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

[@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 ❤😊

[@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

[@nickgreig997]

Despite being a rock baby, this is one of my favourite Ren tracks. Previous reactions have taught me a bit about schemes, cadence, flows etc. Don't need that to fully appreciate the artistry and theme of the song. That said, your reaction is by some stretch the most definitive and insightful one I've seen. Taught me more and absolutely loved seeing 19 mins spent breaking down a song a little over 2 minutes long. Subscribed and already enjoying your other Ren reactions.

[@pauzeandrewind]

I appreciate that, G, thanks for taking the time to check me out. Much love 🙌🏽

[@nickgreig997]

@pauzeandrewind seriously.. first I've seen reference the alpha/beta/delta in relation to brain waves. Very astute. On Illest now... going to be a long night.

[@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 💙

[@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 :)

[@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

[@riikaL]

Subscribed. Pause and rewind as much as you like! More Ren reactions please, and maybe check some Nightwish one day, symphonic heavy metal ❤

[@pauzeandrewind]

I've been hearing about Nightwish, would love to check em out!

[@riikaL]

@@pauzeandrewind The band is about to release their 10th studio album very soon, hurry up, Nightwish army in youtube is waiting for you 😂

[@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😊

[@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!

[@ck240sx]

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

[@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 🤣

[@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.

[@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.

[@docdurdin]

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

[@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 🙌🏽

[@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.

[@ArdentSiren]

Love Ren, and loved this reaction! 🙌☺️

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you!! 😁

[@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

[@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.

[@queenicolumbo4857]

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

[@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!

[@LauraGriffin-o8i]

Best Ren reaction i have watched and i watched alot Ren is unmatched his talent is insane

[@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.

[@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.

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

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

[@makepeacewithyourbrokenpieces]

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

[@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!

[@bkkidd2112]

Seriously impressed at everything you caught first listen. Respect.

[@gh05tfac36]

This is the best reaction video to ‘The Hunger’ I’ve seen, you picked up on so much that others missed, I am late to the Ren party but I am loving every minute of it 🤜🏾

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you!

[@darlinesly9364]

Thank you!🙏 Yet another masterclass reaction!!!

[@heartwork8318]

Great reaction! Nobody picks up the Django Reinhardt bar! You can feel the Django influence on his guitar style for sure! Loved this!❤️‍🔥✌🏻🫶🏻

[@pauzeandrewind]

Definitely! Thank you 😊

[@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 😁❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@Lulabee2024]

FANTASTIC reaction!!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you!! 😁

[@claretlake]

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

[@vickselliott6392]

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

[@vampyppandora]

💐💐💐💐💐Great reaction and breaking it down...

[@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. 😊

[@chenoda]

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

[@7echnoid]

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

[@coleeg69]

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

[@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!

[@leanneoneill5803]

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

[@TheAussieLeo]

Only 2 people have caught the Django Reinhardt line.

[@erinhafer228]

It makes me so happy to see someone catch that!

[@Oitsugina93]

Agree with all here saying its the best Hunger reaction we have seen! Ans we have seen a lot!❤❤❤

[@pauzeandrewind]

🙏🏽 thank you

[@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

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

What an excellent reaction. You know your stuff for sure.💕👍🦇

[@chrissyr7147]

❤ your reaction!!! Ren be a !!❤

[@Jillightful1]

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

[@MichelleLevett]

Best break down I've seen 👌 fantastic job 👏 👍 👌

[@pauzeandrewind]

Wow, thanks!

[@brendabromley5528]

I knew you would love this one!!🤣please check out Losing It and Power🖤🖤

[@christinehutchinson767]

Love your reaction 😎🇬🇧

[@janiendejong8641]

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

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thanks so much!

[@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.

[@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! 💪🏾

[@SabreNation1]

Amazing reaction as always. I've been waiting for this one. Although I'm a little surprised you didn't Pauze & Rewind for that "Everybody wishin they were younger, the older I get the more I feel the hunger" cuz got damn that is a BAR. Probably my favorite on the whole track but maybe that's just because I'm old so it speaks to me. 🤣🤣 Unrelated side note - I'm hoping you plan to get to those brand new XG cyphers soon, come on bro. We NEED it. All 4 of them spazzed. Cocona though. Well Coco doing Coco things and I'll just leave it at that. Hope we get to see your reactions soon. You and Anthony Ray are my favorite XG reactors cuz you two catch the bars all the non-Hip-Hop heads miss.

[@pauzeandrewind]

I reacted to em already haha just gotta edit them

[@yvonnewyke6897]

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

[@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.

[@phylad]

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

[@chrisedgey9011]

Absolutely brilliant reaction video broken down fantastically

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you!

[@eveline5858]

Yes ! 💯💥 Great reaction 👍 THX

[@FeenixCookies]

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

[@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.

[@PsycholicalGAINS]

some reactors i skip over their talking because they are boring or talk to much without saying anything. i never skip ahead in any of your videos. on point with everything you say. keep it up homie

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thanks so much, that means a lot, truly

[@pepinosylvie8887]

Love your reaction man ! Can't wait to see you react to Genesis, Loving it and What you want 🤞 Thanks 😘

[@pauzeandrewind]

Did both Genesis videos already before. Check em out!

[@pepinosylvie8887]

@@pauzeandrewind I'm going to check that right away ! Cool ! Then I'll wait patiently for Losing it and What you want 😉 It's gonna be fun ! Thanks 😘

[@tan5taafl]

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

[@mstmy7082]

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

[@Beezenberry]

Easily the best breakdown of this track I’ve seen. You caught so much that most miss. First person I’ve seen that mentioned the rhyme scheme in the first bar, and I’ve seen just about every reaction to this song. You sir have my sub. 👍from 🇦🇺

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you!

[@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!

[@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!

[@Dr.Brummel]

Ahh man, I always love how enthusiastic you are. 😀Thanks for lighting up my evening. Ren has a song called 1990s as well. Quite funny. No rap though.

[@robinlena1]

I've got Mad-Love for Ren too! 😊 Did you notice that the entire video is one single shot...!! ✌️

[@SrBaneSinse]

“So far from reach, I’m the type to kill a pacifist.” With that word sounding like “past a fist” hence, being far from reach. It’s like a hidden double.

[@willbarrow8753]

Dude... You've got one of the best breakdowns of this song!!!!

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you!

[@charleenk71]

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

[@patriciaobrien6600]

I am grateful that u pause it and break it down. I learn so much more that way. Love this song and love your reaction ❤️

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you, that's awesome to hear!

[@timanstee4952]

🔥 top reaction dude 👊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@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

[@hansmolders1066]

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

[@hmvenom]

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

[@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.

[@iamsquatty]

😂 loved your reaction to this one! 😁💜💜

[@winterlady10281]

Loving your reactions to this!! So good. Lol You think this is fast, you should see Losin’ It.

[@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.

[@Bumperump]

Subbed!! Your reaction to everything Ren is the best I've come across and, believe you me, I've watched waaayyy too many 🤣 This Canadian would like to thank you!

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you!!

[@anastasiagreene5967]

Love the pause and rewind. Fantabulous reaction.

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you so much!

[@imadomyrdin]

he told us in the beginning about him being frankenstein and the song being his monster. 🔥❤

[@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

[@jeffmartin_UK]

Great reaction! Thank you.👍

[@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

[@usa4freedom1]

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

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you!

[@Chrisinpommyland]

“I SAID THAT!” I feel like that when I’m right 😂😂😂😂

[@pauzeandrewind]

🤣🤣🤣

[@joeljrsalinas2410]

Out of all reactions ive seen to this song. This is by far the best one. Loved the breakdown

[@pauzeandrewind]

Thank you!

[@matildafishes9931]

Best reaction I've seen of this one!! Subscribed!! ❤

[@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.

[@stevemercer6976]

Another genius wordplay in this one is "pump the treble". Treble is the word Brits use for what we in North America call 'triple'. It leads right into his fast flow which is triple-time, or as they say in the UK "treble-time".

[@StantonMoira]

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