American rapper 1st TIME reaction to Ren -OCEAN & Humble (Feat. Eden Nash)

[@evolutionviii12]

The Justin Hawkins interview was awesome. Ren is such a humble person. I really hope you guys can get him on for an interview!

[@aimeekeel]

It’s already in the works

[@evolutionviii12]

@@aimeekeel Yep!

[@sunshynff]

It'll be really sad if Ren does an interview with a piece of shit like Black Pegapussy

[@elinkeykramme6511]

I Saw a video from Ren, where he Said he is going to visit Black pegasus, so im sure its on🎉

[@evolutionviii12]

@@elinkeykramme6511 Yeah! We're just patiently waiting on the date to be announced!! So stoked!

[@jamesh2401]

Ren can definitely crochet. He can probably fly a plane. Probably delivered himself at birth. Ren is the new Chuck Norris. Except we can actually see proof of him doing everything.

[@bethellen1962]

“Probably delivered himself at birth.” 😂😂😂

[@WhatTheWHAT524]

Hands down, one of THE BEST comments I've EVER read!! This genuinely made my day so much better!! 😅 I had one of my childhood best friends our entire lives basically, pass a few years ago now. His favorite was Chuck Norris and any Chuck Norris jokes!! I remember him knocking himself out in my garage after school one day pretending to use a broom handle ro show off his "wicked awesome bowstaff skills." Possibly still at 36 years old one of the funniest things I've ever witnessed. Thankfully it was not the first time one of us had been knocked out, and it wasn't even close to the worst time. So it I have such a genuinely fun and happy memory of that day. We rode motocross since a young age, me at 3 on my own bike and him a few years later. So we led a pretty rough and tumble life. Anyway thank you for making my day and taking me down memory lane!! Made 1000000% better by the fact we're talking about REN!!😅🤣😁 Best wishes to you and yours!! To EVERYONE!!💖🙏💖

[@anthonymalone100]

this comment made me laugh outloud to myself!

[@kimwilcox1975]

The sample in Ocean is from Bottom of the Sea by Dhruva Aliman. Great reactions - I love the way you've championed Ren, he's such a talent! Thank you ❤

[@Foodmancing]

Autograf used the sample too but the original is Bottom of the Sea by Dhruva Aliman

[@patrickcohan8902]

That's great! Thank you! 😊

[@patrickcohan8902]

How is that for timing! I just started playing this as a notification came through from you liking my post! Coincidence? 🤔😉

[@margaretmccauley9830]

❤❤❤❤

[@DuelerDog55555]

Not sure if this is a sample or not. I've heard it both ways from people. Those words are sung in the song Bottom of the Sea by Dhruva Aliman kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4DMiZ2XpL5jmaM but it doesn't sound exactly the same.

[@JonNo86]

Ren said his favorite rapper is actually Zach De la Rocha, the lead singer of Rage Against the Machine. He also said Lauryn Hill, Method man and Red man, Busta Rhymes, Cyprus Hill, and then Eminem are his favorite and most influential rappers. He said overall though, his biggest musical influence is John Fruschiante, the guitarist of Red Hot Chili Peppers. He even primarily plays a copy of Fruschiante's Japanese Fender Telecaster guitar.

[@skater61991]

Humble has to be one of my favorite songs by him!

[@Qalibrated]

I definitely feel that one! Humble is my favorite, even though it's difficult to pick a favorite from Ren, he got so much amazing music to choose from 😃

[@Onnabote]

Humble is a certified effing banger. What a vibe, man. That song should've been played to actual death on every top 40 station in America, period.

[@helenajrgensen3157]

You have landed an interview with Ren? Yes!! I am so excited! Saw the interview from yesterday - and it's great. But there are so many more things we all want to know. His process when writing, What a video should look like. His acting skills, right down to his facial expressions…etc. So glad I chose to become a member here in your community! 🙏❤

[@himynameis3664]

Hey if you haven't seen his interview with Justin Hawkins, it's a really great look at who he is as an artist and as a person. Really great interview Edit: think I spotted you've already seen it

[@amygone2pot]

It sounds like a 1930’s spiritual song. REN’s amazing!

[@whimsysmith2835]

I love how he references, homages, and nods to so many greats. REN’s music is so easy to listen to and so hard to wrap your head around. His layers got layers.

[@ciaranl7590]

Yes! Humble is amazing. Ren is like a box of chocolates… 🔥

[@lindseybriggs2771]

I don't know if you guys have seen his dad's videos at all. But it seems like his dad plays the old school mandolin or lute in like Celtic fashion. The sort of thing you might hear at a renaissance fair. Which kind of explains a lot too.

[@zoesolanki961]

Where do you find the videos? That would be fascinating to see

[@lizgilbert8235]

He's on You Tube.Martin Gill.Hurdy Gurdy ,so many instruments.Early music ensemble plus he makes mental health videos.Ren's in one...lol!

[@MissyGail4eva]

​@@lizgilbert8235thanks for this!

[@LeeannG]

The Justin Hawkins interview had a lot about his illness, I’d love for you to get more into the his collabs and production. Or even some of the video stuff :) Don, the Ocean sample is from Autograf I think!

[@LeeannG]

Yay you got it!

[@LeeannG]

I wonder if the photo is a nod to the lyrics in Heretic (not sure if you reacted to that one yet)

[@alexlowe8829]

But singing does Ren? Or I misunderstand something... which song from Autograf... For me Ren sings the hoof... May be you can aks Ren..?

[@alexlowe8829]

@@TheTaffia hm. but the words are other... I think he "makes it his own" if it makes sense...

[@MarcelousTV]

Most definitely Ren singing the Hook. He may have borrowed the words and melody, but it’s not a sample. Once you get over the fact that he’s killing it yet again showing another level to his talent, you can tell it’s him pretty easily. Your brain is resisting cause it’s so good any different.

[@aimeekeel]

Eden Nash is fantastic. I love Ocean and Humble.

[@aprilkurtz1589]

The Ren songs that lift me out of a dark mood are Humble and Power. Listening to them always helps me flip my brain to the positive mode.

[@thebigbluecheese1]

I`m so glad Ren is getting the recognition he deserves... This is definitely his time. I,ve been listening to him for a few years now and i`m an old chic.. Thank you so much for exposing him for the greatest talent he has..Greetings from North Wales UK.

[@Lynnie_14]

Ren and Bibi were dating when he wrote and produced 'Crutch' ft Bibi. This video is tragically beautiful. It's pure artistry 👌. The chemistry is real and that makes it even more intense ❤ ❤

[@bethellen1962]

We all need that sunshine ☀️ 😊

[@vincebeijer2127]

Love how he flows into the sample... you know he was jamming to that harder than his own words.

[@tiborkadar9918]

'Ocean' goes down in the last part as a gospel, or almost like a gospel, and sometimes it was like a cotton field slaves' song (solo plus choir). Or I am just imagining things.

[@garyluciani1082]

Yep I got the same vibe.

[@DwarfsRBest]

"Wait for the wisdom that this fool will create." That's a line right there. Come on, REN. Damn, bro

[@tonywalsh6054]

Also, Eden hasn't released any new material in the last 3 years but a recent reply from her on her youtube chanel states she'll be dropping some new tracks in the near future. She has some very "Toni Braxton" tones in some of her work.

[@NJF1769]

In the UK we have so much reggae 'raggae' ragga/dub influenced stuff, but rarely do American reactors react to reggae, so much good stuff out there. It is a music I can't live without, like you said sometimes you just need those tunes that are a slice of sunshine. Thanks for your pod, I've grown to really enjoy you guys.

[@Cerulean926]

Ren’s musical inspirations are clearly extremely diverse. Just off the top of my head in this moment, I know he has referenced in his lyrics: Jimi Hendrix, Eminem, Plan B, Nat King Cole, John Frusciante (Red Hot Chilli Peppers), Sid and Nancy (Sex Pistols), Stevie Wonder, Django Reinhardt, Frank Sinatra, Leonard Cohen, Destiny’s Child, Kurt Cobain and Nirvana, Cypress Hill, Rage Against the Machine, DMX, Five (5ive), Rihanna, Geri Halliwell and the Spice Girls, Calvin Harris, Beastie Boys, Ice Cube, New Kids on the Block, Manu Chao, Drake, Shaggy, Sean Paul, and many more that I’m sure I’ve missed or don’t come to mind right now. And this doesn’t take into account the artists he’s used as a backdrop for his Rep Retakes (The Verve, Fat Boy Slim, Fisher, Foo Fighters, SBTRKT), it doesn’t count the artists and songs he’s covered either solo or as part of a group (duets or The Big Push), artists that he has collaborated with (who are clearly inspirations to him in their own right), or artists that he’s expressly mentioned in interviews or writing as being inspirations to him. And by no means have I listened to everything he has created or released out into the world, so this is just a snippet. The man lives and breathes music, all music, and always has.

[@Veeliscious]

Great list, especially "off the top of your head". There's a beautiful wordpress article he has written (where he writes about homeless people and him trying out being homeless for a day to experience a taste of what it's like to feel shunned and invisible) called "Heart is Where the Home is" and in it he says he loves the The Police

[@JohnDoe-ds6pr]

ReN grew up in a musical household. I remember one of his parents was a music teacher...so he's been practicing his craft since he could walk. It seems obvious to me that Ren is a fan of almost every genre of musical style and likes to incorporate and fuse them wherever it seems possible...which is great!!

[@ScottyRosencrance-dq4pj]

I won’t lie, my first time hearing Ocean and even though I’ve heard dozens of his songs probably I still can’t believe he spits like that over and over. And the crazy cadences. How many songs is his speed as fast as all but a couple in the world? Whewww I can’t take it I can’t get enough ren!

[@jessicalingo4346]

Personally my favorite ren song is power. It has a little bit of his backstop in the lyrics, it has very motivational lyrics and its extremely upbeat. I've heard power is such a vibe and its so true.

[@Veeliscious]

Yeah I love Power- gives me Renergy and is my favourite for motivating me to get on with the shit I keep putting off - like housework lol

[@i_choose_kindness]

Fully agree. Followed by Genesis. But on the other end of the spectrum, it’s songs like Insomnia and Ocean and Ready for You.

[@joannewilson2395]

It would be great if Andiroo could be in on the interview with Ren. I think he would have some great questions for Ren

[@StevelandCleamer]

Agreed! Him and BP would provide a lot of different angles from different backgrounds

[@salishseamermaid]

💯

[@lizgander9172]

Great idea

[@evolutionviii12]

Awe hell...can't go to sleep now!!! Two of my top 5 Ren Tracks! I'll get enough sleep when I'm dead😂😂😂

[@loma828]

Humble is my favorite. Put on on in the morning and gets me up for the day. Then keep playing it whenever the feeling hits me.

[@bewilderedboy1]

The podcast interview with Justin Hawkins was excellent, but really looking forward to hearing Ren on your show. Loving getting to hang out with you guys, always sets me up for the rest of my day. And your technical analysis of Ren’s rap styles is always really interesting and insightful. Keep on keeping on, much love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Qalibrated]

Seeing the title, Ocean AND Humble in the same video, made my brain buzz a little 😂 I absolutely love his collabs with Eden, they're just too damn good!

[@jasonforbes586]

Maybe that is us.......swimming in his water on the brain.......thank you so much for showing different reactions from different perspectives........thank you REN and all the people with you......

[@DazaiTakeyama]

Ren seamlessly blends genres. It's beautiful ♡

[@_JD..JD_]

Great Reaction again! "Ren's music is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get" !!

[@mikepiccione886]

When your heads start bopping in sync during the harmonies ,yep you guys like it😂

[@davidallen2721]

Ren and Liv Sangster live, its a banger BP, sooooo looking forward to you and Ren the interview , love all your reactions👍🇮🇪👍☘️☘️

[@anastasiagreene5967]

Random facts. Ren birth date 3/30/1990 NF birth date 3/31/1991 😊

[@mikepiccione886]

Side note: I'm a fairly new subscriber here but I got to say for the last month I really enjoyed listening to you guys, since we grow up in the same time period I really feel like I can follow along with the stories❤ this is so much fun😊

[@mama-llama4527]

Yes!

[@Hitmaker649]

Hi Black P,I love how your guests are becoming hunted by REN’s world ! And all this because of the passion you are presenting him! I know it’s impossible to not get stuck with ,like all of us .❤ Ren Revolution is arriving like a storm from behind! Thank you for the work you do !

[@kdavidreeves]

These 2 are my favourite Ren tracks and I cannot choose between them. What am I saying everything Ren does is my favourite when I hear it. I do like these best though. Great to see you both reacting to these.

[@suemiller2522]

These 2 songs are back to back in my daily playlist, along with their cover of Bongo Bong. They're absolutely fantastic, I love just about everything Ren (I admit to not having Depression and Insomnia in the playlist, but I think every other song lol) and Eden Nash's voice is amazing.

[@terencekent615]

It is a deep dive into your mind.

[@ScottyRosencrance-dq4pj]

You two’s chemistry is with the best of them!! Keep em coming

[@firstbornunicorn1545]

"French Song" NEEDS to be done! Ren featuring romain Axisa. It's being slept on HARD! 😄❤

[@dancerbird76]

Love French Song too! Needs to be reacted to.

[@angushayward4290]

When discussing the symbolism of the album art. I feel like it’s a metaphor for drowning in his own thoughts.

[@mrdarengilbert3907]

Man… thank you both so much, not even going to explain… just thank you

[@itspickleric138]

Don put it perfectly, we love seeing other people's reactions to the music we love especially Ren

[@killfly_]

Just came here from re-watching the reaction to “Humble” 😄 Yessir, timing couldn’t be better! Because of that I already had a sneak peek at Ren’s comment on there too. Super awesome to hear you’re getting an interview with him together, I’ve been rocking with Ren about two and a half years now getting my friends hooked too. It’s amazing to see his artistry spreading so much recently after he’s been consistently releasing amazing tracks

[@mikepiccione886]

Ren and Bibi -crutch 😮😢❤❤❤

[@Hazzmattikk]

SO STOKED YOU LANDED AN INTERVIEW WITH HIM. That is going to be MUST watch content

[@CindyBaucom-sb1hd]

Thank you for reacting to RENs catalog.

[@riverlove6820]

Humble is my favorite too. It needs a longer version though. I've enjoyed this reaction - thanks for some laughs as well.

[@bewilderedboy1]

Missed the premier, but watching back now. These two tracks are 🔥🔥🔥 - Eden’s vocals work so well on both songs. Ren has such a talent (along with all his other talents) for finding great unknown artists to work with. So looking forward to the BP/Ren interview - it’s gonna be wild I’m sure

[@clarejoseph6523]

Love your Ren reactions. I'm really hoping you get round to Love Music parts 1, 2 & 3 and The Big Push's original song Sweet Little Lady (studio or live version, even better, do both! ).

[@Veeliscious]

Yeah definitely!

[@Lynnie_14]

Yes absolutely. Love Music Parts 1, 2 and 3 are awesome. I love the upbeat vibe. ❤❤❤

[@jsims44]

Bro you guys are putting that OT in with content lately and from my perspective it’s paying off. Keep killing it boys 🤘

[@alimac1469]

Well done! I discovered you through Ren. Another rabbit warren I'm lost in is Billy Strings. An Aussie warren you might enjoy is our voice, John Farnham, he is a chameleon also. I'd suggest Help with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to begin with. He has given us over 50 years of music, but has recently been through jaw reconstruction as part of cancer treatment. Lots of ❤ to you and I'm looking forward to that interview.

[@pozzyuk7504]

Love music part 3 is one of my favourites

[@MrNocolon21]

Humble is probs my fave from Ren currently too. Should be a radio hit. mix of styles. Rapping, guitar, trumpets.. fucking crazy

[@patisan]

In his last Twitch stream, Ren mentioned Zac de la Rocha, Method Man, Lauryn Hill, Eminem, Kendrick, Busta Rhymes, Mos Def and KRS 1 as some of his top favourites. When prompted he also said he likes several other rappers like NF, Hopsin, Tech N9ne, Dizzie Rascal and then he went on to mention some UK rappers like Stormzy. It’s obvious his main influences are American rather than British and that he vibes more with old school 90s rap, while still liking and appreciating more modern rap. He really praised Lauryn and played some of her live music for the people in the stream ❤

[@bingedrnker.]

You know what makes rens music different, it's not about money and fame. It's true passion for music it's his life the money and fame is a by product he would still be amazing without the spotlight. As he is proving

[@dancerbird76]

That’s the beauty of Ren - you really never know what you are going to get. There are tracks for different moods on different days - Ren certainly is an artist for all seasons. Love Ocean and Humble. Thanks again for another great reaction.

[@bertalach]

Cheers for introducing me to Humble! As a ska/reggae head this is superb!

[@Anatidaephobe]

Thanks for this reaction video, I had never heard those Ren songs before. Would you consider reacting to REN’s “French Song”? Also features Romain Axisa from the Big Push, new respect for Roman’s guitar skills on it. I was blown away, and didn’t realize Ren spoke almost perfect French (slight accent). Is there anything this man can’t do?!

[@bpiraeus-p3b]

The moment he goes into that double speed chop and you guys are just bouncing along .. *FULL STOP* look at each other like 'wtf just happened'? I think Don really kind of put it into perspective, its not just that Ren listens to a lot of different styles, and creates music in those styles, but he integrates each of the individual pieces into his personal style which expands his ability to mix and match beyond artists who focus on a singular style to the deficit of others. He is, as he says, an alchemist, he takes the pieces he wants/needs from any given style and mixes them together to produce something magical. I'm with ya BP .. Humble just hits that sweet spot for me (and clearly you as well heh) - I think its the pure Young Punk/Rude Boy sound ... I feel like I'm listening late 70's Police rebuilt for today (Calling you BP isn't going to work for me for .. what might be obvious reasons, I feel like I'm talking to myself, so I'm gonna start calling you Pegs *snicker*) WHOAH! Don referenced Skanking Pickle! ... Next he's gonna break out with some Pie Tasters or (one of my favorites) Mephiskapheles!

[@ValorArc_Designs]

I grew up in Hawaii and you nailed it with the sound and vibe of the islands 🤙

[@blinkaustin8720]

Black P and DOM leeeettttssss gooooo love to you both from Melbourne Australia ♥️🇦🇺

[@pennytipp]

Humble is my fave but I’d really love to see you react to Do You Believe - the sample in it is Melanie Safkas from 1972 and she was one of only 3 female solo artists to play at Woodstock - she is an incredible folk singer with such an amazing pure voice.

[@jimkhana007]

I don’t know what the original was, but I know what Don means about the sample. It reminds me of the Moby “Play” album where he sampled loads of blue grass, old soul and gospel songs and created some amazing new tracks. But fo sure, Ren is a genius and is able to blend into so many styles and genres whilst also creating his own lane. Loving the ride and really look forward to the interview 👌 And to be fair to Dom there is another spin off genre of music called Ragga, as well as Reggae 🤣😂🤣

[@Lou-xq9br]

#Ren ❣️💙❣️ Beautiful song!!!

[@chrisseiler42]

Have you heard SwanSong by Big Push. It just popped up for me yesterday. Beautiful and yet another “style”.

[@illeagle8041]

Justin Hawkins interview was great!

[@stevensmeeth117]

On the song Ocean it sounds like people are on a chain gang in the 1920s and they are happy cause the prisoners have finished work for the day!!! Much love from Australia............

[@ciaraellis222]

I love his word play...he's from Brighton UK so he's 'king of the shore' and I think a lot his stuff is because he's from by the shore, literally

[@srenasymons3941]

The piano in OCEAN is totally a swing vibe and the classic mic

[@VincentOReilly-ts4jl]

REN Will Remd Their Industry From Within

[@webcrawler2007]

Two of my favorite Ren songs. LET'S GO!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@margaritasaloscerdos5]

guys I love to see your reactions together! Just got back from 9 hours at work and I am so ready to see this! and yeaaaah interview with Ren! that's amazing yaaaayyy 🥰

[@ainemcintyre8910]

Humble is one of my favourite songs. Great reactions as Always. I would love you to react to Rens I love music trilogy, they are so uplifting. 🙂

[@Lynnie_14]

"Damn Ren another banger" - Don 😂 Love you Don ❤

[@kimberleemichelle]

LOL “WHAT IS RAHGGAE!?” that had me in tears. 😂 Great reaction, guys. 💕 And Humble is my sh- as well!

[@MooniacOnTheBeat]

I heard the sample from this song... Stuck in a Dream Song by Soul Avenue

[@hopelaurel2207]

water is the ocean but water also stands for emotions of thoughts.

[@StephenSink]

My wife and I also had our honeymoon in Maui, back in 2000, and that laid-back vibe hit me too as a little slice of heaven here on Earth. Great reaction, guys! Good luck on that Ren interview!

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

I can so relate to your enthusiasm for Ren. Makes you seem when I watch your reactions from thousands of miles away.Your channel would be a great choice for an interview. Hope it gets up🤞👍🦇

[@Parula06]

Great reactions, two great songs. Another Ren song that really affects me in the same way -- uplifting, positivity through adversity -- is Ready For You. Can't express how much I love that song. Do check it out. Looking forward to the interview!

[@joelshah-rao3010]

Dope reactions, Humble has to be a new fav

[@DwarfsRBest]

Don spittin the truth at 21:23. Y'all keep doing what you're doing. Appreciate it

[@mldkenny]

Two great tracks, perfect choice.

[@Nayz13]

The beauty of someone not pigeonholed by a label is Ren. Artists need freedom and there’s too much money involved to give them that these days

[@didierblasco8116]

looking forward to hearing Ren on your show.

[@pamala2112]

Ren is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get!

[@marshwigglegoth]

Skanking is a dance style/move synonymous with reggae. 😊

[@justinatest9456]

My man needs some Sublime in his life if he's looking for some fun and killer tunes. They were a ska/punk band from California in the 90s. Check out their self-titled album, and their debut 40oz To Freedom. All upbeat summer bangers.

[@joewolf5067]

I was waiting for someone to react to these im glad u reacted to both ocean and humble

[@tomislavjakobcic5210]

well..i must say i saw like atleast 100 reactors to ren so far..yea im in ren rabbit hole for some time :) and must say mate you are one of rare that i actually continue following on other reactions too..anyway good job and continue :)

[@davidhellus9120]

I'm sooo excited to see Ren coming on! I saw his post acknowledging the push to be on your show! Pumped!

[@rudyb.]

Any Reggae vibes with Ren is my favorite!! His vocals reminds me of Sting from The Police band.

[@Veeliscious]

In a beautiful WordPress article I've just read today by him about homelessness called Heart is Where the Home is", he mentions that he loves The Police

[@chango5746]

Bro my 9 year old daughter’s favorite song is humble she sings it over and over that’s my favorite REN song for sure

[@Ph4n_t0m]

21:31 Don's basically telling the lyrics of Love Music Part 1 ❤ I come back to those three often and Power. Uplifting songs really what the doctor ordered. I feel ya BP. Needed right now for sure