He is too good!! Ren - Masochist | Reaction

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[@iancollins65]

He said he wrote this one 2 years ago when he was really sick and just mad at life for all the shit it had dealt him. This was his outlet.

[@elwray3506]

No excuses required. Dope track.

[@theamazingtif]

It makes perfect sense.

[@raisnaix]

LOVE when you react to Ren! Your knowledge of music history and ability to identify influences with him is unparalleled! Good work always sir.

[@bcagz9835]

I second that. You can tell that honoring the original hip-hop artists that influenced him is important to Ren. I respect his respect for the craft.

[@louiscroutonthedon5421]

Ren - Masochist Remix prod by Louis Crouton The Don kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3vQinV-ich_gMk

[@longkesh1971]

For real. I'm amazed at how good this reaction is. They way you pause real quick and give the reference is really, really enjoyable. Some reactors keep pausing it but don't have anything worthwhile to say when they keep stopping it. Great reaction.

[@hooflungpoo700]

Third that here too

[@aNomadicSasquatch]

I agree, he really nailed everything in this one. By 6 min you could see he knew he was on a roll and just waiting for the next line lol

[@OHNSS]

On Twitch, Ren said when he wrote Masochist he'd just come out of a "f'kn sh!t situation with the last people I was working with in the music business, so I was angry at everything and I thought I'd write that song (Masochist) and it made me feel better. Obviously it's not literal, I thought that maybe some people who were more religiously inclined might get upset about it but it's all sort of metaphors and it's all like my own journey and my own wrestling with spirituality when your body's been hurting for so many years, so that's where it comes from. It's not like being offensive to be offensive, it comes from a place of doubting your purpose if your in pain all the time. So that verse comes from there, cause I know some people will probably take it literally, as a face value: 'kill your mother, kill your father'; all that sort of stuff - it's just kind of cursing existing basically cursing the sheer act of beling alive, so in case anyone was wondering, that's why."

[@libby215]

Well said!

[@snakelite61]

Youve got to break a few bones if you're going to build a throne made of bodies and bones. 🦴🦴🦴

[@p.s.8171]

Man! Was that a fast and good analysis! You're officially going straight to the top reactors with Knox Hill for me. You both tell me what I just heard by Ren - he explains the rhymes, you explained the references. Thanks!

[@stormingjales]

i love how he has so many hip hop references and i love you catching them

[@kevinescobar237]

its funny that you called out the possible run the jewels reference. this 100% sounds like something EL-P would produce, i think

[@tobiasarboe5753]

"My mind is ill" could also just be referencing himself to some degree w all the mental struggles he's been open about going through - wouldn't surprise me w a double meaning there

[@ozymandias_times9663]

My man you are so knowledgeable. I have almost 0 knowledge when it comes to classic hip hop, and you enlightened me with all the references in this piece. Bravo

[@MaxBreak]

The beat when isolated sounds very much like the EMPD "So what you saying" taken from B.T. Express's ("If It Don't Turn You on You Oughta Leave It Alone") break, also the sting like Bee lines with prolonged pronunciation & rising pitch is homage to KRS 1

[@JetRed_7]

Enjoyed your reaction my dude. Very knowledgeable. REN cant miss. His new album is gonna be fire.

[@mellanapa]

Second, third, forth, et cetera everyone else who loves when you react to Ren! You're the only one except maybe Knox who actually gets (like really GET) down in all the pockets and folders that is Ren's extreme knowledge of what's commonly are known as popular culture, be it dated 1920 or 2020. Thank you! 🖤 You've just gotten me as a subscriber, with everything or anything that could bring. xoxo From STHLM, Sweden

[@christiandent7211]

Your the smartest of all the reactors.

[@Beyond_Belief534]

Before judging who's smarter than who, change 'your' to 'you're'

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

Best breakdown of this!, I’m obsessed with this track 🖤

[@helenajrgensen3157]

As always, a pleasure to see you Mr. L Boyd. Your music-knowledge and your quick ability to get to the essens of the lyrics

[@jlittleboy]

People get mentally exhausted and say this is just trash. You followed it through and saw it what it is for.

[@joshuawiedenbeck6944]

"Let's switch to role-play. I'll be the court case, and you be O.J." Role-play is often used in a sexual setting. The court case had every indication that O.J. was guilty, but it let him off anyway. I do believe Ren is saying that he is "getting us off" with this song.

[@FengshenNL]

You were the first one I've watched who immediately got the Method Man reference. Thanks for your wonderful reaction. :)

[@abrazor]

So far nobody has caught as many hip hop references as you have found. Awesome breakdown.

[@Vmcf1968]

no doubt you are the goat at reacting your vast knowledge of history and pop culture shines when you do your thing. keep up the good work brother

[@patcow9999]

Blimey! Your reactions are a proper education. Thank you!

[@hayley4978]

Love this reaction. I love the song even more now that I understand the breakdown a bit and the references. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@mama-llama4527]

I am amazed by you sir. Holy crap your knowledge!

[@jakeoconnor6409]

Ren and hopsin colab... pure fire!

[@LHartman-gj7dl]

Great reaction, thanks 🖤🖤🖤

[@huldaolafsdottir4898]

Thank you

[@ericgrady5102]

Great reaction brother

[@kathybrown6763]

I got the Eminem reference.. that was the only one. 😂😂😂Thanks for the knowledge. ❤😊

[@DonnaPoynton.]

Love it Thanks

[@tinkerbellbetty]

Love you explanation ❤

[@REn-ACTIONS]

"Breaking your bones to make my furniture" I think is a direct reference to Jeffory Dahmer who was a serial killer that made literal furniture out of his victims.

[@musicNix12345]

Ren x Hopsin is what we're waiting for.

[@welovecheshirecats4557]

You should check Ren Hold on, if you want to hear some mad flows. Luv your reactions, keep on trucking.

[@guycarroll7404]

Did you miss Abdominal? "Strength of ten men" Great reaction dude

[@charg1nmalaz0r51]

People keep calling this guy crazy but he sounds like an average Brit to me lol. Take that how you will lol

[@woodywoodman2319]

Rens Lost all Faith Next!?!?!?!?

[@ivailovelkov2001]

Bruh, he's Lyme disease ill. He's ill like really ill and mentally ill. And he's also the Illest of our time. Check that song!

[@uuasnyder]

Unfortunately, I believe you are following but one line of thinking about 'eenie, meenie... et al'.... The origins are quite clouded, but the main consensus is that it stems from some cultures way of counting.... Whether it's a Celt trying to determine a sacrifice, or a Danish farmer counting sheep.... Ali would have been wrong for protesting it.

[@mrlboydmusic]

That’s not the definition he would’ve known at the time. He in fact would’ve protested the American version he would’ve heard.

[@uuasnyder]

@@mrlboydmusic I won't argue that fact.... but it would be concerning as the other meanings are far older. Being a history buff right along with you sir 🙂

[@ghostfacedkilla2849]

Eminem vibes anyone?

[@lillyvanpug]

Ren Shady came out to play 😂

[@ghostfacedkilla2849]

@@lillyvanpug Shiitttt don't know if the World is ready for two Shadys

[@lillyvanpug]

​@ghostfacedkilla2849 well, we do need a backup just in case Em retires at some point 😉

[@LeeannG]

Lost all faith!

[@MrMultiPlatform]

this "song" is one of his worst but keep shiling

[@samanthazwickel]

He wrote on his community KZbin page earlier today, "I expected a split reception on masochist, I'm glad I got it I wrote the song on a day in 2021 I felt particularly bitter about living in a sick body for most my life, about anger at the greed in the music industry. Killing everything you know, even your support systems is also about rebirth, some people will have caught the Samsara line and see a man cursing the gods for the hands hes been dealt, others will see it as a track thats just being vulgar and dark for the sake of it. It's all of those things."

[@jfarm_1311]

You for sure nailed more references than anyone on this one

[@mikep83]

Awesome reaction. You’re one of the only reactors to get the whole point of this song. Which most people have missed too. First time I heard I wasn’t sure but when I really listened to can understand the metaphor and what he’s actually saying. Thank you, enjoyed that one.

[@anegativeatheist-9327]

I’m finding myself watching review videos just to figure out half of the thought behind his music. It’s got so many layers. Luckily I’ve been a sub here for years at this point. Thanks for sharing your respect and knowledge sir!

[@vmroxy]

Love this! A lot of people have been a bit put off by this song, but your reaction is the first to really get that he’s in a dark place and tearing down everything. Wow, on calling out all the references. I learned a lot from your breakdown! Thanks! 🙂🩷

[@ricksurratt9034]

Very good breakdown

[@ruthsanders9177]

Best reaction ive seen yet. You have so much knowledge and understanding of the song

[@urbansurvival3801]

Ed Gein used to make furniture out of bodies. Texas chain saw massacre is inspired by him

[@ottharald2927]

I discovered ren when hi ren had abuot 500000 clicks after barely two months since then I have been deeply immersed in his universe that is now repeatedly referred to by the reactor scene as Alice in Wonderland's rabbit hole. As a German with 68 years I learn thanks to Ren since then an incredible amount of facts about hip hop, rap, alternative pop and everything that is influenced and expressed around it. Listening to you and diving into the deeper aspects and connections around Ren's musical and literary multiverse, to which you so profoundly dedicate your reviews, is an absolute pleasure for me and I really enjoy your contributions which you know how to convey with great sympathy and wisdom. Thank you very much.

[@dustin60671]

Your killing them quotes/references.

[@tattoodude8946]

I'm glad to see someone else that bursts out laughing at the, "Nah-nah-nah-nah, mate. That's not him." I love that bit. It's like he breaks and calls himself out on the song - a song that is very aggressive in a way we don't generally hear from Ren. He can come at you, but generally is still good hearted when doing so (unless you are the establishment of course). But this was just aggressive, and I love it. Everybody has to vent from time to time....

[@gwynethzen77]

REN’s rabbit hole group sent me here and I’m so glad they did! Loved the reaction! Subbed 🙋🏻‍♀️ can’t wait for more Ren reactions!

[@TARTANTAFF]

​@@IfItAintWoke-DontFixIt rens rabbit hole fans is a facebook group

[@kelliebrockett251]

Ren is for always amazing creative and lyrical thank you so much for the great reaction he is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@teradrew7555]

It's so refreshing to hear a knowledgeable, rational mind react to pieces like this. Hearing it for what it is. Thank you!

[@docdurdin]

Damn.. You nailed so much down... Good job

[@alanmai5656]

love your reactions always great insight

[@lillyvanpug]

When you are a good person and get dealt a shitty hand straight out of hell, obviously you will lash out at some point. American Psycho (w)rapped up around a fire beat and tied in a bow of intricate lyrics 🔥🔥🔥 Absolutely cathartic, raw, honest and pure

[@joshuadwatson]

Dude, great reaction! I have seen a bunch of reactions to this song and not one of them laid it out like you did. Most missed the point of the song entirely.

[@jenjenjen2222]

I love your reactions because you get it! People are not understanding the references and metaphors in this song. They’re getting offended by the literal meaning of the words but fail to understand words have figurative meanings as well. Loved this! ❤

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

Thank you I learned heaps more from your reaction. 💕👍🦇

[@davehansen7213]

I normally don’t comment on reactions. But I watch yours when I can. Brother so smart! I was having a conversation with you during parts of this. 😂😂😂

[@Jason_xofilos]

I didn’t enjoy this song even though I am a Ren fan. I understand and appreciate the criticism and critique of western civilization and society. This just seems dark to me which may seem to be the point especially from the breadcrumbs of the trail from previous song releases which provides context. There seems to be no playfulness which also maybe the point. Ok, after watching several reactions I can see Ren is being playful with the beats, flow, cultural references, and of course word play. But REN’s choice of words in his lyrics shows how dark Ren’s eternal dance and mental state has been. As expected Knox’s, Cliff bests, yours, and other reactors and their analysis 🧐 on Ren’s lyrics and flow has been enlightening. This song is not something I would choose listen to on repeat often. Darkness concentrated.

[@agatopol]

Great analysis, thank you!

[@stevenvaughan2869]

First reactor I've watched so far that caught the Method Man reference.

[@davideastham]

Thank you for another great reaction. I'm ready for Ren's next drop next Thursday.

[@rocketrambo91]

First time watching you, and you’re bloody awesome ! Great reaction ! Peace

[@pirateship74]

This is the best reaction

[@thatqguy__1928]

best analysis of this song - both the references and the message. well done sir!

[@stranger2Utube]

As usual depth of knowledge and analysis from Mr Boyd ❤

[@rikkifox6451]

You're insights are bang on! Getting all the classic Hip-Hop references . Top job man!

[@DerVorsitzender]

Missed the Smalls flow reference with the furniture line. also, "Killer on the beat" must refer to trigger happy police. ps Pablo Escobar and possibly EPMD if my mind works. Saladin, pied piper, etc

[@BM-hb2mr]

Ren will definitely be leaving a comment on this one lol.

[@darknessB4dawn]

Not going to lie. I listened to this song yesterday and just wasn't feeling it. Not like I normally do with Ren's music. Your break down of it has changed the way I think about it. Thank you.

[@bill2472]

Love that you liked this there was also a Straight Outta reference there as well he just replaced Compton with Brighton.

[@Codex7777]

Yes, there are definitely specific hip-hop references in there but not everything is. I think you were reaching on a few of them. Sometimes it's just a common turn of phrase that's been used by untold numbers of artists. The fact that a hip-hop artist once used a phrase,doesn't give them a trademark on it. Inspiration can come from all kinds of directions, musical and non-musical alike. Especially for an artist like Ren. :)

[@quinjesuis9187]

Yeah, song sounds like someone angry at the world, Ren is awesome 😊

[@gritz-blitz5364]

Dude is 🔥🔥 you should listen to Ren / what you want if you like the Beastie boys

[@sampanther8854]

Love your reaction you saw the important stuff he was throwing out about his love for music not judging his thoughts 😊 thank you ❤👍

[@_Doomcaster]

Daaamn, your breakdown of this song and quickness to catch the references was amazing to watch! You know your shit, sir.

[@barrysmith3854]

100% agree by far the most complete breakdown ive seen 👌🏽👌🏽

[@smack_pop7]

Always love your breakdowns ❤❤

[@kerrianderson2954]

Kudos man, ive watch a load of reactions to this and yours was the most informative n understanding of Ren 😊

[@michaelwood6293]

🔥 reaction just subscribed

[@darelyn444]

Great breakdown.

[@louisemyles4971]

Most intelligent insightfu reaction yet on this song. Seemed to have gone over so many others heads…reactors and fans alike. Thankyou MRLBOYD 😏💕

[@wanmac31]

😁🇫🇮💙🪄🎼✨💯🤘 Special thanks for great backround info all meanings 🤘😁👍💙🇫🇮

[@aaronhommel4615]

BANGER!

[@Bearlissimo]

6:37 It sounds to me again like an homage to Sound of Da Police "The overseer rode around the plantation, The officer is off, patrollin' all the nation, The overseer could stop you, "what you're doin'?" The officer will pull you over just when he's pursuin' The overseer had the right to get ill And if you fought back, the overseer had the right to kill, The officer has the right to arrest, And if you fight back they put a hole in your chest" Woop Woop that's the sound of Masochism? Allowing that harm to happen to Black men in inordinate number in particular?

[@jmsthiessen]

As I’ve come to appreciate, yours is the most accurate and insightful reaction. Thank you!!!

[@Onnabote]

You know what really sucks about the Morpheus line? He just unintentionally aligned himself with every red pill c**t on KZbin. People are gonna be like, "Ren and Andrew Tate are homies! See, Ren thinks everything Joe Rogan thinks!"

[@simonearnshaw6531]

I am unsure if Ren was aware of the USA racist version of, Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Moe. Putting it before Mohamed Ali, was certainly inappropriate to a U.S. audience. I believe had Ren known? he would have changed this line. The Rhyme is much older than the U.S. version. Perhaps 1000 years celtic or dutch origin and the English (UK version) has different 2nd verse and was never used as a racist slur in the UK. But still, quite insensitive by Ren. Even if unknowingly.

[@richardmanitowoc52]

Eenie mini Minnie mo catch a tiger by the toe ...who's really the racist

[@stecoupe2039]

Breaking bones to make furniture is a reference to “mudererer” and his throne…. Also “hi, my name is” can be a double on “hi ren” 🤷🏻‍♂️ same with “ill mind” can be the “illest of our time” the guys a genius!! Never mind a masochist

[@Z00PG00P]

I love that you enjoy Ren's music so much! Please listen to Money Game (parts 1 & 2). They're probably his most well known songs and I think you'd have a lot of interesting things to say regarding the topics those songs broach. Love your vids!

[@sarah-janehenson5376]

Yeah. Thank you for the knowledgeable breakdown. Ren expressing himself in a particular period but still so much going on within the song lyrically I missed, references to other artists. Fire indeed

[@christophCymru]

Hes literally being a masochist and a sick boi through this song. Its the expression of dark emotions..when you are sick of everything and pushing self hate onto eberyone and everything else. This is a great great song

[@viveladecadence]

At long last, someone who recognizes the KRS-One and JJ Fad references!

[@philflynn9161]

This is awesome! My hip hop knowledge isnt great. Love how you pointed out all the references:)

[@warrickcaldecott2866]

Break ya bones to make my furniture! "Why would you do that sir?" Bloody good furniture sir, thats why, F brighthouse i wanna bone throne

[@Agispsi]

People seem to misunderstand the definition of Masochist. Sadists inflict pain, masochists take pleasure in receiving pain... im assuming Ren didnt get it wrong? But it seems 90% of the world has the definition flipped so maybe he did too...

[@brownsey1]

Personally, this isn't a song I'd listen to. Not because of the content, it just doesn't sound as good to me compared to say, Genesis. I respect the artistry, though, as well as the mindset behind the lyrics. I find it funny people get offended, as if they own Ren's image 😅 Eminem was doing similar way back when (and for me personally most of those songs I wouldn't listen to either) so this destructive lyricism, metaphorically or not, has been around for a long time. One mention of religion in a negative light and everybody loses their minds, but Ren says he'll blow up a school or something and people will laugh it off 😂 Bit of a Joker reference there, but it's interesting, religion really is the opium of the masses. Break your attachments, all of them, to be reborn. That's some of what I took from this song.