Ren - Back on 74 / Message In A Bottle retake REACTION!

[@RenMakesMusic]

Lets goooooooooo

[@bradprice4225]

Bro that on replay!!!! Fking 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@paulo4223]

Get it!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@daviddobbins9896]

Ren IS music!!!! I could do this all day! Thank you Ren!

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

The GOAT IS BACK!!!

[@CLad-C02LAD]

ride that sonic high boi !

[@MissMeKate]

I love this. He mashed up two popular songs by completely different kinds of artists from eras 40 years apart and then rapped in the middle. It's beautiful and soulful but also fun and chilled. This is where his broad love of all kinds of music really shines.

[@ricksurratt9034]

Fire

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

Spot on. Well said 🔥

[@rakuinn5607]

What's so cool about these is it brings old songs to newer generations of people. How many people will find The Police or Jungle because of Ren? Man, what an artist

[@rakuinn5607]

Note that Jungle is not an old group, I think it was a song they did in '22 or '23. But yeah

[@mindbomb2000]

So many people get angry when one of their favourite songs gets covered. My opinion is exactly like yours. I mean, the original doesn't disappear when it's covered and if you like it better, just listen to that one. Look what happened with Tracy Chapman and Fast Car. The sales of not only that song, but others went way up. And yes, Ren is amazing.

[@midgetarmy154]

definitely one of Ren's best, like you say the pure soul is just melty, and the setting make me feel like I'm in a smoky jazz lounge watching

[@midgetarmy154]

oh and another great reaction buddy

[@davidjames3080]

The two girls are Brighton artists and are great singers in their own right. Scarlett Fae has an Amy Winehouse cover on her YT channel that is amazing. There's apparently no end to the talent in Brighton! Not sure where Kai, the guitarist, is from, but he's dope. Ren said (in his YT chat) that he's not allowed on any other tracks because he outshone everybody!

[@gobkin123]

It's the glasses. Okay, and the skill and the groove. But the look - *chef's kiss*.

[@mldkenny]

Great info thanks

[@b.2775]

Found Kai being a Brighton Musician as well ...

[@Flatmat]

Kai is a rad surfer from Newquay, now Brighton based. Go Kai!

[@DonniW]

The most Talented Artist since PRINCE . REN and these two beautiful back up singers sound like absolute HEAVEN! Spectacular REN ! Thank You😊

[@TheDougMan]

I was thinking of Prince too!

[@DonniW]

I know right this guy is fire!🔥

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

The harmonies are definitely to die for. I hope he does more work with these people.💕👍🦇

[@digdougist]

Freddy for me

[@mrdarengilbert3907]

Agree 100%

[@MissMeKate]

He said he's got collabs with Prof, Chris Webby, Ocean Wisdom, Eden Nash, and Chinchilla to come, and in talks with a few others. Plus a Nas retake. So even before we get to the timeless/rock album he has so much else up his sleeve.

[@rexrogers1859]

Thank you for the info!! 😊

[@MissMeKate]

@@rexrogers1859 He was chatty in the livestream for this one so if you watch the video with the chat replay on you can see the other artists he mentioned. The Nas retake might be the video that is coming in 2 weeks.

[@WhiteBoyDay]

And Demos 3 on the horizon

[@12Beastn]

Prof?!? That’s going to be awesome

[@MissMeKate]

@@12Beastn Yep! Prof talked about sending Ren a track on a livestream and then in the première chat Ren said he just hasn't had time to do anything with it yet but will be. So it's on the cards!

[@KevL_262]

The rap lyrics comes from Ren 😊 The original Back on 74 is from a group called jungle

[@DavidWalker-sh1dq]

And they are awesome

[@davidjames3080]

Yep, only released last summer, but was massive on TikTok, mainly due to the one shot dance video that has accumulated over a billion TikTok views since its release.

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

​@@davidjames3080oooo, I'll go take a look ✌️

[@craigday7705]

And the original is nothing like the retake!

[@NilZed1]

And he mentions them in the rap section

[@joeuncoolio]

The respect that Ren has for all forms of music is incredible. Most artists stay in one arena. Not Ren. He is a gift.

[@tiborkadar9918]

Ren reminds me of Prince here. His falsetto, his girls, his smiles, his orchestration, his confidence.

[@redzwestisbest]

hell yah...its like if Prince had done this back on 74 retake.. Message in a Bottle is all Ren though :)

[@OlleStahlberg]

Agree. Hard to compare, but Ren IS music. Like Prince. Multiple instruments and styles. Very different from each other but both genious. 🚀✨

[@redzwestisbest]

high five @@OlleStahlberg

[@TraceyCutts]

I’m hearing plan b

[@Joe_Biden915]

His talent on any instrument he puts in his hands, his genius...

[@as7326]

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

[@iansturgess6436]

Ren is the GOAT of this age, and seeing Black Pegasus react to ren the way he does, shows genius reacting to genius

[@stoneoutdooradventures2286]

The Guy can sing anything and the fact he's got two gorgeous girls with those silky old style backing vocals.. crazy and then into the rap then message in a bottle along the same flow.. excellent

[@joepss7946]

I feel you're spot on at the end man. You just know he's being recognized by his peers and predecessors. You can't hate on Ren. He's Curtis Mayfield to R.A.T.M. , Jeff Buckley to Roni Size .. he's basicly weaving my whole music catalogues together, and I applaud it heartedly 🤟🏻🇳🇱💜

[@CindyBaucom-sb1hd]

Those ladies are fire!!! And here we are with another surprise sound from Ren.

[@michaelphipps8647]

Our Lyrical Miracle never ceases to amaze me!!!

[@stephaniewilson1153]

Exactly!

[@waneemo9067]

Love it!

[@Shiroar]

This was another brilliant ReNtake. Just Ren doing Ren things. He has music in his soul and pours so much soul into everything he does 🐰🕳️

[@mindbomb2000]

"Why does this sound like a piece of Heaven?" You could not have described my feeling while listening to this song any better.

[@dukecunning7046]

6:48 "This is SO GOOD!". Yes, it is. Glad to see you appreciate it; as always. Thanks.

[@dukecunning7046]

I like watching your reactions. I watch a lot of reactors. None of them have the delay in the video and sound like yours do; where his mouth movements do not match the audio. I am sure it is a technical issue with your setup. I am old so I know it is a hassle figuring things out. Hope you get it fixed. Thanks.

[@Faith-il2wx]

Your facial reactions told their own story. It was heaven❤

[@eryksun]

7:41 "for now that's all, back to 1974" is an interesting take. The 74 in "Back on 74" meant something like 74th street or 74th avenue, or anywhere else you're nostalgic for back in the day. Now it's nostalgia for 1974.

[@ChrisLawton66]

Nailed it. I hear so much Curtis Mayfield in this slowed down version of the original "Back On 74".

[@Threadbow]

Its a tune look it up x

[@IslandGirl755]

This is “Performance Art”. REN is a genius I love it and I’m 72YO so I am used to the One Take

[@majboomer1285]

When I heard Ren the first time with Hi Ren, I heard the Sting influence in that. Awesome vid!

[@shirleygarcia8092]

Dude! You HAVE to listen to the original Back on 74 by Jungle! The video is amazing!! Jungle is an awesome group! I'm so glad he did this retake!!! It's so fire!!!! 💥💜 It's just genius how we layers both tracks together and then sprinkles in his new stuff! Absolute genius!!!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Ren's version blows it away.

[@shirleygarcia8092]

@@Cosmo-Kramer They are both totally different and both are absolute fire. IMO

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@shirleygarcia8092 Take the dancing away and the song itself is not special. Ren and his backup vocalists made it special.

[@alicekoppenol-pitti6257]

Great reaction. The mashup is reminiscent of Ren's time as a street artist singing " I shut the Sheriff" The lovely ladies vocals remind me a lot of the backing vocals on Roots Rock Reggae by Bob Marly. Very smooth. I'd invite you to go and have a listen to Back on 74 by Jungle either live on the Brits Award or the music video which is awesome.

[@stephaniegeer1691]

YESSSS!!!!this is the BEST retake\cover I've EVER heard!!! Only our Ren can blend these together so seamlessly and so seemingly effortlessly to create his OWN flavor and spin on some classics with his own twist in the middle to bridge the 2 songs together....his dedication and passion for music is inspiring and honestly refreshing in these times that's much needed...like an oasis in a dessert. He is PRICELESS,and TIMELESS.Love Ren,loved your reaction,and love your enthusiasm for music!thanks🎶🔥✌

[@elizabethpmoore4817]

He did the sa.e thing with i shot the sheriff. He WAS Bob Marley. He's just incredible

[@ricksurratt9034]

BP I’ve told my kids for years and anybody else that will listen. Music is music. You don’t have to put it in box Ren is unbelievably talented and thank you for all the support that you’ve given him that’s why I am a member BP rocking in the free world.

[@rudyb.]

I felt like 5 decades all melted inside me today. This generation must embrace this young man…Ren.

[@megandavis360]

Every single thing he brings is fire. This is one of his best....and his best is a longggggg list

[@AidyShaw]

I love how you are hyped, cause so many of the rest of us are for each new Ren.

[@donningarmour2873]

RenMakesMusic is a great name for him as he cannot be defined any particular genre. He seems to be able to do anything whilst simultaneously imparting his own uniqueness into the songs. Folk, reggae, rock, ballads, EDM, rap, old-school hip-hop, etc. I'm so happy that the industrys choke hold, and complete dictatorial power over what people get to listen to has all but vanished. Imagine how many talented people like Ren are out there right now doing their thing. I finally have new music to look forward to again.

[@Emilie-one]

How much groove and soul does this have??? It is FIRE!🔥 REN’s voice is amazing! and message in a bottle is soo good. His voice fits that song like a glove❤❤

[@lorihutcheon5363]

What a freaking vibe😱 I haven’t been this hyped since “Hi Ren” Seriously mind blowing🤯 Talent on steroids👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@wendypow1963]

How happy did Ren look whilst singing!❤

[@martins9408]

He is proud that he can show his love for Music I guess. Not proud in a bad way, just showing his love.

[@joepineapples1]

Took me back to watching Starsky and Hutch in the '70s and then listening to the police in the 80's, Ren is always full of surprises.

[@SunaGirl55]

I love when you react to Ren. Actually, I love how genuine and supportive you are of him. Your enthusiasm really shines and you really makes me want to check out your music as well. Keep on being you and keep on creating great content not just with your reactions, but your music as well.

[@ashbii7632]

This song is on repeat for me for sure! It's my birthday weekend coming up and this song is gonna be playing ALL weekend. Great reaction BP.

[@hoosiernationsindiana2085]

Looks like I'll be binge watching Ren now!! Thank you for the introduction. Just found your reaction to Jeff Healey headed off to watch that. ☮♥🙏

[@hoosiernationsindiana2085]

Wow did the Jeff Healey reaction bring back memories. Seen him at a locals hidden bar early in his career. Needless to say the bar was lit that night and Mr Healey partied with us after his set. Not to mention your reaction was priceless. Hope you get a chance to watch his version of Angel Eyes, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra also have versions. He also covered George Harrison's While My Guitar Gentle Weeps, but the best cover for this song was by Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne, Prince and Dhani Harrison (George's son). Again thank you for the memories!!!

[@chrisbateman5358]

First time ever exposed to Ren.... I like it! A bit jazz, a bit R&B, some funk & soul mixed in, stir it around and add a little rap and a really hot bass and you got this. I am in full agreement with your analysis on the influences from past music & timeless classics. Now I know what all the hype is about. Thank you for bringing this. This was great!

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

OMG your first Ren. Be prepared he is VERY diverse. Enjoy💕👍🦇

[@Jcornman24]

Oooh boi somebody is in for a ride, Losing it, has been my favorite recently

[@SteveG-k8q]

Lol you have no idea how deep the rabbit hole goes, go and play 5 random songs off rens channel and none will sound the same, have fun ❤

[@staceyshaffer180]

Oh you have no idea what your in for!

[@dancerbird76]

A fellow Renegade introduced me to Jungle who did Back on 74 a couple of months ago……love this retake……soulful vibes…..big up to Sylvia, Scarlett and Kai for such a great performance. I am so enjoying watching you reactors taking it all in 💜🔥as mesmerised as we all are.

[@carolannsmith3675]

I'm in the high 60 age group... Its a time Lind of music for me... Love this kid, I'm a fan...

[@Musiklife.9049]

I mean c’mon…I’ve listened to this a few times now since this morning. 😢Just wanna cry all of a sudden, REN, WHAT A F…G ARTIST! Hope this lad gets as well as they can get him, he deserves to live a pain free life or at least as close to. Actually that’s probably not realistic for anyone. Thanks BP 😊😂 I get you.

[@Av3rageD4D]

Ren’s renditions will be a timeless classic when all is said and done. That was such a vibe…. It’s just chill and listen with your soul music! Much love BP, hope you and the family are well. Have a great day!

[@mrsainsburys1]

So so good, both the song and reaction, thank you Sir 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍

[@gcarap]

This was a mashup, Back on 74 was a song by Jungle about 1974, Ren's rap referenced events in '74, and that was the year the Police released Message In a Bottle.

[@damonberry4088]

Message in a bottle released 79

[@josephhill8277]

His smile at the end says it all. Smashed it.

[@kimetherington2252]

Absolutely fabulous! Ren smoked it, and then it caught fire! He made it his own, no doubt.✌️☝️👌 👏👏 👏 👏👏 👏

[@deliciousficticious3150]

Ohhhhhh liquid silk, wrapping itself around your soul like chocolate. Sublime !!!!

[@annfarmer9704]

you nailed it BP! your face said it all! im kinda curious where this was filmed. the aret on the walls is phenomenal. love the lady sitting on the upside down french champagne glass. the art is masterclass as is Ren. as always a beautiful RENdition. this song would have to be enjoyed vinyl. digital would not be the final feel to this song. you can almost feel the needle set down as the song starts. Ren is magic. super sonic. he instills frequently into his fequencies. invokes replay from retake..... hell, that even made me want some cherry wine... ♥️🎶🙏🎶♥️

[@dazzman555]

Filmed at a bar in Brighton

[@WishTheBeat]

@@dazzman555 Bar Vanentino, Brighton

[@lynnieriehl8066]

The prints on the wall are by Erte...he was a Russian born French artist. I'm a big fan of his work!

[@waneemo9067]

Ren takes the essence of any genre and era, brings in amazing collabs, mixes it up, adds his twist, and magic happens every time.

[@brigittemainella6412]

This was outstanding! Ren is onto something big! His vision for music is huge and we are the lucky recipients! Thank you BP❤

[@DenaCostas]

Ren was amazing as always ❤❤❤❤ beaning looking forward to your reaction to this ❤

[@reviewandreactionvideoswit7200]

I couldn’t wait for your reaction having seen your police reaction. I absolutely love this remake of two classic elements. I smile with Ren music. I just can’t help but smile at such artistry. Great job BP!!!!

[@nigelhollewell4540]

Unbelievable!! 😮 Recognised Rens sting influence early on....but this was some kind of fantastic Motown and police mash-up. Great reaction by the way keep it coming!! 🙂

[@beverlywest7627]

I graduated in '73, and this was the style that was fire then, Ren does it so good now!

[@aaronsebastian5156]

3:55 Favorite reaction. The moment BP realized Ren's falsetto harmonized with the backup singers.

[@chrisbuxton7790]

Ren is quality at this point. Great reaction to man keep going

[@girldownunder9043]

I did not want that to end. Omfg. I need more Message in a bottle. This just shot up to one of my absolute favourites holy crap ❤❤❤ Thanks BP for another great reaction you're the best 👌

[@jorice5528]

Love this so much, your eyes & face said it all!!! REN eats genres for a snack! Beaut reaction BP👏👏❤️

[@spicydeath82]

back on 74 is by a group called jungle, from the album volcano.

[@patriciacloix71]

OMG OMG qu'est ce c'est bon REN pur chef d'œuvre REN love mieux que l'original un vrai artiste comment est-ce possible.. Merci à vous réac blak Pegasus 💖👍👏🙏🇫🇷🎸🎶🎵🎼

[@mikemd6155]

FannnnFoookinTattttzTicccccccccc!!!! I think this is my new #1 Ren hit. Definitely with other singers/musicians with him.. OMG the lovely ladies are killing it. Not to mention the Sista's are looking Fabulous.. 🔥🔥🌡🌡🌋🌋

[@Jinxy44]

Love your response. Smooth n beautiful arrangement, singing and rap from Ren. ❤

[@callmeeley]

Awesome song definitely my fav for now anyway as who knows what he'll come with next, this man is an alien and i cant get enough, loved your song with AR and Andiroo it was great ❤❤❤

[@thatwittyname2578]

Even that freaking filter on the video, that soft analog soul train feel in the video feel.

[@jadOreMEii]

I’ve been playing this song on repeat every day !!! @renmakesmusic this is so fire 🔥

[@def_not_dan]

I sent this to a friend who immediately sent me the original Jungle version of Back on 74 because I didn't know it. This cover is so good. This whole song is such a compliment to the originals.

[@BaronRice-ib4ms]

Looking forward to seeing you bring other people on to share this song.

[@Dragonopolis]

Ren is awesome! Love the transitions between styles. Fantastic singers the girls really did capture the sound.... and the tribute to Police/Sting wow.....

[@shanemacc]

First time I ever heard this song it gave me chills multiple times… in a good way, hair on the back of my neck standing up and everything… one of my favourite songs of all time. And I’m 54 year old music fan

[@davemannn]

You're the first reactor I ran into on my Ren journey about a year ago...and still so nice to see almost my exact reaction every time...

[@scottdavis3571]

Thank you! I love them!

[@dragonfire1842]

Ren is so multi-talented it is mind blowing.

[@adam.4487]

It's heavenly, that is why it sounds like heaven. FIRE FIRE FIRE ♥Actually brings tears to my eyes with that sound, that rhythm the voices. Sending me back in time to my younger years.♥ Love your reaction and the love you are feeling hearing this.

[@bjornbeerens]

Can we all imagine a REN and Ronnie Radke collab doing Queen reimagined versions? That would be crazyyyyyy....

[@pennyroyalt2542]

Ok I adore you now. Have for these reactions for a while! Late for the dive, but man you are amazing, you listen and you speak your truth. Huge respect and love to you and yours always 💜 ✌️

[@supasoulproductions]

Ren is next level, no doubt. I love that he is somehow able to be absolutely fresh and wonderfully retro at the same time. Just killer. You might want to check out a band called The Main Squeeze, especially their classic rock covers. They do killer live one takes. Also a group called Snarky Puppy, whose musical creativity is off the chain. Also masters of the live one take.

[@mstewart109]

Snarky Puppy is instrumental. But so damn amazing talent!! I am a hooked fan of theirs...

[@supasoulproductions]

@@mstewart109 Snarky Puppy has done some tracks with vocalists, in particular they did a song called 'Something' (not the Beatles joint) with Lalah Hathaway that's just tremendous.

[@smh1209s]

Clap same as Laura Nyro's I Met Him On a Sunday. Soulful sister. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this piece! Thanks for the REN tip!

[@fredatkins5890]

Reminds me of 70's reggae. Great vibe!!

[@KitstormUno]

Thank you BP. I'm also in Denver so hope to run into you at one of your events sometime!! Thank you, we all LOVE REN! ♥

[@emmamarriott]

Love your reactions, BP!! Your facial expressions in this were a reaction on there own❤

[@MsCheesemonster13]

Happy St David’s Day (01 March), Ren, and anyone else who is Welsh out there. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@optimistinmyprime]

The look on your face starting 4:09 and basically through the whole thing was 💯priceless!! 🤯🤯🤯 I CANNOT STOP watching and listening to this heavenly masterpiece. The foreground (cuz too good to be background) singers are incredible 🔥🔥🔥

[@toniyoung5131]

It's like he's using these retakes and mashups as practice for future greatness. I really hope he's well enough this year for an appearance at Glastonbury.

[@flashlight12316]

Thanks for being one of the only reactors who went and checked out Back on 74 by Jungle! I think they just their first BRIT award for the song. And I loved that you checked out The Police as well. It's so nice when reactors can really appreciate the way that the songs are so artfully stitched together. Also, I think that it's great that you are so open to hearing other kinds of music! Really like your reactions.

[@BB0YV]

Lets Goooooooooooo feel you brother this is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Dammmmm #REN

[@kma6667]

Ren is showing the world that he can rap to anything and songs that nobody has thought about.

[@aliverbirduponmychest3055]

This lad is a generational talent. His versatility in songwriting, his delivery, his ability to transport us all to enjoy his journey from his storytelling! I dare anyone to try attempting putting a genre label on this young man! Wonderful!

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

I loved the way he riffs Message in a Bottle in the Back in 74 section. So talented.💕👍🦇

[@mauraleib]

Loved seeing how much you enjoyed this-it is exciting to see all the new music Ren has in store for us ❤

[@alanwarren5033]

Effortless and passionate. That’s a separate zone from studio engineering. Raw. Reel. BEAUTIFUL

[@sandyyoung9582]

He has so much soul ❤

[@iancollins65]

The rap lyrics are definitely all Ren. He writes lyrics a certain way and it’s pretty unmistakable.

[@naturalginger999]

The rap bit was Rens lyrics, of course ☺🧡

[@jeffreydahammer4651]

Everyone share!!! Also get the song everywhere!!! Ren is my pick for artist of the year so far

[@RENfan1265]

Love it! Takes me way back. Total 🔥🔥🔥

[@jeffmartin_UK]

Great reaction. Thank you!

[@RenxChilla]

We were left wanting more is the only possible critique 🔥🔥🔥

[@suevick637]

Ren is an unstoppable force of nature ❣️ loved your reaction ❣️