one. Such a fun song to sing along with, then you think about the title and content 😃 He is just so much fun to listen to!

  • @zachcoleman7441
    @zachcoleman7441 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am absolutely loving your responses to Ren, and I love how excited you seem to dive into the structure of rap and hip hop. If I could ask for anything, I'd love to see you react to Money Game by Ren. There's two parts, and it's absolutely amazing. The lyrical structuring, the composition, the video work, it's absolutely incredible and worth every second of multiple listens.

  • @cmecu_seemeseeyou9330
    @cmecu_seemeseeyou9330 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ren is one of those artists that come along once in a lifetime. He does not get no where the recognition he deserves. I know you done reaction to some of his songs before. I remember you doing Hi Ren, and Tales of Jenny and Screech. He has so many worthy of reaction.. Money Game, Genesis, Suic!de, Animal Flow, Power, Illest of our Time, The big Push I shot the Sheriff road to zion .. The guy is beynd amazing.. He added more to his one song Suic!de at the end was a piano part and skit he did.. he did that part again but this time with more stuff its called For Joe , the friend he lost.. Such emotion.

  • @BallisticAero
    @BallisticAero ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As one of my favorite musical analysts, I'm always happy to see you feature Ren. He's currently my favorite artist

  • @msammon1
    @msammon1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Absolutely love that you took this on and gave it an honest and enthusiastic analysis.
    I hope one day you can arrange an interview with Ren, I think you would connect well with him, his ethos and generosity, all his work open to reactors with no copyright BS and the efforts he has made to support upcoming artists and commentators, a rare talent and a huge heart.

  • @DocWat280
    @DocWat280 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW!! This has a Sublime vibe to it. Love it.

  • @PlutoniumBoss
    @PlutoniumBoss ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The moment at the end where the camera pulls out of the window of the car we'd been moving in is more perfectly executed than a lot of big budget cinematography, and it's probably a super simple pass off to another cameraman while the first one slips out of the other door. The choreography of these videos is always amazing.

    • @Lynnie_14
      @Lynnie_14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope - Only 1 camera man 😉

  • @Bearlissimo
    @Bearlissimo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The way Ren sings "Murderer" is a direct and very deliberate Homage to Barrington Levy, who also sang a Reggae Song, Murderer... Check that one out too Elizabeth & you'll definitely hear what I'm talking about.

  • @bradleykratzer740
    @bradleykratzer740 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    While I love Ren's hip hop, I would dig your reaction to Ren and Chinchilla's How To Be Me. So good!

  • @jasons2851
    @jasons2851 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was surprised to see this reacted to! I am a big fan of his rap. His songs with Sam Tompkins have great vocals (they aren't rap but awesome mashups and original songs, sometimes a little rap mixed in).

  • @johnshea5967
    @johnshea5967 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just wanted to say Thank you!, I've been big fan/supporter of Ren forever!,to have yourself,one of the most influential reactors give Rens artistry your expert analysis,can only help Rens music receive the attention it deserves!! A genuine heart felt THANK YOU ❤

  • @NZWozza
    @NZWozza ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yay more Ren. I’d make a suggestion, but there are so many layers to his talent that every song will show you something new.

  • @donaldexley1852
    @donaldexley1852 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the way he sings the word 'murderer' is a callback to the song of the same name by Barrington Levy (reggae) so you picked that up perfectly!

    • @ricksurratt9034
      @ricksurratt9034 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you I couldn’t remember I’m 62 brain fart 💨

  • @peterdobos1606
    @peterdobos1606 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can we get some huge props for the camera-guy here? Wikkid good work, @LukeFlegg! #LukeFlegg

  • @TerranSol
    @TerranSol ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It is reggae, it's from the song 'murder' by Barrington levy 1984. The song became iconic and the hook 'murderer' has been reused by a host of ther artists over the years most notably Beanie man and Damien marley.

  • @richardhuff1256
    @richardhuff1256 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mentioned this one to Chris too but would live to see you do the big push cover of Praise You. All 3 vocalists are amazing and harmonize perfectly.

  • @jcdrummerz96
    @jcdrummerz96 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I hope you react to some of Chinchilla's solo music soon! The 'Fingers (Live)' video and 'Elements' lyrics video are so vocally intricate, it would be great to hear your thoughts on them!

  • @LiannaBabeli
    @LiannaBabeli ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really hope you listen to Ren's much more expanded catalog like Humble featuring Eden Nash, Power, The Money Game series, and anything with Chinchilla as the featured artist. He has such amazing music and range. You continue to give us such incredible insights and even though I've heard this song a dozen times already since release, there's always more to learn! Much love and peace! ^^

  • @dropbarracuda
    @dropbarracuda ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ever since this was announced, i was waiting for "that line" to happen. As always (but for usually different reasons), you never disappoint 🤣. Thank you so much for doing this one!!!

  • @themojoslide
    @themojoslide ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great reaction! You should do Animal flow next as this song Murderer is the prequel to it. You can see what happens to the man Ren Kidnaps 😂 another dark shocker! Ren at his finest. 😎👌

  • @forestduffe5576
    @forestduffe5576 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ren really changed my perspective on mental illness;a fulcrum thats imperative in this world living in.

  • @EarthyBlendPOV
    @EarthyBlendPOV ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My fave reactor reacting to Ren again. It’s a darn good day.

  • @martinpaul5232
    @martinpaul5232 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great analysis! Def up there with fav REN songs

  • @willbhav
    @willbhav ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this, Elizabeth. Love your enthusiasm and insight as always.
    The no "beeping out" was a nice surprise :)

  • @dropbarracuda
    @dropbarracuda ปีที่แล้ว +3

    By the way, the comments you made about Ren's (and your preacher's) cadence: I don't know there's a name for it, but I believe that some very skilled wordsmiths and rappers use it as an additional "flavor" to their flow; it's difficult to pull off well, and when you add in the lyricism & word play, it's an incredibly impressive skill that really draws in the attention.

  • @DevonTuck
    @DevonTuck ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @The Charismatic Voice You are where I originally started with watching "reaction" videos. Thanks for being the reason I got curious and opened up a whole new genre of entertainment and insight.

  • @jimmykyuss2297
    @jimmykyuss2297 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ren is always awesome. As a great Reggae Fan im excited how Ren imitates Barringtons Levys Style with the Word Murderer similar to Barringtons Song also named Murderer

  • @RenRabbitHole
    @RenRabbitHole ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite reactor reacting to my favorite artist, and it's my birthday 🎉😁
    Thanks again Elizabeth!!!

  • @Fenthule
    @Fenthule ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You know, after seeing your reactions to Ren I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to see you do Harry Mack, possibly even collab with him somehow. Being a freestyle rapper (and quite honestly, one of, if not THE best to EVER do it.) with a background in jazz drum, he's known for having a really intricate delivery of flow, using inflection and tonal changes, PLENTY of timing and pattern shifting, and a whole garage full of tricks, he consistently delivers some of the most impressive hip hop out right now. He's also genuinely humble and incredibly positive and I think you would be pleasantly surprised by him :)

    • @HeidiBullard
      @HeidiBullard ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for this comment, I was trying to think of rappers that she could start analyzing that would be great introductions to more hip-hop. And she could start to see the deeper meaning that can be in it. Kind of like when she really started diving into metal and realized that 'yes they can sing (not just scream and growl), and yes the lyrics are more deep than people realize.'

  • @dennisrcrocker
    @dennisrcrocker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoy seeing your love for all kinds of music and learning more about music in general as I watch. I’m not musically inclined but love all kinds of different music and types of performances. To me, Ren reminds me of a storyteller becoming the character as he performs his stories. He blends multiple genres as he conveys different emotions, experiences, and thoughts. He does all of this coming across as raw and authentic one moment, and then playful the next.

  • @wowplayer7986
    @wowplayer7986 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think it's more fun and playful than interpretated......Ren's killing it with his music, makes him a murderer.

    • @kelby2000
      @kelby2000 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree…this one doesn’t feel like social commentary to me.

  • @garygreen1782
    @garygreen1782 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Elizabeth is the best ❤ always a pleasure to listen to her thoughts on music.

  • @jeffmartin_UK
    @jeffmartin_UK ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love your vocal analysis and music reaction. It was almost as If I could feel the heat of you flushing, through my monitor screen, at certain points. 😜

  • @essac1
    @essac1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ren just released money game part 3, it's incredible, the new "Hi Ren" You should 100% listen to that one next. Seriously Incredible

  • @jsims556
    @jsims556 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is was such an unexpected joy! When you paused the vid right after the daughter/Toblerone line and said “this reminds me of church .” I literally said ‘huh?!’ Luckily you elaborated immediately haha

  • @andrewwest8334
    @andrewwest8334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this! There are so many songs of Ren’s I want to see you react to but possibly at the top of the list is ‘Love Music Pt 3’ because it might just be the most creative he gets with his voice.

  • @ErikFlores5150
    @ErikFlores5150 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your content Much LOVE all time!

  • @DAveShillito
    @DAveShillito ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the camera work in this video.
    The hand off from outside the car to the inside through the window, the drive and the hand back to someone outside (who you did not see as the car drove up) was so smooth.
    And the camera keeping the pig out of view so you did not realise they had left the car.

  • @MessyMeep
    @MessyMeep ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching your reactions. I know how I feel when I hear Rens music. And other artists you've reviewed. I know the emotions I experience, but you help me understand what the technical reason is that these beats feel so good =) Rens words obviously don't need explaining as he's so great at storytelling, but the music craft itself is fantastic to have explained in such a way =) Thank you.

  • @WaterGaveMe
    @WaterGaveMe ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When you talk about the melodic notation around 10 minutes in, I was trained in classical violin but later played more improv and avant-garde styles. I used to mimic this rhythm/melody combo- and texture as well- in certain rap/hip hop as a fun technical practice on violin. Lil Wayne was a favorite to practice with; it sounds weird but to me and the way I hear/process it, his voice has very similar qualities to the sounds and textures of a violin. Or, his voice made me realize it's easier than I thought to mimic a human voice on a violin.

  • @TonyMiller423
    @TonyMiller423 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think that Ren set the stage for this darker aspect in "Hi Ren". It's a part of all of us. Those who deny it are suppressing, which often doesn't end well. Ren acknowledges that side, dances with it, but doesn't let it have control. It can be used though to fuel you through the harder parts of life.

  • @mitchmercredi
    @mitchmercredi ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Elizabeth! I've been a metal head and rocker my whole life. With you delving into Aurora, Chris Stapleton, and now Ren my music world has opened up and diversified! If it wasn't for your channel, and in-depth dives into vocals I would never have known about these people and their music. I'm looking forward to every video you put together. I appreciate you.

  • @AjayMomma
    @AjayMomma ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching how excited you get about his singing techniques. As a non-singer, it's so interesting hearing you pick out little things I never would have noticed. It makes me appreciate the song that much more. 💜

  • @looneybleu3688
    @looneybleu3688 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was actually the first song he did before coming to Canada. Its a prelude to Animal flow. The guy in the trunk is one of his camera crew, Sam. He appears tied up in Animal flow. It's a series that will all come together at the end of the album. Hi Ren was the last song of the album. Very intetesting. He did say that some songs are just made for fun. They aren't always deep.

  • @papawheelie1645
    @papawheelie1645 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He did it! Ren's new album "Sick Boi" made it to the top of the UK charts!!

  • @iancollins65
    @iancollins65 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The reason you hear the reggae undertone in the word Murderer is because that particular phrase was actually directly attributed to the song “murderer” by Barrington Levy. I believe that this type of music is heavily influential on REN’s sound.

  • @jasonstewart3996
    @jasonstewart3996 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes. There is a reggae and ska feel to a lot of Rens music.

  • @truthseeker73
    @truthseeker73 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love ur presence....
    Love ur reactions...
    Loved ur finger reaction.
    Not shying now ❤.

  • @lisamayreed6399
    @lisamayreed6399 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this❤ Ty for a great reaction😊