Black Pegasus REACTION to Ren's take on Hip Hop Culture & Music being for all people

[@RenMakesMusic]

Love this break down. I feel like you were not saying a lot of things here and letting people read between the lines, and i actaully agree with all the things you were not saying. Why in a genre rooted in the civil rights movement are white artists getting more views on reactions or seeing those numbers in sales? I think it shows that theres more work still to be done pushing for a level playing field, cause vanilla ice should be no where near the top 10 selling hiphop artists🤣🤣🤣Em I think is an anomaly because those first 4 albums were fucking insane. Also lil simz is so good, if you wana check out some incredible black UK artists I got you: Ghetts, Ocean Wisdom, Dizzy rascal. Thank me later ;) Id start with 'Ghetts - Daily Duppy GRM Daily #5MilliSubs' and also 'ocean wisdom - eye contact' If you did a reaction to these id loose my shit aha Enjoy! Cant wait for the interview to drop

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

Yea fam there’s a lot to process and research when I tackle these subjects and I wanna be on point especially as I build new stances but I really appreciate your approach to this topic particularly. Thanks for the Alley-oop,,, Ghetts it is!

[@alancraig782]

@@BlackPegasusRaps I'm from Glasgow in the UK and I live all types of music. Ren is my favourite right now and been watching Knox Hill and BP reactions like crazy. I genuinely think the hip hop group Flobots did not blow up as big as they should be. I've seen them live and it's insane how lyrical they are and a big civil rights movement pusher. Ren or yourself would honestly love them but I get you're busy and hear this stuff all the time. You'll recognise the song Handlebars but the actual album Fight with Tools is powerful and hitting home with the truth and they also like to cross all sorts of genres.

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

@@alancraig782 Flobots are dope. They’re from Colorado my home state. One of the biggest groups coming out of the home town

[@amandasutton4056]

Little Simz is awesome...I would love to see a reaction to her

[@alanhall7091]

Aaaww Man Dizzy Rascal .. I've not listened to Dizzy for years ... Spotify HERE I COME BABY 🤣🤣

[@liquorandwhoas]

"... so why would I? I have no busines talking about something that is not my reality." Truer words have seldom been spoken.

[@ricksurratt9034]

Wise words

[@lynette.]

Exactly I thought that was the bases of hip hop you speak your truth.

[@Tessimistic420]

❤️💯❤️

[@danielf3623]

Hip Hop honestly learned from Blues and Rock & Roll, and has insulated itself against appropriation pretty effectively through its own tropes. - Most good hip-hop is about personal experience. That artists neighborhood, that artist's relationships, that artists story. That's why Elvis could just impersonate black singers and get away with it, but a white guy trying to rap about gang banging in Compton is going to get laughed off the stage. For all the comparisons between Eminem and Elvis, at least Em writes his own stuff about his own experiences (I know Elvis tried to give credit to the original artist in live performances and wrote his own stuff later in his career). - It naturally follows that if you're being real in your experience and are influenced by pioneer black hip-hop artists, part of that "real experience" is to pay homage to those that inspired you. Ren and Em both pepper their flow with references to those that inspired them, because that's their real experience. - One of the things more "racially charged" critics of Hip Hop tell on themselves about is when they critique how hip-hop artists are constantly saying their own name. Guess what, that's more armor against appropriation. No one is ever going to try to pass "Forgot about Dre" or "X gonna give to ya" off as their own flow.

[@gracegrit3009]

Agreed! And Ren sharing HIS own reality is touching so many people. He’s defining himself and his music, not trying to take over anyone else or sell out. Big props to Ren.

[@grandmabaddie]

Im with Ren, im proud to be Welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. Ive loved and still love, Reggae,blues, motown since the 70's ,and hiphop, grime, D&B, later in life. Great reaction. ❤

[@alijones743]

Every time i drive through Wales I try to imagine Ren's energy being contained in a small village. One of the many things that makes him the man he is.

[@adamwheeler6326]

Amen to unboxing, Amen to societal community, Amen to music with substance! I am an almost 50 year old from Southern NH. Grew up heavily into Heavy Metal. Never have I listened to SO much Rap. Thank you to REN and all of you reactors showing love for RENS music and each other. Gives hope. Ty Black Pegasus, Knox Hill, Rosa, Tre TV, JK bros, Rykers Road, 3 shades of whatever, etc etc love things that educates, opens minds and brings down walls. Much love and appreciation. More REN! More societal community and love of the human race and inclusion.

[@docdurdin]

We have heard Ren go everywhere with his music, from Medieval to Rap, Rock and Pop. Music is in the human genome. Thank you for sharing your thoughts because we always find you to be honest and open hearted.

[@Snorlaxin_85]

I think this is why Ren always gives little nods to his inspirations because he knows he wouldn't be who he is without them and he is giving them the respect they are due... he is such a respectful dude!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I've always loved the quote "Where words fail, music speaks" - Hans Christian Andersen.

[@nikstruble4739]

Black Pegasus my guy big ups for making this video for multiple reasons. First it was an amazing question and I don’t think Ren could have given a better answer. Second and I think more important than that is, as you said in the beginning, these podcasts are usually focused on music but the question was dope and the answer was too, and here’s the key element, it was thought provoking and inspired you to want to have a discussion about it. Every niche here in the states have been pitted against each other to keep us squabbling with each other and not paying attention to what’s going on outside of these ultimately trivial but sensationalized disagreements. We are so busy labeling everybody else that we can’t even have a discussion. Thank you for wanting to talk about something you found thought provoking. I know this wasn’t a contentious topic but regardless, being more open to dialogue is what we need more of. We don’t have to agree about everything to have respect for one another and I hope you do more of these discussions.

[@dlm4ever975]

You do whatever you enjoy BP!! 🖤 There is an audience for everything 🤟 Alot of us love ur music reactions because of the conversations they spark.. So this content is perfect!

[@Veeliscious]

Agreed

[@stephenbarr773]

Beautiful conversation, Ren has a way of encouraging conversations about subjects that need attention. You also encourage people to think about things that haven't been discussed as much as they deserve.

[@Veeliscious]

Agreed.

[@ricksurratt9034]

Very interesting as a 61 year old white guy I’m happy having so much great music to discover..I have listened to all kinds of music. There are artists that are welcoming to all. Atmosphere, Brother Ali, mos def, Common, Mac Miller, and Black Pegasus…of course..Murs, There are others but they welcome anyone to join there circle. There are many more. Can’t wait for your interview with Ren. ✌🏼

[@gears3305]

Love me some Black Pegasus reaction to anything REN

[@ricksurratt9034]

For real

[@rossco6276]

Mate, I fucking love your channel 😂 been watching your reactions and vids during my working days (whilst working of course 👀) and now found myself sat watching them on a Saturday morning in my lounge. Hooked on your views, conversation, perspective and obviously reactions to Ren, which brought me here in the first place. Keep doing what you’re doing man, loving it

[@salishseamermaid]

I really resonate with your (and Ren and Rosalie's) comments about music being BOTH culturally special AND something everyone can enjoy. I happen to have spent today with my teenager at Seattle's annual Folklife Festival, which is a celebration of traditional and folk music from all over the world. Native dancers on one stage, a bluegrass band on the next, a Mongolian woman playing a horsehead fiddle down the way, a pair of Asian kids rapping into a little amp, square dancing in a nearby pavilion, Ukrainian dancers walking around after their show, still in their traditional dress, etc etc etc...and every kind of human imaginable there to enjoy it all. THIS is the America I love living in, and feel so intensely proud of. ❤️

[@susanhall5514]

Ren introduced me to Rap. I have been curious to find out what the Hip Hop and Rap community would think of Ren's music. I enjoyed finding out about your perspective on this. I would enjoy seeing your perspective of sections of the other interviews Ren has done. There are some interviews you might not have seen yet. Sam Tompkins did a great one. There is also a video of Ren talking to Tony which is interesting. I would also appreciate reactions to the music that birthed Hip Hop and rap.

[@susanhall5514]

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[@sketchtherapy1218]

Directing people to a good interview through a clip is a great idea.

[@Hexenkind1]

Yes, music in it's truest form is something that brings us together, in our struggles, in our hopes and dreams, in our joy and in our sadness. It can express everything our human existence is and can be, often times way better than mere words can do. And ren understands it and lifes it in his music. He breaks the chains of genres and puts those "boxes" away. He just let's all of the facettes shine through, in the moment, how he feels it and wants to express it. And music should be shared, with each and everyone. Music is quite a magical thing indeed and ren reawakened my love for it again, like he did with many others. And I am so happy that he did.

[@ricksurratt9034]

Very well said

[@kdavidreeves]

Great to see this, all of Ren's interviews so far have been great. I just think he has so much wisdom to share and people interacting with him are on top of their game. He seems to have homed in on my favourite reactors for interviews. If he gets together with the Charismatic Voice and Anthony Ray he will have caught all of my favourites (I have lots of favourites but these are the ones I pick up on as soon as they release reactions). Looking forward to seeing your interview.😊

[@IOLO-X]

Hey BP. love yr reactions & commentary. I was born in 1945 in Harlem. My neighbors were White, Black & Puerto Rican. As a kid I heard Little Richard, Doowop, Soul, Blues, Cuban, Jazz & corny top forty. Naturally I went for the Black & Cuban stuff cause would I rather hear Thelonius Monk & Arsenio Rodriguez or Guy Lombardo & "How Much is that Doggie in the Window" (big hit on the "Hit Parade) I knew nothing about race. I was a kid but I knew what I liked! Then when I grew up, my son hipped me to rap & hiphop by blasting Snoop, the Fugees, Em, NWA, Mos Def etc etc I've really appreciated how all the Black Rap & HipHop guys give it up for Ren. I would say offhand that white culture is less accepting of Black artists. Many white blues fans think Eric Clapton & Stevie Ray are the greatest blues guitarists. I would say conservatively that there are 500 Black blues artists who are way better. Could Paul Robeson sing opera? Damn straight. Music is a spiritual experience & spirit has no color. Glad that you & Ren are breaking out! Don's hilarious & candid too! Keep it up...

[@analisasmith7927]

Paul Robeson had a GREAT voice and his concern for people’s rights even extended to welsh miners - glad he’s remembered

[@IOLO-X]

@@analisasmith7927 As one whose immigrant Welsh grandfather was a union organizer for the United Mine workers in W. VA, PA & Ohio, he is remembered, Analisa.

[@LazyGrey]

I like these kind of conversations! If you enjoy it too BP, then, yes please do more of this❤

[@Av3rageD4D]

Oh yay, more BP and Ren ❤! Thanks for bringing us the content BP. Truly appreciate your time, and letting us share this with you! Have a great day! PS. I truly enjoyed your piece on this.

[@tvadakia]

These are the conversations that should be had. Keep them coming brother.

[@ndavey7777]

Been enjoying your interview and podcast content as much as music reactions. Recently watched your Leen/Liquor and Whoas! Podcast/interview. It was outstanding.

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

THANK YOU 🙏🏽

[@duchesserickson]

Music is for everyone. We honor the musical pioneers by playing and performing their music. It doesn't matter where you come from. Music is universal.

[@Musiklife.9049]

REN bringing everyone together, absolutely love it!

[@JulesNjShore]

Rosalie her channel focuses on all cultures of music, she's great, was a deep great interview, Can't wait to see your interview with Ren ,ur very smart , talented , funny, awesome channel!!!

[@DonnaPoynton.]

I enjoyed watching this with you,would enjoy watching the other interviews with you ❤Ren

[@KBeezyProductions]

Really enjoyed this, would love to see more of this type of content!

[@darthgardner]

Great to cover this... he said he is proud to be welsh and its no coincidence that wales has produced some great voices among them bonnie tyler,tom jones,shirley bassey.etc etc.and yes you cannot say he is like them at all as he is not,but he is so talented and has a lot of respect and he is out there in his own field.

[@jasonstewart3996]

Thanks for this video bro. Im a 50 yearold white guy from kentucky. I love ren. I love watching all the reaction videos to his music. Theres a lot of people from all walks of life that have been reacting to his music and really getting it. Black white latino women men couples people from all over the globe. And they're digging it. It just goes to show that music truly is a universal language. I love and appreciate the fact that you see it that way. This world needs more people like you and Don and ren and rosalie and knox hill and nany others who dont even see it like a black or white thing. Its beautiful

[@carmenhuyser808]

Love the stamp of approval for Ren being a part of the rap game. I'm the same age as you and I remember the pioneers of hip hop. I believe some of them would give him approval as well.

[@michelle3830]

Your approach to reactions is really really engaging - that’s a wonderful talent as well as your rapping. Thank you xo

[@brigittemainella6412]

Music does bring us together and that's why you see people of all ages and walks of life enjoying channels like yours where we all learn about the culture of music and the different genres! We also come here to be exposed to new artists, to vibe with the music, to discuss it and to share songs that speak to us! This was a great reaction. Also a great interview with Ren and Rosalie! You changed it up a bit and I enjoyed that. Keep up the good work! Love your music too 😊❤

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

I am enjoying your work more and more BP, good to see you are trying to keep balance👍🦇

[@entropyinreverse]

Great dialogue on all counts, love to see it ❤ Lowkey and Akala: Two UK artists who have always been all about civil rights activism and bring people into the struggle through absolutely outstanding artistry. You'll see their names come up time and time again, they're amazing 👌👌

[@jasons2851]

I think about these very topics frequently. I loved that interview and appreciate you reacting to it. Don't know if we can ever overcome these issues but I guess as long as we keep talking about it there's hope. Can't wait to see your interview with Ren!

[@rebeccarose7405]

Can’t wait to hear your interview! He is such a thoughtful and insightful young man and I look forward to what you have to ask, and what he has to answer!

[@MissMeKate]

I grew up being taken to world music festivals. Every genre you can think of and a few more would share a stage, and the campsite would be filled with families from all kinds of backgrounds. At the time I attended a school that was predominantly Caucasian in an area that reflected it, but that music and the people who came together to appreciate it taught me from a very young age that there were no borders between people and the the best community included everyone. It was music that helped me learn to love other cultures, play with their instruments, eat their food, and live side by side in harmony and unity with people so different from myself without fear or any sense of 'otherness'. Later on, when I learnt about racism and the evils done in its name, I was flabbergasted as it hadn't occurred to me that anyone would see diversity as anything but a glorious carnival of culture. I'm so grateful that music let me feel part of the World.

[@dccorallo]

Rosalie was bouncing between fan girl and intellectual conversation. I mean that in a good way. She was great

[@blainethompson6510]

United we stand divided we fall It’s more profound with the hip hop genre. Music is the universal language that needs to be open and “genre bending”. “Genre”creates divisions allowing all to make the music wether it’s rock, country, pop, classical, blues, jazz, mariachi, reggae or hip hop. We are all humans and can be moved and enjoy any music.

[@Dazkil]

I enjoyed this as much as a music reaction .

[@mpho4444]

Thank you BP. Loved this conversation. The universal language is exactly it and how I grew up. I am African. I listen to most genres. It's all about how it makes me FEEL. I am very cerebral so lyrics also draw me to songs with brilliant songwriters. Hip hop is my love. In the early nineties all over Africa. You might stumble into a village or herdboy spitting Wu-tang. Wu-tang was a religion for us growing up. Tupac followed. Africa is home to the beat. New genres are born here every couple of years because we are now exposed to a lot more with globalisation. Keep repping who you are. We love it.

[@pensfeathers]

thanks for sharing your thoughts on this conversation. i appreciate hearing your take. looking forward to your channel's ren interview as well!

[@mrsdiana324]

It's really interesting to see you looking at other aspects of music and artists

[@aimeekeel]

Can’t wait for your interview to come out

[@scottwelke6289]

I appreciated your reaction with Ren and Rosalie. And I agree everything you said. I can't wait to see your interview with Ren. I appreciate and respect what you stand for. And a unexcusable Renaholic !

[@ginamakescrochet]

Loved this thank you. I really do enjoy your channel and your content. It is very refreshing.

[@livinginwestgeorgia5679]

I grew up in hip hop on the underground scene. Shortly before gangsta rap dropped.Worked at a music store and would go to clubs and tape yes I said tape and trade tapes of music!! Then I would request it for my store in cassette and then CD’s south side of Atlanta! Telling my age here. Lol I think I was moved by their willingness to speak about real problems or situations and attitudes and yes It made me want better for them and myself and to be a part of this love language that sounded so foul. “But did you hear what they said and how it made you feel? Let’s fix that by our actions. Music is Universal International Spiritual a gift from God. But as I move through many nationalities in my work and even my own family. It helped me understand them better and I feel at ease with humans!! Thanks for this platform to geek out over music with y’all!! ❤❤

[@francisrivard7315]

Great conversation, it was very interesting to hear your perspective on the topic!!

[@yinunit]

I loved this would definitely like to hear more because this is high quality, informed real comment. There is little i would listen to on a Saturday or Sunday morning on any media platform (unless a serious documentary / noon-commercial) that feels like I am learning, feeling someone's passion and an all round brilliant vibe

[@jasonforbes586]

Awesome reaction to an awesome interview........had to drop another hip-hop artist from New Zealand.....her name is Zheani.......a good video to react to.......I recommend Lie and Look.......hands down she is fire........

[@HiddenBrilliance]

This has been my most favorite video so far. I deeply enjoyed hearing your thoughts and perspectives - thank you.

[@Vmcf1968]

ty for this ive watched all of ren interviews and hearing some of my favorite people talk about other interviewer takes is very cool.

[@djohnston6856]

Man you're talking about the bubble and i was like that in my rock bubble living in Northern Ireland. Then I met a guy in England who introduced me to hip hop and rap. He sat me down with Nas "it was written" by hooking into my love of story telling in music like Bob Dylan. It just blew me away. Then I just started discovering more. The Goats blew me away with their sharp political lyrics and Tricks Of The Shade is one of my favourite albums of all time. I can't imagine if I'd never discovered that album. He got me into some UK stuff too like Jehst and Lewis Parker. Music was so divided and separated out when I was a teen, I love seeing how people can be free to genre hop now days. Hell, Belfast is even producing home grown rap artist now. Amazing. Thanks for this vid man.

[@livinginwestgeorgia5679]

I would love to see you breakdown their interviews.

[@eileenanderson3517]

Talking about different artists from different countries, have you heard Dimash Qudaibergen from Kazakhstan? He’s considered to have the best voice on the planet by voice experts the world over. He has a seven octave range, has sung in over 15 languages, is a multi-instrumentalist, and is a global superstar. He’s highly educated in all aspects of music, currently working on his PhD in musicology, and is currently in the midst of a world tour. He’s a handsome 29 yr old, (6’3”) very humble, traditionally raised Kazakh, and became a global phenom when he participated in the professional artists voice competition in China called I am Singer in 2017 when he was just 22 years old. He performed his 1st concert in New York just before Covid hit. He has now moved to LA and is in the process of connecting with the top of the music industry because he’s about to light up the West. He’s well known to reactors but is still unknown a large part of the Americas. Start with his performance of SOS from the Slavic Bazaar, then to get to his voice of today check out Stranger (also the name of his current world tour), and watch his personal masterpiece music video/ mini movie The Story of One Sky. It took him 3 years to compose the music, he wrote the screenplay, acted, and sang all the vocals. Very high quality and will have an impact on you for sure. He speaks fluent Kazakh, Russian, and is getting pretty good at English, and a bit of Mandarin. I could go on and on, but for sure you must experience his voice and be prepared for all the Dears (his fans) to flood your channel because we all love a good reactor!😁

[@didierblasco8116]

more BP and Ren ❤! Thanks for bringing us the content BP. I appreciate your time spent fot sharing your view of the world.

[@TheChristafershawn]

Can't wait for the convo to drop. Interested in what you got him to open up about.

[@greynoise1409]

Can't wait for your interview with Ren.

[@janiceN4Nugs]

Just love how you all big each other up. ❤ and get people to follow other reactions

[@dbmyrrha]

I might have said this before, but I love your openness and kindness, BP. Sometimes I see we would disagree on some topics, but I respect you 100%. Your videos are very insightful. Peace to you!

[@mrdarengilbert3907]

Really enjoyed this man Thank you Take care Daz

[@nixpuk75]

Really glad to have found your channel! Opening new conversations and interesting ideas ❣P.S your interview was brilliant too @BlackPegasus

[@jacks9624]

I like watching your reactions exactly because you choose to speak on topic that tickle your brain when you watch things. And I would def love hearing your thoughts on Ren's interviews, because to me they are really thought provoking, so I'd like to hear your thoughts too.

[@distracted-Heather]

As a fellow military brat I feel as though we belong to a separate culture. In many ways we lived in a bubble BUT our bubble was incredibly diverse. Even though I moved around a lot, I always ended up in friend groups that looked like an 80’s billboard for United Colors Of Benetton. Because of this we were exposed to other cultures and other music genres that kids outside of our bubble may not have experienced. I feel like that early exposure helped me to appreciate/love/respect all music. I truly believe that barriers can be broken through music. These reactions that you do… The way you dip into all the different genres… The way you’ve come to love and appreciate all forms of music… This will impact the way your daughter sees (hears) music. You are opening up the entire world for her…. ❤

[@dancerbird76]

That’s what I like about Ren and his music. He opens the doors for people to discuss subjects that are often difficult and people shy away from. His work has also opened people up to exploring other genres of music - music that they didn’t think was ‘theirs’ or they didn’t think they liked. For me, it has brought me to a bit more hip hop and rap music - I was brought up with rock music, primarily, but also love early dance music. I’ve loved exploring new artists and listening to new sounds - it’s not always hit the mark for me but, that’s ok. Really enjoyed hearing your thoughts BP - looking forward to seeing your interview with Ren too. 🔥🔥

[@liquorandwhoas]

I second every word on the pioneers and the lack of appreciation towards them. There's exceptions, thank fark, but in general modern day cats don't know Jack on the ones that came before them. It's a shame. And I blame parents 🙂

[@Hitmaker649]

❤I have enjoyed your reaction to this and can’t wait to see your interview with Ren 😊

[@danatowne5498]

I have an idea about your analytics, and it seems to be something you are onto more than most people I've seen. I think there is something special about the SHARING of something that moves us - the "did you see/hear/feel what I did?!?' factor. That is why I love your reactions and watching your face as you know what is coming but the other guy doesn't - that doesn't get old for me. Then, as you discuss what you've seen it turns to sometimes funny, often profound insights that make it special all over again OUTSIDE the bubble. Thanks for that. :)

[@davidbennetts3138]

Enjoyed your thoughts on this. I think if you being authentic in portraying your experience it makes sense that those with similar backgrounds will be drawn to it as it will chime with them on a more relatable level. A song like Hi Ren is a more universal experience which is why it has been viewed millions of times. Some of his other songs are more steeped in UK culture and will have more of a local appeal. Both approaches are worthy and to be celebrated.

[@petergaskin9542]

Two of my favourite reactors BP and rosalie. I think it's cool that reactors are reacting to other reactors 😊

[@Mantosasto]

Yes, I enjoyed this video and just listening to your points of view. I'm not a regular on the channel but every video I've watched, I liked.

[@andrewsheldon2839]

Love how you're analysing Rosalie's flow!

[@hilarycharman-2924]

I love that you did this and there's no rivaley between you and the othsr reactors. Yes please bring up some points from the other other interviews and give us your take on them

[@antisquishy]

Growing up military in the melting pot with two older siblings, I was exposed to so many styles. From Sade, Beastie Boys, Etta James, KRS-One, pop, rock, hip-hop. Things really ignited for me with Drum & Bass, Chicago House, raves, breakdance. Watching people break through walls with Rage Against the Machine, Sublime, Run-DMC. I think you hit on it a bit with protecting. No one wants to see a genre they love embarrassed by a low talent clown. Fed a watered down version of it hyped by the industry for the sake of profit. I love watching people appreciate things outside their scope. Finding something new. Pushing towards civil rights. Watching this whole interview with Rosalie, Knox, and soon yours, I think Ren has a great understanding of what the world needs, and it's not division.

[@ricksurratt9034]

So true

[@cherylrobbins715]

Thanks for this focused video.

[@clarissathompson]

Really enjoyed this! I would look forward to seeing you watch more interviews done by other KZbinrs, I love watching the KZbin community reaching out to each other and promoting each others stuff. Speaking as a GenXer, in our youth this is what we dreamed the Internet would be used for, human connection and sharing across the world!

[@ThisIsTheWayOfTheWalk]

I really liked this. Personally I'm always interested in finding out more about the artists that I enjoy. Plus really don't want to go to other people's channels and surf around and search for stuff. You were the first and only reaction podcast or whatever you want to call it I ever watched never watched one before And I love your stuff. It like seeing your point of view. And somehow when you get to talking and I just enjoy listening So yeah feel free to do more of that so most certainly tuned into those for sure thanks for doing it I wouldn't have gone and seen this if you had the most likely cuz I'm kind of I don't know once I get in my lane I stay there So when you take me outside of my lane and let me see a little bit of somebody else's stuff that's cool. But yeah thank you keep it positive hou doing good work sir doing good work

[@travisscavoni369]

Oh man, when you were talking about the pioneers of hip hop it made me think of The Bridge Wars and BDP's song South Bronx.

[@foznoth]

Nice to hear Kool Herc get a shout out. This really got me thinking on my past, let me set the scene... I'm 52, and started finding my music taste in the early 80s, and for me that meant punk & post punk among others, the counter culture music of the time in the UK. I'm not sure of the order of things exactly, maybe a Public Enemy track played on the radio, but I started listening to the Hip-Hop of the time. Reading up on the civil rights movements of the time in the US, not just racial minorities but Stonewall et al. TV in the UK at the time still had the racist undertones, and I never liked that. Then in '92 I think the seminal album of the genre for me came out, 'Hypocrisy Is the Greatest Luxury' by The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy. I think it was a coming together of the Industrial side with Beatnigs with Hip-Hop that drew me in. I don't think any Rap came close after them, Chuck D & Michael Franti. Recently over the last few years a few little bits have been drawing me back, Ren being a big part of that. I've got some catching up to do. There is a low-key genre in the UK called Chaphop, posh British bloke generally doing hip-hop, a mixture of earnest & commedic. Look up a song by Mr. B the Gentleman Rhymer call 'It was Hop-Hops Fault After All'. In 2½ minutes he sums up perfectly a few thing you mentioned here.

[@mrs.v8658]

Fantastic, can't wait

[@davidbirchall832]

Logic (UK, not US Logic) namedropped Herc and many other pioneers in his Fire In The Booth part 1. It's worth a look

[@abstrucked2807]

Loving this!! keep it up :-) it's real, it's social and can be thought provoking

[@noorieiversen]

We all live in a melting pot. Fusion of sounds and cultures is a beautiful thing... it is evolution and the way the world has always been. As a European, we saw America as segregated and divided into groups and areas. Living in London as a kid, we ran around with all different people from everywhere. I have Chinese, hawaiian, Irish, English, Indian, pakistanian, african, Jamaican and Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Polish, Arabic and German friends.

[@Lynnie_14]

There was a wonderful song in 1979 called Melting Pot, sung by a band called Blue Mink, calling for racial harmony. I remember the chorus 🎵 "What we need is a great big melting pot - Big enough to take the world and all its got - Keep it churning for 100 years or more - Turn out coffee coloured people by the score" 🎵 As a young teen I absolutely loved it and it became my goal in life - to have coffee coloured children. 😅 I was all about diversity 😉😆 I'm Australian and we had the white Australia policy enacted at the time so my options were limited 😕very limited 😮‍💨

[@noorieiversen]

@@Lynnie_14 I myself am mixed Danish and Indian- African and grew up in London and then Denmark. Now I live in Denmark and have seen a reversion and people again more divided instead of united.

[@Lynnie_14]

@@noorieiversen Yes, unfortunately I have too. Social commentary keeps the narrative of division alive and prospering. When the language stops the narrative stops. Besides my 2 blonde haired, blue eyed (Aussie) grandies I have the most gorgeous biracial grandies too Amalia is Portuguese/italian, /British. Jagga and Archa are Cambodian/Aboriginal/British. And I have a new grandson due in September who is Vietnamese/ Aboriginal, British. I'm obsessed with my melting pot of perfection 💞

[@MonteC68WC]

Good one brother. Ren was right !! We have alot of people fakin the funk, of all colors. Have respect for the culture, the craft, the legends and tell your own story.

[@jlucie]

Great episode. Yea Little Simz rocks, she'll be on tour in USA September!

[@livinginwestgeorgia5679]

Wow cool break down!! Agreed!!

[@mormel12]

I consider myself a metalhead, but ren made me listen to hiphop. I even found this channel through him. Says enough, i think

[@primitivedogs4638]

Thank you. Music is about sharing.

[@primitivedogs4638]

She is born in Germany by the way.

[@tonywalsh6054]

Like your idea of clips from various interviews, maybe a highlight reel with the best questions from all the interviews would be good.

[@kiprock2383]

Love it bro

[@dacgringo3229]

Grand Master Flash "Don't push me, I'm close to the edge"

[@vanburger]

As a kid i used to holiday every year at Red Warf Bay in Anglesey in Wales. And still holiday there from time to time. It amazes me that Ren's energy was born there.

[@jackieroberts7895]

Wales has always been called the land of song and poetry the word bard originally came from Welsh origin bardd

[@vanburger]

@jackieroberts7895 yes I've been to many eisteddfods in Wales. I know the traditions.

[@leblanc55337]

Ren is a genius. Love your wisdom BP!

[@alanhall7091]

Is what's happening with Ren (reactions driving awareness of artist, who feeds back into the loop with engagement and removal of copyright etc) a 'new thing'? Are we seeing a fundamental shift of how art is produced? I'm even older than you, Mr Pegasus 🤣, and it's been years since I've been excited by a new artist .. it felt like we would never hear a unique voice again, and how wrong I was. It's not just Ren either ... Chinchilla OMFG! All of the big push, Sam T. ANYWAY 🤣 big ❤️ to all and everyone

[@meilaw2877]

Tq for that highlight..

[@Mancjorot]

I'm loving this new wave of inclusivity and the realisation that all genre's are an amalgamation of other styles. I've always had an eclectic taste in music which has resulted in physical and verbal reactions from people who wanted me to sit in one box or the other. So now this feels progressive for music and humanity as we limit ourselves to growth and development when we stay with in our tribes, we should be respectful of origin but also remember that the evolution of music is a reflection of the evolution of man, and we are all now migrants of previous tribes mixed together in a beautiful melting pot. Love your channel B.P. and especially these types of discussions, keep up the good work and being autonomous, it's wonderful to see.🤩👏👏❤

[@Perspectiveon]

Across Cultures and Genres what really inspires and amazes is Out-of-the-box creations of which Ren is such a shinning example !

[@geri-leighdiana9285]

More conversation-making content, thank you BP.