Dude I love Ren SO MUCH! Ren - Money Game Part 2 (Gospel Musician Reacts)

[@scoutbane1651]

He did say "she sells sea shells by the seashore" in Hi Ren, it was the negative part of his subconscious mocking him for this very song! Good catch

[@TrevandErin]

It’s awesome

[@jessicalingo4346]

And I also wanna say that I saw one of his Instagram posts on KZbin and in that he said this one was 1 of his favorites so when the flicker lights side mocked him in hi ren that struck a nerve with ren. Thats also the part when you really see the normally calm side get angry a little. It just goes to show you that voice knows exactly where and how to push those buttons to get to you.

[@ChrisLawton66]

Ren's rap voice vs singing voice? I refuse to choose. I feel the same; his voice gives chills either way.

[@TrevandErin]

😂 my bad unfair of Me to ask y’all to pick

[@ChrisLawton66]

@@TrevandErin nah, bro. I appreciate the discussion. It's amazing to have an artist where that's even a question. Imagine if Eminem had a beautiful singing voice as well as mad rap skills. Or if Jeff Buckley could spit bars after belting out a beautiful song. Ren, man....

[@bookerwills8649]

He rips on the bass as well

[@fourcornersofbrighton]

It's hard for me to choose as well. Either way, rap or lyrical, you can expect that it will be amazing! I love how he's able to flip from one to the other and change flows several times throughout his songs. Flexibility and a willingness to experiment are keys to all of Ren's music.

[@davidperkins6752]

so basically, "which do you prefer, the cute kitten or the cuddly puppy?" .... let me know how you get on with that question my dude!

[@jamescurrie7678]

To answer your question at this point I reckon that even rens farts probably come out in a melodic tune

[@TrevandErin]

You’re right. I’d buy the ren fart album

[@kirstycoetzee7662]

I still really love Money Game 1... something special about the 'live' performance. But this is absolutely sick. When he launches into "Expand, expand, expand"... Man, so much power! Also, I've never been into rap or hip hop. I am torn between Ren's singing voice and rapping voice, he's just so good at all of it. From Sick Boi to Chalk Outlines... I mean, how to choose? I am so far down the Ren Rabbit Hole... never to be seen again. Thank you for sharing your journey with us ❤ Love and support for South Africa! K.

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you so much for the love and support!

[@kirstycoetzee7662]

@@Maakzz Thank you, I'll do that!🌸

[@dumbcat]

the whole system is based on expansion. only trouble is, the developed world stopped having enough kids and even mass immigration cannot fix the problem now. it's too late. the expansion game is about to come to an end. don't believe what you hear about overpopulation. even elon musk said the biggest problem in the world is actually population collapse. peter zeihan has some good videos about the de-population problem

[@TheBradsk1379]

The sea shells kept xoming up because it was part of his "nursery rhyme" of explaining the money game....and his singing voice is best

[@TrevandErin]

Yeah I choked not realizing what he was doing lol

[@jla98765]

Sea shells on the sea shore is a nursery rhyme and he did the whole economics scheme about it.

[@TrevandErin]

Yeah idk how I didn’t realize what he was doing that’s my bad.

[@PatrioticBlues]

Question: Do you prefer Ren’s rap voice or singing voice? Me (Emphatically): Yes!!

[@TrevandErin]

😂

[@MikeB12800]

I think one reason his voice is resonating with so many people is there’s no auto tune!!!!

[@TrevandErin]

That’s a fact. Just pure soul

[@scottwatson9453]

And had years of crafting his crafty craft on the streets of Brighton, England busking /Street performing. Strengthening his vocals over city noise to create a powerful " Big Push of projected perfection to please the punters to pay for his Ren-t 😉👌

[@Sue-qp6dx]

Completely agree....his voice is real and he's not afraid to show vulnerability....just raw talent he's a treasure ❤

[@TisforTech]

7:57 how many times? That is how he's explaining the whole story every step has to do with the idea of selling sea shells.

[@TrevandErin]

Idk why I didn’t catch that lol this was the first live reaction I ever did I was kinda nervous 😂

[@scottwatson9453]

I found whatever random Ren recording I press play on has always got his brilliance radiating out of screen and into our souls

[@TrevandErin]

You ain’t lying he doesn’t miss

[@Lunabracco]

I absolutely love your accent! And of course your reaction to Ren !! I actually love both money game!

[@jclarke8849]

There are so many things I love about this song. Just a few; there is the setup of the word 'America!'; just for split second you might be thinking this is heading in the direction of singling out the USA for criticism...........but immediately the mirror is held up to the situation in the UK.......very much following a theme in Part 1; as long as focus on someone else you can avoid addressing your own problems. Secondly, he used a nursery rhyme to explain political economy better than a college degree! I assume the germ of the idea came from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (where leaves are chosen as money so the forests get burnt down to increase their value). Then there is the double play of meaning in Hi Ren (not only using the example of She Sells Sea Shells as a general example of lack of originality, but also a specific slight to his own previous work). If you haven't seen it before, this mashup might make you chuckle; kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4icq6OLgMusebc

[@TrevandErin]

I agree. I’ll check out that mashup

[@emileedawn237]

I love his diversity and appreciate both. I even stop in my tracks and listen when he is just speaking on IG.

[@TrevandErin]

😂 yeah man has a beast speaking voice too

[@Spunky62]

Good mornin! 🤗 FANTASTIC live last night! BUNCHES of FUN!😁✌️❤️🔥🎶☕️🙋‍♀️

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you for being there it was a blast! Good morning

[@margaretc5679]

If I keep watching your channel, I'm gonna start saying "Dude!" And "That's nasty!" every time I'm impressed, and my kids are going to be SO confused!

[@TrevandErin]

😅 my bad. I start every sentence with dude. It’s a bad habit. When I’m at work trying to be professional I get all red face holding back the dudes

[@curtisholsinger6023]

It's super fast, but my favorite line is "5. Why just shells, why limit yourself? She sells sea shells. Sell oil as well!" Natural flow, flawless writing, and it's a freaking triple just thrown in there in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment: 1. Economics: Conglomerates are in business in multiple, differentiated industries. Sell sea shells for keepsakes or art, sell oil for travel and heating/power. 2. Back to demand - there's a finite supply of oil, with high, HIGH demand. Perceived scarcity, high demand... MONEY. 3. Shell Oil. He's obliquely referencing the already-huge Shell Oil Company. While Shell Oil isn't TECHNICALLY a conglomerate, it IS diversified throughout the Energy industry. It has business in exploration, production, refining, AND marketing of oil and gas. And they are supposedly aiming for the Sustainable Energy segment of the Energy Industry, while simultaneously threatening the sea shells being sold with offshore drilling (thus increasing the perceived sense of SCARCITY of pristine sea shells). It's just... he just.. and I... 🎉🎉🎉 AMAZING.

[@TrevandErin]

the last line you wrote here is how I am in every reaction I do pretty much 😂 😂

[@irenemcgrath7739]

He’s referencing the Shell Oil Company because before they got into ‘oil’ they sold shells! That’s why their company logo is a shell.

[@lillyvanpug]

If Ren would sit down and read the back of a cereal box for me, it would still touch my heart. His voice is amazing no matter what he uses it for 😂

[@TrevandErin]

😂

[@robingayle68]

Any Ren voice and all Ren voices are my favorite ❤

[@GarnetJ]

The deeper I go down the Ren rabbit hole the more fun tidbits I find. Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but if you look at the Shell Oil company history page they LITERALLY started by selling seashells. No joke. This is directly from the Shell website: “From seashells to the world of oil In 1833, Marcus Samuel decided to expand his London business. He already sold antiques but decided to try selling oriental seashells as well, capitalising on their popularity in the interior design industry at that time. The demand was so great that he began importing the shells from the Far East, laying the foundations for an import-export business that would ultimately become one of the world’s leading energy companies.” It wasn’t until the 1880s that they started expanding into oil. Ren is so clever 😼

[@markmiller897]

Whatever voice he's using for whatever song he's singing. He will pick the perfect voice for the song. Or lyrics.

[@TrevandErin]

You’re right lol too hard to pick

[@underdogpsychosis2841]

Another good reaction bro, it's good having a front row seat watching you become a big Ren fan. Looking forward to Ren's - Heretic and What went wrong part 1 and 2 is 🔥Cheers ma bro

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you! I’ll check those out!

[@RWilson9705]

He didn’t circle back to the sea shell scheme. He literally said: it’s business economics in a nursery rhyme using (shells) All 10 steps are shells (money) and he taught you exactly how insidious (chrony) capitalism is… 👀😳😳😳

[@TrevandErin]

Yeah I dropped the ball on that one! I cringed when I watched this back lol

[@jeffmartin_UK]

The She sells sea shells rhyme relates to the Petrochemical company Shell which, way back in the 1830s, actually did sell oriental seashells before later, after a merger with Royal Dutch Petroleum, went on to sell oil as well.😄

[@blint1794]

The main reason I love Ren that he is so unique, he has both amazing singing and crazy rapping too. He is Ren! Great reaction!

[@TrevandErin]

He is a goat

[@greenpieceofmind]

Singing Ren, hands down. Right there with ya, Trev. Rapping is on point, but man.. Chalk Outlines is also my fav.

[@TrevandErin]

Right lol I love singing ren

[@lynnwalsh7733]

You've definitely got the Ren crush and I love the fact that you do. Great reaction as usual.... keep em coming! Please react to Crutch featuring Bibi.....it's heart wrenching and made when he was younger and at the point when he was suffering the most with his illness. It's also proof that he's not new to the scene....he's been creating lyrical masterpieces and videos for years x

[@TrevandErin]

I 100% will!

[@aknomis]

Yep Trev heeeere weeeee goooooo. I sleep when you are Live. 😐 Bud please can you do LOSING IT. much love from Europe-Austria

[@aknomis]

​@Kelly Van yes REN killing it. I em 40YO so i know everything what He pointed out.

[@aknomis]

@Kelly Van oooo ok i will Thank you

[@TrevandErin]

It’s all good I appreciate your support a ton! Fireworks put the time stamps of each reaction I’ll pin the comment so you can see it

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

I watched you react to this live which you know LOL But I just wanted to come back and give you a like and of you because your reaction was priceless. ❤️

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you so much for all the support!

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

@@TrevandErin absolutely! You deserve the love you're getting! 😊

[@shirleycarter2231]

If you like Ren singing, please react to I Shot the Sheriff, Road to Zion , Hip Hop, busking with his band the Big Push...his singing is sublime and the band top ........ you will love it ...promise ❤

[@TrevandErin]

As fireworks said I did a whole stream dedicated to ren! Check it out if you have time

[@somethingsunting]

HipHop is not my natural habitat either, but I've found myself listening to that side of him a lot. He is such a word-smith and such a poet and his cadence is so perfect that whatever way he's gonna come at me expressing himself, I'm buying. It's impossible not to.

[@TrevandErin]

I agree!

[@kristinabradshaw]

I can’t choose either. I’m new to rap and it has only been through reaction videos that I’ve gained an appreciation for rap because you guys tend to break it down so that it makes sense. I love your reactions. You’re just soooo cool. 😊

[@susiejo143]

I really can't choose!! He's just too good both ways.

[@TrevandErin]

You’re right lol idk why I even tried to pick

[@tomlester8681]

"Which do you like more, rap or singing..." it's the package. Same reason I lover Prince and Peter Gabriel. Although... I have to say, I think Ren has impacted me even more than those. I'm a former recording engineer. I always would tell my assistants and the interns, "You can have lound without quiet. You can't have big without small, you can't have dark without bright." That's why Ren is so great. First, killer lyrics, then the contrast between his parts, hist singing vs. rapping, ambient then dry that pops. It's like every word has the perfect support by instrubments, effects, visiuals, etc.

[@TrevandErin]

Ren is definitely very talented as a producer and singer/rapper

[@cesarcarvalhod1100]

Gr8 reaction but you kinda missed the point of the “Sea Shells”, the whole money game revolves around it, it’s the same with diamonds, gold, oil, etc, they are all like the sea shells by the sea shore that are hidden to increase it’s value. I may be wrong but the way you addressed it was like they were just random words… Also yes he mocks this music in Hi Ren which is very unique and gives some extra meaning to that part of the dialogue ( or monologue 😂)

[@TrevandErin]

You’re 100% right I choked. This was my first time recording a live reaction I was kinda nervous recording with 100 people watching 😂 but yeah I loved the scheme

[@RS43210]

Hah I was going to mention how the shells keep coming up because it's the whole business economics in a nursery rhyme. Then I looked at the comments. Anyway I'm late to this party but keep going!

[@richardhuff1256]

Love music 1,2,and 3 are alot of fun. Check them out soon!

[@TrevandErin]

Definitely doing that series next

[@jukeboxdave6026]

Hi my friend fantastic reaction have a look at chinchilla x ren sexual healing live ( Marvin Gaye) it's a Banger love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍

[@TrevandErin]

I will check that out. Thank you so much!

[@autisticberserker1807]

Ren is also calling blind proud patriotism as well. Hint hint (your hat).

[@TrevandErin]

Eh it’s just a hat I love America.

[@adellegregory4433]

Watch him with Sam Tompkins omg!!!!!!!!! Live busking

[@TrevandErin]

I have on the ren dedicated stream!

[@deanBORO]

He’s on about Shell the oil firm who started off selling shells 🐚 on the sea shore

[@TrevandErin]

Yeah I choked with that part

[@Ariyala451]

I am obsessed with Ren's music tbh, he could come out and just scream into a mic for like an hour and I'd be like JFKSDJFISHFGUIAJSDIJ OMG LOOK AT HOW TALENTED THIS MAN IS *shoves Ren down anyone's throat I can get near to*

[@davebarrow2375]

If you like his voice search for his band the big push and the track Precious. Just beautiful!!

[@TrevandErin]

I will!

[@lbow09]

I, personally, like this one better! Great reaction, as always!

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you!

[@brianhenn9872]

You gonna upload the live reaction to I'll mind 7? Or is it gone forever?

[@TrevandErin]

I will

[@stevehartley7504]

Sea Shells...used in different contexts! Diamonds one of the most plentiful rocks to be mined then marketed

[@Shiroar]

You definitely need to check out Crutch feat. Bibi for some of the most emotional singing from Ren. It is absolutely stunning and heart wrenching.

[@TrevandErin]

I will check it out!

[@oscarpaiz6923]

Yes he metions in Hi Ren, due to this song was a super hit so the devil part was making fun of him

[@mikepiccione886]

OMG if you like chalk outlines the best you still need to listen to ren and bibi , CUTCH

[@TrevandErin]

Will do that next!

[@MalcolmMXTaylor]

Watch this back again yourself to understand the message then watch back on hi Ren to where he says it and it makes more sense now u seen this

[@davidricks7128]

This is so on point its scary

[@direnova6284]

His next project is going to be an album of songs with melody stepping up. The Sick Boi album is his Hip-Hop statement and I don't think he's keen on repeating himself. He talks about this in his interview with Justin Hawkins, nearly 2 hours of Ren goodness.

[@sicmuvva11]

You would love Ren and the big push band, they do a great cover of War pigs and it’s a man’s world so good.

[@TrevandErin]

I heard on stream last night!

[@HeleneOrraggan]

🎉This tune in nursery rhymes explain exactly how the capitalist system is implanting products and make money with it. This is a powerful chune. on EVERY level. Taking seashells as exemple and bring them in a rare and expansive product is a genius and creative idea. Ren have a superior intelligence and he is working so hard and SO well to reach what he's hearing and create in his musical brain. I'm married to his art for life. ❤ ❤

[@robertproctor9747]

The "she sell sea shells" reference is to one of his earliest songs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4icq6OLgMusebc His references seem to be basically mocking it.

[@TrevandErin]

Ahh okay. Yeah I didn’t even realize what he was doing with that scheme in this song I choked

[@brianhenn9872]

👋

[@TrevandErin]

✌️

[@AlSnoopsReid]

You MUST watch this one by Ren when he was in high school. It's amazing and so funny too. It's called, Trick the Fox The Mash Up.

[@TrevandErin]

I can

[@davebarrow2375]

If you love his singing voice search for The Big Push (his band) and the track 'precious' just beautiful!

[@TrevandErin]

I will!

[@pauldurrant8907]

Check out Ren and Chinchilla one dance its so good too

[@TrevandErin]

I will!

[@psevant1]

It's his singing voice for me.

[@AlSnoopsReid]

I found a real gem. Please react to this -- Ren - Ocean ft. Eden Nash.

[@TrevandErin]

I listened to that on the ren dedicated stream the other day

[@brucebruno842]

REN - HOLD ON.

[@jamiemacdonald6899]

If you like his singing voice check out some of his street performances with his band The Big Push their mashup of I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop is outstanding and showcases both his singing and rap.

[@TrevandErin]

I did on stream last night! The vod is up with timestamps but I'm also thinking of clipping it for an individual video!

[@jamiemacdonald6899]

@@TrevandErin my bad. I'll check that out 👍🏻

[@anthonycorson7247]

Check his street performance of, I shot the sheriff

[@TrevandErin]

I have! It’s on the ren dedicated livestream

[@hannakall3311]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TrevandErin]

🫶🫶🫶

[@Fcalhanas]

The clip turn out fine from the live stream. Another great song from Ren is Dominoes, consider reacting to that...

[@TrevandErin]

That’s the one I’m uploading tomorrow! Love that song

[@Fcalhanas]

@@TrevandErin Great, can't wait to see it 🙂

[@loadedorygun]

We usually get both rap and singing with an added bonus of some kind of vocalism we can’t even label, so why choose? 😂

[@TrevandErin]

You’re right! 😆 my bad for even suggesting we pick lol it’s impossible

[@Pjasonmullins]

My Nf cuz! Check out Ren and Sam busking earned it/ it’s a mans world/ fallen . Them boys sanging in this one!

[@TrevandErin]

I did on stream last night! Vod should still be up and songs are fine stamped by fireworks pinned comment

[@lovelight1]

BOTH xxxxxxxxx

[@Comedy.tunes.battier]

Check out hold on or penitence

[@TrevandErin]

I will! I wrote that one down on the list!

[@JimGraham-jj8fv]

I honestly can’t answer that without taking a mental breakdown listen to losing it illest of our time then chalk outlines then busking nope I refuse to pick 1

[@Alan_Duval]

TrevReacts: Rap Ren or Singing Ren? Everyone: Yes.

[@wcoasttigger]

He is doing more singing than rap on his next album.

[@annelix]

you have to listen to Ocean Ren ft. Eden Nash. The first vocal part is insane.

[@autisticberserker1807]

Another great anti-capitalism song from Ren.

[@garygreen1782]

Sing Ren 👍 ( with bit of rap ) is my preference.

[@TrevandErin]

Ayyyeee good choice

[@sixvee5147]

Why choose? I love it both equally!

[@TrevandErin]

Right lol

[@inspiredfunkmark]

Based on the history ofnthe Shell corporation.

[@vikhaedan]

Can't choose what i like best, i think i just have to say i like Ren Ren... thats all..

[@TrevandErin]

😂 I agree with that my bad for asking you to pick

[@vikhaedan]

@@TrevandErin 😂

[@silentwhisp4r670]

Rap Ren, or Singing Ren? Hmm. Try Poetry Ren with Depression. Dude is on some next level stuff.

[@TrevandErin]

I guess I’m just gonna have to go with ren ren

[@DwarfsRBest]

Next time someone tells you that you're never going to get anywhere by having morals, just explain to them that you're already there.

[@jessicalingo4346]

As for favorites in regards to ren I have a favorite for each genre. Power is my favorite rap from ren, chalk outlines is my favorite singing (and its my favoritefrom him and chinchilla), from him and sam its what went wrong part 1, from the big push is swan song, from him and bibi its ahihihio (I know I got that name wrong but thats a pain to get right😅) from him and eden nash I prefer ocean, from his busking my favorite is I shot the sherrif/ road to zion/ hip-hop. 😂 its so difficult to find a single favorite so I just picked out of each genre he does.

[@garytyme9384]

You want to watch "Love Music pt.2" it will blow your socks off.

[@TrevandErin]

Definitely can

[@garytyme9384]

@@TrevandErin The Bond scheme in that song is phenomenal sir.

[@somerawlime]

i think my favorite part of this song is he wasn't exactly hiding who he's talking about with half the song

[@TrevandErin]

I agree

[@joeblow8940]

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[@TrevandErin]

I will!

[@Lillmackish]

Ren's rap voice vs Ren's singing voice? I'll take a Ren's storytime voice, thanks!

[@TrevandErin]

😂

[@deanc486]

Hi, could you possibly take a look at 'Dear God' by Ren I haven't seen it covered much but for me at least It connected. The questions I have asked about religion. A Personal subject I Know. And which Type of Ren do I prefer? I can't make that choice.

[@TrevandErin]

I did on stream but honestly I’d like to do it again where I can focus better

[@carrytheflag3498]

He brought shells back? It rhymes incredibly well, but listen a couple more times. You kinda missed the underlying point the first time thru brother. Love the reaction tho! They're always great! Cheers all!

[@joedunning6973]

What genre do i like the most REN

[@brockjansen1617]

Personally - I like POET Ren the best. I don't care how he presents it. Wait - Ren is pretty good, too. Hmm... Well, then there's Ren. Damn.

[@SaraShadowSpirit]

Do you like REN’s rap voice or singing voice? The majority of the RENegades: YES!!!! And his acting, music writing, his ability to be self taught with his instruments, his generous personality and his ability to move us to tears.

[@SaraShadowSpirit]

Well now we all know where Shell oil got its name. He’s always teaching us something or making us think.

[@markprendergast1718]

I don't prefer either I just think ren is the complete package

[@TrevandErin]

You’re right unfair of me to make you choose lol

[@TheFirstCurse]

I refuse to choose a favorite Ren voice.. Lol I'll be cheating on the other Ren's 👀

[@TrevandErin]

😂 😂 you’re right

[@TheFirstCurse]

@@TrevandErin Lol

[@Balazs-Kodmen]

Please do Ocean by Ren

[@mellanapa]

Well, he's probably gotta keep repeat it until the entire world realize that capitalism isn't a sustainable way of living, not morally, ecologically, economically, et fucking cetera. People treat each other like shit over nickels and dimes, and for what?