REN "Back on 74 / Message in a Bottle" // Audio Engineer & Wifey React

[@musikbyjh]

RENegades!!!! Thank you all for the excellent song suggestions!! We have "Halftime" coming to you this Sunday, March 24th (11 am EST). See you soon!!! ❤🥷🏻✌🏽

[@kellyt5341]

Great reaction. My 33 yr old daughter described Ren as a Calvin Klein model that can sing like an angel and play guitar like a beast. This grandmother agrees 💯 😎

[@musikbyjh]

Awesome description!!! 🤣❤️🥷🤘🏽

[@SandraP3796]

Great description of our boi

[@terryhargrave6478]

LOL

[@patriciaobrien6600]

I saw that pic of him in Calvin Klein underware and I thought he could absolutely pull off modeling if he wanted to ❤

[@CaptainCassidy]

And raps like Eminem

[@sonicfear4472]

Sylvia Mwenze and Scarlett Fae on Backing Vocals, then Kai Lacey on Bass. Ren has worked with Kai before, this track was so next level and such a Vibe! You guys really need to react to Ren's retake of Nas's "Halftime", it's classic Boom Bap Vibe and pays homage to the greats.

[@musikbyjh]

Gorgeous arrangement!!! We just recorded "Halftime", will be out soon my friend. ✌🏽❤️🥷

[@rogerstarkey5390]

​@@musikbyjh worth searching an old cover by Scarlett Fae Amy Winehouse "Stronger than me" Niiice!

[@piwaka50]

They filmed this in a Brighton bar (Bar Valentino). From the beginning of a germ in Ren's magical brain to completion of the video was only 11 days beginning to end, and created over the Xmas break. They only had a few hours to do the shoot on the day as they had to be out of the bar by 3:00 pm as it was opening at 5:00. Ren has released a BTS on his Patreon channel. An outstanding scene in the BTS is Ren sitting on a couch rehearsing lyrics - with a drip in his arm. He is still undergoing almost daily treatment to try and restore his immune system, all while producing quality music. Ren and his small team are legendary. Nice reaction. Thanks

[@musikbyjh]

Incredible!!! Great comment packed with all kinds of goodies we didn't know. Thanks so much!

[@SandraP3796]

And the nurse came over because the drip moved and he apologized. Love this sick boi ❤

[@silverash63]

It's actually not that far from the lanes where he filmed jenny and schreech

[@sharis9095]

From the album (Ren did put out a lyric video)... Seven Sins. It's amazing, the flow, the imagery, it's all there.

[@musikbyjh]

Definitely will get to this in short order. Thank you!!!

[@robmarar]

You want another taste of Ren's inner gangster, then look no further then his latest drop. Since you love classic hip hop like I do, I highly recommend Ren's latest release, HALFTIME (Nas Retake). Much like what Ren did in giving homage to the Beastie Boys in "What You Want" he does for one of our living greats in hip hop, NAS. He takes Halftime from Nas's iconic 1st album Illmatic and pay's homage to the man himself, giving this legend his well deserved flowers. It's 🔥🔥🔥

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks, Rob! We recently recorded "Halftime" and will have posted soon, promise!

[@michaelphipps8647]

Wicked Ways & Seven Sins

[@MoreKellBellPlease]

Bass is his friend, Kai. Kai runs Ren's Patreon, among other things. Part of his inner circle. He sounded great and his look was a vibe. Them girls killed it. And Ren. Ren Ren Ren. Always perfect. Always surprising. Videos always great. I'm so thankful for him releasing all this music lately until his album is ready to go!

[@mrcrawdad69]

is it true that Kai was " KUJO " in Kujo Beatdown?

[@Lift_Eachother_Up]

❤❤❤ SEVEN SINS AND WICKED WAYS FROM SICK BOI❤❤❤

[@francesdoll4039]

Kai is part of Ren's team. He films the bts for the Patreon . Also obviouslt a wonderful guitar and base player too. The ladies are local Brighton singers brought in special for this. Entire song from conception to performance done in 10 days over Christmas and done in Bar Valentino in Brighton. Do the Nas retake. HALFTIME. DO Seven Sins and Wicked Ways. And MURDERER!!! THAT'S GANGSTER

[@rudyb.]

Ren is blowing up the internet via Nas-“Halftime”. Sick Boi album, I recommend, “Wicked Ways”, “Seven Sins”, “Sick Boi2”, “Loco” and another masterpiece, “Money Game 3”. Beautiful reactions guys. Yes, Ren is Sting Jr., as one reactor said.

[@musikbyjh]

Great list. We are on it!! Just recorded "Halftime" and will have out very soon. Thank you!!

[@LoutTsu]

Seven Sins has been at the top of my playlist since it dropped. Wicked Ways, Sick Boi 2, Loco are great. There are lyric videos for all of them. So glad you are back to Ren - here for it!

[@newguy2878]

The nas retake is killer

[@musikbyjh]

Coming soooo soon!!!

[@patrickquinlan3056]

"Ocean" and "Humble" are two great rapping tracks you have yet to react to. I have just been through your Ren playlist. It was a fun ride,. Thanks for all your Ren reactions.

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks for this nice comment, Patrick. And we appreciate the suggestions - added!

[@docdurdin]

Back on 74 is a dance song by the group, Jungle. Do you think Sony made a big mistake letting Ren go?

[@static65days...]

Puck Sony!...

[@musikbyjh]

🤣🤣✌🏽

[@static65days...]

🏴‍☠

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

Rens inner gangster - Halftime Nas retake!!!!! Epic 🔥 Back on 74 - jungle Message in a bottle - the police/ sting Bassist - Kai Lacey Singers - Sylvia Mwenze & Scarlett Fae Cinematography- Sam Perry-Falvey {BACK ON 74} Keep it rockin', doin’ the same thing And we get high on the breakdown And we were watching from the same time But that don't change what I think now. And we were talking 'bout the same crime No, we don't hide when it rains now I learned my lesson at the same time Ooh, ooh ooh ooh where did it Go, back on 74 Call this place my home Never gonna cry anymore Where did it all go Ooooh ooooh ooooh ooooh ooooh Keep it rockin', doin' the same thing And we get high on the break down And we were watching from the same time But that don't change what I think now And we were talking 'bout the same crime No, we don't hide when it rains now I learned my lesson at the same time Ooh, where did it Go, back on 74 (when I noticed you) Call this place my home Never gonna cry anymore Where did it all Go, let it go Let it go Ooh, let it go Let it go Let it go Ooh (Guitar Solo) Let's take em back to 74 inherently poor/pour Myself on the (Break down) Talk is secondary, first my speciality, Naughty bars on a (Take down) Rap/wrap like nicotine, sound so addicting, Click click Zippo flick, caddy daddy hit the green Soak up dopamine, I mean dope scheme Take more head than the blade of a guillotine, uh Filipina - you shoulda seen her She likes girls but I turned Tina Angelina wanna raid her tomb Ocarina with the Zelda moves Sound so smooth, wax strip groove Don't stay still when I make that move Thought for food, colour scheme nude Massive like jungle, shy but rude And the world is yours, That's a Nas shout out with an awkward…pause Cos the world is flawed when the power makes money and the money makes wars And the world is more than a place in space on a spinning ball But for now that's all, back to 1974 Go, back on 74 Call this place my home Never gonna cry anymore Where did it all go Ooooh ooooh Ooooh ooooh {MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE} Just a lonely day, an island lost at sea, oh Another castaway, nobody here but me, oh More loneliness than any man could bear Rescue me before I fall into despair, oh (Let it go) Sending out an SOS (Let it go) Sending out an SOS (Let it go) Sending out an SOS (Let it go) Sending out an SOS (Let it go) Message in a bottle, yeah (Let it go) Message in a bottle, yeah

[@shakedhartman254]

You should try Seven Sins.

[@frontfit]

Great reaction and glad you guys are back on Ren. As mentioned, the Halftime Retake is awesome. Off of Sick Boi, I'd do Seven Sins. I think it's my favorite song on the album. Oh, and I don't think you've done the live acoustic versions of Animal Flow, Genesis or Murderer. They are all amazing.

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you!! Halftime coming next (very soon) and def want to check out Seven Sins. Appreciate you and the comment!

[@iamsquatty]

Sting is one of rens influences, and he did such a good job here with message in a bottle 😊💜 and i saw you respond to someone else but you are gonna LOVE his halftime retake, cant wait to see it! 💜 as far as other rap songs from sick boi, i had a look at yournren playlist and i didnt see any of these, so check em outnif you havent! Wicked ways, loco, seven sins, sick boi pt. 2 😊

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you friend!! We definitely have lots of catching up to do. Thinking we should dedicate a day of the week just ton REN; at least for the immediate future. 🤘🏽❤️🥷

[@iamsquatty]

@musikbyjh it's not called "Rednesday Wednesday" for nothin 😉😉😉😁💜

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Recommendation. Jeremy watched "Ren + Chinchilla one love". . From the same night, search "Chinchilla x Ren Marvin. . No preamble, just hit play. . She's Gooooood! And Ren is just ...... "Ren" ... (Rhymes with "ten out of ten", but we know that!)

[@musikbyjh]

Love this comment. 🤣🤘🏽❤️🥷

[@sarahsmith8780]

I'm so glad u guys are back!!! I don't know how, but Ren keeps leveling up for us!!! 👍👍

[@celtzen]

I'll throw my support behind Seven Sins --- and seriously I want him to do a version of Moon Over Bourbon Street (and yeah Halftime is back in the gangster thing)

[@Shiroar]

This was another brilliant ReNtake. Just Ren doing Ren things. Crazy runs and harmonies, filthy bars to remind us that he is also still a cheeky boi, and that voice that’s perfect for Sting/The Police songs. Ren has music in his soul and pours so much soul into everything he does. We’re just lucky to witness it 🐰🕳️

[@Codex7777]

You seemed to miss that Ren was singing, incredibly, over the top of the backing singers. They were great but... Ren's voice!?! Another level! Recorded live, one-take too! :) Definitely do the Nas retake - Halftime. You'll love it! I'd also recommend 'Sick Boi, part 2' off the Sick Boi album. Fantastic track. If you haven't done 'Sick Boi' yet, do that first. Another great track! Let's face it, it Ren, they're always great tracks! :) I'd also recommend 'The Hunger' if you haven't done that yet and 'Seven Sins', the opener from the 'Sick Boi' album. All are rap tracks and all are fire, so hopefully you'll enjoy! :) in fact you'll love the album. It's a rap/hip-hop album. P.S. - If you haven't reacted to 'Losing It' add that to the list. It's not hip-hop but it's most definitely rap and it's mightily impressive! :)

[@rebeccarose7405]

I love watching Ren watch the other singers and just glow at them! This sounds so great!! ❤️🎶

[@colcar3136]

Ren has loads of songs to suit all styles and genres. if you want heavy rap, hunger, illest of our time, seven sins, wicked ways, masochist, sick boi 1 & 2, down on the beat pretty much all of his last album is rap

[@SandraP3796]

You have to please listen to Seven Sins . Nice reaction. Subbed to hear Ren reactions

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks for subbing and promise, we'll get to that very soon! Next up (for Ren) is "Halftime". ❤️🥷✌🏽

[@MalcolmMXTaylor]

good to see you back on ren!! another great reaction as always!

[@cynthiamiller483]

Ren is impressive in whichever style he’s singing. So great with backup and only guitars. It’s good to know what else he does. I’m not much into rap, but you know I’ll check it out. Hope you had a good weekend! 🎶 Cyd

[@Earthling-12358]

And he is producing these gems with no income, as a homage to the original artists for his followers.

[@deanc486]

Anything off Sick Boi are great. For me wicked ways and 7 sins are a must.

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you!! We'll do both very soon. "Halftime" coming next!

[@eryksun]

Check out Ren's song "Castles Made of Sand". It's a bonus track on the deluxe edition of "Sick Boi" that's on his rengill Bandcamp channel.

[@madcat528]

REN is like the best box of chocolates ever! You never know what you're gonna get, but it's always amazingly good! ❤❤❤ OMG! You need to do the album songs! They are absolutely incredible!

[@musikbyjh]

Such a good analogy!!! And promise, we will cover the album soon.

[@McLeod2022]

The bassist lays the foundation. The Sisters are the lead. Ren, here knows how to hold back and when to step forward. Masterclass.

[@MoreKellBellPlease]

Some of is best flows are found in songs that aren't really rap songs. Hold On is a great example. Or Penitence. Sounds all slow and sad and then he starts rapping. Lots of his "songs" have rap incorporated into them.

[@lizzpoulos7629]

Jillian made the same face I did when Ren started singing "Let it go, let it go"

[@7cats2]

Man it was good to see you two reacting to Ren again and so glad to see your Ninja is still hanging out with us! 😊 I see you've already recorded the Halftime video, so looking forward to that one! If you haven't seen Money Game 3 yet (pretty sure you've seen the other 2), it's so worth a watch and 7 Sins is fabulous...and Wicked Ways 😊. Also Humble with Eden Nash... that's got a lighter, beachy vibe...SO good. Thx for doing this one! Ciao! 😊❤

[@albamartinez4987]

Don't wait! Just go check out his latest release Halftime-Nas Retake of you want proper rap and Illest of out Time if you've not seen that b4. But from the new album Seven Sins is my favourite! It's non stop! Great reaction guys! Subbing for more❤

[@Lynxeye-Youtube]

It's a huge joy, isn't it?!... It's our ARTIST... Ren! So good! Thanks for the reaction.

[@JasonHerbert-xu4fj]

Based on what you're looking for - I'd suggest The Hunger, Wicked Ways, Illest of Our Time...What You Want is an homage to the Beasties, Seven Sins is excellent as well. Cheers!

[@musikbyjh]

Cool, thanks so much for the suggestions!

[@sigally]

Great seeing y'all back so soon. Ren shouted out Nas here. He dropped Nas Halftime Retake Thursday Ren's lyrics Nas'beat. , just for Jeremy😂😂. Its been hard for me to describe Ren. The hard work, always striving to to it better. What I found describes him best is Musical visionary.

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you!!! We missed you and all the RENegades!!!!! We just recorded "Halftime" and will drop soon. We may need a whole day dedicated to REN ❤️

[@optimistinmyprime]

This song is such a vibe, and the lounge works so well, and I love that it's the same money game 3 suit.

[@jeanwyenberg2774]

I love watching reactions to this song. The big smiles that inevitably break out...the instant recognition of the Message in a Bottle guitar riff. It does not get old.

[@paulajardine5566]

Murderer or Halftime are your next stops

[@mauraleib]

Murderer then the acoustic version - both excellent in different ways ❤

[@cathrinewitty6749]

Can we appreciate how healthy Ren looks in this video.

[@michaelphipps8647]

Halftime next!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥 Nas retake!!!

[@musikbyjh]

You betcha! Coming very soon.

[@SahajaMonte]

I loved seeing Ren smile!!!!😄🙏🥰🫶💖💞🕊️🌹🌟

[@haynesfield1015]

He just dropped imo one of his best lyrical side rap wise. The NAS retake on his song "halftime". Y'all have to do it!!❤

[@musikbyjh]

Coming this Sunday, friend!!

[@tetsumcneil1545]

If you look for it Ren released a 'short' of all the rehearsals to get it right. Worth a find

[@bobnot.]

Thanks

[@musikbyjh]

Wow, thank you for this!!! We sincerely appreciate you and your generosity ❤️🥷✌🏽

[@malgreenley-lakedistrictvi5230]

"He is too good" Loved this reaction, you really enjoyed that one.

[@annebiebrich9155]

You want Ren's inner gangster react to his Nas retake "Halftime" ! It is amazing!

[@libi0510]

RENegaaaades!!!!! ❣❣❣❣❣❣❣

[@TimMcfadden-i4h]

Inner gangster? Wicked Ways and Masochist.

[@woodywoodman2319]

Rens Castles made of Sand, Loco, and Ready for You are just a few more!

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you!!

[@lulumeto]

I love how this brings out smiles to everybody listening ❤️❤️

[@alicecrumpler1810]

Losing It!! I think you're gonna love that one.

[@serendipitish]

Definitely need to work your way through Sick Boi album! Many others have suggested my favorite rappity-rap tracks, and I second their emotion. But I'd also really love to hear your audio engineer take on his production choices on some of the crunchier tracks, "Lost All Faith," "Masochist", "Love Music Part 4", "Sick Boi Part 2", and especially "Down On The Beat". Not to mention the vocal layers of "Loco", and the unique-for-Ren style of "Uninvited". 🍟😉 Note that "Lost All Faith" and "Masochist", like the original "Sick Boi", are built on commercially available beats, rather than his own custom-from-the-ground-up tracks. But he's still tweaked and added his own touches, and there's a lot of fascinating stuff going on in the vocal production! (I would personally actually enjoy seeing an engineer's analysis/breakdown of any of Ren's tracks that you previously reacted to, if you have additional non-first-listen insights on after having them on your playlist for a few months. 😃 Only if that's something you'd enjoy, of course!)

[@musikbyjh]

Excellent comment. THANK YOU very much...we saved this in our recording notes for the album. And BTW, anyone who says "crunchier tracks" is an IMMEDIATE friend of ours. ❤️🥷🏻✌🏽

[@FrauEausS]

Try LOVE MUSIC pt 1-4; bouncy-lovely-lighthearted-nasty spittin' - every part a different fun package. btw: NICE to see you back on ren again. And I love you both reacting together - you're a great team❣

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you so much and we will check out !

[@yilomina2047]

Lol .... ask and you shall receive! Halftime will satisfy.

[@musikbyjh]

Can't wait! Halftime coming soon, already recorded!! ❤️🥷✌🏽

[@SahajaMonte]

I always love your Ren reactions!! Blessings you two!!🫶🙏💜🤗🤗☮️🌹🕊️

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you so much for the love! We appreciate you.

[@CindyBaucom-sb1hd]

REN❤❤❤

[@itsakittyting]

I really wonder what Sting thinks about this ♥♥♥

[@MissMeKate]

You never know what you're gonna get, but it's always gonna be good! ❤

[@musikbyjh]

So true!

[@idiocracyunfolding9053]

You are both just warm people that radiate love. ❤

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you for this kind compliment- you made us smile!! 😊

[@LHartman-gj7dl]

I'll definitely be back for more Ren, so many gems for you still to do 🖤

[@mrsainsburys1]

Great reaction, love this mash up, so so good, thank you 🙏👍❤️🦉🐊

[@cherylmack1260]

Ya, if you want some kick in the pants bars then do his Nas retake.

[@musikbyjh]

Recorded and coming out very soon. Thank you. Soooo dope!! 🤘🏽

[@Sunrise68-h5r]

Ren is an Artist

[@musikbyjh]

100%!!

[@MrPhoKingAwesome]

I think, besides the reaction in general, the thing I liked most about your reaction to this.... Jeremy actually enjoyed the music more than analyzed the sounds engineering! Don't get it twisted, I do like hearing Jeremy talking about the audio side of things because it opens up a whole new world I know nothing about, but I love seeing him just vibe. Ninja awesome reaction as always!

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you, our friend!! Always love to see you here. ❤️🥷🤘🏽

[@jaymassey3244]

10 days from thought to perform what you saw. genius. thank you for your reaction. hit massochist

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you, Jay!!!

[@ShavidDerf]

Most songs that Ren released leading up to Sick Boi album release are on the album, but several weren't. I'd recommend Wicked Ways, or Uninvited for a different feel of Ren😂

[@aaronhommel4615]

Nothing but LOVE!

[@musikbyjh]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Suziejouk-zj6eo]

That guy is Rens friend Kia ❤

[@bjebel1]

The Big Push is no more.

[@mldkenny]

Just incredible.

[@Michelle-by9vl]

You have such great reactions to Ren ❤❤❤

[@horsehollerer]

Great stuff, cheers. "Masochist" is the gangster Ren rap cut you need. It's prob my fave from Sick Boi too. Cheers!

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you for this - added!! Tomorrow, "Halftime" drops at 11a EDT...hope to see you back!!

[@LeeannG]

Yayyyyy double ren drops! Nice to see you getting back into the swing of things ;)

[@musikbyjh]

You know it! Can't believe we were away so long!! 🥷❤️🤘🏽

[@BeerMonkey]

Wicked Ways from Sick Boi. You'll love it

[@musikbyjh]

Can't wait!

[@corinnelabita]

Listen to Wicked Ways. It’s the rippity rap you’re looking for 😂

[@eveline5858]

Merci ! For all the good work ✌React to Seven sins please✌

[@musikbyjh]

OMG Eveline, thank you so much for your generosity...this blows our mind and we are INCREDIBLY grateful. Thank you, thank you!! Absolutely will do on Seven Sins...will get this recorded and have out in early April. Merci beaucoup notre merveilleux ami !! ❤️🥷🏻✌🏽

[@eveline5858]

@@musikbyjh You’re welcome, all my gratitude💕

[@stevesharp6138]

Great response 👍👍👍👍👍

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️🥷

[@ricksurratt9034]

Awesome 👍🏽🐷✌🏼

[@williamstevenson3049]

That is sick 😮😮😮😮❤❤

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

Well you definitely have to do REN’s retake of Halftime by NAS.💕👍🦇

[@musikbyjh]

On it!

[@Steven90108Runs]

If you buy the album on Band Camp, you can listen to his best rap song in my opinion- Castles made of Sand. It is only available on Band Camp though. Also, Wicked Ways and Sick Boi Pt2 is good.

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you, got it!

[@needfree7086]

Ren just dropped Nas Retake-and yes it has nice bars Sick boi do Wicked/

[@deaniegarcia5694]

This was so 🔥🔥🔥

[@gailcline1910]

Thank you for different music

[@annatraustadottir4387]

Ren, just made a Nas retake if you want to listen to him rapping

[@joyplant6275]

All live one take😊

[@musikbyjh]

Amazing!!!!

[@stevejarvis4174]

Killed it !!!

[@bethellen1962]

Sexy Ren. So Here for this Great Reaction guys! ❤️😊❤️

[@annebiebrich9155]

No nothing to do with The Big Push here! Bassist is Kai who's been part of Ren's team for a long time and the 2 woman are friends of Ren

[@patrickrojas8514]

Loved ❤it. 👏👏

[@musikbyjh]

Same!!! So incredible, all of them!!

[@ginamakescrochet]

❤❤❤

[@eveline5858]

Renegades 👍✌

[@Lift_Eachother_Up]

❤❤❤ thanks again you two! I have been missing all your Ren!!!!❤❤❤ Do his new NAS HALFTIME RETAKE FROM THURSDAY!!! PI DAY!!!

[@musikbyjh]

Awww, thank you!!! We've missed all the RENegades!!! Just recorded "Halftime" and will come out soon. We may need a dedicated REN day!!! 👀❤️🥷🤘🏽

[@Lift_Eachother_Up]

@musikbyjh yes RENsday!!! ❤️ to you both!! So glad when he invited his fabulous gal to join the rest of us gals! Not that I didn't like him, obviously I joined for him... stayed for you!!! Lol jk. Ha e a great 💚 day!

[@jasonremy1627]

Ren "Halftime" Nas retake up next!

[@musikbyjh]

You got it!!