My favorite thing about this video, watch the countdown for the crossing behind me at 0:57 then watch me unintentionally stop at 0... bit of unintentional serendipity gets me every time
Listening for a second time. Can you post the lyrics Ren? I got most of it but not all. My 40 yr old woman ears can't catch all of it Ren lol. Killed this one btw. At this point praising you feels insanely redundant. You dropping a banger, not shocking. If you actually dropped something that sucked, that'd be shocking!❤❤❤
Your language techniques, structural ability, fluidity...vocabulary . Everything just 🤯 its like it oozes out of you. Can't stop listening to you now 😂
REN you just get better ❤ I am a 58 year old (Welsh) granny who is rather late to the party but finding you is my best catch to date 😂 I am obsessed and have watched just about every video and listened to everything I could find you’ve ever recorded and I just want to say thank you so much what a gift
Ren you were the 1st person to ever give me a heart reaction on RUclips and the 1st musician I ever subscribed to! The 1st musician I ever personally heard from!Also the only artist that made me want a vinyl so bad i got a record player and you are my 1st record! Also the only person I'd pay for patreon for! You are my favorite! Thank you so from Also! You always give me something to look forward to!❤
@@RenMakesMusic And I will be there for every one! I noticed my comment accidentally got a bit jumbled at the end there ha but I won't fix it because then I'd lose your reaction! 😊Thank you for always making my day!
It is such a pleasure to have that interaction with artists. There's a comedian I follow and it probably never admit how excited I get when I see that silly notification pop up but it means a lot to me and I just wanted to honor your sharing that too. I got one from rent a while back and it is quite special.😊
@@Tinkerbell9332 I remember when I learned editing would take away the creator's heart. It was some news thing and I'd made a funny joke and I was so bummed. I just wanted to say I loved your comments You made me smile
Perfect pick, very special and great track. Cannot wait for your new spin on that classic! For those unaware: Original track is from 1992 Nas' very first song, released as a single, even before his first album "Illmatic" dropped. He called himself Nasty Nas back then.
I'm not even a massive rap fan, I do really enjoy it and especially when it's combined with rock and or metal, I just find it a fantastic combination (if done right, anyway) - absolutely hooked on this though, really well put together. Been on repeat since it dropped to be honest! Keep it up Ren, we love ya bro.
I want to write about Ren’s influence on me. I've had psychotic episodes like Ren, but I don't have Lyme disease, I'm schizoaffective. Ren’s songs give me so much hope, and I feel heard through his music. I would call him the patron saint of all people who are mentally or physically ill, but he is human, which makes it even more amazing that he can influence so many people and give hope to them. Psychosis can be very devastating to cognitive abilities and can also shatter one's understanding of their own personality. That's also why I'm so impressed about Ren's skills with making music at this level, a level which I find to be ingenious to describe it in one word. I love what you do Ren, and there are many others who feel like me. I hope you continue to feel much better. But don't stress about us too much, live mostly for yourself, I would say. And still, I wish so much to see you perform live someday in Finland. All the best!
A virtual hug and a lot of love goes out to you. Stay strong. Stay on the path of love, light and what's right and avoid the road called wrong❤😉just practicing some rhyming x
Never seen Ren before? He is an amazing Generational artist, self taught, can sing and play just about any genre. Backstory is inspiring, artist with a big ♥️ Song," Hi Ren " 🎶🎶 is the one that put him on the map Dec 2022, ( ck it out ), blow you away 😉But he's been uploading music for years during his illness, well worth to go back and see the trilogies, & songs from both albums, 2016 Freckled Angels then ( Sic Boy went number # UK Oct 2023 ( more rap type about the years of how he went through but so relatable to many ), Also with the band "The Big Push, " in UK , They had to break up so REN can continue treatment in Calgary, But so well worth checking out 👍 You'll see the versatility this man can do 😉 I haven't seen anybody like this in decades. So refreshing, And he believes the rising tide lifts all ships, so helps everybody out " The Ren effect" This is the 3rd retake ( non monetized ) that he's done this year while he works on a his new album. 'Fred Again Mash-up" and Back on 74/ Msg in a bottle 🎶 in last 4 weeks are well worth checking out 💞 Ren is very well grounded and reaches out to the fans different ways, and collaborates with many 🫶 I hope you have a great day 👍
I'm 56 and I made my YT account because of Hi Ren . I dont regret cause you never disapointed me. I use to love Saturdays, but lately I love Thursdays ❤
I’m 45 years old and grew up on rock and grunge. I’m one of those old pricks that think music these days is trash. I listened to one of your songs this morning and since I’ve finished your discography. Damn man. You are an absolute genius! You brought me to tears 7 times in the last 4 hours. 5 because of how sad the song was and 2 just knowing that I was witnessing genius and was filled with hope for the next generation. I hate day it but, I hope you have a long life filled with tragedy pain so that you can keep writing with such depth of feeling. You are the catharsis the world needs. Amazing!!!
My kids are 37 and 41 and I learned about Eminem, Emo, Screamo, etc when they were young. I think Ren appeals to people of all ages because he transcends and encapsulates genres and incorporates a vast array of references in his music/art/performances. It turns out that my nearly 14 year old grandson knew about Ren from Money Games 2 a while ago, but he didn’t realize it was Ren then.
How does Ren do it. I’m from the UK and youth was set in the early 80s. I thought only one type of music would grip me big time and it was the synth revolution. However REN’s artistry - sound, visual and creativity has blown my mind a 1000 times more. Hat off to you Ren, as they said in the 80s you’re a mega talent.
you talking about all that science shi by the library this way writing then switching to fast food pointing at the Olympic pizza writing 1:24 so cleverly done man
You just appeal to everyone man! I just finished listening to an old live Astor Piazzolla concert. Now this. Different genre, same level of creativity. I know this must be a well worn phrase by now but Ren is a Genius, the finest musical creative mind of his generation.
I'm 1825 days old in the Ren world (roughly) makes me an elder almost haha. Love you man, you saved me and my mind, you invaded my dreams to be the backing soundtrack and somehow I won the mind game with myself! You have been shared with everyone I think would appreciate YOU! ❤
Anytime some rhymes on a beat from Illmatic it’s a win. Hearing someone with a flow as good as Ren’s rhyme on a Illmatic beat it’s instantly going to be one of my new favorite tracks.
Is it mandatory to mention your age when leaving love for Ren? Fair enough - Ren I'm a 38 year old English teacher and a recent rabbit hole sufferer. You called yourself a genius on 'Hi Ren' and you're not wrong. This Nas retake is 10/10 bravo - A* pupil.
No, I think it's bc those of us of a certain age haven't seen an artist like this in decades, it's refreshing 👌Just goes to show the impact of Ren from young to all the way into 80's I've seen ,💞 Thank you for being a teacher 👏👏a special occupation that doesn't get enough credit 😉( written as a mama of 4 kids in their 30's & 40's😂)
I can only assume you know this, but in case you didn’t he is Welsh. At this point if anyone asks me (also welsh) “What’s the best thing about Wales?” I just pull up Ren on Spotify
I am a 482 million year-old crustacean who was born during the Devonian Period. This refreshing take from Ren makes me feel youthful for the first time in millennia!
I am a banded iron formation from the Siderian Period in the Paleaoprotoric era, which was created when chemical processes evacuated the seas of iron content and thus created the conditions for an oxygen laden planet to evolve thus producing the basis for all mammalian life on earth - including Ren - to exist. Checkmate.
OMG REN.... You came in with the "Ulitmate Heavyweight Boxing Match Of Lyrics...Blow after Blow Jesus Christ! Love It Love It.. Love It! You gave a shout out to the GREATS🫡...Go On My Son😲💪🏾💯 BLESS YOU💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏
Ren at 63 years old i have followed you for 7 years you never dissappoint you sir are my favourite artist ever thank you for sharing your talent with the world ❤❤❤
In the music industry, Ren has taken a battering ram to the doors, shattered the windows, and made my speakers bleed. Ren isn't taking names he is the name. You are an inspiration to so many people, Ren!
4D Chess not Checkers. I saw a great quote from a renegade that Ren was playing 4d chess while others were paying checkers and even the reactors were missing that. I can see two good examples for this in the Halftime retake 1) at 1.07 Ren spits his pirate scheme and "Wavy Guy ".. Kid Wave was the first MC name used by Nas before he became Nasty Nas. 2) at 1.22 he goes into the Oppenheimer scheme of diamonds neutrons and atoms etc.... Why? could it be because the original beat used by Nas for Halftime was sampled from an earlier rap album called 'Breaking Atoms' ? Now that's 4D Chess playing rap and mind-blowing!
come one venerable ancient entity! what about Bach, Mozart, paganini, Buckethead, Coltrane, Etta james, Nina simone ,Jurassic five, anne peebles etc...?
61 year old punk here who had to listen to the original to understand a retake is a salute to the beat with new lyrics. Of course they are new, it's Ren and no one else schemes (yes I am picking up the lingo and hopefully putting it in the right place) like that.
What a great retake of this classic. So many Nas references, and Nas related bars (every scheme relates to a part of the history of this track, or a direct nod to Nas and boom bap). Masterfully put together, this is how to do a homage. Great job, Ren
We enter life with an inhale, we exit life with an exhale, an in-between we live for those moments that takes our breath away. Your music gives me many moments of breathlessness in a good way 💕
Ren. Thanks for making that video in Calgary. Happy to see that with all you have to go through that fire is still burning. Like a phoenix you rise form the ashes. Keep fighting, keep writing and I will keep vibing. Peace Ren and to all your crew.
this is the comment right here, I thought I recognized that back alley, then the building a Ross the street, then the pawn shop and when I saw enmax I had to check comments for sure. shit. sweet.
Ren is in the running for GOAT; love to hear his new drops and can't wait for the next. Can't wait for the Ren vs. Eminem battle. That shit will break the Internet.
Dude films one-take videos while crossing the street with a camera facing him, and the crosswalk countdown even syncs up with the beat. Meanwhile, I attempt to cross just one block and end up risking being run over by two cars, a bicycle, and a stroller.
@@nellkellino-miller7673 Today I went to the grocery store while rapping pirate schemes on the way, and I only encountered green lights… Thank you, buddy!
Love Ren, he's honest(meaning real), Awesome,call it like he sees it, intensely driven by the music that runs through his veins, charming,clever, talented (very), his music speaks to your soul! ... ..i don't know how anyone could possibly check out and not like n enjoy his music,style, and self!??... An all around what a guy, talented musician!!!! And thats all there is to it!!!!.... So there! My opinion U shall receive! Take that!🤪🙃😁😘 PEACE ✌️out friendly friends!
My favorite thing about this video, watch the countdown for the crossing behind me at 0:57 then watch me unintentionally stop at 0... bit of unintentional serendipity gets me every time
I was watching that thinking you’d incorporate it lol
I love u man I'm probably ur youngest fan u inspire me sm
Mesmerising 😵💫
Listening for a second time. Can you post the lyrics Ren? I got most of it but not all. My 40 yr old woman ears can't catch all of it Ren lol. Killed this one btw. At this point praising you feels insanely redundant. You dropping a banger, not shocking. If you actually dropped something that sucked, that'd be shocking!❤❤❤
this is too fast i cant keep up can you post the lyrics pls lol
YESYESSSSSSYES 🫶
it's chinchilla
Your language techniques, structural ability, fluidity...vocabulary
.
Everything just 🤯 its like it oozes out of you.
Can't stop listening to you now 😂
- So who's your favorite artist?
- Ren !!!!
- And what type of music is it?
- Uhmmm, it's complicated!
EVERYTHING 😅
Innit? But deliciously so. Am loving the journey.🫶🫶
Nailed it! 😂
😂😂😂 accurate!
- And what type of music is it?
- Yes!
the best Sickboi jumper and not even on the store urghhhh i want that one
I’m obsessed with this. ❤
Please release this I desperately want this in my playlist
REN you just get better ❤ I am a 58 year old (Welsh) granny who is rather late to the party but finding you is my best catch to date 😂 I am obsessed and have watched just about every video and listened to everything I could find you’ve ever recorded and I just want to say thank you so much what a gift
Yooo! Nice one take video!! 💪💪💪
Ren you were the 1st person to ever give me a heart reaction on RUclips and the 1st musician I ever subscribed to! The 1st musician I ever personally heard from!Also the only artist that made me want a vinyl so bad i got a record player and you are my 1st record! Also the only person I'd pay for patreon for! You are my favorite! Thank you so from Also! You always give me something to look forward to!❤
have another one!!! much love to you!!
@@RenMakesMusic And I will be there for every one! I noticed my comment accidentally got a bit jumbled at the end there ha but I won't fix it because then I'd lose your reaction! 😊Thank you for always making my day!
What a lovely interaction !
It is such a pleasure to have that interaction with artists. There's a comedian I follow and it probably never admit how excited I get when I see that silly notification pop up but it means a lot to me and I just wanted to honor your sharing that too. I got one from rent a while back and it is quite special.😊
@@Tinkerbell9332 I remember when I learned editing would take away the creator's heart. It was some news thing and I'd made a funny joke and I was so bummed. I just wanted to say I loved your comments You made me smile
Perfect pick, very special and great track.
Cannot wait for your new spin on that classic!
For those unaware:
Original track is from 1992
Nas' very first song, released as a single, even before his first album "Illmatic" dropped.
He called himself Nasty Nas back then.
Es ist zu schön, um wahr zu sein. 🥰
Thanks a lot for this Info buddy❤️
Omg Hex! First a shout out from Ren by name now you've been hearted. You must be quenched
ruclips.net/video/HCDYgZM5yq0/видео.htmlsi=F_vqus9LrK6yNzeO
thanks for the info Hex
So excited to see this shot in my city!! You're brilliant!!!!
So happy for you REN. Health and Love Always.
He’s very versatile which is refreshing
At this point, I'm desperately searching for Nas' reaction to this! 😂 I NEED to know what he thinks 😂😂😂
I 💜 Nas and Ren
How much did he pay you to write this idiot comment ? 😂
I'm not even a massive rap fan, I do really enjoy it and especially when it's combined with rock and or metal, I just find it a fantastic combination (if done right, anyway) - absolutely hooked on this though, really well put together. Been on repeat since it dropped to be honest!
Keep it up Ren, we love ya bro.
I want to write about Ren’s influence on me. I've had psychotic episodes like Ren, but I don't have Lyme disease, I'm schizoaffective. Ren’s songs give me so much hope, and I feel heard through his music. I would call him the patron saint of all people who are mentally or physically ill, but he is human, which makes it even more amazing that he can influence so many people and give hope to them. Psychosis can be very devastating to cognitive abilities and can also shatter one's understanding of their own personality. That's also why I'm so impressed about Ren's skills with making music at this level, a level which I find to be ingenious to describe it in one word. I love what you do Ren, and there are many others who feel like me. I hope you continue to feel much better. But don't stress about us too much, live mostly for yourself, I would say. And still, I wish so much to see you perform live someday in Finland. All the best!
A virtual hug and a lot of love goes out to you. Stay strong. Stay on the path of love, light and what's right and avoid the road called wrong❤😉just practicing some rhyming x
@@zed4225 Very poetic and great piece of advice
you don't rap on Nas beats. Unless you a BEAST. Man.... Smashed it. Too much to unpack here.
damn 🔥🔥🔥🔥 congrats from Portugal
This video popped up on Google this video is really not bad his flow is good!!! I like it hip hop is growing all around the world 🌎
Never seen Ren before? He is an amazing Generational artist, self taught, can sing and play just about any genre. Backstory is inspiring, artist with a big ♥️ Song," Hi Ren " 🎶🎶 is the one that put him on the map Dec 2022, ( ck it out ), blow you away 😉But he's been uploading music for years during his illness, well worth to go back and see the trilogies, & songs from both albums, 2016 Freckled Angels then ( Sic Boy went number # UK Oct 2023 ( more rap type about the years of how he went through but so relatable to many ), Also with the band "The Big Push, " in UK , They had to break up so REN can continue treatment in Calgary, But so well worth checking out 👍 You'll see the versatility this man can do 😉 I haven't seen anybody like this in decades. So refreshing, And he believes the rising tide lifts all ships, so helps everybody out " The Ren effect" This is the 3rd retake ( non monetized ) that he's done this year while he works on a his new album. 'Fred Again Mash-up" and Back on 74/ Msg in a bottle 🎶 in last 4 weeks are well worth checking out 💞 Ren is very well grounded and reaches out to the fans different ways, and collaborates with many 🫶 I hope you have a great day 👍
This dude isnt human, i rmemebr when i discovered him few years ago i really like this dude he very talented like on another level
This slaps
This is sick! My new favourite artist ❤
Great retake with your incomparable flavor !!! Nice job Ren
Congratulations on hitting 500,000 in under 2 weeks Ren 😊❤
That guitar sound is dirty AF.
When are you doing a Metal/Rock album man?
(You've smashed every other genre lol!).
I believe with my whole heart Nas would LOVE this
I'm 56 and I made my YT account because of Hi Ren . I dont regret cause you never disapointed me. I use to love Saturdays, but lately I love Thursdays ❤
I am a 60 yr old woman and Illmatic is one of my all time favourite albums. This is a great homage to Naz. Well done Ren , you are incredible . X
Absolutely knock-out!💗
NAS is one of the best of all time! Really awesome to see a young rapper who knows his roots!
Ren is. an absolute MONSTER.
A one man movement!
No words for how much respect and appreciation I have for this dude!
I hope the sweater makes it to the shop.. 🙏 fire retake btw..
The way you flipped the sleep is the cousin death line was dope. Whole song was dope. Thanks for keeping a 50 + year old dude interested in hip-hop.
His talent is honestly mind boggling.
The waiting for the green light shot was the one! On top of all of the alchemical rhyming, perfect!
I’m 45 years old and grew up on rock and grunge. I’m one of those old pricks that think music these days is trash.
I listened to one of your songs this morning and since I’ve finished your discography. Damn man.
You are an absolute genius! You brought me to tears 7 times in the last 4 hours. 5 because of how sad the song was and 2 just knowing that I was witnessing genius and was filled with hope for the next generation.
I hate day it but,
I hope you have a long life filled with tragedy pain so that you can keep writing with such depth of feeling.
You are the catharsis the world needs.
Amazing!!!
he is amazing
Welcome. You are now a Renegade👍💕🦇
Happy Birthday Ren you legend! ❤
@Renmakesmusic scammers on your pages bro!
Just ridiculous. Brilliant. Extreme love from Chiang Mai, Thailand...you on repeat.
Complete epicness
I don't know how it's legal for anyone to have as much talent & skill as you... Killin it! 🔥
“ sleep is the cousin of death “…!!! You are awesome Ren - so real , so musical , what rhythm- keep rockin bro 👍🌏
My kids are 37 and 41 and I learned about Eminem, Emo, Screamo, etc when they were young. I think Ren appeals to people of all ages because he transcends and encapsulates genres and incorporates a vast array of references in his music/art/performances. It turns out that my nearly 14 year old grandson knew about Ren from Money Games 2 a while ago, but he didn’t realize it was Ren then.
The style, the flow, the old school vibe mixed with the hot freshness… this dudes a real contender
Yes then Ren 1 and a half million subscribers ur a legend in the game now wow u have proper put b-town on the map big love ❤❤💪🏽🙌🏽🎶😎
Yet again!! He's a musical moth!! Everything he does is smooth as silk ❤ 😊 like crack for the ears! Nothing ever comes close after x
Glad I got this recommended
@nas look how many people you influenced....how many people love you sir.....shit is unreal
This Is about To be CRAZY we looking forward to it
How does Ren do it. I’m from the UK and youth was set in the early 80s. I thought only one type of music would grip me big time and it was the synth revolution. However REN’s artistry - sound, visual and creativity has blown my mind a 1000 times more. Hat off to you Ren, as they said in the 80s you’re a mega talent.
Always depended on the overall message.for me, and same here.
Uggh - that move between shots at 1:49 is flawless. So well put together!!!
you talking about all that science shi by the library this way writing then switching to fast food pointing at the Olympic pizza writing 1:24 so cleverly done man
You just appeal to everyone man! I just finished listening to an old live Astor Piazzolla concert. Now this. Different genre, same level of creativity. I know this must be a well worn phrase by now but Ren is a Genius, the finest musical creative mind of his generation.
"Like Mike without a ear lobe bite". Absolute PERFECTION 🤌🏻
I'm 1825 days old in the Ren world (roughly) makes me an elder almost haha. Love you man, you saved me and my mind, you invaded my dreams to be the backing soundtrack and somehow I won the mind game with myself! You have been shared with everyone I think would appreciate YOU! ❤
Anytime some rhymes on a beat from Illmatic it’s a win. Hearing someone with a flow as good as Ren’s rhyme on a Illmatic beat it’s instantly going to be one of my new favorite tracks.
Is it mandatory to mention your age when leaving love for Ren?
Fair enough - Ren I'm a 38 year old English teacher and a recent rabbit hole sufferer. You called yourself a genius on 'Hi Ren' and you're not wrong.
This Nas retake is 10/10 bravo - A* pupil.
No, I think it's bc those of us of a certain age haven't seen an artist like this in decades, it's refreshing 👌Just goes to show the impact of Ren from young to all the way into 80's I've seen ,💞 Thank you for being a teacher 👏👏a special occupation that doesn't get enough credit 😉( written as a mama of 4 kids in their 30's & 40's😂)
😂😂😂 👏🏼
Spectacular. This guy has changed my life. What an amazing human being.
Discovered Ren yesterday and I haven't listened to anything else since. Sending love from Wales 🏴
Money game 3, suicide, diasepam, dominoes.....ENJOY THE RIDE 😃 ! Ren is once in a century talent
@@braca977 the tale of jenny and screech blew my mind.
Same here since 2 years 😂
Ohhhh you're gonna go down a rabbit hole!😅 haha Just wait! He's amazing!!
I can only assume you know this, but in case you didn’t he is Welsh. At this point if anyone asks me (also welsh) “What’s the best thing about Wales?” I just pull up Ren on Spotify
I am a 482 million year-old crustacean who was born during the Devonian Period. This refreshing take from Ren makes me feel youthful for the first time in millennia!
You kids will listen to anything nowadays.
I am a banded iron formation from the Siderian Period in the Paleaoprotoric era, which was created when chemical processes evacuated the seas of iron content and thus created the conditions for an oxygen laden planet to evolve thus producing the basis for all mammalian life on earth - including Ren - to exist.
Checkmate.
@@thegreenxeno9430 😀
😂😂😂
Same
Ren taking on the legendary Nas and doing him proud. Salute & Peace as always.
OMG REN.... You came in with the "Ulitmate Heavyweight Boxing Match Of Lyrics...Blow after Blow
Jesus Christ! Love It Love It.. Love It!
You gave a shout out to the GREATS🫡...Go On My Son😲💪🏾💯
BLESS YOU💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏
Absolutely amazing remake! Keep it up man! Hope NAS see this.
Love From Finland❤❤ LEGEND
Ren at 63 years old i have followed you for 7 years you never dissappoint you sir are my favourite artist ever thank you for sharing your talent with the world ❤❤❤
Ya, 1960 our time was the best time and REN sounds so good to our generation 😊.
Hes so talented well done for him keep the amazing work up Ren ☮️💜🙏
Ditto all that…64 here & in Alabama 🥳🤪
Ditto here sadly only following for nearly a year wishing I had found him long ago 🇬🇧 at 70
I'm here at 62!
Gotta give props to the filmer.. all angles were perfect, even the bridge to avoid the other people. Nice job.
Woooohooo Josh!
How have i never heard this old boy before man's fire kills it
In the music industry, Ren has taken a battering ram to the doors, shattered the windows, and made my speakers bleed. Ren isn't taking names he is the name. You are an inspiration to so many people, Ren!
you should be a promoter 😉
Your comment is awesome and very true💜
He's a music beast ❤
Very succinctly put, my friend.🫶
Sorry your wrong the only Ren is MC Ren from N.W.A ..listen to "that black nigga that they call Ren"
The sign of a true artist is when the art gets better and better everytime
The cadence changes are flawless
The moment he says eject is exactly 2mins 10 seconds. Half the time of the original NAS track. 🤯
I just asked the same thing. 🤔
When announced you would retake this track, i was slightly worried how it would be approached, but bro what a flow. Well done for this one BRO!!
What an awesome tribute to the greats Ren 👏👏💕 you are so talented👌👌 looking forward to what you have for us in the future
Okay. Can we have your permission to petition NPR for a Ren tiny desk gig ? A few of us can just wheelie the desk around so you can jaunt .....
LOL! For real, the world needs a Ren Tiny Desk concert!!!
4D Chess not Checkers. I saw a great quote from a renegade that Ren was playing 4d chess while others were paying checkers and even the reactors were missing that. I can see two good examples for this in the Halftime retake 1) at 1.07 Ren spits his pirate scheme and "Wavy Guy ".. Kid Wave was the first MC name used by Nas before he became Nasty Nas. 2) at 1.22 he goes into the Oppenheimer scheme of diamonds neutrons and atoms etc.... Why? could it be because the original beat used by Nas for Halftime was sampled from an earlier rap album called 'Breaking Atoms' ? Now that's 4D Chess playing rap and mind-blowing!
This ⬆️ is why I love reading the comments: I'm always learning new things! 💯👍
Thank you very much for the background knowledge 🤝👍👏🙋♀️
Nice dude, great to bring some context into some of his lines. I have no doubt that given Rens genius those bar were intentional.
Amazing job, Knox Hill is good at breaking stuff down 👍
I‘m an 5000 years old ancient god, and Ren brought me real joy for the first time ever
come one venerable ancient entity! what about Bach, Mozart, paganini, Buckethead, Coltrane, Etta james, Nina simone ,Jurassic five, anne peebles etc...?
The call backs to his previous tracks are seamless 🔥
There’s Rembrandt then there’s Ren-brant! Brilliant artists. I’m so lucky to be alive today to see a Master at his craft!
Got dayam this is instantly my new favorite song ... of all songs! Fn love this!!
I’m blown away by how talented Ren is!
Nas’s Halftime is 4min 21s. REN’s retake is basically half the time. More Ren brilliance or serendipity? Awesome.
Halftime is 4 min 20s my dude.
ur point?
@@theoneguydaniel4634 I think his point is that it's half time in half the time.
@@sly.pilfererMy vinyl copy is 4min21s.
Someone please mix ren version with the extra two minutes of naz at the end
Ren is so one of a kind. His videos and lyrics is so theatrical. So enoyable to watch n listen,thanks dude!!
❤ Since it’s half as long as I’d like, i play it twice as much.
Doesn’t matter the genre, REN kills everything
I cant get enough of this man, if he dont go done in history it will be a shame , realist artist out there
He Refrenced the grim reaper line from wicked ways and I love how he can make doubles and triples so effortlessly how has he not got an award
61 year old punk here who had to listen to the original to understand a retake is a salute to the beat with new lyrics. Of course they are new, it's Ren and no one else schemes (yes I am picking up the lingo and hopefully putting it in the right place) like that.
Spot on, mate... I'm a 59 year old Death Metal man, myself... I'm now also a Renegade 🤘🤘
Trancendent! Every time bruv.😮
Congrats to 1 million!! ❤🎉🎉
Ren you have a heart of gold and gold never rusts
" like Mike without an earlobe bite".....efffing genius!!!!!!!!
What a great retake of this classic. So many Nas references, and Nas related bars (every scheme relates to a part of the history of this track, or a direct nod to Nas and boom bap). Masterfully put together, this is how to do a homage. Great job, Ren
well said.
This is unreal. Told you bro since the facebook days years ago that you would be massive!!!
another banger from Ren!
We enter life with an inhale, we exit life with an exhale, an in-between we live for those moments that takes our breath away. Your music gives me many moments of breathlessness in a good way 💕
Complete word
LOVE THIS!!!
Im 49 and Im in love with Rens music, such a talented man! ❤️💯🎶
REN's trademark : EXCELLENCE!
Yes! Another Banger from the Lyrical Genius 'Ren' 💯💪🫶
Ren. Thanks for making that video in Calgary. Happy to see that with all you have to go through that fire is still burning. Like a phoenix you rise form the ashes. Keep fighting, keep writing and I will keep vibing. Peace Ren and to all your crew.
this is the comment right here, I thought I recognized that back alley, then the building a Ross the street, then the pawn shop and when I saw enmax I had to check comments for sure. shit. sweet.
Ren is in the running for GOAT; love to hear his new drops and can't wait for the next. Can't wait for the Ren vs. Eminem battle. That shit will break the Internet.
Dude films one-take videos while crossing the street with a camera facing him, and the crosswalk countdown even syncs up with the beat. Meanwhile, I attempt to cross just one block and end up risking being run over by two cars, a bicycle, and a stroller.
Nah man, you just gotta get in the flow. The universe will do the rest.
P.s don't sue me if you drown.
@@nellkellino-miller7673 Today I went to the grocery store while rapping pirate schemes on the way, and I only encountered green lights… Thank you, buddy!
Love Ren, he's honest(meaning real), Awesome,call it like he sees it, intensely driven by the music that runs through his veins, charming,clever, talented (very), his music speaks to your soul! ...
..i don't know how anyone could possibly check out and not like n enjoy his music,style, and self!??...
An all around what a guy, talented musician!!!! And thats all there is to it!!!!.... So there! My opinion U shall receive! Take that!🤪🙃😁😘 PEACE ✌️out friendly friends!
I saw that, too. I mean, it's not super complicated but, it takes time and practice and patience, at al.
Those stroller mommies are mean out here 😭