Ren and A Music Industry Pitfall.

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
  • Ren's track Sick Boi has been removed from streaming platforms following a legal row. It's complicated and ongoing and tonight Ren released his song "Kujo Beat Down" in response. Ren is an amazing artist and I'll be reviewing the song in full soon. You can find it here:
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Комментарии • 735

  • @TheCharismaticVoice
    @TheCharismaticVoice 10 дней назад +1181

    I always really appreciate your takes, Justin. Thank you for posting this!

    • @xenoxaos1
      @xenoxaos1 10 дней назад +34

      @TheCharismaticVoice you just love Justin's hair!

    • @timdombrova
      @timdombrova 10 дней назад +18

      When will we see another The Darkness reaction?

    • @TheDefendedOfficial
      @TheDefendedOfficial 10 дней назад +11

      It’s dog eat dog and some dogs are a lot greedier than others. Pardon the dog puns.
      Solidarity with Ren!

    • @dj-um7el
      @dj-um7el 10 дней назад +3

      Hi

    • @DJ_Cub
      @DJ_Cub 10 дней назад +1

      @@timdombrovashe reacted to the only song anyone knows by them. No one would watch

  • @stephenbarr773
    @stephenbarr773 10 дней назад +193

    One great soul supporting another great soul.

  • @johnaistrup9250
    @johnaistrup9250 10 дней назад +182

    Hi Justin, it was you and your channel which introduced me to Hi Ren! For that I am very grateful! I started watching your channel after I lost my youngest brother last October when he decided to end it. He was 20 years my junior but we were close and as you can imagine it crushed me. When he was a teen he introduced me to you and The Darkness, your style and flair resonated with him and he carried that look of a rockstar might have, throughout his adult years. So after coming across your channel, I somehow felt closer to my brother. My brother always thought you and The Darkness were legends and I have to admit I have started to listen to your music much more lately.
    I love your channel and your reactions to Ren, and so thank you for introducing me to his work. The first was Hi Ren and I paused your video, found Rens channel and watched it in its entirety, he reduced me to tears with his raw and conflicting emotions as well as his performance and delivery. I then went back to your channel and finished watching your reaction, and I found myself in complete agreement with you.
    I am so chuffed you and the band are producing music again..........agaaaaaaain! Long may it continue ol' bean!!! Great channel btw!

    • @simondeverell5183
      @simondeverell5183 10 дней назад +9

      Sorry for your loss

    • @graceb3934
      @graceb3934 10 дней назад +6

      🫂💚

    • @Redlox70
      @Redlox70 10 дней назад +5

      Beautiful comment. I wish you all the best ❤

    • @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain
      @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain  9 дней назад +40

      Hey John, your brother sounded awesome - thank you for taking the time to tell me about him. And thank you for the support.

    • @TheiaGalateia
      @TheiaGalateia 7 дней назад +1

  • @le_th_
    @le_th_ 10 дней назад +98

    This is an unemotional, yet compassionate, message of support for another creative artist, and it's informative to those outside the music industry. A really amazing video you didn't have to make. Well done.

  • @-dizzoj-
    @-dizzoj- 10 дней назад +138

    Gareth got a raw deal here. Gave up his car willingly only to have his specific instructions brazenly flaunted before you announced to the world, baselessly i might add, that the car was also his residence!
    Shocking. Justice for Gareth. #JusticeForGareth

    • @RickReasonnz
      @RickReasonnz 10 дней назад +12

      Exposing that poor old ancient wallet to the world.. for shame, Justin, for shaaaame.

    • @taraschneider6115
      @taraschneider6115 9 дней назад +2

      😂 Poor poor Garreth 😂

    • @garthmckeil9539
      @garthmckeil9539 8 дней назад +8

      Lol
      Please add my Mock Outrage to this Faux Movement.... #FauxJusticeforGareth

  • @agatopol
    @agatopol 8 дней назад +17

    Thank you for supporting Ren!
    Cheers from Bulgaria 🍻

    • @Threadbow
      @Threadbow 6 дней назад +1

      Bulgaria! Don't suppose you know the choir?
      So beautiful.

    • @agatopol
      @agatopol 6 дней назад +2

      @@Threadbow I'm glad you like it, thank you!
      It's "Philip Koutev national ensemble"s choir.

    • @Threadbow
      @Threadbow 6 дней назад

      @@agatopol oh wow thank you!
      I see they don't wear white but stunning, colourful, traditional outfits.

  • @user-we8rm1re3i
    @user-we8rm1re3i 8 дней назад +9

    I got bit by a tick when I was 11 years old. Long before Lyme disease was even a word. Long before Epstein-Barr was labeled a medical condition or fibromyalgia was a term. I had no idea how to explain any of this to people or the long lasting side effects I've dealt with for the last half century and out of the blue this British dude with the funny hair cut shows up on my RUclips and I hear Sick Boi and it not only blows me away with his talent but he understands what I've been through and articulates what I've failed to say.

    • @mexmentaty
      @mexmentaty 19 часов назад

      Lyme disease has been a word since 1975 and the earliest detailed writings about diseases contracted from ticks have been around since the 18th century….

  • @barmaleyes
    @barmaleyes 10 дней назад +65

    I don't think Ren taking down the song has something to do with the Bulgarian choir .. at least not directly. My understanding is that Ren already paid 15% to the choir (as they requested) because Kujobeats refused to absorb that. In any case the Bulgarian choir did not strike the song, Kujobeats did because he wants to engage Ren in a legal battle. And Ren simply removed the song to avoid that.

    • @clarepickthall8508
      @clarepickthall8508 2 дня назад

      You have a thing about rhyming lyrics ( or rather not rhyming 😂)..I.e abracadabra..& your " ride again" re Extreme..Other Side of the Rainbow 😂

  • @Annie_MaycoxMUA
    @Annie_MaycoxMUA 10 дней назад +44

    Love you man and the support you have for Ren x

  • @Parula06
    @Parula06 10 дней назад +68

    Love you and your support of Ren, Justin. You introduced me to him when you reacted to "Hi Ren" back in January 2023, for which I am eternally grateful. And I love your kind and erudite way of expressing yourself, here and in your other videos.

  • @archribaldbunker1060
    @archribaldbunker1060 10 дней назад +14

    His anger became art, that art is a banger
    Another Ren gem with a banger cliffhanger

  • @nichollebraspennickx943
    @nichollebraspennickx943 10 дней назад +111

    I believe you introduced me to Ren…. Amazing artist… through him… I found Cinchilla… again, amazing artist - together they are magnificent… you also introduced me to King Gizz. I’ll be seeing them at RedRocks on Sunday and Monday…. Thank you for your channel… “Nice One!”

    • @forgettablelisa
      @forgettablelisa 10 дней назад +2

      Seeing Gizz tonight, can't wait, but totally jealous of seeing them at RedRocks, amazing venue to see them in

    • @OrwilrmW
      @OrwilrmW 10 дней назад +2

      I also was introduced to ren here.

    • @mairbek
      @mairbek 10 дней назад +2

      Same here. Got introduced to Ren by Justin. What an amazing discovery. Thank you, Justin

    • @danielwitham1791
      @danielwitham1791 10 дней назад +1

      Hope you keep your head on/pill
      Love from Melbourne Australia, the home of the gizzard.

  • @LoutTsu
    @LoutTsu 10 дней назад +42

    Justin, you're such a charm! And I will forever be indebted to you for introducing me to Ren.

  • @grumpyfinn
    @grumpyfinn 10 дней назад +66

    REN is the G.O.A.T.
    hi ren led to my self realization when i reached the end of my rope with burnout... led me to get help, got my self diagnosis of adhd and comorbidities, after a year long process, confirmed by dr's last week and at 46 just started adhd meds (and my god what a difference). i was literally watching and listening to Hi Ren for the first time last september and something inside snapped, i mean physically i could feel it. i always heard people say how a song/artist saved them and always thought it kinda melodramatic, but i know now what other's have meant.... and sick boi fckn resonated too... fck kujobeats and his greed.

    • @Thomas-xs2kq
      @Thomas-xs2kq 10 дней назад +2

      Oh, another GOAT.😂

    • @sicpuppy9500
      @sicpuppy9500 10 дней назад

      @@Thomas-xs2kq There is a new sheriff in town.😁

    • @TashaBryanRENegade
      @TashaBryanRENegade 9 дней назад +3

      Sicpuppy - that's what Kujo (Cujo - Stephen King) is. The only way to put a rabid dog down, is slay their ego.

  • @nichollebraspennickx943
    @nichollebraspennickx943 10 дней назад +72

    BTW, you are looking rested and healthy, Justin! Clean Living! Looks great on you!

    • @benallmark9671
      @benallmark9671 10 дней назад +11

      Amazing isn’t it. Clean living looks good on anybody. It’s definitely the way to live IMO.

    • @halloola3636
      @halloola3636 3 дня назад

      Funny how different persepctives can be. My first thought was that Justin looks like he was back on something...

    • @benallmark9671
      @benallmark9671 3 дня назад

      @@halloola3636 interesting, I hope you’re wrong.

    • @halloola3636
      @halloola3636 3 дня назад +1

      @@benallmark9671 Yeah, I hope so, too...
      Thing is: you never truelly lose the addictions that you´ve nurtured over years - I speak from experience.

    • @benallmark9671
      @benallmark9671 3 дня назад +1

      @@halloola3636 I agree. I’m in the same boat. It took a car accident and becoming a paraplegic for me to figure it out. A blessing in disguise as messed up as that may seem. Plus I no longer have the headaches I got from woman. They want nothing to with me now anymore and I’m ok with that.

  • @cbradio-su8kd
    @cbradio-su8kd 10 дней назад +15

    Thank you Justin for supporting our sick boi, nicely done ❤

  • @davidjames3080
    @davidjames3080 10 дней назад +15

    Thanks for this Justin. You were the guy who introduced me to Ren (eternally grateful for that!), you continue to support real artists and I fully respect you for it.

  • @JulieAiken
    @JulieAiken 10 дней назад +13

    I really wanted your take on this -- so, thank you! And I can't wait for your reaction to Kujo Beat Down.

  • @williamhornabrook8081
    @williamhornabrook8081 10 дней назад +145

    Something that is missed in this summary is that it was Kujo's people that struck down the Sick Boi music video on RUclips. They exploited the way RUclips favours claimants over creators to hold the video hostage. This was their leverage in trying to negotiate some big pay day for Kujo. Ren took the song off streaming after this happened.
    The striking of the video appears to be the first shot fired in this dispute. Ren claims that Kujo and his lawyers didn't contact him at all before striking the video and saying it was "the only way to get his attention."

    • @arlasoft
      @arlasoft 10 дней назад +5

      The first shot fired was Kujo not being paid his royalties, Ren freely admitted that but said it was 'down to his team', which dragged on for months. Unfortunately this is a very one-sided argument, people think Ren can do no wrong. As for favouring claimants over creators, Kujo is the creator too. Without his beat, there is no song. If you want to avoid these situations, don't be lazy and produce your own beats. I'm a fan of Ren's music, but based on that the world has decided Ren is an angel and Kujo is a dick, but no-one is stopping to consider whether Ren might be one too and what they would do if one of their beats went big and they weren't getting paid what they were due.

    • @ellesaaltjejenneke5400
      @ellesaaltjejenneke5400 10 дней назад +46

      Going of what was made public (I’m aware we might not have the full picture); Kujo didn’t get his publishing money, because he sold a sample that was not cleared (which is a breach of contract). The people who own the rights to that sample (Bulgarian choir) claimed his publishing money, rightly so. This is between the production companies and the publishers. Ren has nothing to do with this because he bought an unlimited license. Kujo now tries to get money from Ren for his money problems and that is where this whole shit show starts. Ren stated that he agrees that Kujo should get his publishing money, but doesn’t legally have any rights to masters profits.
      Oh and the copy right strike was illegal. Watch a few music lawyers reactions on this. Ren could sue for this.

    • @yilomina2047
      @yilomina2047 9 дней назад +28

      @@arlasoft Ren talked about this, and he contacted the publishers to let them know that there was a problem. Kujo will definitely be reimbursed for the money that wasn't paid due to an error on the publisher's part. That wasn't Ren, but he did takes steps to try to get it fixed, because Ren agrees that Kujo should be paid for his work. I think the reason people have decided that Kujo is a dick is because Kujo filed a copyright strike on Ren's video, and because the sample he used was stolen, and because he suddenly wanted a cut of the master, which was never part of the original agreement. And I personally think that Kujo is an idiot for turning down Ren's offer to create a new track and split it 50/50.

    • @JimboP3K
      @JimboP3K 9 дней назад +23

      @@arlasoft This first shot was actually Kujo stealing the sample and use it to make profit.

    • @Caseyd1966
      @Caseyd1966 9 дней назад +18

      ​@@arlasoft kujo not being paid had absolutely nothing to do with Ren or his team - it was the publisher's mistake, which is now being rectified. As for "without the beat there is no song "????? Are you serious? Kujo made an awesome beat for sure (unfortunately with a stolen sample), but there would not be a song without Ren's arrangement & lyrics - lyrics that he poured his whole soul into!!!! And just to show that Kujo's beat isn't essential to the song, Ren will be re releasing the song with his own beat on Oct 13. As for only hearing 1 side - Ren has repeatedly asked Kujo to share his side. Last week, Kujo "threatened " to release his side of the whole mess, with screenshots that he claimed would expose Ren. The date that he said he would do this has come and gone and - crickets.

  • @reidger7778
    @reidger7778 9 дней назад +23

    A Justin and Ren collab would be insane!

  • @DavidLindes
    @DavidLindes 9 дней назад +5

    I've already watched Kujo Beat Down a few times, and... it's in the queue to watch again. The numbers are growing! Over half a million views already, and I expect it'll be well beyond that before too very long. :)
    Thanks for the analysis of the situation, and I look forward to your analysis of the song. Good luck on your recording sessions!

    • @SueDenimDomDenim
      @SueDenimDomDenim 7 дней назад +1

      Nearly a million views now- Kujo was very silly to turn down working with Ren it would have set him up with a fantastic track plus the support & respect of not only Rens fans but the wider industry too more fool Kujo looking forward to part 2

    • @DavidLindes
      @DavidLindes 5 дней назад

      @@SueDenimDomDenim I hope there won't be reason for a part 2 to be released, but looking forward to Sick Boi version 2! And yeah, it got to over a million by yesterday, if not before, so... yeah... what was that quote (the first DM from the girlfriend) about "a little oopsie" or something? ;)

  • @SandraP3796
    @SandraP3796 10 дней назад +13

    Love you supporting Ren Justin ❤

  • @laurafromliverpool
    @laurafromliverpool 10 дней назад +12

    Justin, you introduced me to ren and its no exaggeration to say that his music and story have motivated me to make huge changes to my life. So yeah, thanks Justin, it's been an amazing ride.

  • @donlamure626
    @donlamure626 10 дней назад +10

    I'm just a music fan, and I enjoy your honesty and information you provide in your videos. Best of luck in all you do and thank you for the joy you bring me and everyone else with your channel. Your empathy and emotional intelligence is appreciated in this crazy world we live in

  • @sorryformyenglish2778
    @sorryformyenglish2778 10 дней назад +9

    You introduced many of us to Ren, so thank you so much for this Justin!

  • @juliaconnell
    @juliaconnell 10 дней назад +30

    *awesome* - THANK YOU Justin, grateful you are aware of this situation (as I assumed you would be) - also interested in your reaction to Ren's 'Kujo Beat Down'
    I was hoping for your input into this situation, given your knowledge, experience & expertise of the music industry, from multiple points of view (performer, obviously, writer, of course - ALL the other creative things you've done behind the scenes, & their 'real world' (legal & financial) consequences...). as usual you did not disappoint
    so THANK YOU Justin, appreciate your words of wisdom & insight, esp given your vast experience & grateful you are aware of this complicated situation (as I assumed you would be)
    - also interested in your reaction to Ren's 'Kujo Beat Down' - please & thank you
    p.s. hope the recording is going well

  • @ledad632
    @ledad632 10 дней назад +10

    Thank you Justin for explaining the industry. You are always entertaining and informative. Ren will always come out on top and we all wish him continued success. Live on and prosper 🖖

  • @theritchie2173
    @theritchie2173 10 дней назад +22

    Ren is almost the exact opposite of what I would normally listen to, but somehow he's incredible all the same. Can't remember if I discovered him here or via The Charismatic Voice (I'm off there next), but I'm glad I did.
    And then I'll be (mostly) back in the '70s & '80s like usual.

    • @jodiegordon5559
      @jodiegordon5559 8 дней назад +1

      Have you ever heard his busking? He does a lot of covers, Bob Marley, the police, soul Motown and when it's full band outdoor gig the musicianship is top class! I haven't had the chance to spend a lot of time catching up but in interviews Ren has said that this is his 1st full rap heavy album and he has a gorgeous voice so i'm looking forward to discovering that Ren too! (Then I'll go back to my 70s 80s 90s! Lol!

  • @Jackie-wolf68
    @Jackie-wolf68 10 дней назад +12

    Glad to hear how the legalities of all this played into Rens song.
    He's a young man doing great things with his music and i was extremely disappointed to hear what happened.

  • @sympotaz2960
    @sympotaz2960 10 дней назад +6

    I have seen alot of artist make these types of videos, but i hve been following Rens musics/life updates for the past few years and like millions of other people have come to understand the person he is. Seeing him breaking down when he was explaining the impact Sick Boi had on him and many many other people (myself included) was a genuinely heartbreaking experience and i cant even imagine the pain and trauma that it has caused ren.

  • @Cynthiabecker24
    @Cynthiabecker24 10 дней назад +21

    Thanks Justin for weighing in on a very clear wrong done to Ren. Looking forward to the breakdown of Rens new track.

  • @juliarenaultartist5247
    @juliarenaultartist5247 10 дней назад +7

    Absolutely support team Ren. Thanks for doing this Justin; it will mean the world to Ren.

  • @drewtabori8447
    @drewtabori8447 9 дней назад +3

    I've realised over the last few months just how much respect I have for you thru these videos. You have evolved away from The Darkness with this series, and more power to you.

  • @dianediamoon13
    @dianediamoon13 10 дней назад +3

    Great to hear your thoughts and glad Ren has your support!

  • @Veeliscious
    @Veeliscious 10 дней назад +5

    Wonderful sensitive and succinct consideration of the situation and great to have an music insider's explanation and take on it. Agree with you wholeheartedly

  • @benallmark9671
    @benallmark9671 10 дней назад +6

    Justin you introduced me to Ren two or three years ago and I wanna thank you for that. He’s been a great follow. Such a unique cat.

  • @Megnky920
    @Megnky920 10 дней назад +6

    Love that you did this

  • @psychachu
    @psychachu 22 часа назад

    "Permission to Land" was a huge part of my childhood. It's so cool to find you here, man, making really interesting videos. Love it. The Ren situation was mad.

  • @gwynethzen77
    @gwynethzen77 10 дней назад +2

    Thank you for speaking out and drawing attention to this! ❤

  • @Alo4321
    @Alo4321 10 дней назад +32

    Chinchilla needs to be reviewed. That live version of 5:1 is special

  • @redyankeerose
    @redyankeerose 10 дней назад +2

    Love seeing the peeks into your life and career - and I can’t wait to see your interview with the Lemon Twigs! Thanks for another insightful video

  • @shazza175
    @shazza175 10 дней назад +7

    Thanks for this! Succinct and clearly stated. Looking forward to your breakdown of the beat down 🥰

  • @Mrkalm007
    @Mrkalm007 10 дней назад +8

    Boy did he hit back with his latest song!

  • @docdurdin
    @docdurdin 10 дней назад +4

    Thank you Justin. There are so many out there chasing after every breadcrumb to feast on. This is not just a song to Ren, you apparently see it is his heart.

  • @liljohn118th
    @liljohn118th 10 дней назад +12

    Back in the day the Fugees sampled Enya without permission, and she considered sueing but after hearing the song decided to just come to a settlement with them. Wyclef even said how awesome she was about it when she didn't have to be. There are ways to solve this where everyone comes out on top!
    And then there's the kujo way.

    • @TashaBryanRENegade
      @TashaBryanRENegade 9 дней назад +1

      Lauren Hill is one of my 90s faves!

    • @jodiegordon5559
      @jodiegordon5559 8 дней назад +1

      That's cos she lives in a castle and he lives in a squat above a kebab shop.

    • @jodiegordon5559
      @jodiegordon5559 8 дней назад +1

      @@TashaBryanRENegade mine too :)

    • @TashaBryanRENegade
      @TashaBryanRENegade 8 дней назад

      @@jodiegordon5559 🫶🫶

    • @liljohn118th
      @liljohn118th 3 дня назад

      @@jodiegordon5559 what does that matter? The Score was the best selling album in the US in 1996. Ready or not, the track which featured the sample was also a huge success as a single. She could have taken pretty much all the proceeds from all of that, but chose not to.

  • @dragonmummy1
    @dragonmummy1 6 часов назад

    I’m an old lady and have lived through times of wonderful music. Ren is a poet for our times. We need him and we need his song.

  • @MoreKellBellPlease
    @MoreKellBellPlease 10 дней назад +5

    Thanks for talking about this.

  • @smack_pop7
    @smack_pop7 9 дней назад +1

    Thank you so much for covering this ❤❤❤

  • @lisajohnson1528
    @lisajohnson1528 10 дней назад +4

    I only knew about ren from your previous posts and knew about this last week, just watched the new vid from ren then saw this, cant wait for your next ren vid thank you justin!

  • @chelseahaley8350
    @chelseahaley8350 10 дней назад +4

    I love that u are touching on this!! We NEED a reaction to Kujo Beat Down!! 🙌 Thank u Justin!! ❤

  • @premeditatedplan5417
    @premeditatedplan5417 10 дней назад +4

    You speak from a calm place, thanks.

  • @ProgressiveBoomer
    @ProgressiveBoomer 10 дней назад +1

    This is amazing, Justin. Thanks for this. Loved your take on this situation!

  • @TheMisanthrope.
    @TheMisanthrope. 10 дней назад +3

    One of your best Justin....cheers dawg.

  • @Tinkerbell9332
    @Tinkerbell9332 10 дней назад +3

    Hey I'm so glad you did this! Ren I feel is handling it all pretty well!

  • @wadehines9971
    @wadehines9971 10 дней назад +16

    for reasons around my own provincial stupidity, I wanted to dislike Ren, but he rapidly became my favorite artist --- hands down. Good on ya for your take.

  • @doodmonkey
    @doodmonkey 10 дней назад +9

    Nice to hear your perspective on this

  • @mandenmusic1
    @mandenmusic1 8 дней назад +5

    The comment that blew up on Ren's "putting us in the picture" vid was.... Invite the actual Bulgarian choir over for the remake and credit them properly. I love that idea.

  • @jessicarowley9631
    @jessicarowley9631 10 дней назад +1

    Very interesting explanation of how you see this dispute. Having watched Rens' video on the whole thing it was great to follow up with you.
    Always enjoy your content.

  • @xeaux
    @xeaux 10 дней назад +36

    Being supportive to Ren is also realizing that choosing his health, which is already compromised, is NOT “rolling over”. It’s self care. He isn’t allowing the stress from this situation to affect him to the point where all the work he has done, and all the efforts at the treatment center he was at when this whole Kujo Beats situation went down, will be undone by someone trying to elevate their status by bringing him down.
    Are people really forgetting Ren’s health struggles because he’s been appearing healthy lately?!

    • @Threadbow
      @Threadbow 6 дней назад

      Its not always easy for everyone to understand.
      They see him well yet often don't realise that there is a fine balance to avoiding a crash.
      Best decision for his health.
      Hopefully this will work itself out.
      We can but hope.

    • @xeaux
      @xeaux 6 дней назад +1

      @@Threadbow I’m well aware that unless you’re going through it, it’s difficult to fully understand. However, people seem to be forgetting completely rather than his health struggles simply being out of their comprehension. There seems to be a fine line that chronically ill people have to tread in regards to posting things online... Either you post your difficulties with your health & people tell you that it’s all you post or that you’ve made your health issues your whole personality, or you don’t post as much (or even go as far as posting only the good days) & people assume you’re completely fine. A conversation surrounding a song entitled Sick Boi that ignores the subject matter of the song when questioning why the artist “rolled over” is quite frankly tone deaf.

    • @Threadbow
      @Threadbow 5 дней назад

      @@xeaux meant with kindness i am sure by justin.
      I hear you.
      Try to not tell people i am ill.
      Though as you say then they think you are just fine and lazy not working.
      Or if you go out looking ill, they assume you are a drug addict or drinking to much.
      Neurological part can not be understood. That it is as exhausting as physical. That's probably the misunderstanding here.
      Over all I'm glad you posted, so others can understand.
      Its a process of understandig gradually people will understand more.
      Ren puts out a lot, people think he is good all the time, or recovered.
      I know he said he had had contact with Ren directly.
      So he offered who the best lawyers are. So we don't know the full extent of his help to ren.
      Just seen Ren in a suit on the tube? Utube too dog meeting with Ren. Sic Boi back up.
      Things are happening, let's wait before passing complete judgement here.
      Though i hear you, i get mocked for neuro symptoms, i just give up trying to explain.

    • @xeaux
      @xeaux 5 дней назад

      @@Threadbow It’s the phrasing that bothers me & saying he didn’t know why Ren would roll over. If he’s been in contact before this video was posted that makes it worse bc I’m sure Ren explained this all started going down when he was getting treatment in Canada. I have nothing against Justin & I’m sure he’s been helpful with resources, I just feel that when a person has a large following they need to be more mindful of the language they used. That phrase in particular has been used in the comments a few times, & it’s going to be repeated in conjunction with Ren’s name. With everything he’s gone through & continues to go through, anything that implies giving up should definitely not be associated with Ren.

    • @Threadbow
      @Threadbow 5 дней назад

      @@xeaux Well i think we have already seen big moves.
      Ren isn't rolling over at all.
      Who are we to know what help Ren is getting from others in music industry.
      Ren has said he will remake it.
      Need to hang on as Ren is clever and will have a plan.
      You'll see ;^)

  • @karenlackner192
    @karenlackner192 3 дня назад

    Thank you for supporting Ren !!!
    Sick Boi is back up 🙌🏻

  • @SageMillhill
    @SageMillhill 10 дней назад +7

    That was brilliant.

  • @meganmartin1988
    @meganmartin1988 5 дней назад

    Thank you for your support towards Ren Justin 🙏 ive always loved your music but found your youtube channels through Ren and subscribed. What an awesome dude you are my friend 🫶

  • @stranger2Utube
    @stranger2Utube 10 дней назад +3

    Thank you Justin. No matter how genius anybody can be they're always standing on the shoulders of giants - and you are one of the giants ❤

  • @cherylwitter5038
    @cherylwitter5038 10 дней назад +2

    You introduced me to Ren with hi Ren and I will always be grateful ♥️🔥✌️

  • @drewlester4313
    @drewlester4313 4 дня назад

    100% love a respectable, experienced and amazing artist's take on this travesty. Love all your music and takes.

  • @susie8557
    @susie8557 10 дней назад +3

    Great comments as ever and supportive of Ren.

  • @noisyminer
    @noisyminer 10 дней назад +67

    Imagine if the re-recording of Sick Boi replaces the Bulgarian choir voices with the doubled voices of Ren, Justin Hawkins and Elizabeth Zharoff - that would be epic.

    • @catsandcrafts171
      @catsandcrafts171 10 дней назад +22

      Pretty sure that he's going to use the Bulgarian choir parts and pay them properly for it... best way to stick two fingers up to Kujobeats. Remake it exactly as original except for the parts by Kujo. :D

    • @Angeelaah
      @Angeelaah 10 дней назад +8

      @@catsandcrafts171actually Ren discussed this over on his twitch channel earlier this evening and basically said he won’t be using the Bulgarian choir on moral grounds or words to that effect… apparently even if the people who own it get their cut there’s no guarantee the actual choir would get a fair share. He’s apparently not decided exactly what he’s doing but has several good options up his sleeve all created by him and him alone.

    • @E.T_rode_bikes_As_well
      @E.T_rode_bikes_As_well 10 дней назад

      Yooooooo thats it!

    • @thaliraQ
      @thaliraQ 8 дней назад

      Nice one Justin Hawkins 👌

  • @chernicholas2107
    @chernicholas2107 10 дней назад +1

    really appreciate that you took the time to break the situation down from your own experience. interesting stuff.

  • @janiceN4Nugs
    @janiceN4Nugs 10 дней назад +4

    Great episode, like Aways ❤

  • @_LoveMeKnot
    @_LoveMeKnot 10 дней назад +5

    Woo was hoping you’d touch on this

  • @mldkenny
    @mldkenny 10 дней назад +1

    You are always so interesting, thank you for this video.

  • @_J.L_
    @_J.L_ 23 часа назад

    Hi Justin late response from me. So glad to see a long time UK Musician of your calibre weighing in on such a serious topic. Have done gig promoting 30 odd years ago with my wife we fully understand how much of a grey area it can be. Artists and Bands playing covers live without permissions (story for another time) etc. Today its difficult to be original and sometimes using a prop can make things a bit easier but through the legal system is the best way. Gentlemanly handshakes and fist bumps are definitely not the way. Good Luck with the new album will be keeping my ear out. ❤ JL

  • @kaiserofkush
    @kaiserofkush 10 дней назад +7

    "we dont wanna put a baby on camera" goddamn right we dont good man

  • @eily_b
    @eily_b 10 дней назад +4

    Interview with the Lemon Twigs! Yay! Looking forward to this!

  • @kjsdottor
    @kjsdottor 10 дней назад +1

    This was a beautifully thoughtful take🙏🏻. Looking forward to your reaction to Ren's masterpiece.

  • @ella_lefttheroom
    @ella_lefttheroom 10 дней назад +1

    Really nice summary of the whole situation. Thank you for your opinion and support 💜💜💜

  • @peterveste6976
    @peterveste6976 10 дней назад +1

    Thank you ❤❤

  • @jacks9624
    @jacks9624 10 дней назад +4

    Yup. Thanks, Justin.

  • @freddyhochauf9489
    @freddyhochauf9489 10 дней назад +1

    Always good to have competent people like you on your side when goin through some kinky sht like that! 🙏

  • @T.R.75
    @T.R.75 10 дней назад +1

    i really enjoyed learning about all this. love Rens creativity. hope everything works out for all who deserve it. great vid.

  • @Tim10642
    @Tim10642 10 дней назад +4

    Great take Justin, see Ren has done a cracking live version of Bittersweet, a song all too familiar with court case copyright issues, think it was something like 25yrs until Verve got money for that record.

  • @streekee
    @streekee 10 дней назад +5

    🫶 for your support of Ren 💋

  • @blacklake13
    @blacklake13 10 дней назад +6

    Props to Gareth for the manual transmission.

    • @nickrails
      @nickrails 8 дней назад

      It's extremely normal

  • @MeganBrain
    @MeganBrain 4 дня назад

    Thanks for explaining what was going on with this situation. I didn't understand why the song was taken down but it's back up now so that's good. Ren is very talented. 🇦🇺

  • @violethill_
    @violethill_ 10 дней назад +1

    I didn't know about Houdini! You're videos are always very interesting!

  • @MW8949
    @MW8949 3 дня назад

    Thanks Justin, great video

  • @mirapiccolo6601
    @mirapiccolo6601 10 дней назад +1

    I dicovered Ren from your Channel dear Justin, I appreciate your support for this amazing artist..thanks for this video and....Forza Ren....

  • @petermegarry7332
    @petermegarry7332 6 дней назад

    Absolutely love the relationship that’s building between you and ren. Two outstanding vocalists and humans!!!

  • @JigmeDatse
    @JigmeDatse 4 дня назад

    I honestly am impressed with how you handled the person walking through... Though... You still have the voice.

  • @emj2782
    @emj2782 10 дней назад

    I LOVE this. I LOVE that you have included a clip of Ren saying he’s released a new song about it all. Brilliant. Call. Artists supporting artists. Class.

  • @patcow9999
    @patcow9999 10 дней назад +109

    Justin, you really gotta review Ren's new video: Kujo Beat Down. It is f*cking epic!

    • @Dick_Dickerson417
      @Dick_Dickerson417 10 дней назад

      Yeah Ren buried Kujo

    • @Inconsistent-Dogwash
      @Inconsistent-Dogwash 10 дней назад +10

      It’s was so cathartic watching his video.

    • @TheKingOfBeans
      @TheKingOfBeans 10 дней назад +11

      I found it incredibly hard to watch and listen to 😬 sorry 😔

    • @samanthazwickel
      @samanthazwickel 10 дней назад +7

      He said he would in this video

    • @Musiklife.9049
      @Musiklife.9049 10 дней назад +12

      @@TheKingOfBeansDon’t be sorry…imagine though how Ren felt, living through it all.😢

  • @kev2020-z9s
    @kev2020-z9s 10 дней назад +2

    Thank you for this Ren help a lot of people.

  • @jabo22
    @jabo22 10 дней назад +2

    This is a well done analysis. Thank you.

  • @marionnitsch2274
    @marionnitsch2274 10 дней назад +1

    Justin! It's a pleasure to watch you and listen to your clear and precise info !
    You succeed in keeping a calm lookout on this troublesome situation while giving a COMPASSIONATE statement in favour of Ren being one of THE Artists of our times❣And justly so THIS GUY IS BRILLIANT.
    I hope and thousands of other fans hope that things can be sorted out for Ren! He plainly IS NOT AT FAULT AT ALL
    as your video made clear again . Thank you for it.🙏🌟
    Looking forward to what else you have to say!!!
    Good Night 😅 It's 2:45 a.m. in Germany
    👌👊🌝🖐

  • @sunking3
    @sunking3 10 дней назад +49

    The BABY is coming!!! You really should've called for clean sheets and hot water. I bet you could deliver a baby. If they named it, Justin Hawkins, you could sing, "Justin Hawkins arrives again...AGAIN."
    I usually charge for these ideas, but you can have this one. 😊

  • @jonnicklison449
    @jonnicklison449 9 дней назад +1

    I think I love Justin & your vids

  • @marietjejansen
    @marietjejansen 10 дней назад +1

    Really appreciate your take on this.
    Love the Ren-song and video!

  • @lexiibattwitch
    @lexiibattwitch 10 дней назад +6

    Thank you for reacting to the situation and talking about it. You're a good 'un.
    If you're not sure why Ren rolled over, I'd recommend after doing your own reaction the Kujo Beat Down, watching Knox Hill's reaction.
    Knox is another rapper, albeit American, who's independent and very good but he also does reactions. He was a part of Ren's set during SGP this year, and spent a lot of time with Ren while the legal back and forth was happening. He gives a lot of insight into Ren's stress levels and what have you, at the time.

    • @xeaux
      @xeaux 10 дней назад +3

      I don’t think most people realize how exhausting it is dealing with health issues and then having a major stressor occur on top of that. I hate that people are saying Ren “rolled over” when he did as much as he could to rectify the situation and kept being met with opposition. It isn’t good for his health & the treatment he had just received to put himself under so much stress. Taking a step back to come up with a different solution so that he doesn’t run himself back into a horrible health situation again isn’t rolling over, he’s proactively choosing his health over this drama. People are clearly not taking into account Ren’s health issues & considering “Hi Ren” is how most people came across his music, that’s a shame.

    • @lexiibattwitch
      @lexiibattwitch 10 дней назад

      @@xeaux I don't necessarily think it's a case of intent in not taking them into account. Unfortunately, and I say this as someone who's also chronically ill but actually very functional mostly, it's very easy for people who don't deal with invisible, chronic illness to just presume people who seem functional... *Are*. We're not really, it's all a front. We have vast, complicated, difficult and awkward coping strategies and complex needs to take into account. So yes, you're right, everything takes so much more energy and effort.
      Additionally, the term "rolled over" in this instance, I don't believe has a disrespectful intent either. I think it's a different era of language crossing over here, with a slightly different subtext than we'd expect now if someone says "you rolled". I think it's a shame that Ren took Sick Boi down because he'd have been within his rights to take Kujo to court over it. But, he wanted to redo it HIS way. That isn't rolling over, that's going "right, fuck this, fuck you, I'm doing it so it's MINE".

    • @SuziQ.
      @SuziQ. 10 дней назад

      @@lexiibattwitch,
      Ren took Sick Boi off all streaming platforms _after_ Kujo copyright claimed it and had it pulled from RUclips. Ren has to fight that (or should, because he’d win), but he didn’t “roll over”. He chose his battle. He chose to make a 100% Ren version of Sick Boi.

    • @lexiibattwitch
      @lexiibattwitch 10 дней назад

      @@SuziQ. I know. Literally said that. The reason I pointed Justin to Knox is because Knox doesn't share too much of Ren's health info but makes how he was about it all, while it was happening, very clear. Jfc.

  • @moniavedder1933
    @moniavedder1933 10 дней назад

    thanks for do this!!!! its really amazing all your support!!!!! so many thanks!!!

  • @grantwallace1882
    @grantwallace1882 9 дней назад +1

    Way ahead of you. Kujo Beat Down is awesome....