PAUZE WORTHY!!! | The Hunger | REN | Rapper REACTION | COMMENTARY

[@morecrayonsplzmcw4836]

I'm pretty sure that's the best reaction to the "Hunger" I've seen.. and I've seen an embarrassing amount of Ren reactions 😅 Great job, my guy!

[@pauzeandrewind]

Hey! Thank you!!

[@Singlespeedjo]

I completely agree. I have heard this song sooooo many times and have seen many many reactions, and I just learned a lot!!!

[@supertuscans9512]

I shamefacedly share your embarrassment!😳

[@supertuscans9512]

By the way this is a great incisive. Reaction!👏👏👏

[@cbird02]

I agree...learned a lot even after like 50 reactions

[@lucygonzalez-zo5nz]

The education on this reaction channel is REAL. Thank you sir! Losing It next please.

[@pauzeandrewind]

I appreciate that! You got it!

[@JoRiceRenegade4Eva]

@@pauzeandrewindoh yes!! Losing it is Gold!

[@Vffhndsercchi]

​losing it is Ren's most versatile and fastest flows. Hear me out homie.

[@zigman63]

You might need educating,

[@lucygonzalez-zo5nz]

@@zigman63Absolutely! One thing I know for sure is that I don’t know it all. I’m open to always learning not just about music but all aspects of life.

[@ADHDville]

So the basis of this is; as Ren was so weak from the misdiagnosis and stem cell and drugs running thru his veins he wanted to produce music but he was too ill. His ‘hunger’ comes from wanting to make music and feeling like half his life was taken away and now he’s older he feels the desire more. It created a monster.

[@pauzeandrewind]

🔥

[@charleenk71]

I would only correct that Ren recently shared that the stem cell treatment saved his life. He is creating something right now to share his journey in hopes of helping others. My daughter has conditions that doctors can’t diagnose. He spent years suffering and doctors misdiagnosed. Lyme disease can wreak havoc on the body and brain if left untreated which it did with Ren.

[@ADHDville]

@@charleenk71 I wish your daughter well and hope for her swift recovery.

[@KillerPorpoise]

Had to come back and watch this again a few months later cuz it’s just a great reaction. ❤

[@Heyboo66]

​@@charleenk71I've often thought of rens family and how much they must've suffered too, so my heart goes out to you and I hope your daughter improves 💙

[@christopherbillups7562]

Absolutely the best review I've seen of The Hunger. Loved the detail, the love of the game. Respect.

[@pauzeandrewind]

Much appreciated!

[@woodywoodman2319]

​@@pauzeandrewindBro... find his Castles made of Sand track! It's an audio only track posted somewhere else! He doesn't like albums with 13 tracks... so he posted it elsewhere! It's Easily one of his Best rhymes!!! Trust the stranger on the interweb... find it... react to it! It requires your skills to beeaknit down!!! Lol😊

[@brettharper4763]

I really want to see your take on "Losing It", it's got some amazing flow switches and some fire bars. I think you're the first and only reactor I've seen who caught the Django Reinhardt reference, amazing reaction!

[@JoRiceRenegade4Eva]

Knox is the only other one I’ve heard catch it 👍🏻😊 and 100% Losing it next 🙏

[@gregstpierre6325]

Yeah I would really love to see reaction to "Losing It" from him

[@cathydodge3654]

I’m a grey haired old lady but my word this song scratches a spot in my brain that feels so good! I have listened to this song so many times.

[@existentialTreat6]

Great art transcends generations :)

[@5siggi]

I love that you don't care what others think about the pausing. I hate when reactors "act" like they caught everything when they didn't. Nothing wrong with missing something but you can see some reactors rush through, smile and say they like it and that's it! I would rather have someone tell me the truth and that includes not liking a song. It's impossible to like everything any artist does. I know you are a real reactor that breaks down the song because you care and you're not just phoning it in. I've learned so much by watching your reactions. Thanks for putting in the time and work!

[@pauzeandrewind]

What a fantastic comment, thanks so much! Thanks for taking the time to tune in 🙌🏽

[@5siggi]

@@pauzeandrewind You're welcome! Sending love and appreciation from Chicago!

[@pointlesslab4179]

Alpha waves, beta and gamma radiation from nuclear fallout. You need a shelter for that. Delta waves are in the brain. Layers!! Love the reaction

[@pauzeandrewind]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jackstrawful]

This is all true and I think there's yet another interpretation that makes it into a unity bar. Brits do pronounce 'beta' like 'beat a', but I think he's doing that here with intention - in some circles, the word 'alpha' is used synonymously with knowledge, and in maths the word 'delta' is used meaning difference, i.e. the difference between two numbers is the delta between them. So, alpha beating delta could be a way of saying that the differences between people are overcome by knowledge and understanding.

[@Butterflyandhearts95]

I heard one reactor say he’s just using rhyming words randomly and not making sense. The guy doesn’t have a clue. EVERYTHING REN says in his art has meaning. You just gotta dig to understand the meaning behind some of it. That’s why I like watching the reactions…I learn things I didn’t know.

[@Cunning.Stunt.777]

​@Butterflyandhearts95 what reactor was that? I need to see that reactor, to The Hunger, just for that reason

[@Ph4n_t0m]

"Genuine Frankenstein: I made a monster" - the whole track is a patchwork of different flow patterns, much like Frankenstein's monster was made of a patchwork of human body parts. You bring so much to the table, it's impossible to leave and still be hungry! Your reactions are always, _always_ appreciated my man.

[@pauzeandrewind]

Oooooo what a great take!! Wish I thought of that 🤣

[@bkkidd2112]

Seriously impressed at everything you caught first listen. Respect.

[@sonicfear4472]

Honestly Shocked you are just now getting to this track, so glad you finally hit it up. This is Ren Rap Rapping! Great Reaction and Energy!

[@ImJustGELA]

That's funny... I have a playlist titled "RAP RAP... I MEAN RAP!" and that's where I saved this track.

[@ScottyRosencrance-dq4pj]

@@ImJustGELAthat is where this track belongs!

[@ck240sx]

Dont forget he also produced the beat amd is beat boxing in it

[@sigally]

Love the reaction! You are so good at what you do. When you pause it's to talk about what you hear in the rap. That's why I'm here. You teach, I learn. Thank you. To break down bars, definitely Losing it over What you Want (a fun throwback song but not as intricate). Losing it is over a house/EDM beat. There's a lot to catch on that one.

[@PBaka13]

Losing It is a EDM song by Fischer who is an Australian DJ. It won a Grammy in 2019. Ren remixed it and then rapped over it.

[@yasha.hartberg]

It's so rare for reactors to catch the Django Reinhardt reference. Great reaction! Oh, and if you're looking for Ren at his most jazzy bluesy, you've got to check out his Back on 74/Message in a Bottle (retake) if you haven't already.

[@steve6908]

Wicked Ways is Ren at his best with rapping.

[@Kibashino2]

THIS

[@jeremybrown8848]

💯

[@thomasbrower693]

Man I want to agree with that but seven sins was absolutely insane.

[@steve6908]

@@thomasbrower693 Not wrong. Flow for flow I gotta give it to Wicked ways. He’s just talking his shit in the best way. Seven sins is good cause the message with the flow of course

[@thomasbrower693]

@@steve6908 yeah you got a good point there

[@Turntablist_Mk2]

Rens specialty is "What's next", so alot of reactors find a favourite style and say "why doesn't he do more of this?". But to constantly break the mould u can't be put in that box. It takes someone with your intelligence and understanding of the culture to be this good at reactions. You will be 100k in no time with the grind brother! Keep this energy up lol.

[@pauzeandrewind]

That's dope to say man, thank you!

[@docdurdin]

Ren lost his 20's to sickness but he has mastered the trade with respect.

[@triggerhappysound]

Ren was born in 1990, but it's clear that he has a deep love for rap going back to when he'd have been just a little kid (and even from before that too). He's a student of the game, in the same way he's a student of many styles of other music (like the blues/jazz you mentioned, but also reggae, rock, punk etc). Dude just really loves music.

[@robertlenzo3303]

You caught more than most on this. Great reaction. My man also made this beat. Can hear him beat boxing on it at the very end too.

[@coleeg69]

He was beatboxing at the end as well! Damn ren does everything

[@sparrowlegs68]

Love your Ren reactions, it’s like I’m discovering Ren all over again and getting all giddy over his brilliance!

[@smashmouthleonard]

For real.. and even learning new shit

[@Pablopax4]

Thanks for pausing. as a musician I nerd out with the technical stuff. Incidentally, Django Reinhart only had 2 fingers on his left hand which makes him one of the greatest players ever because of that disability. When you hear him you would never know it.

[@ji9464]

Great breakdown. Don't understand why you don't have more subs. Keep up the great work.

[@pauzeandrewind]

I appreciate that! I'm working on it! 💪🏾

[@makepeacewithyourbrokenpieces]

I love watching people who understand and respect music and artists react to Ren ❤

[@motaman8074]

Losing It What you want

[@Vffhndsercchi]

Losing it imo my favorite song I've ever heard in my life

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Murderer original and acoustic in LA too.

[@motaman8074]

@@TrianglesAndCircles acoustic is one of my Ren favorites

[@BrandonWestfall]

Ocean and Freckled Angels are probably my two favorite Ren songs but the guy just doesn't miss.

[@queenicolumbo4857]

Your excitement is infectious! ♡♡♡ Ren does not miss. Never apologise for pausing, take as long as you want. 😉

[@JulitaPio]

Illest of our time ✅ The Hunger ✅ There is a time for Losing it or Wicked Ways, pick one😊 You like fast rap, won't be disappointed 😊 Amazing reaction, thank you❤

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you so much!! I'll definitely take these recommendations, much love!

[@JulitaPio]

​@@pauzeandrewindyour very welcome, love your reactions ❤😊

[@mikejohnson526]

Hey brother.. I'm a 60 yr old Texan workin in the West Texas Oil Field. My crew turned me onto this, but with your reaction video. I get it brother. You brought up stuff I never could have understood til this.. Dam.

[@chenoda]

🌟✨100% my favorite reaction/breakdown to this song! Thanks for this! 🩵✨🌟

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

Pause and rewind is why we love your reactions. How else are we going to learn something new that you bring up! Great, great reaction.

[@pauzeandrewind]

That's awesome, thank you!

[@bethellen1962]

This reaction is so far THE BEST I have ever heard. You are an artist. Thank you for this fantastic response to Ren’s magic. 💜💜💜

[@RenNotRen]

I can't get in the car anymore without hearing this song at least once 😁❤ Ren was born in March, 1990.

[@JennCapozzoli]

Same!

[@distractjen]

One of my faves for sure! Tell Dave hi if you see him 😘

[@RenNotRen]

@@distractjen 😁❤

[@annaheeldawes8608]

The flow control and switches is so clean. He’s literally ran through rap styles through the years. It’s a one shop discography of rap styles in one track. Crazy

[@tan5taafl]

Woohoo, it's a lovely end of the week surprise! Thanks for pausing and sharing

[@Jillightful1]

So good this reaction. Best one I've seen for The Hunger.

[@eveline5858]

Yes ! 💯💥 Great reaction 👍 THX

[@vickselliott6392]

The best reaction to the hunger, I have ever seen! The way you breakdown music is on another level. I’m loving you! ❤

[@carladicarlo3255]

I’ll tell you why this is one of the best reactions out of at least 100. You not only broke down flow and bars, but I’ve been waiting for a reactor to catch all the historic names and references he used and someone finally did! To me that’s a true music lover. A person who knows a little about all different genres. Great reaction!

[@ShondaLouisianaMama]

I’ve seen so many reactions to this particular song and I have to say that this is one of the best reactions that I’ve seen.

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you!

[@sarahirwin8912]

I'm only 5:40 into your reaction, and I'm LOVING the deep dive into the lyrics! Ren is just phenomenal. I love watching people experience his art. It's the best.

[@JoeYo77]

You did say that more than once that you said he sounded jazzy to you and when I heard him say Django, I thought he was talking about the movie! That’s why I’m here at pause and rewind, and props to you for being signed to bone thugs man I love crossroads that is one of my favorite songs. Tell me what you gonna do….. that was one of my first cities I ever owned. I bought that in 1994 I think. I may be off by a year, but I love that shit! Those guys are OGs.

[@Starlight0161]

We're here for the pausing keep it up! Rens singing is amazing on the jazz and blues vibe too ❤

[@mstmy7082]

Oh yes, you get it! Ren is a new breed, a breath of fresh air!!! 🐐

[@brendanrmurphy]

Like iv said before. You a smart dude. Love how u catch the intricate details & catch the references better than most anybody

[@brendanrmurphy]

Especially you bein American & catchin everything with his crazy cadences & welch accent. You good bro

[@pauzeandrewind]

The accent is hard to pick up on honestly, but I feel like im getting used to his speech. Thanx for watching and commenting!

[@brendanrmurphy]

Thank you for bein you bro. Ima keep watchin for sure

[@leanneoneill5803]

Great reaction. I noticed the jazz in Ren's songs as well. Thank goodness for these reactions that introduce us to great artists 😊

[@charleenk71]

Ren is as intelligent as he is talented. We need to protect Ren

[@im2yz4u17]

Love that you point out how Ren ends and existing rhyme scheme with a different word. But that last word is actually the set point of the next rhyme scheme focal word. Ren is the master of this; I think if you could point out one thing he does that others tend not to or never do, it is this fact.

[@FeenixCookies]

Best reaction! I love Rens artistic skills! He absolutely amazes me

[@hansmolders1066]

Right on reaction! You picked up on stuff that I totally missed. Yeah, layers!

[@cheetara32]

I love watching Ren reactions because it just makes me revisit how I felt when I first heard these songs... I have watched a lot of reactions to this track which is one of my favourites but this is the first time someone has picked up things that no one else has and even taught me more.... Love the reaction and enthusiasm, subbed and will now binge watch all your Ren reactions... Look forward to seeing more from you... Great reactor 😎👍🏻

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you 🙌🏽

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Don’t know if it’s already been said but Alpha Beta Delta (ABD). ABD in the U.K. stands for Acute Behavioural Disorder, which is a medical condition of delerium caused by various things such as Drugs/Prescription Drugs, stress or Trauma

[@Jinxy44]

Loving the growling when you get the layers. Yep. It’s a “beast” of a track. 😂👍

[@StantonMoira]

Love, love, love this reaction to this song. It was the best I’ve seen.

[@mckalcm7494]

He just turned 34 at the end of March. Great reaction man. Ren is his own genre. Subscribed myGuy

[@stevenetherington1079]

Ren does a short clip of him improving his fast rap by increasing his speed to 200 bpm think you would enjoy or he done busking improvising around stevie wonder he plays with triple time

[@rodb9275]

Awesome reaction. You made me very happy tonight. I'm a Ren reaction addict. I'll check out more of yours. Your pauses are great. And I appreciate the rewinds after you pause. I'm not a pause whiner. LOL.

[@darlinesly9364]

Thank you!🙏 Yet another masterclass reaction!!!

[@vmroxy]

I can’t wait for you to get to the “Love Music” series (1-4); flow switches galore, fast rap, musical influences shout outs, and just plain fun for the love of the music. So much music to react to and I’m here for it. Love the reactions!

[@srv2217]

Nice pick-up on Django!

[@usa4freedom1]

What a great reaction! Love the Ryuk behind you!💕📖

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you!

[@TheSwede9]

No one is better than you are when it comes to breaking down intricacies. Django catch was amazing, I had to google it myself to learn it was a jazz musician because I had no clue. Much love

[@MistDancer]

Oh bruh, I can't describe the uplifting joy I feel watching someone (you) react to a masterpiece performed by a master. My response to pauses, you educated me a great deal about a song I was already familiar with. You further helped a 75 year old dude better understand rap. Good job.

[@cheetara32]

I hope this is taken the way it's meant... I fucking LOVE how Ren reaches out across so many age groups... So cool to know I could be as cool as you in my 70's ❤

[@phylad]

Layers dammit! You found a few we missed. Great analysis. Ren is def precise

[@iamsquatty]

😂 loved your reaction to this one! 😁💜💜

[@suesee4855]

Love your breakdown! Helped me appreciate the song even more. ... what's that song of yours at the end?? I want to add that to my Ren playlist. Much love ❤️ Sue

[@pauzeandrewind]

It's called Wake Em Up, by my group Havik. Music video directed and edited by me! You can find it on KZbin or any streaming platform you have 😊 Thanks for the comment!

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

I was going to ask you to react to this but here it is!!!! My favorite! Excellent reaction!!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@jimjungle8488]

🔥 reaction as always my guy !! I'm actually amazed you hadn't done this already too. Btw, yeah we tend moreso to pronounce it Beeta than Beyta over here. Havik fan London chapter...

[@jdavila9902]

Hell yeah man. Django Reinhardt is a beast. Good on you for knowing, bro. Great reaction.

[@icudbNE1]

Great reaction! Ren usually includes his lyrics in the comments. Makes some of this even more amazing when you see the writing.

[@dennismcgowan6606]

Love the combination of this video and song. As you pointed out, tons of references to influences. It doesn't stop in the song though, he calls back to the 90s when he was born but for some of us old hats we see that scene he set too. That setting was straight out of 93-95 with the derelict graffiti street setting and that jacket could have had a Cross Colours patch on the inside seem.

[@Melanie-AlwaysJustMe]

Excellent reaction to a awesome song 🔥💜 Love Ren and his flow switches. He never ceases to blow my mind lol

[@claretlake]

I don't know how many reactions to this song I've watched, but this breakdown was the best 🙏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Subscribed

[@yvonnewyke6897]

Great reaction, you are the first reactor that’s spotted the Django Reinhardt lyric that I’ve seen - love it❤

[@LHartman-gj7dl]

Never been in any doubt that you absolutely know what you're talking about!! When I first discovered Ren in January 2023 I heard Hi Ren, then Sick Boi, Chalk Outlines and then this, and from that moment on I was totally sold, the guy's a genius. Great reaction. 🖤🖤🖤

[@LHartman-gj7dl]

I think you should do Power and Wicked Ways next.

[@ArdentSiren]

Love Ren, and loved this reaction! 🙌☺️

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you!! 😁

[@7echnoid]

Alpha and beta are types of radiation. Hence the next line about the fallout shelter.

[@sammyd8860]

Loved this reaction ! So good to see somebody really getting it ! Thank you.

[@clockworkpink]

Another eloquent, intelligent, thoughtful and loving reaction. Didn't think it would be possible but thank you for making me love Hunger even more!

[@pauzeandrewind]

That's so awesome, thank you!

[@nicolenicolerson5200]

the way you just broke down that beginning rhyme scheme was eye opening...I haven't heard anyone else point it out before but now I have so much more respect for this song. Thanks man

[@waxingmiracle]

This is a fantastic reaction and breakdown, thanks bro!

[@Lotus_Jay]

Pause you will love Wicked Ways

[@grimloki4276]

Dude I have watched 100's of Ren reaction videos but I must say the way you break Ren down on your channel is so real and as a viewer I can see that you genuinely do understand and appreciate Ren as an artist. There are so many channels out there just using Ren for views which is fine it's a win win for both Ren and the channel, but I assure you that the Ren fans(Renegades) truly appreciate and will support reactors like you who actually do proper breakdowns and have taken the time to understand Ren...Thank you for not being fake or clueless lol. Liked and subscribed :)

[@pauzeandrewind]

What a meaningful comment, thank you. Thanks for recognizing real in a sea of fake, I appreciate that. Much love!!

[@hmvenom]

Nailing it!! How you break stuff down is perfect. To hell with the haters.👍🏻✌🏻

[@geofthompson3844]

You're genuinely hiphop and all that knowledge and history shines through in your reactions. As others have said, I think this is the best reaction to The Hunger that I've seen, you caught so much more than anyone else.

[@pauzeandrewind]

I appreciate that, G! Thanks man, much love! 🙌🏽

[@katstephenson8493]

FANTASTIC REACTION ‼️ I don't know how I've missed you...I don't usually like too many channels that pause BUT.I LOVE your knowledge.! Good work my friend. .☮️🇬🇧 New sub.

[@iamlpinthe312]

I LOVE learning from reactors. And this right here People , is why Rap and Hip Hop are SO VERY much more complex than people realize. It’s an education! People who say that they don’t “like” Rap and Hip Hop don’t understand it. I’m a middle aged white woman who has been listening to it through decades. I think that it deserves MULTIPLE CATEGORIES for the Grammys. I truly believe that Ren will be rising in the ranks once people give him a listening platform. He may not want that, but he is destined for it.

[@pauzeandrewind]

This is so spot on. I have said this same thing for so long. Definitely should be way more categories in hip hop. And people who say they don't like rap, don't realize they really just don't like particular content usually associated with rap and perpetuated through media. But as an art, how can you not like it once you find the content delivery you do enjoy? It's a great expression platform and captures way more than people give it credit for. Well said, my friend.

[@chrisedgey9011]

Absolutely brilliant reaction video broken down fantastically

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you!

[@smashmouthleonard]

Duuuuuude! Best reaction I've seen on this track! That's just what we do!

[@pauzeandrewind]

🙌🏽

[@Rob-eo7ku]

Great reaction, he also did all the beats for this and the beat boxing as well. Thai green probably relates to thai sticks, takes me back.

[@cardbuddy4988]

I feel I’m attending a master class when I watch your reactions to Ren videos. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@christinehutchinson767]

Love your reaction 😎🇬🇧

[@hjr6139]

Yes, Ren has a musical culture. He has done covers of Nina Simone, James Brown, Rolling Stones...etc. Great reaction. Thank you

[@pauzeandrewind]

Wow!!! I guess I shouldn't be surprised by that.

[@MissyGail4eva]

​@@pauzeandrewindyou should hear his Frank Sinatra.. he's a dead ringer vocally for 'ol blue eyes..and just as cheeky. 😊

[@LaceyMediaProductions]

Lol this song is in my top 5 Ren songs!

[@Tamisday]

Hey you broke down the rhyme scheme in a way that’s helping me understand other reactors a lot better. Thank you for breaking down the end rhyme scheme so thoroughly, that was fucking awesome.

[@janiendejong8641]

Best reaction ive seen on this song!!love ur reactions❤

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thanks so much!

[@heizusan]

IMO, this is Ren's showcase piece. If I want somebody to understand his versatility and agility, this is where I usually send them, first.

[@pauzeandrewind]

My man!

[@jasonpill179]

Just seen this reaction of The Hunger which is possibly the best breakdown and most enjoyable breakdown I've seen for this song.... and I've seen loads

[@francesdoll4039]

I love that Ren made your day! 😂❤😂

[@michaelphipps8647]

Also Losing It, he goes hard twice! Flexing for sure!

[@jeannewolfe4489]

I love your reaction. This is at least my second time watching it. So nice to see a reactor fully appreciate this as so many of them are critical of it and never take the time to break it down or hear that it’s actually part of Ren’s story. Kudos to you.

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you!!