Counting my blessings...Hawaii Braddah reacts to Ren | "Troubles" (Music Video & Acoustic Versions)

[@annejones6249]

Ren has an 8 part breakdown of his journey through Lyme disease on ren makes stuff. Each chapter has a relevant song at the end of each chapter. Each chapter last about 20 minutes so you might want to watch in your free time. I highly recommend as you have real life experience of Lyme disease in your close family.

[@BraddahWatSon]

I would love to! Mahalo for the comment and suggestion.

[@BirgittHGer]

Yes - and now you know why we are all so fascinated! Welcome Renegade, even if you have only just scratched the surface. He is truly a great artist and a person with such high moral values ​​that impress everyone who meets him, be it on a musical level or through the spoken word (in interviews or livestreams)! Look forward to a journey that takes you to all the deep emotions (sadness, love, joy, humor, etc.) that we as humans are capable of, emotions that take you to areas that we hardly notice anymore and have almost repressed. ❤️ Greetings from Germany 👏👍🤝🙋‍♀️

[@analisasmith7927]

I think you (and your sister) would really like his 5 min thank you speech for getting 1 million KZbin subscribers called Defining Success. Glad you have found Ren. Thank you for helping to spread the word 👍❤️

[@K8TDidToo]

Absolutely agree

[@BraddahWatSon]

Awesome! I'll definitely have to check it out! Mahalo for stopping by and commenting!

[@analisasmith7927]

@@BraddahWatSon perhaps you could do a reaction with her to it - yes, it’s that good x

[@K8TDidToo]

Two other songs that you (and your sister) might enjoy are Patience (which was recorded before he knew he had Lyme disease, 25-ish) and Ready For You, which I have always viewed as the sequel to Patience. And never fear, you ARE a Renegade, the signs are clear 💜

[@beth2010cp]

Self cutting is a very common behavior in an attempt release the pressure in the mind and feel something that can be trusted as really real. The chest is the most common place for guys. Given the kind of pain and psychological pressure, I'm not surprised he did that.

[@Suziejouk-zj6eo]

Subscribed here for your Ren journey..he doesn't ever disappoint ❤

[@Loud_Nimai]

Thank you for sharing your story and experiences, you are creating a beautiful space for us all.

[@farfromheaven29]

Ren has taught all of us to spread untainted love and kindness into the world. Especially to those who are still walking beside their shadows in the dark. Much love ✌️ Edit: if you would like to know where the Renegades got our name, you gotta check out Rens song Hold on. Welcome to the family 😊

[@SickBoiRENegade]

Yesss! Hold on is my alarm. I wake up to it every morning. It's a great song to start the day❤

[@BraddahWatSon]

I feel that from him too. Thats why hes so great! Also, mahalo for the suggestion! Sounds like a plan!

[@RobertOHanlon-i8v]

Ren is so good at getting to your feelings. even though he often leaves me in tears, I love those songs too.

[@Bob-wv7ed]

Awesome reaction! Ren has had a relapse. Back in treatment again. Hoping he fights this evil off again. Humanity needs Ren.

[@BraddahWatSon]

Oh no, I hope so too! I said a prayer as soon as I read this, sending as much of the good energy his way.

[@kirstymitchell1703]

Its the message at the end too, alway gets me. In the written captions. As a woman living with fibromyalgia, so i thank Ren for bringing this to light as we have been left in the dark for too long. Also...Ren is unwell atm and we are all paraying for him 🙏💯

[@connieholmes8936]

I got remission with liquid minerals. Especially if you have any digestion problems, pills don’t work well.

[@badwolf1587]

Anything he does Live is my favorite... With Ren, he IS the INSTRUMENT 💙🦋💙🦋

[@BraddahWatSon]

Absolutely! He IS the instrument in every way!

[@belindamelville2270]

Ren❤❤❤

[@RENfan1265]

Welcome to the Renegade family! Ren has a new song dropping on Thursday, October 17. You might want to check it out first. It's dedicated to his sister, I don't think it will be heavy. The Tales are heavy. Great reaction!

[@cazzhalsall9186]

Nothing but love from us RENegades my brother 🥰 you're one of us now 💜 There is an 8 part chapters series that he put out on the run up to this release, which he goes in to great detail about EVERYTHING he's been through, I would strongly suggest giving them a watch and you'll fully understand the trials and tribulations this man has been through 💜 no need to react to them, watch them in your own time 🥰

[@SickBoiRENegade]

Or react to them.. we'll watch😂

[@cazzhalsall9186]

@@SickBoiRENegade oh definitely 🤣🤣

[@SickBoiRENegade]

@@cazzhalsall9186 Hey!!!😮 Are u Cazz on Ren's patreon??

[@karenkruger3690]

Raw, real reaction! You are a beautiful soul, I enjoy your Ren reactions because you get it! Praying for your mom & your sister. Sending lots of love from my family to yours, all the way from South Africa 🫶🏽 🇿🇦

[@tammyblevans2344]

Your reaction today really helped me. I've been struggling with my own autoimmunity and mental health a lot and Ren has literally kept me focused on the positive. Seeing you feel everything so intensely with such uplifting comments was like medicine.

[@BraddahWatSon]

I literally got watery eyed reading this.. Thank you so much for sharing. I pray you can get the rest and recovery you need to stay strong mentally, emotionally, and physically! You can do it! Prayers and blessing sent your way!

[@vikkioakley9254]

Oh and welcome to the Renegades I know full well I speak for all of us when I say we’re very happy to have you with us ❤

[@daphneparkin6869]

For sure ❤

[@BLIND82]

Ren has over 250 songs on his first KZbin channel alone! And my world rocked 20 months ago when I discovered Ren for the 1st time. Listening to Ren and his huge catalogue is essential for me to do daily and every SINGLE day since. He brings me peace and calm and every other Emotion possible. It was his music first and then it wasn't long until it was him and his morals behind the masterpieces and that's without even mentioning his other 100 sides of phenomenal talent and hard work and persistence. Ren is just magical.

[@iamsquatty]

Ren is a beacon of Hope for so many people 🥹💜💜

[@BraddahWatSon]

He really is!

[@kevinmundis1281]

Really love enjoying Rens music and Journey with ya brother. Welcome to the fam.

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

Having kids definitely makes you more emotional. I'm really enjoying your reactions.

[@MargaretKichenama]

Great advice…. When angry give yourself time to think and react ❤

[@asylumfrog5003]

Great reaction subbed to your channel for more Ren Reaction from a true renegade

[@badwolf1587]

I had already watched/listened to both of your previous Ren and subbed.... this is the 1st one i had the chance to comment. You have begun a whole new CHAPTER OF YOUR LIFE!!!! I KNOW HE CHANGED MINE!. And I didn't even know i was missing something i needed this much.❤

[@SonoraLovesMusic]

@badwolf1587 I think you and I seem to be in a similar mind space these days, as you seem to pop everywhere I end up, and comment some things I’m already thinking. ☺️😉 I agree wholeheartedly that I had no idea how much I needed REN’s music, and the community that has come with it. It showed up when I needed it most. That seems to be true for this reactor, which is truly a wonderful thing to see, and experience along with him! @PoppaWatSon you are so welcome here in the Renegades. 🫶 Here for your journey!

[@Heather-yd1bj]

THIS ❤

[@Adamsthoughts-zz5kn]

Another great reaction bro, them kids are in good hands! Your soul shines through 😂❤😊👍

[@Caketime2]

Rens songs find you when you need them!!

[@Stadtkriegerin]

I am here to follow you into the rabbit hole ... thanks for your frank reaction ❤

[@AussieRen1]

Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole.. There is not a single song from him or the artists he colabs with that is not simply stunning. A modern day bard is our Ren. Much respect.

[@DeadlyVvenom]

Praying for ur sister ❤ great reaction man and yea this song needs to be heard by everyone

[@jasonremy1627]

Glad you did both versions. They are both amazing.

[@Adamsthoughts-zz5kn]

SO MUCH REN TO SEE!❤

[@KathleenMcVarish]

3rd reaction I've watched of yours and the first one, on this song, that made me cry! Earned a sub from me! Thank you! Your already a true Renagade! Going on to watch them all... 😊❤

[@ChristaEnrietta]

Thank you for sharing your life! Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Grodlar1]

Thanks for the reaction and for sharing. You will love his duet with Chinchilla, How to be me. Be prepared to cry ❤

[@deborahhalbert3372]

If we would have you? Dude! You’re in!!!

[@BraddahWatSon]

Hahaha!! Well then, hello my fellow Renegade!

[@jennmerritt4560]

@@BraddahWatSonso in!!!

[@donald1379]

Hey brother great reaction thank you for sharing❤appreciate you👍

[@rudyb.]

I’m on this Ren journey with you Brother. This guy, Ren, is incredible! Thank you for supporting him.

[@Froschfischchen]

Welcome, Renegade. Thank you for your rection.

[@janinewalker1748]

Subscribed for more Ren and the big push please ❤❤❤

[@nickibridges2898]

It's so good to see another person connecting with Ren like I do. Thank you!

[@xxnik76]

Appreciate you my friend xx REN helps inspire people to engage in important conversations instead of burying our heads in the sand if we're not directly affected. He's reminding us to pay attention to the realities of the world and not to become so easily distracted we don't even realise our very humanity is being lost! Love from Australia

[@mauraleib]

Beautiful reaction ❤ Your family is so blessed to have you in it and the Renegades are too!

[@vikkioakley9254]

His song titled ‘For joe’ is gonna make you cry more 😂 😭 those kids and ren have a lot to answer for making us cry all the time 🤣🤣

[@AnitaTsenova]

Welcome to the Renegade family. I can't wait to watch your reaction to the Tale of Jenny & Screech ❤

[@SickBoiRENegade]

He kai pi'i e hapai i na moku apau 🌊🚢 I really hope that's a correct translation 😊

[@darkmatter6714]

In one of his songs he says, “How did Ren get here, nature or nurture? I nurture my nature”

[@analisasmith7927]

Baggage - he featured on this song with Chris Webby - it’s really good!! 👍

[@jennmerritt4560]

@@analisasmith7927I looooove this song.

[@darlinesly9364]

Ren shares his story to give people hope if they are also struggling and to bring awareness of medical conditions and diseases that are under funded. He paints a picture of how difficult it is to go through something like this. Thank you so much for your emotional reaction and sharing some of your personal experiences.🙏 I’m a renegade discovering you for the first time!

[@audivawalsh2983]

Glad you did both together :) The stem cell doctor came across Ren's blog writings and contacted him to offer him a free $25,000 treatment. His girlfriend at the time, Bibi, set up the GoFundMe to send him to Canada the first time for recovery treatment. Without either our Ren would probably be dead. I'm thankful that he's here and that he can afford to go back to Canada on his own for treatment at the end of this month as his disease has flared up again and triggered a bunch of autoimmune issues.

[@helenjarvis7755]

Nearly correct he got his stem cell treatment in LA and Frankfurt Germany his diagnosis for Lyme disease was first, in Belgium . All had to have fundraisers The Canadian treatment was part go fund me from fans and mostly paid from Rens own resources after Hi Ren etc successful music. He trusts the doctors at the clinic in Calgary which is why he's going back there The L A clinic closed sometime ago

[@nubien9]

Commenting for the algorithm 😎❤️💛💚🖤✊🏿🇯🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@abbymathews5088]

Excellent reaction, mate. 😉❤️✌️

[@rileymcnairn3528]

great reaction my fellow renegade looking forward to more

[@InfraRed0]

Great reaction, I think you’re going to enjoy the Ren journey as you’ll find a different style in nearly every song, and a link to humanity in each 😊. He’s so clever, I’ve been permanently in awe of his skills, persistence and strength of will ever since I found him, as well as heartbroken on many occasions

[@yilomina2047]

We love to welcome a new member to the Renegade family! This is a special song, and I'm so glad you did both versions here. I'm sorry to hear that your sister is having an episode right now. You said she has an autoimmune issue that they can't figure out - y'all might want to read up on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Ren has a version of MCAS in addition to all of the other problems caused by his undiagnosed Lyme Disease, but it can show up in a number of different ways. I hope she's able to find comfort and ease quickly! Thanks for another thoughtful reaction.

[@ZephyrsLoki]

This!! I only recently found out I have MCAS, and it is insidious. It makes it hard to do things that can help my AS (an autoimmune disease). It's super complicated, which doesn't help. Best of luck!!

[@BraddahWatSon]

Interesting, I will definitely send this her way! Thank you for sharing!

[@BraddahWatSon]

@@ZephyrsLoki I hope you can find what you need to make it more tolerable. It know from my sister, autoimmune disease is definitely hard. Sending my prayers and good energy your way!

[@ZephyrsLoki]

@PoppaWatSonYTTV Thank you, love! I've been living in my bed for the past 6 years, but my hubby and kids are so incredibly sweet and good to me, I have much to be grateful for!!

[@SandraP3796]

Totally enjoyed your reaction. Thank you for sharing your family experiences. I live with severe chronic pain which doctors can’t figure out why. It’s been 15 years and now I have other diseases too. Chronic pain is not fun. Ren makes my day happier.

[@Doobbie420]

That's the great thing g about being a Renegade. You decide when you are ❤❤🎉🎉

[@Ph4n_t0m]

We're solid! Appreciated the intro and getting to know you

[@BraddahWatSon]

I've been horrible at replying to comments lately, but here I am, and after reading every single comment so far: WOW! Thank you all so much (mahalo nui loa!) for your LOVE (aloha). I actually got teary eyed by the time I was done reading through them. This is such a beautiful community and I feel so grateful for you all. After I read through these comments, I had the urge to listen to more Ren, so The Tale of Jenny and Screech will be out next Monday! Again, MAHALO NUI LOA!!

[@jennmerritt4560]

Yay!!!! Just watched it! It’s what brought me to your channel so I could sub for more Ren reactions!

[@usa4freedom1]

“A rising tide lifts all ships “. Ren is the rising tide.

[@rockyroad64]

Hey Renegade!!!😊Thank you for your genuine reaction. I love watching. Thanks for the follow up on your brother. Keeping you and your fam in prayer🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️🫂

[@BraddahWatSon]

Mahalo nui! He was finally discharged from the hospital and back at home eating dinner with his family. Blessings! Thank you for your prayers and your kind words!

[@rockyroad64]

@@BraddahWatSon thanks for the update. Your replies are gonna drain you! 😁 Thanks so much.

[@GB_slacker]

32:14 it’s not just talent. He practices until it becomes muscle memory. His real natural talent is the ability to do repetition after repetition without getting bored.

[@prodigal7956]

Loved your reaction to our Sick Boi. You've earned a new subscriber my friend, and you are more than welcome to the fan club known as "RENegades". Welcome aboard ~~ I really do appreciate your honesty and candor. Looking forward to more of your reaction videos.

[@nickibridges2898]

Welcome new RENegade!

[@pitterpatter3887]

Welcome to the Reniverse fellow Renegade! I loved your reaction.

[@badwolf1587]

Please keep doing you authenticly, when people see that every sentence is cliped and edited. It detroys any semblance of that!❤

[@seth1455]

nice that you did both versions - Troubles is my favourite Ren song, and I don't even like rap, go figure if you react to Ren's 'Genesis' that has an acoustic version as well what next: a couple of suggestions "Fred Again mash up" ," Power", "Genesis" and just when you're getting a handle on Ren try "Back on 74" a totally different vibe

[@The_Major_7810]

It's pretty simple homie. You dig Ren, I dig you bro! Super easy sub. Thank you for reacting to an artist that changed and enriched my life so much. Looking forward to watching and hearing more of your reactions to Ren's music in the future.

[@BraddahWatSon]

Hahah, 1+1 right! I appreciate that! I love Ren, Ive been listening to these songs over and over since. Definitely more Ren coming soon (Monday!)

[@LHartman-gj7dl]

I'm very happy to find you, welcome to the Renegades! Watching you completely fall in love during the first 20 seconds of the acoustic was a joy! Subbed 🖤

[@denalinde]

Ren usually pins his lyrics in his comment section because the closed captioning oftentimes isn’t very accurate. 💜

[@jennmerritt4560]

Truth.

[@Jonz808]

For us in Hawaii, the shortage of specialists, insurance companies who take forever to approve referrals or treatments, getting appointments in a timely manner that doesn't takes months, and nurses being overworked underpaid etc. really takes its toll on us here. For us with chronic health issues especially autoimmune, it's feels defeating. Wait. Endure. Reapply. Endure. Finally, resolution. Organ failure/damage/ etc.

[@beth2010cp]

It sounds bad, but I was relieved when my daughter and grandsons moved back to upstate NY after 10+ years on the Big Island. At least they don't have to take an airplane to get to a specialist anymore

[@Jonz808]

@@beth2010cp the truth of living on the outer island is situations like this.

[@hellebachmann8260]

Great reaction 🔥🔥🔥 If you want to see another and soulfull side of Ren, check out “How to be me” live version vs Chinchilla and “Back to 74” ♥️

[@suesee4855]

Tales of J & S is talented but F'ed up trilogy. If you want to hear his range. Singing Try- chalk outlines, back on 74, Blind Eyed MC Sessions, Fred Again Rap - Genesis, Power, the Hunger and everything else recommended. Much love ❤️ Sue

[@perfectkismet]

Couple things I haven't seen covered yet that came to mind with your reaction - - Ren's been clear that the only reason he's still here is because when he was 20 one of his best friends jumped off a bridge near his house. Ren was minutes too late to get to him and that severely impacted his life. He won't do that to another person, though he talks openly about that struggle, too. Joe Hughes is a name you'll run into a lot; Ren wants him to be remembered. - Ren has said after the stem cell transplant he was at about 60%. Enough to have a life again, but he still has a lot of bad days and constant pain he simply functions through. His hopes for the treatment in Canada before, and hopefully still now for the second attempt, were to get to 80%+. Never 100%. That's something a lot of people gloss over. I agree with the person who mentioned watching the 1 million subscribers video. Though it isn't music, fans love watching reactors take in the message and who Ren is in a very real way.

[@cwilliamson6572]

I 💘 Ren"s music. I also remember A doc, telling me to get the F out and do not F en come back. I was 15yrs at the time. Found out later it was my left kedny that was killing me.

[@BraddahWatSon]

Wow... that's quite pathetic of the doc to treat you or any patient in that way...I hope you were able to find comfort with your health.

[@cwilliamson6572]

@@BraddahWatSon Yes and thank you.

[@johnpegues5701]

Thanks!

[@GeriStorm]

Ren is an independent artist. He was signed to Sony but they dropped him when he got ill! So glad they dropped him because he is able to do his own thing and is not dictated how to be the musician they want!

[@NilZed1]

The kiss of cold steel is a bit of artistic license, he did cut into himself with a shard of glass when something broke. It was not a suicide attempt from the description he gave in an interview, but a spur of the moment urge.

[@Sheilla357]

From Sick Boi - "But my music is really connecting - And the people who find it respect it - And for me, that's enough, 'cause this life's been tough so it gives me a purpose I can rest in" - It is truly a gift that Ren's light shines and we are happy to have you as a RENegade. We are here for the journey.

[@brianswaim9573]

Welcome to Ren and can't wait to see you tap in to all the different aspects to this rabbit hole. The Big Push one of his previous bands...the rap, the singing, it just will gobble all your time...time well spent.

[@robmarar]

3 Cheers for our NEW RENEGADE 😁🤣🙌🙌. You want to really BLOW YOUR F'n MIND? Just when you think you know what kind of talent, sound or genre Ren can produce, he drops a rearrangement of 2 cover songs, mash-up with an original bridge, written by Ren himself. 🤯"Back on 74/Message in a Bottle (Live Retake)" Bradda you'll thank me! 🤙🏽

[@Bettyboop3201]

I love REN,but there’s another artist that’s a once in a lifetime find. His name is Dimash. He has a 7.2 vocal range. He is from Kazakhstan. Please check him out. I suggest “S.O.S 2021”. There are subtitles on this. He sings songs in 14 different languages and is a humble soul. Thank you for your reaction 💕

[@kierand600]

Much love from Minneapolis! Home of Atmosphere 😊. Another great reaction! ❤

[@jennmerritt4560]

I never mind when reactions are long because Ren just goes deep so it’s nice when the reactors do too. ❤️

[@GB_slacker]

So you plan to do The Tales next. These are very emotionally heavy. Power is another one that that goes into his story, but is very upbeat.

[@CyndeLooWho]

Fatherhood does something to men-especially the manly men😂. My husband is a cowboy type-rock stead. But when our first child was born, our little boy had some trouble getting out and spooked everyone. When my husband finally held his mini-me, that was it-he started to cry. It’s a completion now for holidays-whose gift will make him cry 😂

[@Doobbie420]

Great reaction brother ❤❤ IMO those "Lord I Forgive" lines are some of the most powerful lyrics I have ever heard. I'm not even religious

[@pamquick600]

Such a wonderful reaction! Thank you so much. Your focus and emotional investment are wonderful to see. Ren helps us understand we are not alone in our suffering and he provides inspiration for us to carry on. As you said, Ren gives us Hope. What a life-uplifting gift. His music and stories are important to humans of all ages, in all walks of life. Ren is a beautiful genius and You are definitely Already a Renegade! Welcome home, brother 💜PS I'm a new subscriber. So happy to have 'met' you and am looking forward to experiencing lots more of your Ren reactions.

[@davidhabgood]

Really enjoyable reaction friend

[@helenjarvis7755]

No gun he cut himself with broken glass changed it to steel in the song . He talks about it in his chapters . We dont really have guns like that in the UK Thank you for sharing your inspiring family stories Hope your sister is able to also fully recover ❤

[@Nix_P]

Welcome to the Reniverse 🌊⛵

[@ZacJones-hh5vp]

I am new to your channel, (Australia) I have been following REN for sometime (obsessed) It is so good to see nearly everyone who reacts to his music feels comfortable to show emotion. It is so refreshing, which I think is the reason for the REN phenonenom it is giving space, acceptance and highlighting the value of emotions being expressed.

[@BraddahWatSon]

I absolutely agree! I grew up priding myself on never showing emotion. My life has completely changed once I accepted that it's okay and healthy, and ultimately strengthened the relationships around me. Mahalo for your comment!

[@MikeyMike2503]

Loved the reaction and your genuine authenticity.

[@sammyd8860]

Loved this reaction - you came across as such a genuine caring guy. Liked & subscribed and looking forward to more. Yes, definitely send it to your sister !

[@rudyb.]

Love your reactions. Now, let’s lightening up some. Please react to The Big Push band, a busking street band he was a part of in Brighton UK. His mashup of Bob Marley’s, “I Shot The Sheriff”, Damian Marley’s, “ Road To Zion”, MC Neat/DJ Luck’s, “Little Bit Of Luck” & Dead Prez’s, “Hip Hop”. In this performance Ren is wearing RED suspenders.

[@briantreadaway7186]

Money Game 1, 2, and 3

[@garysherwin3316]

Great reaction bro , very honest you will fit in well with the renegade community 🇬🇧😊

[@johnalexbarr]

As Ren himself said, a rising tide lifts all ships. #RenegadesAssemble

[@ChrisLawton66]

💜 Liked and subscribed.

[@Cdaddy78]

Well done friend, great video ❤

[@majbrat]

❤❤❤ powerful, heartbreaking, then hopeful. Such an important & good song. Btw Captions are rarely accurate or cannot keep up, but Ren often has the lyrics in the comment section.

[@gavinwilson2071]

I hope Ren sees this video bro. I think he will get from this what we all get from his music. Great video man and best wishes for the fam from another product of the care system. Stay strong. 👊💯