IS THAT REN??!! The Big Push - I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop (Reaction) (HOH Series)

[@MissMeKate]

The Big Push are awesome. Ren, Romain Axisa (electric guitar here), Gorran Kendall (bass here), Glenn Chambers (drums). They all sing, all play multiple instruments, all write, and shuffle who is lead according to the song. No egos, just solo buskers who made friends on the streets and formed a band. Love them playing together. They had to go on hiatus when Ren went to Canada and Gorran and Glenn went travelling. They have covers and original songs for you to explore asx well as their solo stuff! You won't be disappointed!

[@reubennichols644]

- " " K A T E " " . You Are Sooo C O O L ! ! ! ! Thank you for he enlightening information .

[@jacks9624]

How they met: Ren had broken up with his GF and was looking for a roommate, so he found Romain Axisa (solo guitar) on FB, who was in the same GF/roommate situation, and so they rented a place together. Then Gorran Kendall (bass) joined them as the third roomie, and they started playing together. Ren played drums at first, but was not satisfied with it, so they found Glenn Chambers (who was actually a bassist lol), and he joined as a drummer. And the rest is history...

[@markuss7249]

Hip Hop was original by "Dead Prez"...

[@Bonjovicrzy]

Wow, so glad you discovered The Big Push, Ren started very early with his solo stuff, but he started out busking in a band his first band is Trick The Fox also on KZbin (baby Ren) He was growing as an artist in Trick The Fox …not the artist he is today, but you can tell from an early age he had raw talent .it is nice to check Ren in Trick The Fox to see how much he has grown ... The Big Push all members are very talented together or solo They take turns on the lead, and they swap instruments to. They started with covers since they were busking, on the streets, but they do have original songs too ,,. Ren said there is talk of a reunion one day, Ren , Romain and Gorran all three said they would love to play again together but the timing needs to be worked out … Due to Ren's treatment and each in different countries now. They might not reunite on full-time bases but occasional song or live online gig /concert would be heaven The other two their solo stuff is amazing like Ren's they are on KZbin ... Gorran's solo is like modern day Cat Stevens, James Taylor. Bob Dylan type, Romain is awesome to not sure how to describe his music he is like Ren not afraid to try different stuff ... he has a beautiful hauntly angelic sound with awesome guitar playing I love his just instrumental songs with the guitar and Romain singing in French is beautiful to Enjoy !🤎💙.. Bev 💕

[@chelseahaley8350]

I didn't realize u hadn't done anything by The Big Push! 😳 U are in for a huge treat! They very quickly became my new favorite band! U should definitely dive down the rabbithole even if it's not requested by anyone! The band consists of Ren, Romain (Lead electric guitar), Gorran (Bass), and Glenn (Drums)....If u want to see Ren rock the shit out of the bass, check out their mash up of Wade in the water/Nina Simone/Trouble so hard or What kind of woman is this! Im so excited to go on this journey with u!! 🫶

[@vickyterry3150]

Speaking of mash-ups...check out War Pigs from this same busking session. It's fire!

[@gregory6592]

This was done after Lock Downs were lifted but entertainment venues were still closed, the Big Push took it back to the streets they were familiar with. Brighton is the closest city to where I live, my son went there shopping that day and was treated to this free street concert. Greetings from the UK

[@majbrat]

L U C K Y

[@analisasmith7927]

Yes!!! Swear all you want - we understand!! Lovely to see you enjoying this xx PS they have their own original songs - it’s a REALLY good band!!

[@dmj4966]

For harder Big Push, their mashup of War Pigs/paranoid/killing in the name of from this same busking session may be more your taste

[@Lou-xq9br]

❤ The big Push are utterly amazing 🔥 Great bunch of super talented guy's 🖤

[@itsonlyme4265]

I guess you might like their cover of “Englishman In New York” just a little bit …

[@jolewis4382]

I love watching reactors stumble into the Ren or The Big Push rabbit hole. Good luck ever getting out! Welcome to The RENegades, we are many! I don't give a rats behind about your playlist, it's on mine!

[@frankoconnor806]

Check out the next mashup they played this day it’s “War Pig 🐷 “ and the last mashup is “Paint it Black” What a great day to be part of this audience. ❤

[@8977jn7]

The big push is another rabbithole entirely. Extremely talented musicians-all of them 😂 I'm like... save some talent for the rest of us!

[@cherylwilson8743]

The Big Push are so good, as a whole group. You can't really single out Ren in the group, they're all extremely equally talented. If you dive further into The Big Push, i'm here for it.

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

@cherylwilson8743 I absolutely agree👍💕🦇

[@Peacetrain66]

And…Ren is the King of the Mashup😊

[@DusCostea-kt1dg]

Believe me my brother this Band is a proper VIBE 🎵🎶🍯🤌🔥🙏✌️💪🐝🍀

[@Peacetrain66]

Loved the look on your face when you realized it was Ren😊OMG, if this is your first Big Push song, you have so, so much to look forward to! Enjoy!

[@wynandmorgan9985]

According to me, currently, Ren is probably (one of, at least) the best overall artists...

[@traktician]

I concur ....

[@adam.4487]

The Big Push "Swan Song" Bongo Bong and English Man in New York are the best of the best. Swan song being their own original.

[@Lulabee2024]

Yes sir...great reaction.

[@SandraP3796]

The Big Push are awesome. You have so many songs to react to..Wade in the water, War Pigs, Dignity and so much more

[@richardhuff1256]

Ren has been making solo music forever and had a band when he was younger called Trick the Fox. This was his band later and they have a ton of unique covers as well as original songs. The band had to split when Ren had to leave for treatment in Canada and they are all doing thier own solo stuff currently. We are all hoping for a reunion!

[@francesdoll4039]

Band played together from 2017 to Sept..2022. But Ren started busking at 17. That was always the best way to make money due to his illness. He could juggle the days and hours. You've opened a Pandora's box now! Romain Axisa and Gorran Kendall both have You Tube pages and are releasing songs. Gorran is currently in Spain busking as well. They did a tour of the UK,sold out, but interrupted with the pandemic lockdiwns. Since they were living together, they did have 3 or 4 Live Nation streams during Covid that are just wonderful and have written several songs together. I particularly like What Kind of Woman Is This A blend of 3 songs you will remember I think.

[@introvertialxo]

The Big Push is a band ren is part of that consists of Him, Romain, Gorran and Glenn. They're all individual artists and best friends and the band is basically just a side project where they can meet up, hang out and just jam together. Would highly recommend giving their cover of Englishman In New York a watch. It's got such a warm and cosy vibe about it😊

[@LoutTsu]

I don't think this was side project, but their main focus for 5 years. Ren was pursuing his solo career also, but was gutted when the band broke up.

[@piwaka50]

In one of his interviews, (with The Charismatic Voice if I recall) Ren describes spending hours and hours cleaning up the audio for some of The Big Push videos, right down to individual instruments and drum hits. Ren is an ADHD perfectionist. That is why the audio is clear. Most of it was recorded on iphone and then cleaned up.

[@Jinxy44]

Enjoyed that version. Thanks 👍

[@elenaorujev3494]

Please do their Wade in the water medley, War pigs medley, Englishman in New York, and their originals, including Sweet Little Lady (acoustic)! All amazing!❤

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

THE BIG PUSH! 🥁🎸🎤🎵 REN (Welsh) - vocals, acoustic, electric, bass mostly Romain Axisa (French) - vocals, acoustic, electric, bass mostly Gorran Kendall (English) - vocals, acoustic, electtic, bass mostly Glenn Chambers (Irish) - drums mostly The Big Push formed in 2017. Initially being Ren, Romain and Gorran with Glenn joining later to play drums. Gorran and Romain met busking, Romain and Ren then met through Facebook while Ren was trying to find a flat mate. They would all busk together and Glenn would sit in as drummer while also playing bass with another friend Rafa. They then decided to become a band and would take to the streets of Brighton and also created masterpieces of their own. They played numerous gigs including a sold out tour of the U.K. and also released a 6 track EP called “Can Do Will Do”. They busked together for the last time on 14th December 2022 and played their final gig at the Brighton Dome a short while later. Having to go on hiatus due in part to Ren moving to Canada for medical treatment and their lives going in different directions. Although they remain good friends and Ren and Romain have mentioned wanting to play together again. MUSIC THE BIG PUSH - MUSIC VIDEOS / LIVE Swan song (original) sweet little lady (original) Sweet little lady - live (original) bongo bong Englishman in New York live what kind of woman is this It’s alright (original) GAK sessions - the big push live These boots are made for walking/satisfaction/everybody The big push live from home (live nation broadcast) Icarus (original) Acustarus (Icarus acoustic) (original) Xbox marijuana (original) Dignity (original) Oh my woman (original) Why my woman (original) Watch Out (original) Praise You Precious (original) THE BIG PUSH - BUSKING I shot the sheriff/road to Zion/hiphop johnny B Goode sweet little lady I shot the sheriff (Bob Marley cover) My generation Damien Marley live Sympathy for the devil live Guns of Brixton Watch out (live busking) Lonely boy (black keys cover) Love will tear us apart (joy division) Jumpin jack flash (the Rolling Stones cover) Lonely boy/paint it black Watch out (live busking 2020) Heroes (David Bowie) Heart attack (original)

[@annasaunders2167]

Oh my, you are in for a treat ! Ren and the Big Push were Brighton buskers and roommates. They did covers and a lot of original music. They developed a huge following, locally, but gathered a world wide following through KZbin mostly making their own videos and producing their work independently . Will be back to see more of your reactions to this talented band.

[@iamlpinthe312]

Wildly talented, each of them in their own right - but together they are just 🤯. I personally think that their song Dignity and the official video showcases the dynamic between them that makes them so special. ❤

[@LeeannG]

Hahaha what a nice surprise for you!

[@lorihutcheon5363]

Funny you were unaware of the amazing TBP! These wonderful guys are great in there individual rights but together are nothing short of pure magic🎉 Enjoyable reaction! Congratulations you just struck gold🤩

[@sabrinaevans8746]

Next watch War Pigs from the same red suspender series. Everything was perfect

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

The Big Push are amazing! You're gonna love them!!

[@RyanESmail]

Oh I think you’re going to love The Big Push; nearly ever Renagade is screaming for them to get back together one day. They play some of the absolute best covers you’ll ever hear as well as some pretty dope originals too

[@MegsD79]

Just a heads up, Ren dropping a new song, "Halftime" Nas Retake, on Thursday. Chinchilla dropping a banger on Friday! ❤❤❤

[@mothermaclean]

Ren has been part of 2 bands trick the fox when he was younger then the big push, this was one of the last things they did as a band before ren moved to canada for treatment. Please react to more big push, they have a lot of covers but also have original stuff to

[@Danandrea919]

I LOVE this!! And War Pigs!! 😊 Ren made these songs new for me!! Much Love! ❤

[@jeanwyenberg2774]

so glad you have checked in on the Big Push. Just a brilliant band.

[@MoreKellBellPlease]

It's so sad when you discover your new favorite band after they've broke up. Praying for a refunication. Ren has said he is down for it if the other boys are, but right now they are in different geographical corners of the world.

[@Codex7777]

Ren's been creating and recording music since he was about 10. In the time since, he's been in a couple of bands. "Trick The Fox" for a short period in his late teens. Just before being signed by Sony. Unfortunately he became too ill to continue, just a few months into the contract, so the contract was allowed to lapse. I bet Sony are kicking themselves now, even though Ren agreed it was the best decision at the time. Every label under the Sun has tried to sign Ren in the last couple of years. He's turned them all down! With Ren it really is all about the music! Anyway... I digress.. :) Ren was effectively bedridden, incredibly ill and in constant, unrelenting chronic pain, making proper sleep nigh on impossible, for the next 7 years! An eventual correct diagnosis and a couple of stem cell transplants gave him his life back, although still seriously ill and still in constant, but generally lesser, pain. Re-emerging into the World, he started busking again. As he had when a teenager.At this time he moved into Romain's flat and they started writing and performing together. Romain is on lead guitar in this clip but they swap instruments freely in the band. They were soon joined by Gorran and The Big Push was formed! Gorran is playing bass in this clip. Ren was filling in on drums, whenever they needed a drum part but this solution wasn't ideal, so they advertised for a drummer and Glenn joined. The 3 frontmen are all singers, songwriters and multi instrumentalists, though Ren plays by far the most instruments. They also relied on Ren for audio setup and virtually all of their production. Having someone like Ren in the band helps to attract attention but both Romain and Gorran are extremely talented in their own right! They were together for a few years, gradually becoming more and more popular but Ren had to take a break to receive treatment in Canada, where he's been for the last 14 months, so the band went on hiatus. There are plans for a reunion but as all their solo careers have taken off, particularly Ren's stratospheric rise, it's likely to be a one-off affair. Ren continued producing solo work, throughout his time in the band. Indeed much of his chart-topping album, 'Sick Boi', was written during that period. At the same time he was regularly collaborating with Sam Tompkins, who Ren discoverd and mentored for a while. Ren also had several collaborations with Chinchilla and also with Liv Sangster, as well as a couple of studio collaborations each with Eden Nash and Bibi. The latter being his girlfriend for a couple of years. In most of thes collaborations Ren was the driving force. Less so in some, especially Liv Sangster butgenerally speaking he was doing all or most of the writing, arranging, audio and production, as well as providing most, or all, of any instrumental accompaniment needed. Once again, with exception of Liv. ...and that brings us almost to the present day. With Ren's 15 month treatment ordeal due to end next month, we can expect a lot of creative activity from Ren this year. Though hopefully he'll take time to relax and chill too. The thing is, music creation, for Ren is his chill, close to zen, time. So he could be a musical machine this year, lol. As long as he remembers to sleep! :)

[@alisonsteffenswinchester]

If you want a feel good moment... The Big push. Englishman in New York (Sting) I love their version of it... ❤😊🎉

[@hilarycharman-2924]

Looking forward to more Big Push

[@Earthling-12358]

There are four video's from this session (red braces), including an original by the band. All of the recordings are great fun, and show the variety they are capable of.

[@DogDocKat]

All 4 members of The Big Push are amazing! They play so well together and have so much music worth checking out. Great reaction 💜💜

[@johnpegues5701]

Thanks! Love Ren and the Big Push and your reaction...

[@jossfan]

What! Can't believe you're so late to The Big Push party Fil, and you such a Ren Frend! The Big Push are stupendous and, as you rightly observe, all incredibly talented musicians who merge and mesh superbly together. I haven't been so thrilled and excited by a band for a long, long time but these guys are the real deal. Not sure what you're planning next but I love "What Kind of Woman is This?", "Englishman in New York" and " Praise You". And haha, was just about to recommend " Bongo Bong" when voilà, your reaction popped up in my feed. OK, let's see what you make of it. Mmwah!

[@emilianoserranosouza1991]

Awesome band!! Great reaction!❤❤

[@reubennichols644]

- A F T E R . . . Your Commentary Pauses . . . . . . I Appreciate How ' ya Back - Track 3 to 6 Seconds . Thank You . Great Reaction .

[@traktician]

Appreciate it 😊

[@reubennichols644]

No Response . . . Please . I look For 3 to 6 to 9 Seconds Of Back - Tracking From My Favorite R E A C T I O N I S T S - (( . . . because - I - am - anal )) . - S M I L E S . - Thank You . P . S . --- Many of " " U S " " who struggle with mental abnormalities feel that we owe R E N much appreciation . - Again . . . Smiles . -

[@yolandescheepers7262]

Yessss...The Pig Push...love them❤❤❤

[@Turntablist_Mk2]

Pick anything they do, they never miss.

[@khristianacampbell3356]

There is so much more awesome Big Push!

[@yasha.hartberg]

Fun fact: Three of the four songs in this mashup pay homage to Bob Marley. "I Shot the Sherriff", obviously, is by Bob Marley. "Road to Zion" is by Bob Marley's son, Damien Marley. The opening line in Ded Prez' "Hip Hop," "One thing 'bout music, when it hit you feel no pain," is a quotation attributed to Bob Marley. Now, if there's a connection between Bob Marley and either "A Little Bit of Luck" by DJ Luck & MC Neat or Bugzy Malone's "Through the Night," I haven't been able to find it.

[@dubbayabird6680]

You are in for such a treat! They are the mashup kings and their originals are amazing!

[@chronicinokla]

Please check out Romain Axisa original music.....he plays so beautifully, and his music has a different feel. His guitar is part of him. Lol can't tell ne d

[@cherylmack1260]

Ren's father and mother had some musical background and they traveled a lot to the Islands he said. So there is some back round influence with the Reggae style of music.

[@annatarus4396]

Прелесть, классно !!!👍🎻👍🎤🤗💓🫶🫶🫶♥️♥️♥️🥰🎻🔥👈👈👈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎇💐💐💐💐💐✌️🇹🇩

[@margaretpickholtz8772]

They were a very talented busking band in Brighton, still friends life just went on for them all

[@mixy5179]

Last summer, this made my summer playlist on rotation! lol! Love it.

[@funnyeveryday-vn3nq]

Sometimes Ren plays bass for them while the bass player plays acoustic guitar; both the bass player and other guitarist also sing.

[@debrashrider4062]

Ren? How far back? Should it start with him 10-12 yrs old creating and recording and selling his own beats at "hippie festivals" he was taken to annually by his parents? When he began self teaching himself guitar at that same age? Performing in school, at talent events? Maybe when he began teaching himself how to Rap and Sing because he couldnt find anyone in the tiny Welsh rural community he was raised in? Maybe a good start would be when his best ever friend Joe Hughs died by suicide? Or when he was signed by Sony and illness knocked his ummmm... d**k in the dirt ... keeping him bedridden and misdiagnosed and mismedicated for 7-10 yrs? He created music that whole time in the few minutes and hours each day he could. Maybe when he was in a documentry for ME? Maybe instead when he went back to busking solo, met Romain and they rented a place together? Or when Gorran was brought into the fold by Romain and eventually formed a group of buskers named "The Big Push"? That is about 19yrs of prehistory and 13yrs of recent history.... and now current events from the last couple years. My advice. Go explore. Watch the many interviews. Check out the BBB catalog. Ah.... Go to Sam Tompkins channel and see when Ren found him. Love and Mushy Peas! To all.

[@eastisupokc8079]

:) ty phil

[@MCP920]

Love this one.

[@belgand5555]

I started lol when you said that about it being mellow it’s like Ren heard you and said oh yeah? Lol! The Big Push are like Ren … not a bad one in the bunch!!!!🫶🏻♥️🫶🏻

[@MoreKellBellPlease]

Romain Axisa (in black skirt) and Gorran Kendall (bare chested) are both releasing new music, and they are both also immensely talented! I highly recommend giving some of their music a listen. Romain does this melancholy music that takes me away. And Gorran is a time traveler from the 60s, I swear. They are all so different yet gel so well and no sense of egos with them. Your next song by The Big Push should be Wade In The Water/Nina Simone/Trouble So Hard. It's another iconic performance.

[@jasonremy1627]

Gorran, the bass player, just dropped a new track on his KZbin channel today. You should check it out!

[@lila1957]

Reaggae suit him . Good singer and musician .I'm a big fan Bob Marley (RIP)❤❤

[@christinehughes6397]

The Big Push Is Ren Romain Gorran and Glen haveing fun .....that's it just haveing fun❤

[@PoliticallyPink]

After this long reacting to Ren, you really didn't know about The Big Push? What fun, then! This set is fun, anyway, of course. The whole band is amazing! MissMeKate gives a great description. They have a whole bunch of great stuff. I suggest "Guns of Brixton," which they performed the night before lockdown. It's not often reacted to, but a really fun one!

[@mldkenny]

The chemistry between these guys is just incredible. Wade in the Water/Nina Simone is brilliant as well.

[@Danandrea919]

So, back again to share this masterpiece with you 😊

[@Danandrea919]

I LOVE to listen to Ren, but especially love to listen in reactions to share in the magnificence! ❤

[@toniyoung5131]

3 lead singers, Gorran and Ren swap bass. All write great songs. Gorrans original song Swan Song, sung in a cathedral by TBP is beautiful.

[@DracoOoOoOo]

At some point you have to do "love music 1-4". It is some of Ren's best imo

[@brandoncreek7502]

IN REN there comes A TIDE to Raise ALL Boats

[@boxicuk1620]

🤘🤘

[@belindamelville2270]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@GeminiPurPower]

Watch the video of them doing Icarus.. it’s really good. Reminds me of The Blur.. or old Stones.. and Gorran is front and center.. then Bongo Bong.. love Romain singing in French.. yummy ❤

[@pirada74]

❤✌

[@im2yz4u17]

Ren-dition! You said ren-dition. That's a double.

[@graemepenton5851]

Better do some rabbiting

[@samuelmregister]

Better late to the party than never!

[@samarafgscvs]

so english man in new york and bongo are my favorites. I think Ren's first band was Trick the fox. Love the reaction but Reggae is the best.

[@MegsD79]

PS - Still waiting on that MGK "Let Me Go" reaction, lol❤️❤️❤️

[@GeriStorm]

❤👏👏👏👏👏😁

[@Codex7777]

If you rewind a little, after pausing, you won't miss anything. :)

[@CrYou575]

You'd recognize Romain Axisa if you'd reacted to Money Game 1 (but then again, maybe you wouldn't 🤔)

[@LoutTsu]

🤣🤣🤣

[@payntpot7623]

As I have maintained for some time now;it should not be Renmakesmusic. It should be RenISmusic!!!!

[@seanmcgee8981]

I'm of the male gender and yet I got pregnant before he started singing

[@traktician]

😂😂😂

[@cherylmack1260]

Dead Prez. did hip hop.

[@annebiebrich9155]

Hip Hop was Dead Prez

[@Fazke]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@smack_pop7]

❤❤❤