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[@francesdoll4039]

Let's challenge some sterotypes here. I am a 74 yr old white woman who never listened to a rapoer in my life before Ren. He has blown every sterotype i ever had about music. The depth of Ren's talent combined with the depth of his character, have inspired me to open my vision in a hundred different ways. In his humanity, dealing with chronic physical and mental illness, he speaks fir an entire community of people missing in action with invisible illnesses. Seven Sins and Murder acoustic version are my favorites. Hi Ren just surpased 25 million views in 13 months, because it is so relatable.

[@CosmicVagabondPixie]

I am right there with ya with the chronic physical pain & mental issues Big Time this is **Beautiful** Thank **YOU** *MuchLuv&Respect** **PixieTwirls**

[@patriciacloix71]

J'ai été touchée par votre commentaire et je me retrouve complètement mes pathologies importantes je n'écoutais pas de Rap également et depuis je suis tombée sur la vidéo Hi REN j'ai failli passé à côté et puis non impossible J'ai une grande foi Dieu m'accompagne chaque jour Amenn REN love respect je l'aime tellement même sans l'avoir rencontré merci vive REN Dieu vous bénisse abondamment ainsi que REN un génie talentueux brilliant unique surdoué ❤🙏🇫🇷

[@Bar-bar-a.]

My 20 year olds think I have lost the plot ..... Ive started trying to get them to listen to rap - 50 yo woman here 🤣

[@bern4556]

Me too..totally agree! has opened my eyes, wonderful..The Big Push band he woz in is wicked too!! Take care

[@majbrat]

Facts. 55 year old white Mom from Canada. Never into rap and listening to it all the time and learning appreciation for so many rappers, styles, flows and schemes.

[@jeffwilson3205]

I feel like you guys are about to take a wild ride….and will fully appreciate the scope of what Ren can do.

[@emilianoserranosouza1991]

That's a fact!

[@Corkdogg0570]

Agreed and their gonna love it

[@sigally]

I liked your style & reaction. Ren is 33. He's different different. No two songs are the same. Every bar has meaning. He's a genre bender. He also produces almost every track. The Hunger & Genesis are good to go too next. He's a dope lyricist. His fans are ride or die.

[@greenogre22]

but guys, you fail in your assumptions when you think ren was a privileged kid or grew up in a rich environment. he knows exactly what underprivileged means and suffered a lot of bad strokes in his life. it‘s just happened on a different continent in a different city. he‘s got happy and laid back songs as well by the way.

[@ericstorr9880]

Don't assume you can't do this stuff. Change the narrative and try not to gatekeep. Ren's had it tougher than most of us. Anglesey is quite a deprived rural area. He fought and worked hard for everything he's got. I appreciate your props, but please don't stereotype, tough is tough whoever you are 👍🕊️

[@EvilSoupDragon]

Ren said in an interview that with rap it’s important that you rap about your own experience, otherwise you are appropriating someone’s else’s culture. Ren, grew up in a small village on the island of Anglesey in Wales. He fell ill at 19 and was effectively confined to his bedroom due to physical and mental health issues. Although bed-bound he still made beats, something he has done since he was 12 years old, and when well-enough he moved to the South coast of England where he became a busker (street performers). I would say that even though Ren doesn’t have a strong accent, so even to English people like myself it’s not immediately obvious where he is from. He has an extensive back-catalogue of various music styles, because being independent he makes the music he wants to, and as you listen to more of his work you’ll find that when you first start any Ren track you can’t really predict what you are about to hear.

[@garysherwin3316]

Hi ren will change your view not only on music but life itself, its not just a song it's a journey through the human condition

[@GW-kf1be]

He was with the industry on a label but then he had to part ways with them when he became sick. He is steering clear of labels at the moment because of his illness, which is now a chronic disease, he does not feel he could commit to the grueling tour schedule that would be demanded of him nor could he be free to sing/rap and produce his music the way he wants to. So for now he remains an independent artist who is phenomenally talented in my opinion. I hope you continue to explore more of Ren’s discography. Thank you for your reaction.

[@DwarfsRBest]

The thing about your first Ren video... is that it's just your first Ren video. Have fun, y'all. It's about to get wild

[@kopperbird6665]

OMG you HAVE to react to ‘Hi Ren’ to understand the extent of his genius. The start of the rabbit hole….subbed for more Ren

[@shanemason4031]

You should really check out Hi-Ren, it's the video that blew him up, other songs to check out, Losing It, Hunger, money game 1,2, and 3, wicked ways, seven sins, sick boi 2, the tale of Jenny and Screech full video with Violet's tale this one will blow your mind. Ren can also play different instruments like guitar,bass and piano

[@adamcorbell5411]

I’m so excited for the road y’all are about to go down! Every song is different. Please keep doing more REN!!! And he has one of the most loving fan bases you’ll ever find!

[@martinschulz-bruckner4155]

I'd suggest Seven Sins, The Hunger, Illest of our Time or Loosing It (Fisher retake) for some more rap. But Ren also has a lot of other styles mastered. You can have a long ride down that rabbit hole.

[@VideosbyLisaLisa]

Nice honest reaction guys. If you go down the Ren rabbit hole, you might be surprised. Not only is he difficult to compare to another artist since he does a lot in many genres, but each track can sometimes blend things. He does deep and painful, but he also has fun tracks. He's often very clever, which means that I, as a listener, have to re-listen and work a little harder because there can be layers that might not be obvious at first. I'd suggest "Illest of Our Time" next since it has both obvious and poetic bars so you'll catch something. BTW, when you hear Ren (or other UK musicians) refer to a council house/flat, it's a form of public housing. An estate or council estate is a complex of council houses with schools and shops. And the "dole" is public benefits aka "being on the dole." Ren would likely agree with your first assumption that he's a privileged white guy. As a fan, I'd say that's true overall, but he sings or raps about what he knows, which isn't exclusively menral and physical health illnesses. (Just remember all the assumptions people made about Eminem before they learned his story.) Yes, he's independent; produces his own beats, plays a dozen or so instruments; sings/raps/beat boxes, creates his videos (often live, often one-takes, often with videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey). For Money Game part 3, he even composed the string quartet, so when his fans say he does it all, we mean he literally can, though he doesn't limit himself. His collaborations are usually awesome. My rec: Illest of Our Time If you want a more personal introduction, "Hi Ren" or "Power" Bars, try "Genesis" Fun rappity rap, "The Hunger" or "Losing It" Singing, see him in The Big Push medley titled "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop" A vibe to drive to, "Ocean" or "Humble" 90s hip-hop homage, "What You Want" Imma skip the storytelling and rock, etc. Hope you dive in! Lots of nice Renegades out there. ✌️

[@jeffwilson3205]

And 13 years of crushing pain, much of it stuck in a bed unable to do much but stare death in the eyes, will do things to a person. You should hear him sing and lead a band next. The Big Push doing I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop (yes, that Hip Hop) next.

[@TheDoctorFlay]

Ren is Welsh but has an English accent due to living in Brighton for many years. His parents took him to music festivals as a child and exposed him to lots of different music. Hearing a lot of folk songs gave him a taste for story-telling, so you will notice most of his tracks have a story. Some of his tracks are just for fun and a way to show off his rapping. The Hunger and Murderer are 2 good examples of his bars.

[@angiepanaexx]

I'm a 55 year old woman. Been broke nearly all my life, Ren came from very humble beginnings too, I don't know if I'd have had the same courage as him. He has turned down MULTIPLE record labels since his track "Hi Ren" blew up on KZbin. I NEVER listened to rap before, but this young man is special. He doesn't just rap. He's a very talented, musician, producer, writer, director, actor (not professional, but he acts out the characters in his songs, check out 'The Tales') and Singer....his singing voice is beautiful! Please, PLEASE do more from Ren. You guys are great. 😊 Would be interesting to get your take on the 'King Dotta Diss' from Ren. Take care, sending love from the U.K. ❤

[@garysherwin3316]

Please please dig deep ,you will not be disappointed from uk

[@im2yz4u17]

Lyme Disease is curable in most folks. However, in some it takes hold and becomes a chronic condition. Perhaps the length of time before actualy diagnosis was what did it for Ren. He is still receiving treatment in Canada for the effects of the disease on his body. Most notable is the pain that he experienced for years; probably this is what lead to most of his current music and notoriety. Woudl love to see the two of you react to Money Game 1, 2 and 3. It is an amazing series of videos. You mention the topic that Ren raps to here in Sick boi. There are many black rappers that are arguably better than Ren. However, Ren is very different and his style is approachable for individuals who would never consider rap a genre they would listen to. Ren has brought over a million new individuals in his audience into the rap genre. I now see these folks listening to a much broader set of rap artists. Another major difference with Ren is that he is pure genuine nice guy. Finally, you mentioned 'Wicked Ways' as being his best rap. I suggest you listen to 'Seven Sins' first; it is just shocking. Thanks, gentlemen, excellent reaction.

[@sammyd8860]

Haven't seen you guys before. Welcome to Ren's music. He has a big back catalogue. Check out The Hunger, Losing It, What You Want, Hi Ren, Money Game parts 1, 2 & 3 (when you do part 2 make sure you do the lyric video NOT the live one). If you want story telling check out the Tales of Jenny, Screech & Violet. Check out Sick Boi Part 2 and Down On The Beat

[@petebrown6356]

You're about to realize you're now a Ren channel. Welcome to the Ren hole.

[@Bob-wv7ed]

He’s not a rapper. He’s an artist.

[@williammcfarlane6153]

Two things that really stuck out here for me... 1) The acknowledgment that black artists do not have the freedom to develop their expression of the rap genre through conceptual narrative. And this is being gate kept by the hip hop consumer which seems to actually be a self-inflicted restriction. 2) The inability to appreciate The juxtaposition of expression through personal experience (me) then expanded to the overall social issue (we). This highlights one of the issues we run into with our society in which our own personal struggles are often the tunnel vision in which we see the world, which allows us to ignore or devalue common struggles as a society as a whole.

[@AlmostJokingPod]

That's actually a pretty good point, 🫡

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

REN definitely didn’t grow up with privilege! He grew up poor with 13 years so far of severe medical problems not thinking he would live to 30. He’s nearly 34 now. Defo do Wicked Ways, that’s my fave from the Sickboi album along with Seven Sins, Sickboi 2, Loco and Moneygame 3 (but make sure u do part 1 and 2 first) 🖤 He didn’t do the beat for Sickboi, but he does do 95% of his beats 🖤

[@LA-ji5oj]

He still had one less hurdle because he's white, and they're right about that. Doesn't take away from everything he did until now and that nothing was handed to him. Ren is an absolute genius.

[@jamesdoherty6558]

ren is the best out there

[@laurenhams58]

I am white and blonde, so I understand that I do benefit from many kinds of privilege. But I've also had brain surgery seven times and have almost died twice. As it turns out, brain tumors don't actually care what you look like, how old you are, what your gender is, or what race you are. Nor do any other kinds of medical issues. And the pain extends far beyond the physical. For example, when I was 12, I spent a lot of time in hospital. During that time I saw 4 babies die. Two years later, those memories returned and I fell into a deep depression and psychosis. Ren is the only artist I have ever been able to connect with on such a deep level. Medical PTSD is such a unique kind of pain. But people who have it can find so much solace in community. And this community includes people of every race, gender, age, ect. I know you know very little of Ren's background so I'm not berating you or this reaction in any way. I just thought I'd challenge the whole "white rapper" stereotype a bit because Ren is so much more than that. He gives people like me a voice.

[@viracocha03]

"Ya'll gotta relax" That right there deserved a like. Also, although Hi Ren is his biggest video, IMO it is most definitely not his best song and that's not to put down Hi Ren at all, it's fucking brilliant. I think that song blue up so much because of how relatable to song is to every one, ontop of it being an artistic masterpiece

[@MikeyPea72]

Subbed, but only just. I hope you are not going to perpetuate black v's white stereotypes. For Ren's viewpoint I suggest you watch Ren's response "Dumb King Come" to a King Dotta dis "Kingdom Come". AND WATCH IT TO THE END.

[@petes5041]

On a grading scale for arrogance and ego! Zero!

[@analisasmith7927]

White boy angst? I think u need to do a little research!! No worries - u just don’t know. Best wishes

[@garysherwin3316]

The renegades are prob the most chilled fans from uk

[@sQuizzlemann]

The renegades are a different beast glad to see you falling down the rabbit hole ;)

[@robert_39e]

If you want to check out an example of his flow skills, look up "Hunger." If you want to see an example of him performing live, check out "The Big Push, I Shot The Sheriff+Road to Zion+Hip Hop". If you want another example of his singing, look up anything with Ren and Sam Tompkins.

[@winterlady]

Oh you need to go down the rabbit hole. To understand Ren, do his song Seven Sins. He writes from his life.

[@hiSPACEmango]

Cool you guys checked out Ren. - mango

[@CarrowEamonn]

Thx for your reaction. Rens journey has been tough. He raps/sings/self taught multi Instrumentalist/ story teller. Yes he is a sufferer of Lyme's disease has to now eat a very restricted diet. Not from a privileged back ground. He writes about deep and controversial subjects and has also done some great live streams. Check out where he thanks 1 million subs as he Appreciates the KZbin reactors. His band the Big Push do live street performances (busking) His videos have all been under £1300. Up until Money Game 3. Yes he is Welsh independent artist from the country of Wales in the UK. He does have some great collaborations and some fun tracks too. I think these initial tracks and this last year or more has been all about people getting to know where he is coming from. Sending you happy vibes from UK. Perhaps his track the Hunger next or Losing It (Fisher retake)- for fun reaction sending you both happy vibes from UK 🎶🧡🔥👩‍🦰

[@Bre-dm8go]

I'm so ready for the Ren affect y'all are about to go through

[@petehutcheon5186]

Wow. Anytime you draw conclusions about anyone based on skin colour you’re showing your ignorance. Continue the Ren trip and enjoy.

[@kevinrobb3523]

Enjoyed this. Curious to see where you guys end up with Ren over time. He's so crazy versatile as a musician. Layers and layers. My Vote: Seven Sins, or maybe Illest of our Time, Genesis (and then Genesis live version). I dunno - there's dozens. And then when you think you have him figured out switch over and see him do some covers with his old band The Big Push. Then Ren and Sam Tompkins busking, and then maybe Ren with Chinchilla. Have fun...

[@justinroberts3153]

Bar breaker, Louisiana, tombstones. Those 3 are insane.

[@garychap8384]

Always Mack Miller or Em? Okay, game on... what about Ren's RAP RAP like _'The Hunger'_ and _'Genesis'_ and then something different like _'Losing it'_ - No NF, Mack miller or Eminem in sight ; ) The thing about Ren is the moment you think you know Ren, you just don't know Ren ; )))))))

[@libby215]

I've seen other reactors have these problems - of course there's no right or wrong way of reacting. You make your channel discursive which I personally really learn a lot from 🌻

[@christophCymru]

In seven sins he opens the sick boi album noting how sick he got (too sick to leave the house for years) chronic pain and losing his mind on medication. That's the background to him really

[@LorenzoFrausto]

Definitely here for more Ren. Subbed

[@mama-llama4527]

Seven sins is my current favorite

[@laurendevilliers5313]

"White boy angst" and I snort laughed sputtering through my tea. Love Ren, but I do hear where you are coming from and loved your breakdown🤣

[@geofthompson3844]

Some fans are a bit ott and crazy with commentators. But my advice is don't think of Ren as a rapper. He obviously does rap. But it's not like any other rapper you know. He's a singer musician and even a genuine actor. So this should be treated as more like he uses whatever genre he needs to tell the story he wants to share.

[@tashalouise3392]

Hi Ren, Jenny & Screech Triology l, Losing it (fisher retake) bitter sweet symphony retake, this man is a musical genius. Everything he brings to the musical table* is laced with layers of talent. I haven't got this excited over an artist in a minute. I'm looking forward to watching you both dive in the rabbit hole ✌️

[@emilianoserranosouza1991]

Ren is astounding!! Great reaction!!

[@elizabethshook9691]

Please do other REN. This is a hard song to start with.

[@kali9850]

Definitely Hi Ren because that's the one that went viral. It's great because it's genre-bending, and because it's a one-take video. And, well, it's just great. I would also recommend The Hunger and Illest of Our Time. Genesis is also a one-take video. For storytelling, check out The Tales of Jenny and Screech (3 songs in one video), all one-take videos, too. Not rap. And I'd also check out Chalk Outlines (one-take video) with Chinchilla for his singing.

[@lindamennie1059]

Everything Ren does is brilliant never heard a bad song yet

[@CaitlinBlake]

Very excited for you to check out more Ren..here for it!!

[@donald1379]

Great reaction guys...thanks

[@frankoconnor806]

Subbed - Great content guys you’re going to love #REN playing with his band The Big Push live on the streets in the Uk doing mashups of I shot the sheriff, road to Zion and the hip hop. Then they do Black Sabbath War Pigs 🐷 and the last mashup that day is Paint it Black. Live with no auto tune it’s incredible with the crowd right there in the streets. Peace and love ❤️ from Australia

[@sarahsmith8780]

#RenMakesMusic #Ren 🔥🔥!! 🌎🧡

[@CaseyStuht]

For a chance to see his wide range check out Money Game part I, Ready for you, Ocean, Fire, and 7 Sins

[@jasonremy1627]

Hi Ren is a must. It will shatter your perception.

[@thenuttypuffer]

check ren and his band the big push doing a live street performance of i shot the sherrif hiphop road to zion.. one love.

[@mellanapa]

I can't wait for you to do The Hunger, Money Game I, II and III and ofc Genesis! And just FYI, I'd listen to whatever topic you'd put out there. Much love, From STHLM, Sweden

[@TheRoSho]

Here for your ren journey.

[@Lift_Eachother_Up]

Subscribed for more Ren

[@michon0826]

Please go down the Ren rabbit hole he is so unbelievably talented true music lover ❤ alot of the people ya'll referencing grew up poor

[@KarriSimone]

❤❤ Please more Ren ❤❤

[@alloralou4722]

Great REACTIONS! I’m not here to tell you how to react, I’m just here for it. Don’t listen to the sheep that say you aren’t reacting correctly.

[@AlmostJokingPod]

Oh trust we don’t lol telling someone the correct way to react is crazy lol

[@alloralou4722]

@@AlmostJokingPod it’s sad that trolls are so insecure they only feel better when they’re hating. They just want attention. I’m glad I found your channel and love the reactions so far. Thanks.

[@AshleighJane-nd2qx]

Assuming already! Why would it go down?

[@marcbates3663]

Please do "The Hunger" from REN

[@Rob-eo7ku]

The three tracks that you two would enjoy the most are probably Genesis, The Hunger, What you want and Power. But they are all gravy.

[@Prime_Mover2112]

Cool reaction, I dig your format, different than most other channels. Subbed.

[@TubeTopTemptress]

There is no down from there, looking forward to more

[@jillanastasiu7920]

Subbed for more ren!❤️

[@mothermaclean]

Ren comes from a poor background

[@davidsmith2909]

Wretch 32 & Avelino - fire in the booth

[@SandyNoblitt]

Illest of our times by Ren. I don't know if you guys checked that out.

[@garbeal2397]

just wait till you see money game part 3

[@highlightspotent127]

Seven Sins if you haven’t already and money game 3 - shit hits hard .

[@CyndeLooWho]

Ren grew up in the projects.

[@NilZed1]

Your categories for white rappers are gonna have to expand to include ‘ren type’. Alit of the stuff off the sick boy album is depressing because he was specifically pulling up stuff he began thinking and writing during the worst of his illness it’s rap because he challenged himself to make an entirely rap album. But he mixes and blends genres abd even in these songs sone of them are not what anyone expects from rap, but there it is.

[@ricksurratt9034]

Pretty much all the Rymesayers group brother Ali, etc.

[@SandraP3796]

Subbed for your Ren journey.

[@conah9440]

This is a good reaction cos it's authentic BUT Ren suffers with Lymes disease and you guys talking about his white privilege defining his lyrics? Come on fellas, listen to the mans music before you judge him like that. There's a reason he doesn't want the industry career and he explains it in Hi Ren.

[@Charyl.w.an.A]

❤ and absolutely love Ren! I’m following just to get on this bandwagon early! I love PROF too! White girl love 😂

[@bl4ckfl4g]

I’d listen to one of his more upbeat just fun rap songs before Hi Ren. Then go back to that to see the whole package

[@a382453]

hahahahahahaha.... you react! Welcome to the Renegades :)

[@Corkdogg0570]

Jenny and scretch and Violets tale 3 part song also one take...the 3 part song tells a whole story this man is amazing

[@Corkdogg0570]

Brodnax telling y'all guys Brodnax is F***ing Beast Louisiana that southern shit( gotta a slim thug or soldier slime feel)

[@nada-8-4-2]

Ren has a large amount of material that is top quality and all different. No 2 feel the same. Try The hunger and Losing it for hugely different rap takes not to do with his illness. Will subscribe if you react to the Hunger

[@robmonroe635]

Hi Ren put him on the map so to speak but it's def not his best work...he's got a deeeeep catalog...enjoy the ride fellas....subbed....also Ren will not copyright strike

[@Mike-vn3lt]

5:00 Start rapping about them feelings 😂

[@gavinwilson2071]

Rens not your average rapper/artist, he does everything. Check out Ren and Sam Tompkins Improvising around Stevie Wonder to get a taste of his range. Youve never seen an artist like Ren, black or white.

[@samarafgscvs]

We are insane - lol hi-ren is where to start, then sick boi part 1 which sick boi part 2 which is on the album and then the tales of jenny screech and to start the rap side "the hunger" and losing it and keep going. I'M BLACK AMERICAN WOMAN but you guys are kind of right unless its mos def lol maybe not - welcome to the renegades. and oh yes wicked ways is nice!!

[@asl7235]

bleeding it, we all hate the rich but we all want the riches, envy deadly sin.

[@debrashrider4062]

Ren grewup in a poor working class family who spent much of life "on the dole" which is UK version of Welfare. And in the UK there is NO white privilage. Whole different culture than you are used to in America. Being a white American born and raised Inside of Detroit, 1 of the rare white people, I dont know anything about "white privilage". I do know about living on welfare and being treated like shit for being white. Grow up, look around, and realize white privilage is a thing of the past

[@Clarkchapin]

New sub. I love your format and your banter’s great! Of Ren’s stuff my favorite pieces are usually his topical and narrative ones. Wicked Ways is good, but it’s not one of those. Seven Sins from the same album is though and I’d recommend that. For one-takes Hi Ren is his biggest hit, but Genesis is an early one-take I like. Thanks!

[@dukeandace2010]

Wait till you check out his one takes like the tales of Jenny and screetch and money game trilogy and ren and the big push live on the streets. 🤯

[@markweber5517]

4:39 Add poor people to this

[@mynameisfen]

Careful of the Ren fans, he's a talented guy worth checking out but there's a minority who are usually pretty highly strung and want reactors to react in a specific way - it's kinda weird. Do your thing boys, I appreciated your reacting style. I'd recommend 'Genesis', 'Wicked Ways' and 'Life is Funny' - looking forward to watching you boys some more.

[@ricksurratt9034]

Rip Mac

[@mcguigance]

Seven sins and Eden is you an experience

[@CyndeLooWho]

MAC is my fav

[@KittyInTheGarden]

Ren does make a lot of his own beats, but not this one. This one was by KUJO. Listen to Seven Sins, it's great, and it's his own beat.