My favorite part of this song is how you handle yourself after satan reveals himself. To me, it was the biggest impact I will take for the rest of my life. "The brighter the light, the darker the shadow". Thank you for sharing your talent with us. It has meant the world to a guy like me.
Ren's ability as a lyricist is second to none. Currently there is nobody that can craft a more profound and impactful message into such a short time. You are truly amzing.
Bro you have done so much for my mental health. I know everyone says it but fuck. You are the light on the hill. A hill of pain, but a hill nonetheless. A hill of light guiding through the dark. You inspire those of us in that, i can't express how important that is. Love you brother.
Girl youre gonna fall in Love with Ren! I can already tell... Rens music is gonna make you even Better of an independent artist!!! He has a way of doing that!!!! Trust me!!!
As soon as I saw you were an independent artist, I knew this one would hit hard. Keep going. This was a live video with multiple cameras. He didn't have permission to use the location but managed to get in 4 attempts before they got kicked out, so some of the video is edited, but the audio is essentially the best take. Ren was unable to promote his album besides his videos and social media because he was in Canada for a year receiving treatment for the damage done by years of undiagnosed Lyme disease. It's rather ironic that a song saying he doesn't play the game is what helped him release "Sick Boi" as the #1 album in the U.K. and charted on Billboard's Top 200 Albums - as an independent. It's hilarious that there was a music award ceremony that listed his label as "Connor" (his friend who helps make things happen). Ren was on the verge of breaking through when he was 19 years old. He was recording with Sony but became mysteriously too ill and had to back out. He was misdiagnosed for many years as his body and brain were deteriorating. He was being prescribed psychiatric medications since they didn't find anything medically wrong. At one point he was in bed up to 23 hours a day and had stress-induced psychosis (helped by the drugs that were actually supposed to treat psychosis he didn't have). It's a long story, but when he says he's spent "half my life ill", it's true. He's in his early 30's now and will probably never fully recover (although we hope). Amazingly, through all of this, when Ren had good days he was able to put out some GREAT music. You've just fallen into a DEEP rabbit hole. I'll follow to watch as you discover more of Ren and the fantastic talent surrounding him (The artist Chinchilla and Ren's friend/videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey especially).
It's so refreshing to find a reactor who is also an independent artist that can relate to and understand what Ren is doing. What songs? All. Of. Them. React to most. Honestly the Renegades are going to flood your subs, this will be so good for you, but also you're going to love the journey, even if it didn't provide that benefit.
Absolutely. Ren watches reactions and comments in a lot of them. I have seen him give interviews to some of the people who have reacted to his videos. He is very humble and appreciative.
Ren is a poet. Thank you for sharing your first step in your Ren Journey! Troubles is a good one to do as it will give you a peak into his life journey and who he is. I hope to see you react to another Ren song!
Beautiful reaction from a beautiful lady! Please do more Ren reaction. He has a huge discography and you will love his music/talent. Welcome to Renegade Nation.
I'm 42. J know literally every genre of music up and down, from top artists to underground artists and I completely agree that Ren may be one of the best I've ever seen.
A masterpiece yes ! Ren is a genius 😍 His catalog is huge, wild, raw, with totally different genres ... But full of masterpieces ! You're gonna love it for sure 😉 Thanks 😘
Welcome to the Ren fan club. ❤. You are probably going to get bombarded with info and requests now so take my advice, don't let others sway you, listen to whatever takes your mood. Ren has every genre so whatever you choose to do next, it will be good 😊.
Personally, I think people should be guided, but in a "What are you looking for? Rap? Hunger, Murderer, etc. Storytelling? The tales of Jenny and Screech" In that sort of way. Every song is great, but if they're looking for some storytelling like Jenny and Screech and hit "back on 74" they're going to be confused. Should we tell them "Oh, X has to be next"? Nah, but we should say "If you want more of his beautiful singing voice, Chalk Outlines would be an amazing choice, whereas if you're looking for Rap, The hunger, or if you want a little of both, maybe Back on 74. You want to feel like your heart has been ripped out and stomped on? Su*cide. You want a little more about Ren's personal life? Sick Boi."
New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 54 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has reconfigured my mind for the better and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st time in my life! Great reaction! 😊 what an amazing journey awaits you!
Us Renegades absolutely adore Ren! You just found yourself an absolute rabbit hole journey that you neeeeed to go down. Much love great reaction especially being another artist doing the same thing!🖤🤘
I think you would live “chalk outlines” for a next REN track. But honestly- he has a deep catalog. He’s been on RUclips for 12+ years. He loves hip hop, and he can rap rap. But honestly, he isn’t an artist bound by genre. He doesn’t disappoint.
Instant Subscription here! A musician with your heart... hes gonna change your life! Trust me... at 56... hard rock guitarist for 40 years... ive NEVER seen anyone like him!!! He is a TRUE Artist! And i BEG you to do More Ren!!!!! His Sick Boi autta be next in your journey into the RENisannce!!! You have No Idea jusr how Insanely Good he is... i HOPE ya do more!!! Ill even pay ya to more if i have too! Cause I Know... hes gonna effect you in ways you never dreampt possible!!!!
Hi Liya, loved❤❤ your sincere Ren reaction and I just finished listening to your song "Worth it" , saying that I'm impressed would be putting it mildly. Your have a gorgeous breathy, yet ethereal tone I find captivating and the fact that the camera loves you as well, the world is your oyster. I've joined your channel & put you on my independent artists playlist so I'll be following your career as well. 🔥 I find my playlist of indie artist usually turn into the next big music sensation🤩, like Teddy Swims is blowing up now but has been on my playlist for over 5 years. I've been following Angelina Jordan since she was 13 and now She's 18 is signed with Republic and working on her 1st Label LP Record with non other then Toby Gad, one of the biggest hit song writers and producers in the biz. Plus my other favorite artists like Ren, Chinchilla, Sam Tompkins are also from my indie list and their careers are skyrocketing ATM. What can I say? "I KNOW HOW TO PICK EM"😜. I also can't wait to watch you dive into Ren's catalog, there are so many Ren songs I'm dying for you to react too. Plus, any of the artist I've mentioned I also highly recommend for future reactions because I'm more than positive you'd ❤❤all of them. Lmk if you want a suggestion of what to choose if you're interested, I'll never steer you wrong. Cheers Luv 🥂.
Well I hope you are ready for this rabbit hole he is an amazing artist that has givin me hope in music again loved your reaction you got my subscription im gonna check out your music as well keep being you never change peace and love.
Loved the reaction. Can’t wait to see more Ren. You really can’t go wrong. He is so good. Hi REN is such a powerful message it’s hard not to get emotional.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren. A lyrical genius and a wonderful person who made beautiful music while sick. He’s still in treatment. Love your reaction and I’ve subbed for more Ren ❤️
I love seeing new people reacting to ren. He has been one of my favorites since I seen this video in January of 2023. I can't get enough watching ren reaction videos. And then following their journeys down the ten rabbit hole.
Oh my!! There is so much I want to tell u about Ren but there is too much to tell, lol. I can see he captured your heart as he has captured all of our hearts ❤ Please take the time to watch or react to his Thank you to One Million RUclips subscribers and his definition of success. I think that will give u a good idea of who this beautiful soul is. You will get tons of suggestions so here are mine... Crutch, Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla, and How to be Me also with Chinchilla. He performed this live, you can see the mic on his gown. He did it in one take with 3 cameras. Talent out the wazoo 😂❤❤❤ I subbed for more Ren ❤
I loved your reaction, so thank you and welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. I am one of what I expect will be many Renegades subscribing to watch your journey of discovery. It is going to be a glorious ride, I promise you. I will also be checking out your music, too.
Like REN you also are very “real”. This will be fun watching you explore REN’s amazing discography. I’ll also check out your music! Welcome to the amazing world of REN!
I just saw your Hi Ren reaction, and put this journal entry of Ren's as my comment to that reaction. jAN 01, 2023 rEN~ Up until I was 9 years old, I would intermittently hear a voice in my head that was not my own. The voice was distinctly different to mine, and always negative. It would self criticize or urge me to do things I knew to be morally wrong. The most peculiar thing about the voice was that it took no effort on my behalf to produce. My own thoughts always felt like there was a process that required effort to bring them to the forefront of my mind, this voice appeared as though it was spoken by another. The sentences felt predetermined like they had already been constructed. I remember very vividly at 9 years old, becoming very frustrated with the voice. I stood in my back yard, internally screaming at the voice to be silent again and again, and it did. In a flash there was silence, to the point where my head felt like an empty room. I wasn't used to the quiet and that voice never returned. It almost felt lonely in my head. When I got older I had intermittent bouts with auditory hallucinations where I would hear perfect symphonies, usually at night when drifting off to sleep. They were so clear that they sounded like they were emanating from a radio in the corner of my room. I knew they weren't there, but for some reason they never came with the feeling of fear. I also recall sitting on a bus at the age of 15, and hearing the sound of a crowded room, with about 100 voices chattering away, I was the only person apart from the driver on the bus. These experiences were always very brief, and few and far between. My last hallucination was during an intense bout of psychosis in 2015, and was my first visual hallucination. I was walking down a pavement after jumping out my mums car in a crossroads in a moment of frustration and distress with my condition. I was trying to run from myself. What appeared to be a homeless man with a dark complexion approached me, and asked me what was wrong. I explained that I had been sick most my life, and I wasn't sure I had the strength to continue. He looked at me, and smiled and told me 'everything is going to be okay in the end Ren.' I had not told him my name. There was something so overpoweringly sincere about this very simple message, which brought with it an overwhelming feeling of inner peace, and in a flash, he vanished. My rational brain always linked these experiences to what the doctors have told me, that there are parts of my brain compromised by the autoimmunity in my body. That the myelin sheaths surrounding the complex electrical system that conduct my thoughts were damaged and compromised, causing these lucid experiences that I knew did not exist inside the physical world. The part of me that edges away from logical and rational thought always attributed these thoughts to some kind of otherworldly intervention, that made my thoughts the battleground of some spiritual tug of war. For a long time I never really acknowledged this part of myself, for with it brought the danger and stigma of sounding like a crazy person. I decided with my latest release, to the best of my ability, to capture and express this chess match of thought. Hi Ren comes out in just over 24 hours. I can't wait for you all to hear it.
Right! No other artist has made me, a 56 yo Hard Rock guitarist of 40+ years cry! Nor has any other made me enjoy Rap! Rens lyrics did! Now I'm checking out others! Gotta say... 95% plus still suck to me! Lol Especially "Mumble Rap"... I mean WTHeck is that!?!? If Ren made the beat, and mumbled some pleasing melody... then I'd enjoy his! Lol But Damn... what is the purpose to sucky music and Unintelligible words!?!?!? Lol
I’ve subbed, loved your reaction to RENs musical lyrical genius. I’ve been obsessed with this brilliant artist since Hi Ren was first released. I never tire of his amazing talent and I’m so glad you’ve started the REN journey you will never be disappointed, everything he does is brilliant, diverse and amazing. ❤❤❤
I cried My eyebolls out the first,i am a 68 yearyoung women from sweden,i have followed ren long time now,i cant count how many times iv seen spec Hey Ren😊
I loved how you just couldn't bring yourself to pause it. I can't wait to see you react to more of his work. I'm here for it. Since Hi-Ren he has had a lot of success, still independent. Check out his 1 million subscribers video. Pretty sure Renagades will become a term you will get familiar with ❤ welcome to the rensrabbithole
It’s a single shot, not a one take (there were multiple takes, but what you’re seeing is just one of them rather than multiple takes stitched together; however audio is from multiple takes). Still very impressive!
You have no idea how deep and varied the contents are of the box you just opened. He has a catalog that goes back 7 years or more on his site and everything he does is pure class. His last album that includes Hi Ren went to no.1 in the UK charts. He does story telling bard songs, melodic songs, serious dark rap, fun upbeat rap, brilliant duets. He was also in a band called 'The Big Push' that loved doing live street performances (busking).
Welcome to the world of Ren he is the most incredible artist to came along in my lifetime so sit back and enjoy this musical journey....great reaction appreciate you👍
Welcome to the wonderful world of ren, where you can always expect the unexpected 😊 he has a LOT of amazing songs, just be careful.... its a long way down into the rabbit hole, alice 😂 see ya at the bottom! 👋🐇🕳😁💜
Welcome to the world of Bardcore, the modern story telling master, Ren. He is truly gifted in the ways of music. Any genre, style, era. Hip Hop, blues, classic rock, pop. Master of his chosen path
Just been enjoying some of your songs, you have a lovely voice. Everyone loves Ren and his mates, you will too. Subbing for your content and to watch your Ren journey. Thanks for reacting.
One of my favorite Ren reactions, especially coming from an independent artist who knows the kind of creative struggles that he has gone through! As other Renegades here have said, this is only the tip of the iceberg! Traveling through the Ren rabbit hole has guided and inspired me quite a bit with my own work as a visual artist. I think you'll enjoy the journey, too! Subbed! 🎨🎸
Ren will change you in the best possible way. He will inspire you creatively but also characterwise. He throws himself 100% into every track he does. He is generous, unjudgemental, uplifting human being with a wicked sense of humor He has been suffering from Neural Lyme disease since he was 19 and has been in extended treatment for the autoimmunity abd brain damage caused by 7 years of misdiagnosis. He is making every moment in his life count. I subbed to share your journey. Do Chalk Outlines live with Chinchilla .
I love your reaction he is an amazing artist I’m so glad you found him!! He is an aspiring director more than a musician so he says in his interviews! This is the most raw and honest song I’ve ever heard in my life and I cry every time I hear it ❤
Ren Gill... Gill as in Fish Gill! He does EVERY Genre! With Ease and Perfection!!! Suggest his Back on 74/Message in a Bottle and Fred Again mashup at least! He doesnt have Any bad tracks!!! Also... do Not overlook his band... the Big Push! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND them doing "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop" ... That Version!!!!!!! Trust the stranger on the interweb... ya WONT Believe it!!!
Loved your reaction If you would like to know a little more about Ren he did a thank you video last spring early summer for his 1 million subscribers on YT Its only 5 mins long but gives an idea of who he is If you want more than that there are quite a few interviews and a health biography he shared recently He has had Lyme disease autoimmunity for 14 years
Whatever song or performance you randomly choose will be a wonderful surprise, whether solo or on the streets with The Big Push. As an independent artist Ren gave a masterful lesson on how to utilize social media and reaction channels to engage with people last year. "It's a long way down into the rabbit hole Alice". Have fun.
Ren truly is one of a kind and 200 plus videos to prove it! Lovely reaction and a new sub. Back on 74 is such a brilliant retro track, Troubles is a great insight into his life , Chalkoutlines Live is beautifully deep and then there is the award winning Money Game 3.
Liya, great interpretation of Hi Ren- the most succinctly said review that I've heard. I'm a 74 year old classically trained rock musician and I feel your emotions and passion. Hi Ren blew me away!
Great reaction, I can tell you felt the message! Subscribed for your Ren journey, but also for your own music, listened to a few of your songs and you have a great voice! ❤🎶
Thanks for your honest and open reaction. Hope REN catches this one! You hit the heart of it - we all feel like imposters at times, doubt ourselves, wonder whether we’re good enough. This pendulum of feeling great after a job well done and subsequent fear that it was a fluke and people will see right through us…this is what it means to be human.
You have no idea about the rabbit hole you’re about to go down. And I am so here for it. Great reaction to the only song that I’ve heard over 1000 times. No exaggeration. I found Ren over a year ago and I’ve never looked back.. The renegades I’m sure will give you plenty of suggestions, but let me just say, welcome. 😊
6:25 - oooh, cool. I think this might be the first reaction video where this line got an immediate and clear response. Some people have seemed to react emotionally to it in some way, but not said anything. And some people (including some of the above, perhaps) may come back to it and say something about it later, but... I don't think I've seen anyone pause at it on their first listen, so... thank you for doing so! Yes, I think Ren definitely has done something great -- with this song and others. Enjoy the rabbit hole of bardcore and more!
Ren has a very diverse catalog stylistically, and he's mad talented from producing his own beats to creating his videos - often with videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey, often one-takes, often live audio. And seems to be a genuinely good human. Songs run from good stories to deep to silly to thoughtful to sad to fun. Reggae to rock to hip-hop - even a little classical composition. A good number of homages called "retakes," which are typically new lyrics on an old track. Good luck on your discovery!
Renegade showing up ❤ I found Ren through hi Ren over a year ago and my eyes tear up (alright alright I bawled like a baby) for months every time I watched it ❤️ liked and subscribed to follow your journey down the Ren rabbit hole 🐇🕳️
I'm at 11:33 and hoping to see you CRY lol. When you said you're an independent artist as well I said, "She's going down." I KNEW that first bit about the Grammy and not being commercial would hit like a brick and you held it together. I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop lol.
Well you made it! Loved your reaction bc it mirrored my own but since I was home in my room I was free to BAWL! Lordy girl! Welcome to the Reniverse. Enjoy your deep dive down the rabbit hole. You're going to get a lot of suggestions for Ren reactions if you haven't already (I saw 15K views in a day but not how many comments). The Tale of Jenny and Screech is similar artistry from Ren - the 13 minute video. "Trust me. You should be so lucky having me beside you to guide you." 😂😂😂 I think you'll really enjoy Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla. But Jenny and Screech is just as powerful storytelling and Chalk Outlines is beautiful music. Good luck and godspeed lol.
Don’t turn away, don’t be afraid to cry!!! This is what music needs!!!! Real artists writing real music that they care about. Enough with the hip hop about being rich, enough with the pop influencer songs!! People need music to relate to!!! Most people aren’t living the fake lives that are plastered over social media!!!
Im just going around yt checking hi ren reactions and there i find you. First of the obvious: Wauw you girl are such a divine looking woman!😧😍🥰 What i even love more is how genuine your reaction to this is and we all can see & feel the emotion trip you just took. That reflects your honnesty & passion for music. Loved it & never stop doing what you love, remember that ❤
Liked, Followed, great reaction. The renegades will swarm this and will drag you down the Ren rabbit hole if you let us. Hi Ren is just one masterpiece of his. Please seriously consider hitting his: 1. Money Game (1, 2, and ESPECIALLY 3) 2. The Tale of Jenny and Screech (all three songs plz, there is no other way) 3. Sick Boi And I'm guessing that the gravitational pull will keep dragging you along at that point... Great reaction, loved it. Welcome to the world of Ren.
YaZZzzzz the Money Game Trilogy Grrrrl! Holy crap. These are all Ren's Hardcore Bardcore masterpieces... for sure. Dammmmmmn these are must listens. Must reacts. 100%
I always make sure to point out the 3 minutes video. I looked for each one individually. Watched them in the right order but would've been a lot easier if I knew about the 13 minute video lol.
Great reaction, it's always nice to see someone discover Ren and really feel his music and his message. Some Ren song suggestions: The Tales trilogy (the Tales of Jenny and Screech + Violet - you should do all three back to back to back in one video), Money game parts 1, 2 (lyric video), and 3 (unlike the Tales trilogy these are fine to split up, if you prefer to do shorter videos). Sick Boy, Humble (featuring Eden Nash), Chalk Outlines (feat. Chinchilla), Murderer (live acoustic), "Back on 74/Message in a Bottle" and also The Big Push (Ren's street performance covers band): "Bongo Bong" and "I shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip hop". There's loads more, but I guess this is already overwhelming. Hope to see you react to more Ren in the future.
I have watched hundreds of Hi Ren Reaction videos and , IMO, yours was literally in the top couple in how amazing it was and how drawn in, as. RENegade, I was drawn in. It was so cool and genuine. We love when someone gets taken on their first Ride on the REN rollercoaster! You are going to follow him and there is no turning back. REN has changed the lives of thousands. You should go read the comments. 100% of every songs comments are filled with the same thing said different ways. I have never seen a criticism of ANY song. I can’t wait for you to dive into the REN rabbit hole as it’s known. There is nobody like him. Never has been. You’ll see. I’d recommend if you would pick a few of his way different than one another songs. His busking in the streets music many would say is his best songs. His covers are unlike anything you’ll have seen and his voice and skims you will see quickly why hundreds of experienced, reactors of every genre say he is the best to have ever lived. I’d start for me with Earned it/Its a Man’s World and hold on to your britches and then I’d def go right to The Hunger. It is one of many rap songs that sets him apart from the world with that alone. I’m just so pumped to have seen this and know what’s coming for you and now, yours fans to! Thank you! Have a great, blessed day and just keep living like we now can because of Ren…”we are all human beings.”
Everyone else has pretty much said what I was going to, so I'll just add a tip: RUclips's auto-captions are usually more distracting than helpful. If you have trouble making out the lyrics - and Ren has exceptional enunciation, especially when he raps - then he almost always has them posted on his channel with each song. (y) Oh, also, based off a number of music reactors that I've been watching, it's a good habit to get into to use the back-arrow key to rewind 5 secs when starting up after a pause, to help keep the flow of the music. Great reaction, and yeah, this is a hella big rabbit hole with a huge back catalog and introductions to other awesomeness like The Big Push and Chinchilla.
welcome to the RENaissance! please don't stop here. this was a great reaction and you'll be missing out so much if you don't continue into the rabbit hole. very happily subscribed in anticipation of more Ren reactions. much love to you and yours🙂🙂🙂❤❤❤
This is art of transcendent beauty and an *important* song. Artists often struggle with imposter syndrome. There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this and was a transformative experience for me-much the same as this song resonates. As a person who’s never been able to escape negative self-talk and imposter syndrome, *realizing* that I can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that already resides within me-was sooo important. It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it. *Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison. You are *stronger* than that voice. You are stronger than you can *possibly* know… until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.
Ren is therapy for so many from one song he helps so many people open up in ways therapists struggle to do in person. First time i watched Hi Ren i had a panic attack but thought i needed to watch it again so i watched someone reacting to it that was the best thing i could do i have watched many times since. One thing i think about this song is it needs to be seen by every one even in schools after a certain age, because how many children kill themselves because of the negativity towards them from nasty comments and bullying to them believing what is said. I went through hell, bullied all through school to the point i attempted suicide twice, and to many issues in my life since then I am a recovering alcoholic 11 years clean I suffer PTSD and other health issues so the majority of bad days over good is high, if this bullying had been dealt with i may have had a reasonable life not the existence i have to deal with now
I was Not expecting that! Well lady, you'll say it for about your first 50's Ren's song. loll That is one of talent: you never expect what he's bringing. Enjoye the ride. As The rising tide lift all ship, I sub for your Ren's journey. (Look at his 1 million sub video)
You were spot on, about talent being a small part of it. He makes it look so effortless; we mistakenly think he was born with this much talent. In an interview with Justin Hawkins, he said he was pretty bad when he started at 12 years old. It took a lot of practice, hard work, and perseverance to get where he's gotten...maybe "hard" is misleading. He talks about the importance of relaxing and being softer. Work hard, but also cut ourselves some slack and take care of our health. Best wishes and keep on creating!
Ren is a multitalented, multifaceted artist. He does so many things at the most incredible levels. Wait until you see his other offerings. You are in for a treat.
Also... he does acoustic versions of alot of his songs ya Dont Wanna miss!!! He makes all his beats, music peices also... but his acoustic versions are like whoke news songs compared to his original ones!!!
This was a one take live video. Just him and his guitar in a dodgy basement with a couple of mates and a few cameras. He has now reached number one as an independent artist in the UK. His music has blown up through RUclips and streaming alone as he is too sick from Lyme Disease to tour and perform live. He has recorded and released his latest album whilst receiving stem cell therapy treatment in Canada
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Big loveeeee appreciate your reaction ❤
your artistry is impressive Ren. big love back & excited to continue listening to what you create:) 🤍
My favorite part of this song is how you handle yourself after satan reveals himself. To me, it was the biggest impact I will take for the rest of my life. "The brighter the light, the darker the shadow". Thank you for sharing your talent with us. It has meant the world to a guy like me.
Ren's ability as a lyricist is second to none. Currently there is nobody that can craft a more profound and impactful message into such a short time. You are truly amzing.
Bro you have done so much for my mental health. I know everyone says it but fuck. You are the light on the hill. A hill of pain, but a hill nonetheless. A hill of light guiding through the dark. You inspire those of us in that, i can't express how important that is. Love you brother.
LOL yeh she's pretty hot huh?
Im 62 and this young man is quickly becoming the artist of my lifetime 🇬🇧😊
Amen
I'm a old Tom Petty fan in Ocala Florida. I'm a huge Ren fan. I never thought I'd music like this again.
72 same for me.✌️🔥🎵🎶
Lol I'm not complaining- I've seen your comment on every channel and it makes me happy every time!
@@marissanorth85 well, not evvverrywherrrre🤭
And down the REN rabbit hole we go.
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Welcome to RRH
You won’t leave for days
there is no way back, im here for a month now
oh man and this is only the beginning. Wait until you see what ELSE he can do! Get ready to have your mind blown. :)
You have just found one of the most talented musicians of recent times.
Girl youre gonna fall in Love with Ren! I can already tell... Rens music is gonna make you even Better of an independent artist!!!
He has a way of doing that!!!!
Trust me!!!
I think she already did lol
@@TR1P0DL1F3they all did!!!
@@TR1P0DL1F3 i think that’s written in stone. Nithing we love more is there!! Watching newbies have their lives transformed !
Def inspiring! Nothing beats finding a new artist. I have been finding so many recently and my creative output has gotten so much better.
Ren loves you! @RenMakesMusic
REN is a once in a generation talent, he is actually a genius, you have alot to look forward to.
Ren's last album "Sick Boi" went to #1 on the UK charts and it was accomplished independently! 😊
Not quite independently, us renegades helped a bit lol
Sony are behind him. Wish he was more open about it.
@@greg1943-u3i Are you sure about that?
@smurf7674 Sony were behind him. But they parted ways, pretty much amicably, when he got ill. He's not signed to them now.
@@greg1943-u3i I'm pretty sure there'd be a lot more publicity if they were
Ren touches the soul of anyone who listens . Any age . Ren put art into artist . One song all it takes and you are hooked for life .
As soon as I saw you were an independent artist, I knew this one would hit hard. Keep going.
This was a live video with multiple cameras. He didn't have permission to use the location but managed to get in 4 attempts before they got kicked out, so some of the video is edited, but the audio is essentially the best take.
Ren was unable to promote his album besides his videos and social media because he was in Canada for a year receiving treatment for the damage done by years of undiagnosed Lyme disease. It's rather ironic that a song saying he doesn't play the game is what helped him release "Sick Boi" as the #1 album in the U.K. and charted on Billboard's Top 200 Albums - as an independent. It's hilarious that there was a music award ceremony that listed his label as "Connor" (his friend who helps make things happen).
Ren was on the verge of breaking through when he was 19 years old. He was recording with Sony but became mysteriously too ill and had to back out. He was misdiagnosed for many years as his body and brain were deteriorating. He was being prescribed psychiatric medications since they didn't find anything medically wrong. At one point he was in bed up to 23 hours a day and had stress-induced psychosis (helped by the drugs that were actually supposed to treat psychosis he didn't have). It's a long story, but when he says he's spent "half my life ill", it's true. He's in his early 30's now and will probably never fully recover (although we hope). Amazingly, through all of this, when Ren had good days he was able to put out some GREAT music. You've just fallen into a DEEP rabbit hole. I'll follow to watch as you discover more of Ren and the fantastic talent surrounding him (The artist Chinchilla and Ren's friend/videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey especially).
Excellent write up 😎❤️💛💚🖤✊🏿🇯🇲🏴
It's so refreshing to find a reactor who is also an independent artist that can relate to and understand what Ren is doing. What songs? All. Of. Them. React to most. Honestly the Renegades are going to flood your subs, this will be so good for you, but also you're going to love the journey, even if it didn't provide that benefit.
Absolutely. Ren watches reactions and comments in a lot of them. I have seen him give interviews to some of the people who have reacted to his videos. He is very humble and appreciative.
Ren is a poet. Thank you for sharing your first step in your Ren Journey! Troubles is a good one to do as it will give you a peak into his life journey and who he is. I hope to see you react to another Ren song!
youve hit the jackpot, hes a genious, and a hell of a lot of stuff to see and hear : )
Beautiful reaction from a beautiful lady! Please do more Ren reaction. He has a huge discography and you will love his music/talent. Welcome to Renegade Nation.
Absolutely agree with your comment rather than writing pretty much the same myself. 😂
Ren is the Greatest Artist and Musician alive. Period. Enjoy this truly special man who will recalibrate you're whole brain.
I'm 42. J know literally every genre of music up and down, from top artists to underground artists and I completely agree that Ren may be one of the best I've ever seen.
RENegades love each other.
Nah he’s average at best
@joshcgavin1 average 😆 you clearly haven't seen much of his stuff and his many many different styles. Clean you're ears out.
No he really isn´t. He´s really really good, but the best? No.
A masterpiece yes ! Ren is a genius 😍 His catalog is huge, wild, raw, with totally different genres ... But full of masterpieces ! You're gonna love it for sure 😉 Thanks 😘
Welcome to the Ren fan club. ❤. You are probably going to get bombarded with info and requests now so take my advice, don't let others sway you, listen to whatever takes your mood. Ren has every genre so whatever you choose to do next, it will be good 😊.
Personally, I think people should be guided, but in a "What are you looking for? Rap? Hunger, Murderer, etc. Storytelling? The tales of Jenny and Screech" In that sort of way. Every song is great, but if they're looking for some storytelling like Jenny and Screech and hit "back on 74" they're going to be confused. Should we tell them "Oh, X has to be next"? Nah, but we should say "If you want more of his beautiful singing voice, Chalk Outlines would be an amazing choice, whereas if you're looking for Rap, The hunger, or if you want a little of both, maybe Back on 74. You want to feel like your heart has been ripped out and stomped on? Su*cide. You want a little more about Ren's personal life? Sick Boi."
Excellent reply. All good suggestions!
New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 54 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has reconfigured my mind for the better and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st time in my life! Great reaction! 😊 what an amazing journey awaits you!
Us Renegades absolutely adore Ren! You just found yourself an absolute rabbit hole journey that you neeeeed to go down. Much love great reaction especially being another artist doing the same thing!🖤🤘
I think you would live “chalk outlines” for a next REN track. But honestly- he has a deep catalog. He’s been on RUclips for 12+ years. He loves hip hop, and he can rap rap. But honestly, he isn’t an artist bound by genre. He doesn’t disappoint.
knowing your background i loved watching you feel this. its a mind opener isnt it? its real, its therapeutic, its encouraging. its so human.
Instant Subscription here!
A musician with your heart... hes gonna change your life!
Trust me... at 56... hard rock guitarist for 40 years... ive NEVER seen anyone like him!!!
He is a TRUE Artist!
And i BEG you to do More Ren!!!!!
His Sick Boi autta be next in your journey into the RENisannce!!!
You have No Idea jusr how Insanely Good he is... i HOPE ya do more!!!
Ill even pay ya to more if i have too!
Cause I Know... hes gonna effect you in ways you never dreampt possible!!!!
Metalhead and hard rock fan here all my life. But sure why he resonates with us rock guys but I honestly think he's once in a generation talent.
Hi Liya, loved❤❤ your sincere Ren reaction and I just finished listening to your song "Worth it" , saying that I'm impressed would be putting it mildly. Your have a gorgeous breathy, yet ethereal tone I find captivating and the fact that the camera loves you as well, the world is your oyster. I've joined your channel & put you on my independent artists playlist so I'll be following your career as well. 🔥
I find my playlist of indie artist usually turn into the next big music sensation🤩, like Teddy Swims is blowing up now but has been on my playlist for over 5 years. I've been following Angelina Jordan since she was 13 and now She's 18 is signed with Republic and working on her 1st Label LP Record with non other then Toby Gad, one of the biggest hit song writers and producers in the biz. Plus my other favorite artists like Ren, Chinchilla, Sam Tompkins are also from my indie list and their careers are skyrocketing ATM. What can I say? "I KNOW HOW TO PICK EM"😜.
I also can't wait to watch you dive into Ren's catalog, there are so many Ren songs I'm dying for you to react too. Plus, any of the artist I've mentioned I also highly recommend for future reactions because I'm more than positive you'd ❤❤all of them. Lmk if you want a suggestion of what to choose if you're interested, I'll never steer you wrong. Cheers Luv 🥂.
Always love seeing a first time viewer of Ren’s initial reaction, especially when said person is a fellow musician. 🤘😎💚
Well I hope you are ready for this rabbit hole he is an amazing artist that has givin me hope in music again loved your reaction you got my subscription im gonna check out your music as well keep being you never change peace and love.
Loved the reaction. Can’t wait to see more Ren. You really can’t go wrong. He is so good. Hi REN is such a powerful message it’s hard not to get emotional.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren. A lyrical genius and a wonderful person who made beautiful music while sick. He’s still in treatment. Love your reaction and I’ve subbed for more Ren ❤️
I love seeing new people reacting to ren. He has been one of my favorites since I seen this video in January of 2023. I can't get enough watching ren reaction videos. And then following their journeys down the ten rabbit hole.
Most talented artist on the planet ... welcome aboard the Ren train ... choo choo ....
Oh my!! There is so much I want to tell u about Ren but there is too much to tell, lol. I can see he captured your heart as he has captured all of our hearts ❤ Please take the time to watch or react to his Thank you to One Million RUclips subscribers and his definition of success. I think that will give u a good idea of who this beautiful soul is. You will get tons of suggestions so here are mine... Crutch, Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla, and How to be Me also with Chinchilla.
He performed this live, you can see the mic on his gown. He did it in one take with 3 cameras. Talent out the wazoo 😂❤❤❤ I subbed for more Ren ❤
I loved your reaction, so thank you and welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. I am one of what I expect will be many Renegades subscribing to watch your journey of discovery. It is going to be a glorious ride, I promise you.
I will also be checking out your music, too.
Like REN you also are very “real”. This will be fun watching you explore REN’s amazing discography. I’ll also check out your music! Welcome to the amazing world of REN!
I love that there are still new reactions popping up for Ren and this song well over a year later. And I will watch every one of them.
This is a masterpiece, Ren is astounding! Great reaction!❤
I just saw your Hi Ren reaction, and put this journal entry of Ren's as my comment to that reaction.
jAN 01, 2023
rEN~
Up until I was 9 years old, I would intermittently hear a voice in my head that was not my own. The voice was distinctly different to mine, and always negative. It would self criticize or urge me to do things I knew to be morally wrong. The most peculiar thing about the voice was that it took no effort on my behalf to produce. My own thoughts always felt like there was a process that required effort to bring them to the forefront of my mind, this voice appeared as though it was spoken by another. The sentences felt predetermined like they had already been constructed.
I remember very vividly at 9 years old, becoming very frustrated with the voice. I stood in my back yard, internally screaming at the voice to be silent again and again, and it did. In a flash there was silence, to the point where my head felt like an empty room. I wasn't used to the quiet and that voice never returned. It almost felt lonely in my head.
When I got older I had intermittent bouts with auditory hallucinations where I would hear perfect symphonies, usually at night when drifting off to sleep. They were so clear that they sounded like they were emanating from a radio in the corner of my room. I knew they weren't there, but for some reason they never came with the feeling of fear. I also recall sitting on a bus at the age of 15, and hearing the sound of a crowded room, with about 100 voices chattering away, I was the only person apart from the driver on the bus.
These experiences were always very brief, and few and far between.
My last hallucination was during an intense bout of psychosis in 2015, and was my first visual hallucination. I was walking down a pavement after jumping out my mums car in a crossroads in a moment of frustration and distress with my condition. I was trying to run from myself. What appeared to be a homeless man with a dark complexion approached me, and asked me what was wrong. I explained that I had been sick most my life, and I wasn't sure I had the strength to continue. He looked at me, and smiled and told me 'everything is going to be okay in the end Ren.' I had not told him my name. There was something so overpoweringly sincere about this very simple message, which brought with it an overwhelming feeling of inner peace, and in a flash, he vanished.
My rational brain always linked these experiences to what the doctors have told me, that there are parts of my brain compromised by the autoimmunity in my body. That the myelin sheaths surrounding the complex electrical system that conduct my thoughts were damaged and compromised, causing these lucid experiences that I knew did not exist inside the physical world.
The part of me that edges away from logical and rational thought always attributed these thoughts to some kind of otherworldly intervention, that made my thoughts the battleground of some spiritual tug of war.
For a long time I never really acknowledged this part of myself, for with it brought the danger and stigma of sounding like a crazy person.
I decided with my latest release, to the best of my ability, to capture and express this chess match of thought.
Hi Ren comes out in just over 24 hours.
I can't wait for you all to hear it.
Be ready for Ren , box of tissues , drink , engage Brain , he will make you laugh out loud and cry like a baby sometimes in the same song
lol same ❤ 🤧
Right! No other artist has made me, a 56 yo Hard Rock guitarist of 40+ years cry!
Nor has any other made me enjoy Rap! Rens lyrics did! Now I'm checking out others!
Gotta say... 95% plus still suck to me! Lol Especially "Mumble Rap"... I mean WTHeck is that!?!?
If Ren made the beat, and mumbled some pleasing melody... then I'd enjoy his! Lol
But Damn... what is the purpose to sucky music and Unintelligible words!?!?!? Lol
Here here!
like this song you're right.
Not since Jeff Buckley in the 90's, has a person made me laugh and cry with their Songs.
He is an artist's artist, I suggest 1 of his recent retakes called "Back on 74 / Message in a bottle". It covers some of his range and is pure vibes.
The Renegades are here! Welcome to the family , sis
I’ve subbed, loved your reaction to RENs musical lyrical genius. I’ve been obsessed with this brilliant artist since Hi Ren was first released. I never tire of his amazing talent and I’m so glad you’ve started the REN journey you will never be disappointed, everything he does is brilliant, diverse and amazing. ❤❤❤
I cried My eyebolls out the first,i am a 68 yearyoung women from sweden,i have followed ren long time now,i cant count how many times iv seen spec Hey Ren😊
ren is the best out there
I loved how you just couldn't bring yourself to pause it.
I can't wait to see you react to more of his work. I'm here for it.
Since Hi-Ren he has had a lot of success, still independent. Check out his 1 million subscribers video. Pretty sure Renagades will become a term you will get familiar with ❤ welcome to the rensrabbithole
Ren is very talented, all genres. Multiple instruments, does his own beats and this is a ONE TAKE which he is master
It’s a single shot, not a one take (there were multiple takes, but what you’re seeing is just one of them rather than multiple takes stitched together; however audio is from multiple takes). Still very impressive!
You have no idea how deep and varied the contents are of the box you just opened. He has a catalog that goes back 7 years or more on his site and everything he does is pure class. His last album that includes Hi Ren went to no.1 in the UK charts. He does story telling bard songs, melodic songs, serious dark rap, fun upbeat rap, brilliant duets. He was also in a band called 'The Big Push' that loved doing live street performances (busking).
Welcome to the world of Ren he is the most incredible artist to came along in my lifetime so sit back and enjoy this musical journey....great reaction appreciate you👍
Welcome to the world of Ren. Enjoy this roller coaster of a ride. He IS an absolute genius.
It's good to get the perspective from an independent artist, I loved that reaction!
Welcome to the wonderful world of ren, where you can always expect the unexpected 😊 he has a LOT of amazing songs, just be careful.... its a long way down into the rabbit hole, alice 😂 see ya at the bottom! 👋🐇🕳😁💜
As many have said and will say, Ren is the Best. No doubt about it and we renegades welcome you and everyone else with open arms.
You have just been blest with a genius, hope you enjoy this rabbit hole
Welcome to the world of Bardcore, the modern story telling master, Ren. He is truly gifted in the ways of music. Any genre, style, era. Hip Hop, blues, classic rock, pop. Master of his chosen path
Great reaction!! Can’t wait for you to see more of this talented man’s work 😁
Welcome to the amazing rabbit hole that is the music of Ren. Subscribed and looking forward to you exploring more of this crazy talented humble guy.
Just been enjoying some of your songs, you have a lovely voice. Everyone loves Ren and his mates, you will too. Subbing for your content and to watch your Ren journey. Thanks for reacting.
One of my favorite Ren reactions, especially coming from an independent artist who knows the kind of creative struggles that he has gone through! As other Renegades here have said, this is only the tip of the iceberg! Traveling through the Ren rabbit hole has guided and inspired me quite a bit with my own work as a visual artist. I think you'll enjoy the journey, too! Subbed! 🎨🎸
Ren will change you in the best possible way. He will inspire you creatively but also characterwise. He throws himself 100% into every track he does. He is generous, unjudgemental, uplifting human being with a wicked sense of humor
He has been suffering from Neural Lyme disease since he was 19 and has been in extended treatment for the autoimmunity abd brain damage caused by 7 years of misdiagnosis. He is making every moment in his life count. I subbed to share your journey.
Do Chalk Outlines live with Chinchilla .
I love your reaction he is an amazing artist I’m so glad you found him!! He is an aspiring director more than a musician so he says in his interviews! This is the most raw and honest song I’ve ever heard in my life and I cry every time I hear it ❤
Welcome to the rabbit hole. He’s a very special artist. Enjoy.
Ren Gill... Gill as in Fish Gill!
He does EVERY Genre!
With Ease and Perfection!!!
Suggest his Back on 74/Message in a Bottle and Fred Again mashup at least!
He doesnt have Any bad tracks!!!
Also... do Not overlook his band... the Big Push!
HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND them doing "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop" ... That Version!!!!!!!
Trust the stranger on the interweb... ya WONT Believe it!!!
Love Back On 74. Can’t wait to hear more that
@@JamNjimmy777 He does it justice... as he does with all Retakes he does!
Loved your reaction
If you would like to know a little more about Ren he did a thank you video last spring early summer for his 1 million subscribers
on YT
Its only 5 mins long but gives an idea of who he is
If you want more than that there are quite a few interviews and a health biography he shared recently
He has had Lyme disease autoimmunity for 14 years
Welcome to Ren World.
We are glad to have you here. Great reaction. Subscribed!
Hugs from Sally in Sweden xx
Whatever song or performance you randomly choose will be a wonderful surprise, whether solo or on the streets with The Big Push. As an independent artist Ren gave a masterful lesson on how to utilize social media and reaction channels to engage with people last year. "It's a long way down into the rabbit hole Alice". Have fun.
Ren truly is one of a kind and 200 plus videos to prove it! Lovely reaction and a new sub. Back on 74 is such a brilliant retro track, Troubles is a great insight into his life , Chalkoutlines Live is beautifully deep and then there is the award winning Money Game 3.
this is the start of your rabbit hole journey. welcome to the journey in the world of Ren
You’re going down a rabbit hole with Ren’s artistry. Have fun! That video was done in one single take as well!
single take and all the audio is recorded live, which is seriously impressive
Great reaction!! Really caught on to everything Ren is!! Here for more!
Liya, great interpretation of Hi Ren- the most succinctly said review that I've heard. I'm a 74 year old classically trained rock musician and I feel your emotions and passion. Hi Ren blew me away!
Thank you for sharing a great reaction. I subscribed to tag along on your journey of the World of Ren
I am astonished from how insightful this reaction is and the knowledge you bring to the table. Automatic subscribe, gonna check out your music now.
Great reaction, I can tell you felt the message! Subscribed for your Ren journey, but also for your own music, listened to a few of your songs and you have a great voice! ❤🎶
Thanks for your honest and open reaction. Hope REN catches this one!
You hit the heart of it - we all feel like imposters at times, doubt ourselves, wonder whether we’re good enough. This pendulum of feeling great after a job well done and subsequent fear that it was a fluke and people will see right through us…this is what it means to be human.
You have no idea about the rabbit hole you’re about to go down. And I am so here for it. Great reaction to the only song that I’ve heard over 1000 times. No exaggeration. I found Ren over a year ago and I’ve never looked back..
The renegades I’m sure will give you plenty of suggestions, but let me just say, welcome. 😊
Dont apologize for tears, Ive seen this video 100+ times and its still so powerfull it hits me everytime
6:25 - oooh, cool. I think this might be the first reaction video where this line got an immediate and clear response. Some people have seemed to react emotionally to it in some way, but not said anything. And some people (including some of the above, perhaps) may come back to it and say something about it later, but... I don't think I've seen anyone pause at it on their first listen, so... thank you for doing so! Yes, I think Ren definitely has done something great -- with this song and others. Enjoy the rabbit hole of bardcore and more!
Ren has a very diverse catalog stylistically, and he's mad talented from producing his own beats to creating his videos - often with videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey, often one-takes, often live audio. And seems to be a genuinely good human. Songs run from good stories to deep to silly to thoughtful to sad to fun. Reggae to rock to hip-hop - even a little classical composition. A good number of homages called "retakes," which are typically new lyrics on an old track. Good luck on your discovery!
Renegade showing up ❤ I found Ren through hi Ren over a year ago and my eyes tear up (alright alright I bawled like a baby) for months every time I watched it ❤️ liked and subscribed to follow your journey down the Ren rabbit hole 🐇🕳️
I've yet to make it thru without chills or tears and I've seen it easily over 100 times now
❤❤❤ get yourself down the Ren rabbit hole missus!!! Most creative and talented artist of all time by such a massive distance xxx
I'm at 11:33 and hoping to see you CRY lol. When you said you're an independent artist as well I said, "She's going down." I KNEW that first bit about the Grammy and not being commercial would hit like a brick and you held it together. I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop lol.
Well you made it! Loved your reaction bc it mirrored my own but since I was home in my room I was free to BAWL!
Lordy girl! Welcome to the Reniverse. Enjoy your deep dive down the rabbit hole. You're going to get a lot of suggestions for Ren reactions if you haven't already (I saw 15K views in a day but not how many comments). The Tale of Jenny and Screech is similar artistry from Ren - the 13 minute video. "Trust me. You should be so lucky having me beside you to guide you." 😂😂😂 I think you'll really enjoy Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla. But Jenny and Screech is just as powerful storytelling and Chalk Outlines is beautiful music.
Good luck and godspeed lol.
Welcome to the amazing world of ren - you are in for a fantastic musical journey love and respect from the UK 👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
When a reaction is so good you come to listen to it twice! Keep doing what you do!
Don’t turn away, don’t be afraid to cry!!! This is what music needs!!!! Real artists writing real music that they care about. Enough with the hip hop about being rich, enough with the pop influencer songs!! People need music to relate to!!! Most people aren’t living the fake lives that are plastered over social media!!!
🤍
Im just going around yt checking hi ren reactions and there i find you. First of the obvious: Wauw you girl are such a divine looking woman!😧😍🥰
What i even love more is how genuine your reaction to this is and we all can see & feel the emotion trip you just took. That reflects your honnesty & passion for music. Loved it & never stop doing what you love, remember that ❤
Liked, Followed, great reaction. The renegades will swarm this and will drag you down the Ren rabbit hole if you let us. Hi Ren is just one masterpiece of his. Please seriously consider hitting his:
1. Money Game (1, 2, and ESPECIALLY 3)
2. The Tale of Jenny and Screech (all three songs plz, there is no other way)
3. Sick Boi
And I'm guessing that the gravitational pull will keep dragging you along at that point...
Great reaction, loved it. Welcome to the world of Ren.
YaZZzzzz the Money Game Trilogy Grrrrl! Holy crap. These are all Ren's Hardcore Bardcore masterpieces... for sure. Dammmmmmn these are must listens. Must reacts. 100%
The Tragedy of Jenny and Screech you mean!!! I'm still reeling from that one. Shizzznitz... so intense.
hahaha... bardcore... love that. love that.
@@animatedmeetings-ov4kf under his spell.
I always make sure to point out the 3 minutes video. I looked for each one individually. Watched them in the right order but would've been a lot easier if I knew about the 13 minute video lol.
Great reaction, it's always nice to see someone discover Ren and really feel his music and his message. Some Ren song suggestions: The Tales trilogy (the Tales of Jenny and Screech + Violet - you should do all three back to back to back in one video), Money game parts 1, 2 (lyric video), and 3 (unlike the Tales trilogy these are fine to split up, if you prefer to do shorter videos). Sick Boy, Humble (featuring Eden Nash), Chalk Outlines (feat. Chinchilla), Murderer (live acoustic), "Back on 74/Message in a Bottle" and also The Big Push (Ren's street performance covers band): "Bongo Bong" and "I shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip hop". There's loads more, but I guess this is already overwhelming. Hope to see you react to more Ren in the future.
I have watched hundreds of Hi Ren Reaction videos and , IMO, yours was literally in the top couple in how amazing it was and how drawn in, as. RENegade, I was drawn in. It was so cool and genuine. We love when someone gets taken on their first Ride on the REN rollercoaster! You are going to follow him and there is no turning back. REN has changed the lives of thousands. You should go read the comments. 100% of every songs comments are filled with the same thing said different ways. I have never seen a criticism of ANY song. I can’t wait for you to dive into the REN rabbit hole as it’s known. There is nobody like him. Never has been. You’ll see. I’d recommend if you would pick a few of his way different than one another songs. His busking in the streets music many would say is his best songs. His covers are unlike anything you’ll have seen and his voice and skims you will see quickly why hundreds of experienced, reactors of every genre say he is the best to have ever lived. I’d start for me with Earned it/Its a Man’s World and hold on to your britches and then I’d def go right to The Hunger. It is one of many rap songs that sets him apart from the world with that alone. I’m just so pumped to have seen this and know what’s coming for you and now, yours fans to! Thank you! Have a great, blessed day and just keep living like we now can because of Ren…”we are all human beings.”
thank you !!
@@knownasliya thank you!!
Everyone else has pretty much said what I was going to, so I'll just add a tip: RUclips's auto-captions are usually more distracting than helpful. If you have trouble making out the lyrics - and Ren has exceptional enunciation, especially when he raps - then he almost always has them posted on his channel with each song. (y)
Oh, also, based off a number of music reactors that I've been watching, it's a good habit to get into to use the back-arrow key to rewind 5 secs when starting up after a pause, to help keep the flow of the music. Great reaction, and yeah, this is a hella big rabbit hole with a huge back catalog and introductions to other awesomeness like The Big Push and Chinchilla.
Enjoyed! Welcome to world of Ren. It’s a wild ride, I’ll be here for your journey!
Welcome to the Ren journey! This dude is one of the most talented and humble people of our time. I am subscribed and I am here for it!
welcome to the RENaissance! please don't stop here. this was a great reaction and you'll be missing out so much if you don't continue into the rabbit hole.
very happily subscribed in anticipation of more Ren reactions. much love to you and yours🙂🙂🙂❤❤❤
This is art of transcendent beauty and an *important* song.
Artists often struggle with imposter syndrome. There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this and was a transformative experience for me-much the same as this song resonates.
As a person who’s never been able to escape negative self-talk and imposter syndrome, *realizing* that I can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that already resides within me-was sooo important.
It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it.
*Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison.
You are *stronger* than that voice.
You are stronger than you can *possibly* know…
until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.
Ren is therapy for so many from one song he helps so many people open up in ways therapists struggle to do in person.
First time i watched Hi Ren i had a panic attack but thought i needed to watch it again so i watched someone reacting to it
that was the best thing i could do i have watched many times since. One thing i think about this song is it needs to be seen
by every one even in schools after a certain age, because how many children kill themselves because of the negativity
towards them from nasty comments and bullying to them believing what is said. I went through hell, bullied all through
school to the point i attempted suicide twice, and to many issues in my life since then I am a recovering alcoholic 11 years
clean I suffer PTSD and other health issues so the majority of bad days over good is high, if this bullying had been dealt
with i may have had a reasonable life not the existence i have to deal with now
Great reaction.
Welcome to the Renegade. ❤
I was Not expecting that! Well lady, you'll say it for about your first 50's Ren's song. loll That is one of talent: you never expect what he's bringing. Enjoye the ride. As The rising tide lift all ship, I sub for your Ren's journey. (Look at his 1 million sub video)
Paused to go watch a couple of your originals and subbed. This is a rabbithole that you'll enjoy, more a warren really. Ren is a musical marvel. 💖
such a natural and real reaction ❤
He is definitely one of my more favorite artists, he can definitely pull in emotional energy.
You were spot on, about talent being a small part of it. He makes it look so effortless; we mistakenly think he was born with this much talent. In an interview with Justin Hawkins, he said he was pretty bad when he started at 12 years old. It took a lot of practice, hard work, and perseverance to get where he's gotten...maybe "hard" is misleading. He talks about the importance of relaxing and being softer. Work hard, but also cut ourselves some slack and take care of our health.
Best wishes and keep on creating!
Ren is a multitalented, multifaceted artist. He does so many things at the most incredible levels. Wait until you see his other offerings. You are in for a treat.
Also... he does acoustic versions of alot of his songs ya Dont Wanna miss!!!
He makes all his beats, music peices also... but his acoustic versions are like whoke news songs compared to his original ones!!!
This was a one take live video. Just him and his guitar in a dodgy basement with a couple of mates and a few cameras. He has now reached number one as an independent artist in the UK. His music has blown up through RUclips and streaming alone as he is too sick from Lyme Disease to tour and perform live. He has recorded and released his latest album whilst receiving stem cell therapy treatment in Canada