STRAIGHT MIC DROP!!! | Ren - "Illest Of Our Time" FIRST TIME REACTION

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

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  • @sketchtherapy1218
    @sketchtherapy1218 Год назад +105

    Posted by Ren on his community page:
    "Overhwlemed by the amount of support for illest Of Our Time. Have been loving watching all the reaction videos and hearing everyone's interpretation. I never usually break down my own words because I love letting people apply their own meaning, but there was one line I wanted to explain. The title of the song. Alot of people took this to mean "The greatest Of Our Time"
    "Look for all the answers that I never seem to find,
    Till then I guess I'm still the illest of our time"
    Its my reluctance to be the illest - the clue is in the word 'guess' - ive spent the better part of a decade looking for solutions to the damage lyme disease dealt with countless doctors visits, and am still in that boat. "Illest" can also mean "dopest" "best" etc. So it's a bit of a double entendre. Same as "Sick boi"
    This theme is repeated with the line "elementary dear Watson you might find" cause Sherlock Holmes was always searching for the clues to piece the puzzle together, which is very relatable when trying to piece together parts of a very complex health picture, anyone with a very complex illness will relate to almost having to become your own detective.
    And finally
    "A pathologic entity -
    if everything is set in stone then this is how its meant to be"
    Acceptance that this might just be the cards I've been dealt.
    To search for answers and simultaneously accept that chronic illnest may be your fate is a bit of a paradox because it is the rejection of acceptance that spurs you forward in the persuit of answers, but it is the acceptance that you may always be sick that let's you lead a more peaceful life... so one must walk this contradictory line between both opposing states to have the motivation to find the answers whilst not being so outcome dependent. Still haven't mastered this, but think it's an interesting concept" posted by Ren Gill (The Illest of the Ill)
    Me: To me it's like Ren is psyching himself up to get bigger, how much bigger? Big enough to have the power to create a standardized treatment for Lyme Disease & an early detection system... hyuge you gotta be hyuge. That takes millions upon millions upon millions of dollars, but Ren ain't rich never has been most of the money goes to medicine. Some of the reactors have more subscribers than he does. that's why he feels like Atlas sometimes maybe like the weight of the medical world is on his shoulders but he can't shrug it off.

  • @doxtrip9534
    @doxtrip9534 Год назад +57

    We all are shocked how much talent Ren have , this is insane , each verse has a message this is unique

  • @davidl7605
    @davidl7605 Год назад +31

    REN is a once in a lifetime talent! We are all blessed to experience his musical talent. HE IS SO UNIQUE! ONE OF A KIND FOR SURE! I LOVE ALL HIS MUSIC! HAVEN'T FOUND A BAD TRACK YET! HOPE YOU GET WELL SOON REN! YOUR FANS LOVE YOU!

  • @scottrettig5608
    @scottrettig5608 Год назад +6

    Ren didn't drop the mic on the stage, he picked up the stage and dropped it on the mic!!!!

  • @simplysimon9868
    @simplysimon9868 Год назад +35

    It's so good to see you smiling Aileen 😁🙏 13 more tracks to come from his Sick Boi album coming this year.
    He really has ripped up a thesaurus with lyrics and rhymes.
    This beats hard and so good.
    They filmed this in an old Argos store in Brighton and was sketchy 😄 Samuel Perry-Falvey filmed it and the transition is 🔥 Great reaction 🙏❤

  • @williamsummerson1204
    @williamsummerson1204 Год назад +23

    Dope reaction Aileen. It's Ren's world and we just livin in it. He massively talented. 🔥🔥🙏

  • @JohnRomeoAlpha
    @JohnRomeoAlpha Год назад +25

    This dude is the prophetic poet speaking for the unspoken. Damn he's so good.

  • @rbruceBruce
    @rbruceBruce Год назад +3

    Your gonna love this journey and we're here for it

  • @coolkid5594
    @coolkid5594 Год назад +31

    You have to watch Ren - The tale of Jenny & Screech (full). Incredible storytelling done in that. Great reaction!

    • @mikesykes8831
      @mikesykes8831 Год назад +1

      💯

    • @juliestaunton3080
      @juliestaunton3080 Год назад +1

      I agree 💯

    • @mikemedrano8579
      @mikemedrano8579 Год назад +1

      This is a MUST! Also 1990's. Its one of his older songs from his first album but super fun and all about growing up in the 90's. Really takes me back.

  • @peterveste6976
    @peterveste6976 Год назад +5

    am 63 years old and I have followed Ren for a few years now he is my favourite artist of all time love all his songs ❤ I love your Chanel and reactions thank you ❤

  • @heretik8916
    @heretik8916 Год назад +8

    Hello from France Aileen :) I have been following your channel for a while and other Anglophone channels which help me to progress in English! REN is my crush this year! it is an artist who puts himself to bare! these songs tell us about real things! He made me feel all the emotions possible! I hope you will do reaction videos on many more of these songs! I can't wait for you to react to jenny tale screech tale and violet tale! I send you all my love from France bye bye ;)

  • @haemongill9203
    @haemongill9203 Год назад +2

    You seem to have some of your joy for life back. Great to see 🎉

  • @coradesune7537
    @coradesune7537 Год назад +3

    I've watched a lot of reactions to this song and yours has been my favourite so far. Your huge smile made it for me.

  • @UncleSpellbinder
    @UncleSpellbinder Год назад

    I'm a 58 year old white guy from the States. I love my alternative, rock, and punk music. But I also grew up listening to "old school", original hip-hop. Back when the artists told stories. Life stories. Street stories. My journey with REN the past several months have hit me in a way that no other music really has. While I haven't suffered the physical ailments REN has, I identify with the anxiety, the depression... I really don't know if there has been music, rap or otherwise, that has made me FEEL the way REN's has. Whether REN knows it or not, his music and lyrics and rhymes are therapeutic. The make a difference. And I hope he never stops making a difference.

  • @kevinwhitlow5557
    @kevinwhitlow5557 Год назад +3

    Would just like to start off with saying I'm the first comment cause I never get that opportunity lol. Anyways I love your reactions, I'm a huge NF fan and just discovered Ren and I love your style of reacting. I can see what you think of a song in how you act and the heartbeat monitor is cool, also your videos are the perfect amount of detailed with your take on the song

  • @Majic2657
    @Majic2657 Год назад +7

    I'm a old man 59 to be exact most of today's rappers have nothing to say this guy does really cool. Thanks for introducing him to me. Looking forward to more and it's good to see you smiling and dancing

    • @leanneh5293
      @leanneh5293 Год назад

      Welcome to the start of a wonderful journey!!

  • @tiburfrank3627
    @tiburfrank3627 Год назад +6

    Dear Aileen! Thank you very much for your reactions, not only this but all of them. It's great to see that there are still people looking for value in our devalued world. As an emotional person, I would recommend the trilogy under the title "Tales Jenny and Screech". Although it takes 14 minutes to listen to all three parts, I don't think it's worth doing otherwise so that the conclusion has the right effect. From Ren of course!

  • @kennethmichael5404
    @kennethmichael5404 Год назад +5

    His lyrical use of double entendres is amazing, "I'm ready I'm heavy, I’m Mercury, I am Freddy,..." Mercury being a HEAVY metal, Freddy Mercury....😵‍💫 C'MON! Even the title is a double entendre - "Illest of our Time". He's firing warning shots in this one and making sure everyone takes notice. Nice to see him showing some attitude and confidence, being a little braggadocious. I Love it. "I, want to spread these tattered wings, hold 'em high, banished from the heavens but I'm knocking on the sky"......FIRE!!!!
    He did a live stream right after the video dropped (on Twitch), and to see his genuine, emotional reaction to how many reaction channels had already posted videos within an hour of the songs release, was truly heartwarming. He shares his soul. This young man deserves every bit of love , support, and success he's finally getting. I couldn't be happier for him, especially for someone so talented, so driven, and without question, someone who has been forged through fire. Love this kid! Fan for life.

  • @sketchtherapy1218
    @sketchtherapy1218 Год назад +6

    You should hear "Chalk Outlines" by Ren & Chinchilla.

  • @christinapeck966
    @christinapeck966 Год назад +2

    I’m obsessed with REN✨he’s a amazing human being and his music makes me so happy 🙋🏻‍♀️🔥💜🎶music is life ! I loved your reaction Aileen 😉

  • @waynebellshaw8235
    @waynebellshaw8235 Год назад +9

    Chalk outlines and diazepam are well worth reacting to for a sense of pure diversity and a true barometer of ren's endless talent. The hunger, genesis, blind eyed etc etc. Class. The ren rabbit hole is full of bangers.

  • @willasacco9898
    @willasacco9898 Год назад +1

    Cathartic- that is a great one word adjective to describe Ren.

  • @mldkenny
    @mldkenny Год назад +2

    "Captivated by his Aura " brilliant description of Ren.

  • @annebiebrich9155
    @annebiebrich9155 Год назад +2

    Loved your reaction ❤

  • @JLB31721
    @JLB31721 Год назад +2

    Glad to be on this journey as well!

  • @bobdeleon3826
    @bobdeleon3826 Год назад +2

    Commercial success or not, the world must know Ren.
    Let's get the word out there.

  • @alandoust551
    @alandoust551 Год назад +2

    A perfect reaction for a perfect song. Looking forward to your next reaction.

  • @beardedtalkchannel
    @beardedtalkchannel Год назад +3

    By far, my favorite reaction to this song! Your genuine excitement shines through on your face, and it's refreshing!!

  • @silentwhisp4r670
    @silentwhisp4r670 Год назад +1

    Your reaction to Ren is always awesome! Love getting to experience with you!

  • @sammyd8860
    @sammyd8860 Год назад +1

    Great reaction - there is so much more of Ren's music for you to discover e.g. Genesis, The Hunger, Losing It, What You Want, Chalk Outlines (live version with Chinchilla), How To Be Me (live version with Chinchilla)

  • @philk9227
    @philk9227 Год назад +4

    Awesome reaction Aileen. Thanks for continuing to dive down the Ren rabbit hole. You are spot on with your assessment of Ren doing it because he needs to. In lyrics elsewhere he says "every single song I write brings freedom to my weary mind" - In healing himself he heals us all and brings us the most meaningful music of a generation. Be well Ren, the world needs you m8!!

  • @davidkramer194
    @davidkramer194 Год назад

    I have been trying to figure out why I like watching your reactions so much and it's because you are a very emotional person and it's just fun watching your reactions to everything. Is this exhausting for you? Do you feel like you have to give a certain expression or is this just your actual energy all the time? If it is and there's no performance then you have the most beautiful soul. I've never cried in front of others until this past month when my brother hung himself. Now all of a sudden I break down crying a lot. I love how much you smile or how much you allow yourself to cry. You definitely let yourself feel all of the emotions. Maybe it's because guys are taught that we can only show stoicism, and we are the leader of the family so we cannot show weakness. I just know that I don't have the spectrum of emotions that seem to come so naturally to you. The old me would be jealous but I'm actually so happy that you look happy, I wish the whole world was happy, then nobody would hang themselves like my younger brother. Please keep spreading that while spectrum of emotions that you share. I watched your Hope and Happy NF reactions and I cried when I listened to both of them, but your reactions made me cry even harder. It's weird that you feel like a friend to us even though you aren't, and I cannot say that I've ever felt that way watching another streamer. Basically there is something special/unique about you and I cannot put my finger on it. I want to say that this has nothing to do with your physical appearance. Obviously you are beautiful but it's not because of that, it'd your aura/energy. It's so strong that I can feel it through your videos.

  • @EnervatedSociety
    @EnervatedSociety Год назад +8

    Ren - The Hunger - short but impressive, and different. A+

  • @Jaysonic3423
    @Jaysonic3423 Год назад +3

    Ren is insanely talented. I've only just become familiar with him, within the past few months. From HI REN. Every song I've heard, is an absolute work of art. The talent he has, in so many facets, is amazing. He can do everything! Hope all is well your way. Take care, stay safe.

  • @zleggitt1989
    @zleggitt1989 Год назад +4

    You have to check out the tale of Jenny and screech. Make sure you do the long 13 min version with violets tale as well. I promise you'll have your mind blown

  • @andrewb2452
    @andrewb2452 Год назад +2

    I always love your dancing, great to see you having a great time with the music

  • @dancerbird76
    @dancerbird76 Год назад

    We’re all loving going down the Ren rabbit hole too. Discovered Ren in January via a friend sharing Hi Ren.
    I love this track - as a Prodigy fan I loved the beats on this one.
    Can’t wait to see what he does next.

  • @jonasw5050
    @jonasw5050 Год назад +2

    Great reaction! Love this tough approach from him.

  • @davideastham
    @davideastham Год назад +1

    @3:19 Catwoman was looking kinda cute 😁. I can see Ren writing a Batman movie. Dark and tragic of course. Ren would be Batman and Sam Tompkins would be the evil villain called 'Falsetto'. Catwoman could be the pregnant love interest that they both fight over. 🤣

  • @salishseamermaid
    @salishseamermaid Год назад +7

    Ren blows my mind in much the same way Prince did. Astounding talent and versatility.

    • @berrycreative7196
      @berrycreative7196 Год назад +2

      Yep I’m with you!
      I’ve put him on a higher shelf with Prince and Freddie

    • @salishseamermaid
      @salishseamermaid Год назад

      @@berrycreative7196 I have Jeff Buckley on that shelf, as well.

  • @Hundhammer
    @Hundhammer Год назад

    💗💗💗What a cute and loving reaction, love it, thanks! Happy easter, peace and love from Bavaria! 💗💗💗

  • @simontemplar3359
    @simontemplar3359 Год назад +3

    Awesome! This guy is a once in e generation talent. Even the older stuff (Love Music 1-3) is insanely good! The rabbit hole is a blast to fly through Millennium Falcon style!

  • @leanneh5293
    @leanneh5293 Год назад +1

    Ren is a genius. Absolutely perfect. Amazing tune, thanks for your reaction! 😊😊❤

  • @wakjob961
    @wakjob961 Год назад +2

    His word play is off the charts.

  • @Althallus1970
    @Althallus1970 Год назад +2

    For the real different side of Ren listen to Chalk Outlines… you won’t be disappointed.

  • @stranger2Utube
    @stranger2Utube Год назад

    Seems like somebody is head over heels for Ren... just like the rest of us... 😄 Fire reaction Aileen! 🔥🔥
    The latest one, Animal Flow is even better and is clearly connected with this one! After watching it I started appreciating Illest of our time even more!

  • @iRedbeard
    @iRedbeard Год назад +3

    You have to check out The Tales of Jenny and Screech (full version) next !!

  • @Macklan400
    @Macklan400 Год назад +4

    His flow is incredible

  • @Bearlissimo
    @Bearlissimo Год назад +2

    6:26 it's called Ren Zen Aileen 😂 namaste

  • @herzenskoenig1982
    @herzenskoenig1982 Год назад +1

    I think that he's such a big phenomenon now is because like every good or in his case outstanding artist he's coming from a big feeling of love for himself, his art and for us, his audience. This love mixed with his artistry and briliance changes many lives for the better and the love in his music will hopefully come back to him in a wider way! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @didierblasco8116
    @didierblasco8116 Год назад

    thank you for the support > it is for all of us and thanks for sharing and shining

  • @JesseJames7-8-9
    @JesseJames7-8-9 Год назад

    Your smile is so genuine 😎 We all need Ren. It’s gotta be so weird for him to blow up so quick

  • @dmj4966
    @dmj4966 Год назад +5

    Rap pushes boundaries, Em tore the envelope, and Ren blows it up...Em jumped over them and Ren flies over them

  • @faust3904
    @faust3904 Год назад

    I think you'll really like his 'Crutch' song, and the video is fantastic.
    Great reaction 🙏

  • @stevehand4253
    @stevehand4253 Год назад +1

    He is amazing 👍

  • @matthewnoden2396
    @matthewnoden2396 Год назад +3

    Love your stuff. Please do Ren & Chinchilla - How to be me (live). Its beautiful and sad.

  • @Elezium
    @Elezium Год назад

    Been doing a deep dive into Ren over the last couple days...you really need to check out "Chalk outlines live" that he does with Chincilla...it's simply stunning and heartbreakingly beautiful...

  • @Kenai2008
    @Kenai2008 Год назад

    "Ren ... is different" ... That is why I think so many people are gravitating towards him. Beautiful reaction ... I loved watching your heart rate go up as the song progressed and you started dancing in your chair. Another beautiful reaction.

  • @YorkshireTripper
    @YorkshireTripper Год назад

    Followed Ren for a long time, so glad you finally found his work. Please react to Humble & Hunger 😊 also love you're genuine reactions, absolutely love seeing how much emotion you show

  • @redzwestisbest
    @redzwestisbest Год назад

    thanks for finding Ren... keep them coming!

  • @ChrisSlaughter-pz6zr
    @ChrisSlaughter-pz6zr Год назад +1

    @AileenSenpai - I can't wait to see "The Tale of Jenny and Screech" (Whole) blow your mind. Just a FYI, its 3 songs back to back to back that tell a story and if you really think about it, it will can have many different theories etc. I have seen several reactions to it and a lot of people have way different interpretations of it, but I'm curious what you will make of it.

  • @chadpallas8457
    @chadpallas8457 6 месяцев назад

    You are a great person to watch! U have real emotions!!

  • @chadpallas8457
    @chadpallas8457 6 месяцев назад

    Never heard this one before!! Thanks awsome!! Love Ren!!!!

  • @itspickleric138
    @itspickleric138 Год назад

    Aileen im new to your channel but you truly are one of the most beautiful people inside and out ❤❤❤

  • @mathieularregain576
    @mathieularregain576 Год назад

    It's so good to see you smile

  • @shaundisch2020
    @shaundisch2020 Год назад

    When you are genuine like Ren you don't can't hear what others think because you are listening to your heart.

  • @jaredtaylor6373
    @jaredtaylor6373 10 месяцев назад

    It’s amazing how many meanings you can pull from one bar.

  • @michaelback283
    @michaelback283 Год назад +1

    Just 🔥

  • @TashaBryanRENegade
    @TashaBryanRENegade Год назад

    Our generation needed a prodigal son. His music has sent me down a reaction rabbit hole.
    Watching your reactions, especially on upbeat bangers like this, makes my friday all good!

  • @helenjarvis7755
    @helenjarvis7755 Год назад

    Beautifully articulated reaction thx

  • @richardfisher21081
    @richardfisher21081 Год назад

    Great reaction as always Aileen always my favorite, i think Tale of Jenny and Screech full version is a must do. One of my favorites by him.

  • @alaricschenck8051
    @alaricschenck8051 Год назад +1

    Ren manages to weave together images and easily understood references from English Literature and pop culture with Mary Poppins, Robin Hood, Freddie Kreuger, Freddie Mercury, Eleven from Stranger Things and Hardy Brothers. There are hints of Animal Farm, A Clockwork Orange, and he even refers to his own songs with a reference to Screech and "to kill a pacifist". It is more difficult to see that "Extra terrestrial, tentacles, alien" that follow "Chest with an iron lung" could refer to iron bodied extra terrestrial aliens with tentacles from... I don't know... "A War of the Worlds" perhaps? Wait are those sirens in the background the same as the sirens from "A War of the Worlds"...they seem to be. "A sick little puppy"...I get it Ren is sick too, both sick cool and sick ill. Do you think that Ren knows about one of the last people in an iron lung, Paul Alexander, who titled his memoirs "Three minutes for a dog"...who was encouraged by a therapist to not give up and to just try to breathe without the iron lung without passing out for 3 minutes..thus earning him a boxer puppy? Yeah I'm probably reaching. Also at the exact instance when Ren says he is a rapstar, a cat headed woman holds up a Stella Artois. Googling Stella=Star. Google Cat Headed Goddess = Egyptian Bastet=goddess of protection (hence single blue eye) and also of health. However, it turns out that as the daughter and "Eye of Ra" she was sent to destroy humans (despite being a guardian???) but was tricked into drinking red beer (instead of blood) and got ill and passed out sparing humanity...and then Ren goes on saying he does not feel so well. I know...I know...it is just a coincidence. Ren seems to have to "Call a medic for myself" because Freddie Gray was not going to do it for him. And Ren wants some help figuring things out?...I think we are all going to need some help figuring out these lyrics.

  • @reviewandreactionvideoswit7200
    @reviewandreactionvideoswit7200 Год назад +1

    Thank you

  • @Decultified
    @Decultified Год назад +7

    GREAT REACTION. PLEASE REACT TO REN X CHINCHILLA HOW TO BE ME. YOU WONT REGRET IT.

  • @DaveDaLlama
    @DaveDaLlama Год назад +2

    Rap isn't one of my go to genres but Ren is something different.

  • @Wisenbrow
    @Wisenbrow Год назад +3

    One of my brothers committed suicide about 10 years ago, I wish I could have shared Ren and especially Hi Ren. I would hope he would have found a way to deal with his depression. I think Ren's lyrics and songs would have helped him to learn to cope and deal with his inner demons.

  • @kennethmoore427
    @kennethmoore427 Год назад +1

    Please react to Ren Chalk Outlines. It highlights his singing

  • @wizardflaps
    @wizardflaps Год назад +3

    I love a reactor who isn't afraid of dropping fucking f-bombs. Keep on cursing sunshine.

  • @donbeck5109
    @donbeck5109 Год назад +1

    The bars. The wordplay. The messages inside the messages. He’s a genius.

  • @Lou-xq9br
    @Lou-xq9br Год назад

    #Ren is definitely built different. I can't get enough of him the past 3/4 mths 💙🔥 You should check out The big Push - Sweet little lady live acoustic version ❣️ my fav! ❣️

  • @TechFreak94
    @TechFreak94 Год назад +1

    You gotta check out The Hunger by Ren. It's soooooo good too

  • @frankydominguez6581
    @frankydominguez6581 Год назад

    Another awesome reaction to the Great Ren Brown eyes 👀

  • @lisas6388
    @lisas6388 Год назад

    Loved the reaction!

  • @belindamelville2270
    @belindamelville2270 Год назад

    Ren❤❤❤❤

  • @nickgullett6771
    @nickgullett6771 Год назад +1

    IDK if you've ever checkouts out Tom Macdonald then you should, he's very different as well and straight forward and says it how it is and he's 100% independent, just him, his girl, his family and close friends!

  • @ratmackay
    @ratmackay Год назад

    Since you mentioned that he does this because he needs to, you should check out his track Power as a follow-up to this.

  • @andrewthurmond8231
    @andrewthurmond8231 Год назад

    Hands down most adorable smile in the reaction game.

  • @goomymf
    @goomymf Год назад +1

    Im surprised nobody has connected the screech line in this track from the take of jenny and screech.

  • @michaeldevita2068
    @michaeldevita2068 Год назад +5

    React to Ren and chinchilla chalk outlines. It's an amazing song

  • @brummtempest6057
    @brummtempest6057 Год назад

    More Ren ❤

  • @charisselinnell-morton4137
    @charisselinnell-morton4137 Год назад

    I am 48 and listen to every thing and I am shocked at this level up in music ! Artists better step it up as he is on another fucking Planet !

  • @britpackdog4545
    @britpackdog4545 Год назад

    Great reaction 😊

  • @SoulifiedGirl
    @SoulifiedGirl Год назад

    Spot on girl

  • @jirom71
    @jirom71 Год назад

    I’m 52 yrs old and whenever someone complains to me that music sucks compared to the past I show them artists like Ren and NightWish. I’m grateful that I live in a time when there’s so many talented musicians to 🎧

  • @JasonBrossa
    @JasonBrossa Год назад

    Anything Ren... Let's Go!!!!

  • @ginamakescrochet
    @ginamakescrochet Год назад +1

  • @C-JayJacobs
    @C-JayJacobs Год назад

    One should make a reaction to your reaction i love the way you be moving and your facials kinda no fear expression great song and perfect reaction.

  • @kizunadragon9
    @kizunadragon9 9 месяцев назад

    I love it when he gets to the line about the massive *ahem* Every single lady watching gets a look on her face like "I never thought Ren would go there"

  • @rockytheblackdragon
    @rockytheblackdragon Год назад +1

    😱🤘

  • @mikepiccione886
    @mikepiccione886 Год назад

    For a different side of Ren (French Song 🎵 ♥️)