He actually said Lil Peep. Check out Ren’s other songs: Hunger Genesis Hi Ren Sick Boi Power Losing It Seven Sins Murderer Down on the Beat ft. Viktus. A little backstory: Ren is originally from Wales then moved to Brighton in the UK. Around age 17 he became very ill with crippling pain, hallucinations and psychosis. He was misdiagnosed for 10 years until finding out he had Lyme disease. The last year or two he has been living in Calgary receiving treatment every day to heal from all the years of damage because of the misdiagnosis. He is an independent artist who just recently had the #1 album in the UK with Sick Boi. Just to get started
Ren writes his own lyrics, produces his own beats (whenever he’s not doing retakes to pay homage to his favorite artists), plays multiple instruments, raps, sings, beat boxes on his own tracks, even plans out his own music videos with his trusty friend &cameraman Sam. He’s a jack of all trades, you can’t box him into one genre. He’s honestly a once in a generation kinda artist.
He does occasionally use other people's beats on his own songs. The Sick Boi album has at least two. Not saying this to take from his genius, just in the interest of clarity.
@@ChrisLawton66 He may have produced in collaboration with someone on a couple of tracks, but the Sick Boi album is an entirely self-written and self-produced by Ren.
@@NativeNYerChicHK check out "Toxic" from PapaPedro Beats for starters. It was made two years ago and not as a collaboration with Ren. It's the foundation for "Down On The Beat. There are others as well.
@@NativeNYerChicHK if you play "Cruel Intentions" by Diamond Style, I'm certain you'll recognize it instantly. Also, not made in collaboration with Ren.
Mate I love old school rap and Ren is by far my favorite rapper to come out in the past 10 years. Ren doesn't just do rap but here is a list of rap tunes to listen to Seven sins Wicked ways The hunger Genesis Sic boi Life is funny Now if you want to be blown away by music that will make you think and question what the fuck the radio been playing the last 30 years listen to Hi Ren The tale.of jenny and screech full version Money game part 3 Enjoy the ride mate
@@dogfish2859 ... Well you must not know any old school hip-hop heads, It's not a slight on "Hunger", the track is fire, and while the last part definitely got that hip-hop vibe. The track itself is more like a rap resume', he released it at a time people where just starting to discover him on youtube, before Hi Ren, and were saying stuff like, can this guy really rap rap though? So it's kind of random showing off of different skill sets.
Dive in the DEEP end... Ren's "Seven Sins" showcases a lot but not ALL of his talents as a producer, writer, rapper, multi linguist, and gives a deep dive into his state of health and state of mind. HAVE YOU EVER FELT PAIN!
Definitely have to check out Hi Ren and Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla. Chalk outlines is not a rap but shows his talents. Great review Glad you didn’t cut it off after the first 30 seconds.
Find Castles Made of Sand, Wicked Ways, (lyric video) and Power. All are his production and my Favs. And for old school aka Beastie Boys tribute, What You Want is AWESOME as well
PEEP... aka li'l Peep. It is just the accent. It takes a few songs to get use to the accent when you first hear him. He is extremely intelligent, like a high IQ type of guy. He is meticulous, and has his pulse on the finest detail, a perfectionist. He would never make a blunder as bad as giving his RIP to someone that is alive. 😂
@LoutTsu yeah, he said he realized after Sick Boi was released that Paul wrote Let It Be & was mad at himself for the mistake. 7 Sins is one of my favourites
@@LoutTsu Right, Paul and John co-wrote music for the Beetles as well as John taking lead vocals now and then. So considering it is 40 yrs out of Ren's era that is a pretty easy mistake. Especially since Paul's name was credited on the song for vocals, easy mistake. When Ren found out he was upset but the rhyme and flow etc was not worth the trouble to change that whole section on Seven sins. Giving a shout out "RIP" to someone that is alive would be a much bigger mistake. Being detailed and meticulous causes less mistakes, it doesn't eliminate them.
It was shot in Calgary where he’s currently undergoing medical treatments. He raps, but it’s just part of what he does. He’s an incredible artist, musician, guitarist, singer, the list goes on. He dropped his first rap album this year and it hit number one in the U.K.
Ren raps... but it would be hard to call him a rapper because when he pulls out the acoustic guitar and sings ... well let's just say it's special. Ren's got a deep backstory (the kind they make moves about) and he is currently in Calgary (Canada) undergoing medical treatment, that's where this is filmed. For me, what separates him from others is he does a lot of live and 1 take video's where he's on guitar or piano, sometimes with others... it's so amazing to hear music that feels authentic again.. not so overmixed and touched up it's lost its soul.
Not just a rapper, not just a singer ... he is also a fantastic composer. Check put his piano piece, Mackay - a tribute to a lost friend. Ren tells a whole story in that piece without a single word.
Ren is a special dude. Musically, he has become one of my favorite artists. But he’s a good human being as well, that’s been through a hell of a lot. Which just makes me respect him even more
The warning in your voice (son, if you screw up this legendary beat, I'll find you) and the smile that appears as you react are everything I expected from your reaction😊 Welcome to the world of Ren ❤
Towards the beginning, he's actually doing a shout out to comments left in NAS's OG video comments where someone asked what Rap without NAS is like, the most popular responses are quoted. (China without rice, etc.) This goes WAY deeper with Ren throwin' big respect to NAS. Shout out to @RikaShae explaining it here: th-cam.com/video/TY80_Dw2ORc/w-d-xo.html
First off, I'm pretty sure he was referring to Lil' Peep, who died back in '17 As far as what Ren is - it's complicated. He started out "busking" (street peforming) - solo, with fellow buskers, and as part of a band, where he signed a contract with Sony - before that contract was mutually canceled due to illness. All the while he'd upload said street performances, and what he was working on for his debut album to TH-cam. Once he was able to make music again, he started uploading those to TH-cam, as well as further street performances. By 2023 he had around a couple hundred thousand subscribers - until he released an acoustic guitar backed, battle with his subconscious, quasi rap/spoken word number called "Hi Ren" - and I guess you could say the algorithim blessed him, because that's when the TH-cam reactors noticed him. The result was a sort of homeostasis of reactors bringing more attention and thus fans to Ren (who crossed 1 million subscribers late last year), and subsequent reactors getting likes/subscribes when they covered a Ren track - encouraging said reactors to continue going through his back catalog This was magnified by him continuing to release music videos and straight audio for the tracks that would be on his rap album "Sick Boi" - followed by its release in October of last year. Thanks to the reactor fueled attention, said independent album hit #1 in the UK, and peaked at 137 on Billboard. So, no, not just a TH-cam artist, but TH-cam has definitely played a huge role in his popularity And yes, there is a reason I specified "artist" - multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer - *and* rapper. This guy is like a musical chameleon lol
Throwing this in here under your comment because you touched on the role TH-cam reactors have played since Hi Ren dropped so it seems like as good a place as any to add it: "An isotope, a proton and a neutron in the nuclei And split an atom in a fraction, a reaction supersize Me and I supersize my order" a reaction supersize me... "thanks, TH-cam reaction channels!" and I supersize my order ... "I'm only gonna go harder, with the attention you (the TH-cam reactors) brought to me" idk if that's a stretch or not, with the "a reaction supersize me" line not making a coherent sentence that maps exactly onto the idea of him giving props to reactors, but my brain sure as hell "hears" it that way.
Man, this is the reaction I didn't know I needed, finally a reaction from an old head like me. I knew you weren't going to like the first part, but figured by the end, especially when he dropped the "sleep is the cousin of death" bar from NY State of Mind, that you'd at least be curious to see more. I've been followin' Ren for a minute now, but I tell ya, it was a tough sell at first, but this kid is something different, he don't just rap, he can do any genre, and trust me, that is no exaggeration. But he has a soft spot for hip-hop, specifically 90's hip-hop and he's a true student of the culture. I think a great track you could consider for your next song, that shows his range, but still has a little hip-hop in it, is a mash-up song he does with his band The Big Push, "I shot the sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip-hop" (Bob Marley/Ziggy Marleyft.Nas/Dead Prez). It's a live performance on the streets of Brighton England, they call that "Busking" over there in the U.K., but it sounds like a studio recording, good stuff. (look for the red suspenders in the thumbnail) Great reaction my man, welcome to the Ren rabbit hole!
And slowly, throughout the reaction, an open smile appeared on the face of the "Old School Hip-Hop Head".... It's the Ren effect!... Thanks for the reaction... fantastic!
Great reaction! Ren is unique. He raps (The Hunger, Illest of Our Time, Wicked Ways & many more). he sings (Chalk Outlines (live acoustic version), How to be Me, Diazepam, Fred Again retake, Back on 74 retake & many more). He mixes rap & singing (Ocean, 7 Sins, Lost All Faith, Suicide). His band The Big Push does rock (What Kind of Woman is This, Why My Woman ...), raggae (I Shot the Sherrif/Zion/Hip Hop - look for the version eith Ren in the red suspenders), blues, punk ... And Ren does something thats a little hard to categorize - Songs like Hi Ren, the Tales of Jenny, Screech & Violet, the Money Game trilogy (especially Money Game 3, which is a cinematic triumph) - all shot live, in 1 take (well, 1 necessary cut in Money Game 3). You should also watch Ren's 1 000 000 subscriber thank you video for a glimpse of his humble personality. I hope you dive into his back catalogue - with Ren, you never quite know what you are going to get
Oh wow, of all the Ren tracks for a hip hop connoisseur to start with, I was seriously nervous for a while there! I'm very glad the genius that is Ren won you over in under a minute! I'll be back if you do any more, I think you might be pleasantly surprised quite often. 🖤🖤🖤
@@RobotronOG He literally went in saying he was hoping he was bad so he could trash him. It's not about having a different opinion. I think anyone would be nervous that an artist they love might be trashed and that they might be trashed just because someone is in the mood to trash. I'm glad he was really open to acknowledging the strong points that he recognized.
Yo Rio, you right about Peep roc but I believe Ren was laying flowers for Lil Peep who OD in 2017 at age 21, just as he was hitting the big time. Also Ren I produces his own beats & if ya noticed Ren added & changed up Large Professor's beat adding some electric guitar licks, which Ren probably played himself. Ren isn't just a rapper, he's a multi genre, multi instrumentalist, producer and artist. I think you'd appreciate his song "Genesis" or his homage to The Beastie Boys with "What You Want" & maybe "Hi Ren" but to really get his work you gotta understand his struggles & what he's had to overcome. To be honest I doubt you'd vibe to a lot of it because you're a very much an old school PURIST. ✌
This rabbit hole will take you to places you don't expect. If you do this, you may find your musical tastes broadened whether you like it or not. So, this is your fair warning. 😉
Singer, rapper, writer, producer, director, instrumental, beatboxer, bardcore. It was lil peep he shouted out. He has been unable to do live shows due to illness and probably will never be able to tour. Filmed in Canada where he is undergoing treatment. #1 uk album in October without any tours, independent. Most talented multidimensional artist today.
😁 So glad you gave Ren a chance. He's from Wales, usually lives in Brighton, England, but is currently living in Canada (where the video is) getting intense medical treatments for his autoimmune and brain damage due to misdiagnosis & illness (Lyme disease, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, +). He's fully independent, which is probably why you'd think of him as a TH-camr. He did just chart UK #1 album for Sick Boi, so social media is working well for him. He has music in nearly every genre, but I think you should check out "Genesis" next. Great lyrics and beat. My recent faves are "Seven Sins" and "Illest of Our Time," but the best all around introductory video/song is definitively "Hi Ren." He was signed to Sony at an early age, but got sick and couldn't fulfill the contract and they let him go with his music. As a child, he started out creating beats and selling CDs of them at festivals and pubs. He taught himself guitar watching videos. He plays a dozen instruments but mostly guitar, piano, bass and drums. He's a masterful storyteller, so if you're ever in the mood, check out his 13-minute trilogy, "The Tales of Jenny and Screech."
The other fun double with the rat scheme was he tied it to pie 🥧 and the video was released on Pi Day 3/14 I think he was shouting out Peep in the RIP section, not Pete. But I love that he paid tribute to Nas and gave him his flowers while he is still with us 💐 Ren does his own production, it’s actually how he got started before he became a rapper / singer / performer. If you check out his other tracks, he makes his own beats. Ren is an independent artist originally from Wales 🏴 but spent many years in Brighton England where he became well known as a busker (street performer) along with his band The Big Push. But he’s been living in Calgary Canada (where this was filmed) for over a year while he gets medical treatment. His hip hop album Sick Boi hit number one on the UK charts, which is an accomplishment as an independent artist.
Ren did talk about Large Professor with the whole diamond than atom scheme. Main source breaking atoms... also in the pirate scheme waviest guy. Like NAS/ kid wave. Ren has been making music since he was 12. He has been busking these last 15 years in Brighton. And has had a small following. Posting songs or mostly doing live streams on twitch or busking. He recently last year uploaded his Hi Ren which is what caught the eye of so many people reactors. Ren has embraced all reactors and they helped eachother Rens motto is "Rising tides lift all ships". He stands for change! Self taught. His guitar would listen to jimi hendrix tapes and pause them learning the strings. Also classical piano listening to greats like beethoven and learning by ear. Taught himself his voice everything. Ren has studied and drew inspiration from every single type of music. He writes so many lyrics on concious world issues, he can't stand the disgrace music has turned into and is taking the greats from music and putting a little personal modern touch to them mixing genera at times. He wants to keep real music alive and bring it back and for people to be more aware of where we all come from.
Rio I been following you for a couple years and I know you got a high ass bar for rap, so you gave REN even a little positive credit I’m really proud of REN for stepping up like he did on this beat. From another old school hip hop head, I’d recommend Genesis and Murderer. Almost everything outside of those 2 I’d check out would be showcasing his musical abilities like the Back on 74 retake. Money Game 3 is a dope example of his theatrical Videos that a lot of us love.
He didn’t say Pete Rock he said Lil Peep. I am glad you changed your mind about Ren because he does it all!!! Sings, raps, plays guitar piano beatbox, he writes all his stuff and he is very intelligent and knowledgeable about a lot of stuff. He also decides how he wants his videos to look like. He is amazing and we love him!!!! Great reaction 😊👍
Love how he slowly won you over. Might be my favorite reaction. I think because your getting on the train at a differant station than the rest of us. It will be interesting to see your perspective keep slowly evolving.
So glad you didnt 💩 on him 😄 He is Welsh UK independent artist with a lot of depth to him. Self taught multiinstrumentalist, singer, story teller etc. This was a non monetarised homage to Nas. Check out his singing voice back on 74/message in a bottle retake being his latest. This was filmed in one shot in Calgary where he has getting medical treatment for his agonising long term Lymes disease he has also suffered for over 13 years & psychosis due to being misdiagnosed by medical industry. When he said - reaction - super size me he is thanking reaction community like he did on his thanks to one mil subscribers video. I know you're old hip hop head but appreciate you at least were willing to give this track a chance. I know we can sometimes feel more comfortable with what we are familiar with so hope you are open to hearing him sing as well. 🎶🧡🔥👩🦰
oh man, yeah! The Harry Mack tribute track is SO MUCH MORE IMPACTFUL if you've spent time with more than a couple of Ren's songs/know a bit about what he's been through...
Ren is a phenomenal artist. Everyone has their own style. He's a unicorn. Gotta check out "Hi Ren", "Money Game" pt 1, pt2, & pt3. "Animal Farm". Those are just some of his more current hits. But "Hi Ren" is what got all of us turning our chairs around
You gave him a chance that deserves a sub. That smile you got on your face that deserves a sub. That you going to listen to more that deserves a sub. And that your old school and knowledgeable in the subject of hip hop that deserves a sub. Good video man can’t wait to see the next one you put out. Going for your back catalogue now.
We the rats eating the pie and spreading his music like the plague. Honestly I can’t get enough. Thank you Joy for requesting this. Welcome to the world of REN sir. Subbed
Ren's music is very different, I don't know how much you'd like his stuff, but Hi-Ren is a game changing song (like indie folk rock), he did a diss track against someone that came at him named King Dotta, call Dumb King Come. Good reaction though, glad you gave him a shot.
The flow! The delivery! The performance! The one-take! The lyrics! His LYRICS! All out of this World, as always! :) However the icing on the cake is Ren's remix of the beat! The added audio, especially the guitar! Just fantastic! :)
It’s Calgary where Ren is receiving his medical treatment. He has been close to death . He is actually Welsh, brought up in Ynis Mon he can actually speak Cymraeg. He went to Uni to study music in Bristol, but then was based in Brighton where most of his MVs were filmed
The first few bars were a reference to Big L. The guy knows his history! Loved seeing him grab your attention. Seven Sins is a good original rap by him. He also did an original Beastie Boys tribute "in the spirit of" BB called What You Want if you want a fun one.
Hands down the most purely candid reaction. The passion for music & the culture of this art form shines from you. Not corny over-actions or playing up for subscribers. Your honesty is gold Bro. Genesis to continue down the rap lane or Hunger. The Big Push :I shot the Sheriff, Road to Zion,Hip-Hop ( REN’s wearing Red suspenders/braces thumbnail) Appreciate you Bro, Fire Reaction & wish you & your channel all the success 🔥🔥🔥
Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Ren. He does everything. Raps, sings, produces his own beats, beatbox, plays guitar and piano. He also bends genres Hip Hop, Reggae, R&B, Blues, Jazz, singer songwriter, poet ect. Some tracks you might like more than others but there’s one thing that’s consistent no matter what bag he’s in HE NEVER MISSES! If you like more of his hip hop side check out The Hunger, Genesis, Losing It Fisher Rap Retake, Murderer, Sic Boi, Seven Sins, and Illist of Our Time.
Thank you for the honest reaction. Its awesome to see first time reactors to Ren. It was all a one take btw. Im subbing to see not just Ren reactions but all of 'em.
Yeah man he was referring to Lil' Peep. Knowing Ren's background sheds a bright light on his music and where it comes from. He recently hit #1 on the UK charts with his album "Sickboi", beating out the likes of Drake and Rick Astley. Mind you he is Welsh and an independent artist who accomplished this feat without traditional promotion, marketing or radio play. He's a massive supporter of the TH-cam Reactor community and accredits said Reactors for much of his success. Like I said, knowing Ren's background brings a deeper understanding as to the origins of his music. Busking on the streets of Brighton, England. A Producer for Sony saw him perform, he was signed to Sony shortly after that. But due a mysterious (At the time) Illness, Ren and Sony parted ways. Ren was overcome by the Illness and spent 13 years suffering a myriad of issues, it was only more recently Ren was finally diagnosed correctly with the very rare (In the UK) Lyme Disease. Due to the Lyme Disease being left untreated and the barrage of medications he'd been given while misdiagnosed, he suffers from Auto Immunity issues, severe side effect symptoms and psychosis. Recently he moved to Canada to undergo treatments to mitigate the effects of Lyme Disease and to undo much of the damage from past mis-treatments. Ren isn't just a Rapper, he's a genre bending artist. His own brand called Bardcore and Rap, Reggae, Rock, Jazz, etc. Multi-Instrumentalist, Rapper, Vocalist, Songwriter, director, actor, etc. He produces his beats and directs all of his videos along with small but talented team of friends. His Busking Band "The Big Push" has a some great covers and mashups. His collaborations with the likes of Sam Thompkins, Chinchilla and others have produced some of the best of Ren's music. Welcome to the Rabbit-Hole that is Ren...
Nice reaction...love seeing the reactors who are initially unsure of Ren coming to realise the dude is oosing talent. I think 'Hi Ren' is a must as it makes many of his lyrics make more sense. Subbed and here for the ride
Welcome to the world of Ren! I would love to hear more Ren Reactions from you. He developed a love for hip hop when he was a child and started producing beats. When he couldnt find anyone in his town in Wales who could rap over them, he started rapping himself.
This was an awesome reaction, I loved it! It's really hard to hate on Ren man. He has so much love and respect for hip hop, and it shines through his work. One thing you may have missed, the pirate bar was a shout out to Slick Rick! If you want to see his ultimate flex in rap, you gotta check out The Hunger. You might want to look at the lyrics for that one in advance. It is straight bars, a wicked flow, and close to 1,000 words in a 2.5 min song.
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. The Hunger is basically his resume for rap. So many flows on that one. He's not just a rap artist. He is a musician that is an artist. His respect for music goes so deep. Go down that rabbit hole and you'll think you're Alice in Wonderland. It takes you places that you can't possibly dream of.
Appreciated the honest reaction. As I'm sure others have said this guy is simply musically talented moving from genre to genre. Never know what you'll hear when you press play. I see some have mentioned the reaction scheme and how while he's been ill for the past decade with misdiagnosed Lyme Disease which ravaged his body. Managed to independently release a #1 album in the UK that hit top 200 billboard while he's in Canada getting daily IV treatments, etc to help ease the damage unfettered Lyme Disease will do. However, as a big Nas fan myself, I can't believe you didn't call out the double on the pirate/waviest scheme. But it was your first listen and his accent takes a little bit to get accustomed to. "Pie rats can't relax I'm the waviest guy" Obviously, waviest relating to the pirate/boat scheme, but before Nas became Nasty Nas he was Kid Wave.
62 year old white lady just discovered Nas.. because of Ren. To many favorites to list but love Hi Ren and The Hunger. Welcome to the Ren Rabbit Hole. BTW.. he mentioned you reactors in the "nuclear" flow..
Respect to you for hating the mumblers, auto-tuners and paint by number lyrical bumblers. That's what us older folk do best: Learn by experience and become jaded, more critical and cynical. It's like a time saving skill that filters out all trash to focus on and enjoy more of the genuine good stuff. I hear you regarding Ren's opening bars here. He has a playful, almost silly side that sometimes shows up right next to a genuinely dope scheme. Rapping isn't his strongest game by any sense, yet he often delivers in blindingly good pockets. Nice reaction, mate.
Check out "Ren ~ Spontaneous Stream Jam" if you want a bit more of an everything video the type of musician he is. He grew up street performing for years so his library of music he can just pull out of his head is crazy.
hello dear!! since you hate mumble and autotune, you're gonna love our man ren!! ren is famous for many things, such as his elegant lyrics and percise diction!! his one take videos, like this one. i think i saw the seeds planted for another renegade today, dude, i hope you do join our fam!!!! kathleen bts renegade
In a world where most people seem to be willing to bend facts to supports their prejudices, I'm ALWAYS impressed by someone who remains open minded in the face of their own skepticism. It's SO rare to see a reactor (or anyone else these days) say they want to hate something, and then BE WON OVER. You're EXACTLY what a critic/analyst needs to be. Tough, but open minded. I SALUTE YOU!!
Great reaction! ❤ Ren is probably the best most all around talented musician on the planet! Just wait til you hear him sing, He does it all! Plays instruments, sings, raps and produces to a very high level. Welcome to the rabbit hole where every track is something different every time!
He made number one in the UK and record sales last October but he’s an independent artist and I love that he just gave you props on one of your first videos of him so that’s amazing
You got a new subscriber here… Ren is like that acquired taste that you didn’t think you would like, but once you have those first few bites you say, oh man where has this been all my life and how did I finish the whole plate already and begin thinking about when will I have this again… 🔥Reaction 🔥 thanks….
Welcome to Ren! He is definitely more than a TH-cam rapper! His hip hop album Sick Boi debuted at number one in the UK last October. He is completely independent and can do it all. Check out The Hunger, Hi Ren, Genesis, Illest of our time, and the Money Game Trilogy as a starting place. But he can also sing and play multiple instruments, beat boxes and makes his own beats. Subbed for more 💜💜
Yo that shit was legit, I don’t listen to any new hip-hop but that was fire! I was skeptical growing up in the 90s on Long Island album is sacred but he did it justice
Welcome to the REN rabbit hole! I enjoyed your break down and watching him win you over. I can't wait for your take on his songs The Hunger, Animal Flow & so many more. Subbed for more.
Loved the start of the reaction! Was excited to see if he passed the dope test, Glad you enjoyed. Everything he does is different from the last one you heard..
Loved this reaction! You got a sub from me just for giving him a chance. Most of us were probably a bit unsure at the beginning of the first Ren video we ever saw 😆 Most fans found Ren through Hi Ren, which is.... different, probably best described as performance art (recorded live). It defies genre but will give you an idea of the kind of person he is and why we're hooked. But for more rap I'll second the many suggestions of The Hunger, Genesis, Illest of Our Time, Power, Wicked Ways, Seven Sins, What You Want (beasty boys vibes). Singing - Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla (live), Back on 74/Message In A Bottle retake, I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hip with his band The Big Push. More incredible story telling and live performance - The Tale of Jenny and Screech trilogy (full version). And the masterpiece of the Money Game trilogy (especially pt 3).
Yeah you got a sub! You were shared in the Ren group on the book of face! So expect the Renegades to come in hot! Here’s some info on Ren then il stick the lyrics in a reply. Btw he said RIP Peep not Pete 😊🖤 🔥🔥🔥 .Welcome to the Renaissance! Ren is my favourite artist of all time. I say artist because he is a multifaceted diamond! From singing (all styles) to rapping (bars/flows/schemes for days), Bardcore (story telling) beatbox, makes his own beats, scatting and a multi instrumentalist (guitars, bass, drums, melodica and more). On top of that he is the most beautiful human being inside and out who has been through and continues to go through absolute hell. Ren is 33 from Anglesey, Wales originally but spent most his adult life in Brighton, England. He has been very ill for years, at one point being completely bed ridden. He was misdiagnosed for years, being told he was bipolar, had M.E and more and was prescribed medications that made him worse and ended up in psychosis. It turns out Ren had Lyme disease which has caused havoc on his body. He’s been living in Calgary, Canada all year receiving intense medical treatment for his brain damage and mast cell activation disorder amongst other things that were caused by the Lyme disease. He started off making beats at 12 and selling CDs then moved on to busking. He was part of a band called Trick The Fox and was signed to Sony but they didn’t renew the contract after his health deteriorated. He then started The Big Push. They went on hiatus the end of last year after 5 years partly due to his move to Canada and also because the other members are also soloists and were moving around too. I have a list of songs to check out of all styles. Obviously this is no where near everything but gives you places to start. 🖤 Ren songs in best order to watch them (although there isn’t a specific order technically, this is a good way to go) 📚Serious/storytelling📚 Hi Ren The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full) SickBoi Chalk outlines live How to be me live Suic*de For Joe Money Game 1, 2, 3 🎤Showing off his rap etc talent🎤 Losing it The hunger Power Illest of our time Genesis Genesis acoustic Murderer Murderer acoustic Animal flow Animal flow acoustic what you want (beastie boys homage) 🎸The big push 🎸 I shot the sheriff/ road to Zion/ hip hop Wade in the water/ Nina Simone/ trouble so hard Englishman in New York live Swan song Watch out (red suspenders) Sweet little lady Sweet little lady live Why my woman? War pigs (red suspenders) Paint it black (red suspenders) 🎶Ren and Sam Tompkins🎶 Blind eyed Blind eyed ft angry carpark attendant Blind eyed MC sessions Walking on the moon/ no diggity Earned it/ man’s world/ falling ⛔️More full list below.⛔️ REN ET AL SONG LIST Here’s a list to get you going (I know you’ve seen a few) 🖤 RAP The hunger Illest of our time Power Genesis (also the acoustic one) Sick boi Animal flow (also the acoustic) What you want (beastie boys homage) Murderer (also the acoustic one) Masochist Lost All Faith Down On The Beat ft Viktus 16 bar challenge Seven Sins Wicked Ways SickBoi 2 Loco RETAKES Wildfire (SBTRKT retake) Right here, right now - fat boy slim All my life - foo fighters Bittersweet Symphony - the verve Losing it - fisher BARDCORE The tale of Jenny and screech (full) Hi Ren MoneyGame part 1 MoneyGame part 2 MoneyGame part 3 SINGING Humble ft Eden nash Ocean ft Eden nash Fire FUNNY 1990s (watch the video one) Love music Love music part 2 Love music part 3 Love music part 4 Uninvited SAD Su!cide For Joe Crutch ft Bibi Depression Insomnia OTHERS Dear God Crucify your culture Ahiahiahoha Hold On Penitence ft Molly Mckinna Everybody drops Heretic Diazepam Ready for you Children of the moon Girls It’s alright Jessica ft orlean Hold on Life is funny Do you believe Satellite girl French song ft domain Axisa Can’t help falling in love (Elvis cover) Screech’s tale Instagram stories Wade in the water (live in Berlin) Freckled angels - live performance Freckled angels Pixie Make my way Run away Pocket full of pain Meaning Bullet Patience - Ren Gill M.E. RANDOM Love you CNN One Million Subscribers - defining success Loads of busking ones with his band The Big Push, Trick The Fox, Sam Tompkins and Chinchilla. THE BIG PUSH - MUSIC VIDEOS / LIVE Swan song sweet little lady Sweet little lady - live bongo bong Englishman in New York live what kind of woman is this It’s alright GAK sessions - the big push live These boots are made for walking/satisfaction/everybody The big push live from home (live nation broadcast) Icarus Acustarus (Icarus acoustic) Xbox marijuana Dignity Oh my woman Praise You Precious THE BIG PUSH - BUSKING I shot the sheriff/road to Zion/hiphop N johnny B Goode sweet little lady I shot the sheriff (Bob Marley cover) My generation Damien Marley live Sympathy for the devil live Guns of Brixton Watch out (live busking) Lonely boy (black keys cover) Love will tear us apart (joy division) Jumpin jack flash (the Rolling Stones cover) Lonely boy/paint it black Watch out (live busking 2020) Heroes (David Bowie) Heart attack REN & SAM TOMPKINS earned it/mans world/falling blind eyed live performance Blind eyed live Blind eyed ft angry carpark attendant Blind eyed MC sessions walking on the moon/no diggity improvising around Stevie Wonder what went wrong 1&2 Wild thoughts/crazy in love Latch (live disclosure cover) Same old situation REN & CHINCHILLA Chalk Outlines (live) How To Be Me (live) one dance/drunk in love sexual healing CHINCHILLA fingers (live) Elements Little girl gone Cut you off TRICK THE FOX living room poetry The mash up Lost boy Street lights
Ren - Nas - halftime "Let loose in the booth and I came to introduce the High proof juice like a flaming sambuca Halftime 3-point hoop, hallelujah Abused oblongata and I severed a medulla 'Cause rap without Ren is like a skull without a brain, dude Or like a feminist with no one to complain to Hockey without ice or China without rice The Bible without Christ, vindaloo with no spice Playing snakes and ladders with no dice Day without night, like Mike without an earlobe bite I keep it tight, left-right, fake, dodge and evade An uppercut, fuck 'em up in any various ways Nеfarious gaze moving through precarious days When wе're moving through the bubble troubled air in my veins Librarian brain, pull up a barbarian slain Performing like I'm global warming, music making it rain I'm pimpin' my pain, prostitute of all that's insane Put my problems on the paper and the sales will raise/reign The sails will rise, pirate with a patch on his eye Get ya hooked up on the music sailor, aye, aye, aye It's like rats to the music when I'm feedin 'em pie It's Pyrex/pie-rats can't relax I'm the waviest guy Like yo, rats bring the bubonic flow Move the tectonic plates when I step to the show So cold, I know a couple people don't fuck with it They can just suck on it, zip it, then go, thanks, bro Eenie, meenie, miney, mo, I'm shining like a diamond though When pressure makes a rhyming diamond, this was by design, ya know An isotope, a proton and a neutron in the nuclei And split an atom in a fraction, a reaction supersize Me and I supersize my order Fries on the side I'm a big whopping author Big Mac, rest in peace, B.I.G, rest in peace, Mac Rest in peace, Pac, rest in peace, Peep, rest in peace, rap We lose all the greats like that So put respect upon they names while they still intact That's why I rap upon this beat that was deep for Nas I might never reach the level, I'll salute with bars I'm coming and bringing the deep heat and when they are singing the bees knees What a ridiculous MC sound so meticulous, repeat When I am spitting improperly, bending biology No one can follow me, what an anomaly Sick shit and quick wit makes girls wet and dicks stiff I'm so tongue-in-cheek with my tongue in your cheek I never sleep cause death is the cousin of sleep I never rest cause sleep is the cousin of death So save your breath, stop the tape, press pause, and eject" References Tongue and cheek - love music part 2 Eenie meanie miney moe - murderer (and more) Supersize my fries - uninvited Nuclear fuse - life is funny Pie scheme - released on Pi day Waviest - new wave jacket on The Hunger / kid wave “I never sleep, 'cause sleep is the cousin of death” - from NY state of mind by Nas “China without rice, bible with out christ”- big L
He actually said Lil Peep. Check out Ren’s other songs:
Hunger
Genesis
Hi Ren
Sick Boi
Power
Losing It
Seven Sins
Murderer
Down on the Beat ft. Viktus.
A little backstory: Ren is originally from Wales then moved to Brighton in the UK. Around age 17 he became very ill with crippling pain, hallucinations and psychosis. He was misdiagnosed for 10 years until finding out he had Lyme disease. The last year or two he has been living in Calgary receiving treatment every day to heal from all the years of damage because of the misdiagnosis. He is an independent artist who just recently had the #1 album in the UK with Sick Boi.
Just to get started
Ren writes his own lyrics, produces his own beats (whenever he’s not doing retakes to pay homage to his favorite artists), plays multiple instruments, raps, sings, beat boxes on his own tracks, even plans out his own music videos with his trusty friend &cameraman Sam. He’s a jack of all trades, you can’t box him into one genre. He’s honestly a once in a generation kinda artist.
He does occasionally use other people's beats on his own songs. The Sick Boi album has at least two. Not saying this to take from his genius, just in the interest of clarity.
It's more like what doesn't he do?
@@ChrisLawton66 He may have produced in collaboration with someone on a couple of tracks, but the Sick Boi album is an entirely self-written and self-produced by Ren.
@@NativeNYerChicHK check out "Toxic" from PapaPedro Beats for starters. It was made two years ago and not as a collaboration with Ren. It's the foundation for "Down On The Beat. There are others as well.
@@NativeNYerChicHK if you play "Cruel Intentions" by Diamond Style, I'm certain you'll recognize it instantly. Also, not made in collaboration with Ren.
No joke this is my favorite reaction to Ren’s Halftime. The way he won you over and the gradual warming from you just made me smile.
FACTS!!!!
Mate I love old school rap and Ren is by far my favorite rapper to come out in the past 10 years. Ren doesn't just do rap but here is a list of rap tunes to listen to
Seven sins
Wicked ways
The hunger
Genesis
Sic boi
Life is funny
Now if you want to be blown away by music that will make you think and question what the fuck the radio been playing the last 30 years listen to
Hi Ren
The tale.of jenny and screech full version
Money game part 3
Enjoy the ride mate
Me tooo!!!
Hands down brah that was awesome 😂💯🔥
You need to listen to the hunger.
REN does everything himself.
Illest of our time. Genesis. The hunger. Power. Wicked ways. So many. Please do more Ren subbing for more.
All of the above
+ Seven Sins, Life is Funny, Loosing It all Love Music parts 😁❤
Any of these mentioned above are all rap-rap and should give you a good idea of his fantastic skills.
Loco. All acapella
Can I get some love for Castles Made Of Sand?
The Hunger if you want to see Ren rapping. Appreciate the reaction man 👍 Hi Ren if you want to see the reason most us are here
He's an old head like me, I don't think he'll be that impressed with the Hunger.
@@sunshynff tbh it's not my favourite - I much prefer Power and What You Want - but the Hunger's a great show of skill.
Yes mate, I think the hunger will for sure float this guy's boat.
@@dogfish2859 ... Well you must not know any old school hip-hop heads, It's not a slight on "Hunger", the track is fire, and while the last part definitely got that hip-hop vibe. The track itself is more like a rap resume', he released it at a time people where just starting to discover him on youtube, before Hi Ren, and were saying stuff like, can this guy really rap rap though? So it's kind of random showing off of different skill sets.
@@howieb4217 ....EXACTLY!!
Dive in the DEEP end...
Ren's "Seven Sins" showcases a lot but not ALL of his talents as a producer, writer, rapper, multi linguist, and gives a deep dive into his state of health and state of mind.
HAVE YOU EVER FELT PAIN!
Oh man im so with U on that but like some1 said we should start with HI REN😉❤
Definitely have to check out Hi Ren and Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla.
Chalk outlines is not a rap but shows his talents.
Great review
Glad you didn’t cut it off after the first 30 seconds.
Find Castles Made of Sand, Wicked Ways, (lyric video) and Power. All are his production and my Favs. And for old school aka Beastie Boys tribute, What You Want is AWESOME as well
I love 7 sins!!
My brother, you have heard nothing yet. This man saved this 50 year old man's life, no kidding. One love from Scotland.
PEEP... aka li'l Peep. It is just the accent. It takes a few songs to get use to the accent when you first hear him. He is extremely intelligent, like a high IQ type of guy. He is meticulous, and has his pulse on the finest detail, a perfectionist. He would never make a blunder as bad as giving his RIP to someone that is alive. 😂
Well he did credit John Lennon for Let It Be, written by Paul McCartney. But he rolls with the blunders as well as the punches 💪
@LoutTsu yeah, he said he realized after Sick Boi was released that Paul wrote Let It Be & was mad at himself for the mistake. 7 Sins is one of my favourites
@@LoutTsu Right, Paul and John co-wrote music for the Beetles as well as John taking lead vocals now and then. So considering it is 40 yrs out of Ren's era that is a pretty easy mistake.
Especially since Paul's name was credited on the song for vocals, easy mistake. When Ren found out he was upset but the rhyme and flow etc was not worth the trouble to change that whole section on Seven sins. Giving a shout out "RIP" to someone that is alive would be a much bigger mistake. Being detailed and meticulous causes less mistakes, it doesn't eliminate them.
When I first heard that I thought he was trolling Paul until I saw he just fucked up.
Ren respects music in every possible way, this is the tip of his iceberg. It runs deep. Appreciate you giving him a chance.
It was shot in Calgary where he’s currently undergoing medical treatments.
He raps, but it’s just part of what he does. He’s an incredible artist, musician, guitarist, singer, the list goes on. He dropped his first rap album this year and it hit number one in the U.K.
Ren raps... but it would be hard to call him a rapper because when he pulls out the acoustic guitar and sings ... well let's just say it's special. Ren's got a deep backstory (the kind they make moves about) and he is currently in Calgary (Canada) undergoing medical treatment, that's where this is filmed. For me, what separates him from others is he does a lot of live and 1 take video's where he's on guitar or piano, sometimes with others... it's so amazing to hear music that feels authentic again.. not so overmixed and touched up it's lost its soul.
Not just a rapper, not just a singer ... he is also a fantastic composer. Check put his piano piece, Mackay - a tribute to a lost friend. Ren tells a whole story in that piece without a single word.
Ren is a special dude. Musically, he has become one of my favorite artists. But he’s a good human being as well, that’s been through a hell of a lot. Which just makes me respect him even more
The warning in your voice (son, if you screw up this legendary beat, I'll find you) and the smile that appears as you react are everything I expected from your reaction😊
Welcome to the world of Ren ❤
Ren has made me fall in love with Rap all over again. Please give him a real chance. He's amazing and he was raised on hip hop.
Towards the beginning, he's actually doing a shout out to comments left in NAS's OG video comments where someone asked what Rap without NAS is like, the most popular responses are quoted. (China without rice, etc.) This goes WAY deeper with Ren throwin' big respect to NAS.
Shout out to @RikaShae explaining it here: th-cam.com/video/TY80_Dw2ORc/w-d-xo.html
First off, I'm pretty sure he was referring to Lil' Peep, who died back in '17
As far as what Ren is - it's complicated. He started out "busking" (street peforming) - solo, with fellow buskers, and as part of a band, where he signed a contract with Sony - before that contract was mutually canceled due to illness. All the while he'd upload said street performances, and what he was working on for his debut album to TH-cam.
Once he was able to make music again, he started uploading those to TH-cam, as well as further street performances.
By 2023 he had around a couple hundred thousand subscribers - until he released an acoustic guitar backed, battle with his subconscious, quasi rap/spoken word number called "Hi Ren" - and I guess you could say the algorithim blessed him, because that's when the TH-cam reactors noticed him.
The result was a sort of homeostasis of reactors bringing more attention and thus fans to Ren (who crossed 1 million subscribers late last year), and subsequent reactors getting likes/subscribes when they covered a Ren track - encouraging said reactors to continue going through his back catalog
This was magnified by him continuing to release music videos and straight audio for the tracks that would be on his rap album "Sick Boi" - followed by its release in October of last year.
Thanks to the reactor fueled attention, said independent album hit #1 in the UK, and peaked at 137 on Billboard.
So, no, not just a TH-cam artist, but TH-cam has definitely played a huge role in his popularity
And yes, there is a reason I specified "artist" - multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer - *and* rapper. This guy is like a musical chameleon lol
U killed that...😊🐰🐷🤓
Throwing this in here under your comment because you touched on the role TH-cam reactors have played since Hi Ren dropped so it seems like as good a place as any to add it:
"An isotope, a proton and a neutron in the nuclei
And split an atom in a fraction, a reaction supersize
Me and I supersize my order"
a reaction supersize me... "thanks, TH-cam reaction channels!"
and I supersize my order ... "I'm only gonna go harder, with the attention you (the TH-cam reactors) brought to me"
idk if that's a stretch or not, with the "a reaction supersize me" line not making a coherent sentence that maps exactly onto the idea of him giving props to reactors, but my brain sure as hell "hears" it that way.
Man, this is the reaction I didn't know I needed, finally a reaction from an old head like me. I knew you weren't going to like the first part, but figured by the end, especially when he dropped the "sleep is the cousin of death" bar from NY State of Mind, that you'd at least be curious to see more. I've been followin' Ren for a minute now, but I tell ya, it was a tough sell at first, but this kid is something different, he don't just rap, he can do any genre, and trust me, that is no exaggeration. But he has a soft spot for hip-hop, specifically 90's hip-hop and he's a true student of the culture.
I think a great track you could consider for your next song, that shows his range, but still has a little hip-hop in it, is a mash-up song he does with his band The Big Push, "I shot the sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip-hop" (Bob Marley/Ziggy Marleyft.Nas/Dead Prez). It's a live performance on the streets of Brighton England, they call that "Busking" over there in the U.K., but it sounds like a studio recording, good stuff. (look for the red suspenders in the thumbnail)
Great reaction my man, welcome to the Ren rabbit hole!
Ren's atom bars were a shout out to Large Professor and his "break atoms."
This 👍
And slowly, throughout the reaction, an open smile appeared on the face of the "Old School Hip-Hop Head".... It's the Ren effect!...
Thanks for the reaction... fantastic!
By the way, it seems like he says "...Rest in peace, Pac, rest in peace, Peep, rest in peace..."!
I assume it's a reference to Lil Peep... no?!
Great reaction! Ren is unique. He raps (The Hunger, Illest of Our Time, Wicked Ways & many more). he sings (Chalk Outlines (live acoustic version), How to be Me, Diazepam, Fred Again retake, Back on 74 retake & many more). He mixes rap & singing (Ocean, 7 Sins, Lost All Faith, Suicide). His band The Big Push does rock (What Kind of Woman is This, Why My Woman ...), raggae (I Shot the Sherrif/Zion/Hip Hop - look for the version eith Ren in the red suspenders), blues, punk ... And Ren does something thats a little hard to categorize - Songs like Hi Ren, the Tales of Jenny, Screech & Violet, the Money Game trilogy (especially Money Game 3, which is a cinematic triumph) - all shot live, in 1 take (well, 1 necessary cut in Money Game 3).
You should also watch Ren's 1 000 000 subscriber thank you video for a glimpse of his humble personality.
I hope you dive into his back catalogue - with Ren, you never quite know what you are going to get
The tales we call BARDCORE
You have no idea..Rapping is his side hustle and he still makes most look stupid
"This shit tic-tac-toe."
@@sandiraymond1761🤗🤗😘✌️✌️
The hunger , losing it, and just to f$$k with your head the tales of jenny and screech. Welcome to the ren rabbit hole . 😂😊
Ps ... New subscriber
Oh wow, of all the Ren tracks for a hip hop connoisseur to start with, I was seriously nervous for a while there! I'm very glad the genius that is Ren won you over in under a minute! I'll be back if you do any more, I think you might be pleasantly surprised quite often. 🖤🖤🖤
Nervous? That some dude on the internet might have a different opinion than you.. Hilarious 😂
@@RobotronOG happy to assume you.
@@RobotronOG He literally went in saying he was hoping he was bad so he could trash him. It's not about having a different opinion. I think anyone would be nervous that an artist they love might be trashed and that they might be trashed just because someone is in the mood to trash. I'm glad he was really open to acknowledging the strong points that he recognized.
@@meggsy82 LOL
Yo Rio, you right about Peep roc but I believe Ren was laying flowers for Lil Peep who OD in 2017 at age 21, just as he was hitting the big time. Also Ren I produces his own beats & if ya noticed Ren added & changed up Large Professor's beat adding some electric guitar licks, which Ren probably played himself. Ren isn't just a rapper, he's a multi genre, multi instrumentalist, producer and artist. I think you'd appreciate his song "Genesis" or his homage to The Beastie Boys with "What You Want" & maybe "Hi Ren" but to really get his work you gotta understand his struggles & what he's had to overcome. To be honest I doubt you'd vibe to a lot of it because you're a very much an old school PURIST. ✌
This rabbit hole will take you to places you don't expect. If you do this, you may find your musical tastes broadened whether you like it or not. So, this is your fair warning. 😉
Singer, rapper, writer, producer, director, instrumental, beatboxer, bardcore. It was lil peep he shouted out. He has been unable to do live shows due to illness and probably will never be able to tour. Filmed in Canada where he is undergoing treatment. #1 uk album in October without any tours, independent. Most talented multidimensional artist today.
Castles Made of Sand, a bonus track off his last album, is what was made for you to check out.
This one is 🔥
definitely one of my favourite songs ever, wish there was a video for it
“Ren stans, I know you’re out there”
… you rang? Lmaooooo
😁 So glad you gave Ren a chance. He's from Wales, usually lives in Brighton, England, but is currently living in Canada (where the video is) getting intense medical treatments for his autoimmune and brain damage due to misdiagnosis & illness (Lyme disease, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, +). He's fully independent, which is probably why you'd think of him as a TH-camr. He did just chart UK #1 album for Sick Boi, so social media is working well for him. He has music in nearly every genre, but I think you should check out "Genesis" next. Great lyrics and beat.
My recent faves are "Seven Sins" and "Illest of Our Time," but the best all around introductory video/song is definitively "Hi Ren."
He was signed to Sony at an early age, but got sick and couldn't fulfill the contract and they let him go with his music. As a child, he started out creating beats and selling CDs of them at festivals and pubs. He taught himself guitar watching videos. He plays a dozen instruments but mostly guitar, piano, bass and drums. He's a masterful storyteller, so if you're ever in the mood, check out his 13-minute trilogy, "The Tales of Jenny and Screech."
The other fun double with the rat scheme was he tied it to pie 🥧 and the video was released on Pi Day 3/14
I think he was shouting out Peep in the RIP section, not Pete. But I love that he paid tribute to Nas and gave him his flowers while he is still with us 💐
Ren does his own production, it’s actually how he got started before he became a rapper / singer / performer. If you check out his other tracks, he makes his own beats.
Ren is an independent artist originally from Wales 🏴 but spent many years in Brighton England where he became well known as a busker (street performer) along with his band The Big Push. But he’s been living in Calgary Canada (where this was filmed) for over a year while he gets medical treatment. His hip hop album Sick Boi hit number one on the UK charts, which is an accomplishment as an independent artist.
He is a brilliant artist both with his pen and as a musician but probably his strongest point are his production skills.
Genesis might be one of his you like ,subbed ❤
Agreed.
Good call - I love Genesis
💯 Subbed & hoping for more Ren reactions 😊
Ren did talk about Large Professor with the whole diamond than atom scheme. Main source breaking atoms... also in the pirate scheme waviest guy. Like NAS/ kid wave. Ren has been making music since he was 12. He has been busking these last 15 years in Brighton. And has had a small following. Posting songs or mostly doing live streams on twitch or busking. He recently last year uploaded his Hi Ren which is what caught the eye of so many people reactors. Ren has embraced all reactors and they helped eachother Rens motto is "Rising tides lift all ships". He stands for change! Self taught. His guitar would listen to jimi hendrix tapes and pause them learning the strings. Also classical piano listening to greats like beethoven and learning by ear. Taught himself his voice everything. Ren has studied and drew inspiration from every single type of music. He writes so many lyrics on concious world issues, he can't stand the disgrace music has turned into and is taking the greats from music and putting a little personal modern touch to them mixing genera at times. He wants to keep real music alive and bring it back and for people to be more aware of where we all come from.
Rio I been following you for a couple years and I know you got a high ass bar for rap, so you gave REN even a little positive credit I’m really proud of REN for stepping up like he did on this beat.
From another old school hip hop head, I’d recommend Genesis and Murderer. Almost everything outside of those 2 I’d check out would be showcasing his musical abilities like the Back on 74 retake. Money Game 3 is a dope example of his theatrical Videos that a lot of us love.
Welcome to the wonderful world of ren! Ooooh I think you might love rens son "what you want"....it has heavy beastie boys vibes 😊💜💜
I’m about that old school too and I felt like he would get you by the end. He knows his rap history and gives his props.
Now check out back on 74 retake to witness the other side of ren. Dudes too talented
And then the Black Sabbath cover for the "OTHER other side."
@@sandiraymond1761and then Hi Ren or the Tales of Jenny/Screech/Violet or Money Game 3 for the other other side 😊
Ren's an absolute anomaly. Just F'ng amazing at everything he does. Glad you didn't give up on him.
He didn’t say Pete Rock he said Lil Peep. I am glad you changed your mind about Ren because he does it all!!! Sings, raps, plays guitar piano beatbox, he writes all his stuff and he is very intelligent and knowledgeable about a lot of stuff. He also decides how he wants his videos to look like. He is amazing and we love him!!!! Great reaction 😊👍
Love how he slowly won you over. Might be my favorite reaction. I think because your getting on the train at a differant station than the rest of us. It will be interesting to see your perspective keep slowly evolving.
So glad you didnt 💩 on him 😄 He is Welsh UK independent artist with a lot of depth to him. Self taught multiinstrumentalist, singer, story teller etc. This was a non monetarised homage to Nas. Check out his singing voice back on 74/message in a bottle retake being his latest. This was filmed in one shot in Calgary where he has getting medical treatment for his agonising long term Lymes disease he has also suffered for over 13 years & psychosis due to being misdiagnosed by medical industry. When he said - reaction - super size me he is thanking reaction community like he did on his thanks to one mil subscribers video. I know you're old hip hop head but appreciate you at least were willing to give this track a chance. I know we can sometimes feel more comfortable with what we are familiar with so hope you are open to hearing him sing as well. 🎶🧡🔥👩🦰
He had a no 1 album in the UK last october , sick boi
DON'T watch Harry Mack's tribute to Ren until you've watched more Ren, it'll be worth the wait! Glad you caught on to Ren
oh man, yeah!
The Harry Mack tribute track is SO MUCH MORE IMPACTFUL if you've spent time with more than a couple of Ren's songs/know a bit about what he's been through...
Also don’t do For Joe or Suicide until you’ve listened to a lot more of his work and know him better
Ren is a phenomenal artist. Everyone has their own style. He's a unicorn. Gotta check out "Hi Ren", "Money Game" pt 1, pt2, & pt3. "Animal Farm". Those are just some of his more current hits. But "Hi Ren" is what got all of us turning our chairs around
"Animal Flow" 😉
Money game for sure
You gave him a chance that deserves a sub. That smile you got on your face that deserves a sub. That you going to listen to more that deserves a sub. And that your old school and knowledgeable in the subject of hip hop that deserves a sub. Good video man can’t wait to see the next one you put out. Going for your back catalogue now.
I concur. Subscribed as well.
We the rats eating the pie and spreading his music like the plague. Honestly I can’t get enough. Thank you Joy for requesting this. Welcome to the world of REN sir. Subbed
Ren's music is very different, I don't know how much you'd like his stuff, but Hi-Ren is a game changing song (like indie folk rock), he did a diss track against someone that came at him named King Dotta, call Dumb King Come. Good reaction though, glad you gave him a shot.
I have been watching King Dotta's reactions to all of Ren's stuff, he totally respects him 100%, neat perspective. Be well!
@@Barnes466NOW he does, only because Ren took the high road and gave him a shout out.
REN’s ‘diss’ track is too much ‘motherhood, apple pie and ice cream’ at the end, to qualify as a real diss track.
The flow! The delivery! The performance! The one-take! The lyrics! His LYRICS! All out of this World, as always! :) However the icing on the cake is Ren's remix of the beat! The added audio, especially the guitar! Just fantastic! :)
I think that he shouted out large professor when he did his Atom/ neutron proton scheme. Reference to breaking Atoms.
It’s Calgary where Ren is receiving his medical treatment. He has been close to death . He is actually Welsh, brought up in Ynis Mon he can actually speak Cymraeg. He went to Uni to study music in Bristol, but then was based in Brighton where most of his MVs were filmed
He went to Uni in Bath but only managed a few months before his disease took over and he was bed bound. Just wanted to clarify this.
@@albamartinez4987 Sorry - I got Bath and Bristol mixed up
The first few bars were a reference to Big L. The guy knows his history! Loved seeing him grab your attention.
Seven Sins is a good original rap by him. He also did an original Beastie Boys tribute "in the spirit of" BB called What You Want if you want a fun one.
Ren is from Uk he can do any Genera of music he play guitar bass drum Piano produces his own music he mixes his own beats beatboxes sings and raps and
Hands down the most purely candid reaction. The passion for music & the culture of this art form shines from you. Not corny over-actions or playing up for subscribers. Your honesty is gold Bro.
Genesis to continue down the rap lane or Hunger.
The Big Push :I shot the Sheriff, Road to Zion,Hip-Hop ( REN’s wearing Red suspenders/braces thumbnail)
Appreciate you Bro, Fire Reaction & wish you & your channel all the success 🔥🔥🔥
Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Ren. He does everything. Raps, sings, produces his own beats, beatbox, plays guitar and piano. He also bends genres Hip Hop, Reggae, R&B, Blues, Jazz, singer songwriter, poet ect. Some tracks you might like more than others but there’s one thing that’s consistent no matter what bag he’s in HE NEVER MISSES! If you like more of his hip hop side check out The Hunger, Genesis, Losing It Fisher Rap Retake, Murderer, Sic Boi, Seven Sins, and Illist of Our Time.
Thank you for the honest reaction. Its awesome to see first time reactors to Ren. It was all a one take btw. Im subbing to see not just Ren reactions but all of 'em.
Yeah man he was referring to Lil' Peep. Knowing Ren's background sheds a bright light on his music and where it comes from. He recently hit #1 on the UK charts with his album "Sickboi", beating out the likes of Drake and Rick Astley. Mind you he is Welsh and an independent artist who accomplished this feat without traditional promotion, marketing or radio play. He's a massive supporter of the TH-cam Reactor community and accredits said Reactors for much of his success. Like I said, knowing Ren's background brings a deeper understanding as to the origins of his music. Busking on the streets of Brighton, England. A Producer for Sony saw him perform, he was signed to Sony shortly after that. But due a mysterious (At the time) Illness, Ren and Sony parted ways. Ren was overcome by the Illness and spent 13 years suffering a myriad of issues, it was only more recently Ren was finally diagnosed correctly with the very rare (In the UK) Lyme Disease. Due to the Lyme Disease being left untreated and the barrage of medications he'd been given while misdiagnosed, he suffers from Auto Immunity issues, severe side effect symptoms and psychosis. Recently he moved to Canada to undergo treatments to mitigate the effects of Lyme Disease and to undo much of the damage from past mis-treatments. Ren isn't just a Rapper, he's a genre bending artist. His own brand called Bardcore and Rap, Reggae, Rock, Jazz, etc. Multi-Instrumentalist, Rapper, Vocalist, Songwriter, director, actor, etc. He produces his beats and directs all of his videos along with small but talented team of friends. His Busking Band "The Big Push" has a some great covers and mashups. His collaborations with the likes of Sam Thompkins, Chinchilla and others have produced some of the best of Ren's music. Welcome to the Rabbit-Hole that is Ren...
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You have no idea what about to happen. Lol. Here come the renegades!!!! You’re in for a wild ride my friend. Enjoy!!
This was released on PI day as well there was a bar in there for that. A Lot you did not catch but you have to listen a couple times.
A lot of the reactions picked it up straight away on the day he released it
Nice reaction...love seeing the reactors who are initially unsure of Ren coming to realise the dude is oosing talent. I think 'Hi Ren' is a must as it makes many of his lyrics make more sense. Subbed and here for the ride
Welcome to the world of Ren! I would love to hear more Ren Reactions from you. He developed a love for hip hop when he was a child and started producing beats. When he couldnt find anyone in his town in Wales who could rap over them, he started rapping himself.
This was an awesome reaction, I loved it! It's really hard to hate on Ren man. He has so much love and respect for hip hop, and it shines through his work. One thing you may have missed, the pirate bar was a shout out to Slick Rick! If you want to see his ultimate flex in rap, you gotta check out The Hunger. You might want to look at the lyrics for that one in advance. It is straight bars, a wicked flow, and close to 1,000 words in a 2.5 min song.
Us RenStans are Renagades🎉 loved this react and could see you coming around by the middle. Welcome to the Reniverse😂😂😂
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. The Hunger is basically his resume for rap. So many flows on that one. He's not just a rap artist. He is a musician that is an artist. His respect for music goes so deep. Go down that rabbit hole and you'll think you're Alice in Wonderland. It takes you places that you can't possibly dream of.
Appreciated the honest reaction. As I'm sure others have said this guy is simply musically talented moving from genre to genre. Never know what you'll hear when you press play.
I see some have mentioned the reaction scheme and how while he's been ill for the past decade with misdiagnosed Lyme Disease which ravaged his body. Managed to independently release a #1 album in the UK that hit top 200 billboard while he's in Canada getting daily IV treatments, etc to help ease the damage unfettered Lyme Disease will do.
However, as a big Nas fan myself, I can't believe you didn't call out the double on the pirate/waviest scheme. But it was your first listen and his accent takes a little bit to get accustomed to.
"Pie rats can't relax I'm the waviest guy"
Obviously, waviest relating to the pirate/boat scheme, but before Nas became Nasty Nas he was Kid Wave.
Tha bars at the start giving shout outs to Proof and Juice 🔥🔥🔥
62 year old white lady just discovered Nas.. because of Ren. To many favorites to list but love Hi Ren and The Hunger. Welcome to the Ren Rabbit Hole. BTW.. he mentioned you reactors in the "nuclear" flow..
53 granny cracker here. Same!
Respect to you for hating the mumblers, auto-tuners and paint by number lyrical bumblers. That's what us older folk do best: Learn by experience and become jaded, more critical and cynical. It's like a time saving skill that filters out all trash to focus on and enjoy more of the genuine good stuff. I hear you regarding Ren's opening bars here. He has a playful, almost silly side that sometimes shows up right next to a genuinely dope scheme. Rapping isn't his strongest game by any sense, yet he often delivers in blindingly good pockets. Nice reaction, mate.
Check out "Ren ~ Spontaneous Stream Jam"
if you want a bit more of an everything video the type of musician he is. He grew up street performing for years so his library of music he can just pull out of his head is crazy.
ren a musical Genius
Rens 16 bar challenge is freestyle
Keep going with Ren, you won't be disappointed. Subbed to follow your journey.
Oh hell. First one!!?? U have got to go down the rabbit hole! Holy shit! U have NO idea!!!!!! On board for your journey!!!
hello dear!! since you hate mumble and autotune, you're gonna love our man ren!! ren is famous for many things, such as his elegant lyrics and percise diction!! his one take videos, like this one. i think i saw the seeds planted for another renegade today, dude, i hope you do join our fam!!!! kathleen bts renegade
You should check out Back to 74 message in bottle great old school vibe!
In a world where most people seem to be willing to bend facts to supports their prejudices, I'm ALWAYS impressed by someone who remains open minded in the face of their own skepticism. It's SO rare to see a reactor (or anyone else these days) say they want to hate something, and then BE WON OVER. You're EXACTLY what a critic/analyst needs to be. Tough, but open minded. I SALUTE YOU!!
You might like "I've got what you want" which is his homage to the Beastie Boys
Great reaction! ❤ Ren is probably the best most all around talented musician on the planet! Just wait til you hear him sing, He does it all! Plays instruments, sings, raps and produces to a very high level. Welcome to the rabbit hole where every track is something different every time!
He made number one in the UK and record sales last October but he’s an independent artist and I love that he just gave you props on one of your first videos of him so that’s amazing
You got a new subscriber here… Ren is like that acquired taste that you didn’t think you would like, but once you have those first few bites you say, oh man where has this been all my life and how did I finish the whole plate already and begin thinking about when will I have this again… 🔥Reaction 🔥 thanks….
He said R.I.P. Peep, i believe.
Cool reaction dude, thanks 👍
Welcome to Ren! He is definitely more than a TH-cam rapper! His hip hop album Sick Boi debuted at number one in the UK last October. He is completely independent and can do it all. Check out The Hunger, Hi Ren, Genesis, Illest of our time, and the Money Game Trilogy as a starting place. But he can also sing and play multiple instruments, beat boxes and makes his own beats. Subbed for more 💜💜
Ren is amazing!
Love this reaction 😂
It's refreshing and honest
Ren Stan right here front and center 😂
Thumbs up from the RENegades!
He's referring to a rapper called Lil Peep who died in 2017. Was an amazing lyricist. RIP.
Yo that shit was legit, I don’t listen to any new hip-hop but that was fire! I was skeptical growing up in the 90s on Long Island album is sacred but he did it justice
I appreciate your perspective! Thank you!
Welcome to the REN rabbit hole! I enjoyed your break down and watching him win you over. I can't wait for your take on his songs The Hunger, Animal Flow & so many more. Subbed for more.
This guy is the one take master no editing here
Another reactor!!! Fuck yeah, the renegades strike again!!! Let's go sick bois
am 64 and Ren is my favourite artist ever please react to seven sins by Ren its fire, thank you for reacting and the break down ❤❤
Loved watching Ren win you over……definitely love to see you check out some of Ren’s other work…🔥🔥
Buckle up Bro... Ren is 100% on his own level! More layers than an onion, more bars than a prison!!!
Loved the start of the reaction! Was excited to see if he passed the dope test, Glad you enjoyed. Everything he does is different from the last one you heard..
#RENegade here! You had me rolling😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Thanks for giving him a chance. #RENaissance
Loved this reaction! You got a sub from me just for giving him a chance. Most of us were probably a bit unsure at the beginning of the first Ren video we ever saw 😆 Most fans found Ren through Hi Ren, which is.... different, probably best described as performance art (recorded live). It defies genre but will give you an idea of the kind of person he is and why we're hooked. But for more rap I'll second the many suggestions of The Hunger, Genesis, Illest of Our Time, Power, Wicked Ways, Seven Sins, What You Want (beasty boys vibes). Singing - Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla (live), Back on 74/Message In A Bottle retake, I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hip with his band The Big Push. More incredible story telling and live performance - The Tale of Jenny and Screech trilogy (full version). And the masterpiece of the Money Game trilogy (especially pt 3).
Subbed! I'm old school also so looking forward to seeing your perspective on Ren. He's not for everyone, but it's hard to deny how talented he his
He has a 16 bar challenge freestyle youll like.
Yes! Thanks I was racking my brains thinking I'm sure there's one somewhere 😂 from quite a while ago if I recall correctly
Yeah you got a sub! You were shared in the Ren group on the book of face! So expect the Renegades to come in hot! Here’s some info on Ren then il stick the lyrics in a reply. Btw he said RIP Peep not Pete 😊🖤
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.Welcome to the Renaissance! Ren is my favourite artist of all time. I say artist because he is a multifaceted diamond! From singing (all styles) to rapping (bars/flows/schemes for days), Bardcore (story telling) beatbox, makes his own beats, scatting and a multi instrumentalist (guitars, bass, drums, melodica and more). On top of that he is the most beautiful human being inside and out who has been through and continues to go through absolute hell.
Ren is 33 from Anglesey, Wales originally but spent most his adult life in Brighton, England. He has been very ill for years, at one point being completely bed ridden. He was misdiagnosed for years, being told he was bipolar, had M.E and more and was prescribed medications that made him worse and ended up in psychosis. It turns out Ren had Lyme disease which has caused havoc on his body. He’s been living in Calgary, Canada all year receiving intense medical treatment for his brain damage and mast cell activation disorder amongst other things that were caused by the Lyme disease.
He started off making beats at 12 and selling CDs then moved on to busking. He was part of a band called Trick The Fox and was signed to Sony but they didn’t renew the contract after his health deteriorated. He then started The Big Push. They went on hiatus the end of last year after 5 years partly due to his move to Canada and also because the other members are also soloists and were moving around too.
I have a list of songs to check out of all styles. Obviously this is no where near everything but gives you places to start. 🖤
Ren songs in best order to watch them (although there isn’t a specific order technically, this is a good way to go)
📚Serious/storytelling📚
Hi Ren
The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full)
SickBoi
Chalk outlines live
How to be me live
Suic*de
For Joe
Money Game 1, 2, 3
🎤Showing off his rap etc talent🎤
Losing it
The hunger
Power
Illest of our time
Genesis
Genesis acoustic
Murderer
Murderer acoustic
Animal flow
Animal flow acoustic
what you want (beastie boys homage)
🎸The big push 🎸
I shot the sheriff/ road to Zion/ hip hop
Wade in the water/ Nina Simone/ trouble so hard
Englishman in New York live
Swan song
Watch out (red suspenders)
Sweet little lady
Sweet little lady live
Why my woman?
War pigs (red suspenders)
Paint it black (red suspenders)
🎶Ren and Sam Tompkins🎶
Blind eyed
Blind eyed ft angry carpark attendant
Blind eyed MC sessions
Walking on the moon/ no diggity
Earned it/ man’s world/ falling
⛔️More full list below.⛔️
REN ET AL SONG LIST
Here’s a list to get you going (I know you’ve seen a few) 🖤
RAP
The hunger
Illest of our time
Power
Genesis (also the acoustic one)
Sick boi
Animal flow (also the acoustic)
What you want (beastie boys homage)
Murderer (also the acoustic one)
Masochist
Lost All Faith
Down On The Beat ft Viktus
16 bar challenge
Seven Sins
Wicked Ways
SickBoi 2
Loco
RETAKES
Wildfire (SBTRKT retake)
Right here, right now - fat boy slim
All my life - foo fighters
Bittersweet Symphony - the verve
Losing it - fisher
BARDCORE
The tale of Jenny and screech (full)
Hi Ren
MoneyGame part 1
MoneyGame part 2
MoneyGame part 3
SINGING
Humble ft Eden nash
Ocean ft Eden nash
Fire
FUNNY
1990s (watch the video one)
Love music
Love music part 2
Love music part 3
Love music part 4
Uninvited
SAD
Su!cide
For Joe
Crutch ft Bibi
Depression
Insomnia
OTHERS
Dear God
Crucify your culture
Ahiahiahoha
Hold On
Penitence ft Molly Mckinna
Everybody drops
Heretic
Diazepam
Ready for you
Children of the moon
Girls
It’s alright
Jessica ft orlean
Hold on
Life is funny
Do you believe
Satellite girl
French song ft domain Axisa
Can’t help falling in love (Elvis cover)
Screech’s tale Instagram stories
Wade in the water (live in Berlin)
Freckled angels - live performance
Freckled angels
Pixie
Make my way
Run away
Pocket full of pain
Meaning
Bullet
Patience - Ren Gill M.E.
RANDOM
Love you CNN
One Million Subscribers - defining success
Loads of busking ones with his band The Big Push, Trick The Fox, Sam Tompkins and Chinchilla.
THE BIG PUSH - MUSIC VIDEOS / LIVE
Swan song
sweet little lady
Sweet little lady - live
bongo bong
Englishman in New York live
what kind of woman is this
It’s alright
GAK sessions - the big push live
These boots are made for walking/satisfaction/everybody
The big push live from home (live nation broadcast)
Icarus
Acustarus (Icarus acoustic)
Xbox marijuana
Dignity
Oh my woman
Praise You
Precious
THE BIG PUSH - BUSKING
I shot the sheriff/road to Zion/hiphop
N
johnny B Goode
sweet little lady
I shot the sheriff (Bob Marley cover)
My generation
Damien Marley live
Sympathy for the devil live
Guns of Brixton
Watch out (live busking)
Lonely boy (black keys cover)
Love will tear us apart (joy division)
Jumpin jack flash (the Rolling Stones cover)
Lonely boy/paint it black
Watch out (live busking 2020)
Heroes (David Bowie)
Heart attack
REN & SAM TOMPKINS
earned it/mans world/falling
blind eyed live performance
Blind eyed live
Blind eyed ft angry carpark attendant
Blind eyed MC sessions
walking on the moon/no diggity
improvising around Stevie Wonder
what went wrong 1&2
Wild thoughts/crazy in love
Latch (live disclosure cover)
Same old situation
REN & CHINCHILLA
Chalk Outlines (live)
How To Be Me (live)
one dance/drunk in love
sexual healing
CHINCHILLA
fingers (live)
Elements
Little girl gone
Cut you off
TRICK THE FOX
living room poetry
The mash up
Lost boy
Street lights
Ren - Nas - halftime
"Let loose in the booth and I came to introduce the
High proof juice like a flaming sambuca
Halftime 3-point hoop, hallelujah
Abused oblongata and I severed a medulla
'Cause rap without Ren is like a skull without a brain, dude
Or like a feminist with no one to complain to
Hockey without ice or China without rice
The Bible without Christ, vindaloo with no spice
Playing snakes and ladders with no dice
Day without night, like Mike without an earlobe bite
I keep it tight, left-right, fake, dodge and evade
An uppercut, fuck 'em up in any various ways
Nеfarious gaze moving through precarious days
When wе're moving through the bubble troubled air in my veins
Librarian brain, pull up a barbarian slain
Performing like I'm global warming, music making it rain
I'm pimpin' my pain, prostitute of all that's insane
Put my problems on the paper and the sales will raise/reign
The sails will rise, pirate with a patch on his eye
Get ya hooked up on the music sailor, aye, aye, aye
It's like rats to the music when I'm feedin 'em pie
It's Pyrex/pie-rats can't relax I'm the waviest guy
Like yo, rats bring the bubonic flow
Move the tectonic plates when I step to the show
So cold, I know a couple people don't fuck with it
They can just suck on it, zip it, then go, thanks, bro
Eenie, meenie, miney, mo, I'm shining like a diamond though
When pressure makes a rhyming diamond, this was by design, ya know
An isotope, a proton and a neutron in the nuclei
And split an atom in a fraction, a reaction supersize
Me and I supersize my order
Fries on the side I'm a big whopping author
Big Mac, rest in peace, B.I.G, rest in peace, Mac
Rest in peace, Pac, rest in peace, Peep, rest in peace, rap
We lose all the greats like that
So put respect upon they names while they still intact
That's why I rap upon this beat that was deep for Nas
I might never reach the level, I'll salute with bars
I'm coming and bringing the deep heat and when they are singing the bees knees
What a ridiculous MC sound so meticulous, repeat
When I am spitting improperly, bending biology
No one can follow me, what an anomaly
Sick shit and quick wit makes girls wet and dicks stiff
I'm so tongue-in-cheek with my tongue in your cheek
I never sleep cause death is the cousin of sleep
I never rest cause sleep is the cousin of death
So save your breath, stop the tape, press pause, and eject"
References
Tongue and cheek - love music part 2
Eenie meanie miney moe - murderer (and more)
Supersize my fries - uninvited
Nuclear fuse - life is funny
Pie scheme - released on Pi day
Waviest - new wave jacket on The Hunger / kid wave
“I never sleep, 'cause sleep is the cousin of death” - from NY state of mind by Nas
“China without rice, bible with out christ”- big L