Rapper Reacts to Ren - The Hunger (REACTION) This Is Ren When He Shows Off His Pen

[@strawhatboys]

The link below will take you to our latest SONG. It's an ALL MIGHT RAP called “I “Got It”. Thank you so much for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3TaZ62Yoq2Ve5I

[@robmarar]

Just an FYI brother, Ren Pin's all his bars in the comments section to help anyone see exactly what his rhyme scheme is in case you missed anything. Cheers man, looking forward to more..

[@batubop651]

You’ve received a beautiful comment from a Martin Gill. That’s REN’s dad. I don’t know either of them, I’m just a huge fan of REN’s music and I also have the same physical conditions as he does, so naturally I’m in awe of his ability to express the experience with such incredible clarity, truth and power- it’s been quite a healing and empowering experience. I’ve been binging on Ren reaction videos to glean further insights from the perspective of others. I really appreciate your take, helped me understand new aspects of his technical abilities and diversity, thank you. I’ve spotted REN’s dad, Martin Gill, only a small handful of times leave a comment when he really appreciates something about a reaction video. Just thought I’d point it out in case you didn’t spot it (he’s not too shabby a musician himself). Looking forward to checking out more of your vids now!

[@martingilluk]

Great analysis. I was already so proud of Ren's work and you've helped me to see the Mozart side of his complex rhythmic gifts. Thank you. R's dad.

[@mikenicholas9017]

Everyone keeps talking William Shakespeare but I could see Jerzy Grotowski and Antonin Artaud peeking out at me through Ren's work behind Bertold Brecht, who, of course, was standing up front taking all the glory. I've been looking for someone to say that to. Not a lot of that kind of thespian in my part of rural Australia... So looks like you're the guy! Do you know the work of Rudolf Laban and Yat Malmgren? Cos I could swear Ren does.

[@martingilluk]

@@mikenicholas9017 Artaud and theatre of the absurd was my specialist subject at university and Brecht was one of the greatest theatre writers and directors. His use of alienation is obvious in Rens work. It’s in many of the films I produced and wrote with prisoners here in the uk. Ren was around Grotowsky based movement and sound work with his mum and I during his childhood years so he probably was influenced through osmosis. I was Laban trained too so I’m very impressed by your observation and insight! Rens mum Pauline Down played in Frank Weidekins play with the now famous director Danny Boyle.

[@mikenicholas9017]

@@martingilluk I've replied elsewhere at length. Let me know if you want me to remove it. 🙂

[@jd35711]

thank ~you~, Ren's dad.

[@martingilluk]

@@mikenicholas9017 where can I find this?

[@dyrtybarstud5261]

This kid is doing things no one else is. His capacity to flip the switch on flow, cadence, speed and tone is astounding. He is a wordsmith doing it with sounds and beats that are UK not USA. So refreshing to hear a rapper flexing his ability and his story instead of trying to flex his wallet and crew.

[@reasonablefacsimile]

I love hearing his singing voice creeping into a few bars of this song, too. It's subtle but it's part of what makes it next-level IMO.

[@Method7pt]

this kid is 33y old

[@MrWidestripes]

bang on comment dude

[@ceciltuttle743]

Over heard of a rapper that bust he started in 96 and dropped his last project in 2020 is kinda like that can speed up faster than anyone slows it down writing off the charts I know some just call him Barshall

[@BrianLee-cq2hc]

In my 51 years I have never seen another artist with this diversity of genius level talent. From Wikipedia-- Ren Genres: Hip hop, Pop Rock, Reggae, World Folk Funk, Soul, Country, Acoustic Alternative, Rock Indie, Pop Drum and Bass, R&B, Spoken Word, SkaNu, Metal Electric, Blues, Gospel Ren Occupation(s): Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Rapper, Performance Artist Ren Instrument(s): Guitar (acoustic and electric), Bass, Drums, Piano, Marimba

[@gaelle4328]

Also Piano - he plays Piano Beautifully and I’m so glad to see this.

[@HecticLlama]

Amazing

[@MissyGail4eva]

​@@gaelle4328it's listed 😊

[@eatrawskin]

First Ren reaction video I've seen that actually covers the intricacy of his bars. I understand it's easy to be blown away by Ren, however, I've been waiting for a while for someone to actually talk about his schemes. Thanks man, wonderful video! :)

[@dbo79]

This was good. You should check out the Artist/Reactor Knox Hill. He breaks it down to the minute detail very well.

[@99elizabeth]

This dude makes me so proud to be from Brighton. This video was filmed 10 mins from my house 👌

[@strawhatboys]

Oh nice, that’s awesome

[@sebrina8057]

Love that he had the salute to Wales with the red and green smoke too. He seems very grounded to his roots.

[@ScottyRosencrance-dq4pj]

We’ve all wondered where in the hell this location is, so have you been where he is doing this video!

[@michelleeagle595]

I’ve never wanted to live in Brighton more 😂

[@anthonymalone100]

I'm from California but he makes me want to be from Brighton. lol

[@CraigAnderson-h2h]

What is exceptional is that he isn't just a rapper, he's a serious musician, good guitar, excellent pianist. Radical talent.

[@rickpetersen5728]

And actor and director and beat boxer.

[@joephilippus1749]

I really enjoyed your more technical observations of this song! As someone who doesn't fully understand all of the technicalities of what makes rap great, you did an awesome job explaining it! Definitely gained a new subscriber!

[@mynameisfen]

He usually put the lyrics to his songs in the description. Great reaction and insight. I think REN’s having fun in this one showing off his lyrical gymnastics.

[@andycopland3179]

I used to live with a rapper. Now, I was a white kid from England and I don't get rap/hip-hop. So here I am, living with a rapper from NY as I was working in the US. He would bust down my door at like 3am and be like "bro, you gotta hear this" and would proceed to do his thing. I still listen to his stuff in the car now and then, back in England, because he made me get it. That's what life is about; culture, experiences, inspiration and number 1? Eating other peoples bloody food.

[@simplysimon9868]

You got to do LOSING IT 😁 Ren's Beast mode is wild 😁

[@2nicnag2]

Pretty new to rap and the sounds in this are mind blowing, especially right after he says ‘monster.’ Still Gives me chills despite playing it on repeat for a few days.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

And the the beat is from Ren as well as he's doing the beatboxing. He produces all his own stuff. I loved this song from the first few seconds I heard it.

[@loadedorygun]

There are some other buried references in here too: I can’t recall who it was but there’s that famous flow on t’s-ticking off the top of my tongue-that he extends on; and then in Hi Ren he discusses the pendulum from light dark, and when he says the weed hits and the pendulum starts slowing, I think he means his head is in a good place, not worrying about swinging to that dark side for now. Great reaction! Kid is fire.

[@epishmeh]

Glad you were pleasantly surprised. Nice reaction video!

[@TeresaFlowery]

Losing It is pure fun Ren but so well crafted it's insane.

[@shazza175]

He pins his lyrics as the first post in case it proves helpful in future reacts. Enjoyed this one!

[@tomspoors768]

Ren is, by all accounts, a fan of dystopian literature. Orwell's 'Animal Farm' may be the inspiration for the pigs but as an artist he doesn't have to explain himself! I enjoyed your knowledgeable reaction, thank you.

[@sarahholland2600]

Going off the pig in 'Hi Ren' & the Animal Farm pig's 7 point manifesto, which you see on the wall in 'Animal Flow', I'd say Animal Farm runs through a lot of his work. 😁

[@shdwdrgn]

Genesis and Power for more highlighting his rap skill, Bittersweet, Sick Boi, Chalk Outlines, How to be me all fire as well, and so much more, here for it.

[@Lou-xq9br]

Love him! Love his beatboxing at end. Nothing that man can't do 🔥🔥🔥

[@corpseryujin6009]

Love how just how excited you got over this. Most lose themselves in his videos and feel they pause too much but you did a very good amount of rewinding/talking and playing the song. Earned yourself a subscriber and will probably check your music out tomorrow you mentioned at the start, I'm getting tired or I would tonight. Merry Christmas and happy new ywars all.

[@BrianLee-cq2hc]

The Hunger is the Frankenstein monster that Ren made to display all of the tools he will use to conquer the music world. The Hunger is his golden ticket! It's an incredible mastery of every aspect of rap.

[@jukeboxdave6026]

Many thanks my friend great reaction love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍

[@Chrisinpommyland]

Reaction is great. Your music is dope too! Hope people are listening to your stuff from this cause it’s fucking good!

[@donald1379]

dude is amazing....thanks for this reaction

[@Asperibra]

This is certainly a fun flow, losing it and genesis are great too - but his vocal singing range is just astounding

[@fourcornersofbrighton]

If you are looking for fun flows, Losing It and Genesis are both fantastic!

[@BadApple4Life]

​@@fourcornersofbrightonand do the regular Genesis video followed by the live acoustic Genesis to show how insane he really is 🙌 The beatboxing seals the deal for me 🔥

[@AliCatzRR]

3:12 the bit where he goes into rhyming with all the tongue twisting T's gotta be the toughest part of this Great react! his tune Genesis Is a good track too

[@beno7238]

WHAT YOU WANT is a great example of Ren with an old school vibe that is amazing

[@radishgirrrl]

I've watched a lot (and I mean a lot) of Ren reactions. I'm not knowledgeable about the nuances of rap, and your reaction was the first one that I feel like I actually learned something about the art. In turn, it made me appreciate Ren even more. Thanks so much for a great reaction.

[@stevengeller829]

Fun reaction. I'm sure you'll have quite a few reactions that will share additional songs to check. I mean, that's in the comments from every single Ren rection out there. I'll leave it to the rap and hip hop experts to say which is the better to check out. For me, I like some old-school, so, I liked What You Want for that kind of thing.

[@aimeekeel]

Buckle your seatbelt, this is like nothing else. He throws the “formula” and expected out the window and kills it.

[@SandyNoblitt]

Capitalist pigs” is a term most frequently attributed to stereotypical Soviet protagonists describing Americans, or perhaps fat hogs in suits and top hats representing greedy businessmen in political cartoons.

[@kellyt5341]

Yep, the big medical complex and big ph@rma....take another pill..boy.

[@danielmeola3651]

Yesss, super analysis, if you want to dig in his story telling, you MUST, yes must check, tale of Jenny and screeh, full version, thanks for the video.

[@anticafo]

That was fun! Loosing it, Genesis, Power, Bittersweet Symphony (verve retake)

[@BLIND82]

Ren song to check out for his best rapping skill is love music 1, 2 and 3. Especially number 3.

[@lillyvanpug]

Nice reaction. Try Losing It for Ren's fun beastmode 😂

[@davideastham]

Wait, wait, let me catch me breath 🤣

[@ChrisLawton66]

He's about to go Macbeth

[@scoutbane1651]

I highly recommend Ren's songs Sick Boi, What you want (for a more old-school feel) and Life is Funny, as more demonstrations of Ren's lyrical genius

[@amariebfree5326]

Just FYI Ren posts the Lyrics as a pinned comment on all of his videos.

[@BallisticAero]

Ren just casually flexing his ability to flow through various styles and schemes in the matter of seconds

[@luckyinlondon7436]

Should be Grammy nominated for obviously Hi Ren and this track ,the guy is brilliant

[@SandyNoblitt]

He uses alot of vert smart words, especially with his issues and he tells those stories in Sick boi part one and part 2. Another one's is Seven sins. Also check out Losing it. He really spits in that. So many more. He is a great storyteller

[@jjkehrley]

Not sure if you knew, but Ren makes all his own beats too!

[@Pint-Shot-Riot]

Nice insight from obviously a musician, subbed

[@lizzpoulos7629]

I love the way he says "I'm a Devil" and drops his voice

[@thomasparsley8195]

Just found you and glad to have done it! Great break down! Ren has so much depth!

[@Dad-JanieWorld]

Wicked ways. Is my favorite rap by Ren. It’s like leveling up. Life is funny is another one. Older but banger.

[@sharis9095]

I don't know if you realized it but Ren did the background beat boxing as well.

[@JoH4LH44]

Enjoyed your reaction. I like the analytical approach. Thanks ❤

[@franklinmcpherson9901]

The beat box solo at the end is chef’s kiss.

[@collinking4310]

That's fire bro and him beatboxing over the beat at the end 🤯

[@strawhatboys]

Wait that was him?!!!

[@ChrisLawton66]

@@strawhatboys yeah, he beatboxes and makes his own beats.

[@bradturner8552]

Think of what would come of a collaboration between Ren and Prof

[@wastefulungratfuls]

Ren usually puts the lyrics in the comments section of the original post... 👍

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

Ren is a freakin’ savant! He is brilliant. This is one of my favourites 🖤

[@bethellen1962]

Great analysis. Subbed for life. Thank you for your appreciation of Ren’s mad RAP skills. Now maybe Illest of Our Time or Losing It. 💜😊💜

[@TheChristafershawn]

Check out "Losing It'. He kills it on that one.

[@bruh-gf3no]

The pig mask is supposed to symbolize the greed of man, inspired by George Orwells famous novel Animal farm.

[@Hello_I_am_Jeff]

Genesis man. That song is great.

[@kellenfurbayern2915]

What's even more amazing about this video? Is he did it on a one take like he does a lot of his videos

[@gwynethzen77]

Stumbled onto you a little late but so glad I found you! Always looking for a good Ren reactor!! Enjoyed this so much! Subbed! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@billy0bLank]

your breakdown is awesome

[@JensRandolff]

Great reaction. Ren’s Hip Hop/Rap style songs are all worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; they are pretty amazing. Check out “Genesis,” “What You Want,” “Losing it (FISHER rap retake),” “Right here, right now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake),” "Life is Funny," “Love Music (Parts 1, 2, and 3),” “Crucify Your Culture,” “Power,” and his latest release, “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake).”

[@odochartaighofodonegal2351]

We've never seen a cat like REN before- he's fresh as F

[@jackieturner6773]

He’s sooooo good. Next level bragadocious 😂

[@christilehman-starr4428]

Yes, Ren can rap Triple time 2! 🌺

[@ckheffern]

Ren is all about reoccurring themes

[@margaretc5679]

3:22 that transition is SO smooth

[@Microplancakes]

Ren is so amazing!! Check out “Losing it “!! So cool!!

[@DomAtaGlance]

I love how willing he is to pronounce a word wrong to fit the rhyme. A major Eminem homage. "Alpha Beeta delta" in moneygame where he says "pay rise" instead of pay "raise"

[@LadyAngharadLlewelyn-Giovinco]

Welsh have been rapping for thousands of years, they were once called bards who battled with their words during Eisteddfod, usually in Welsh.

[@Talia7722]

I’d love to see your reaction Sophie hunter :) huge huge fan of Ren here too ❤ the new song he put out is insane :P kujo beat down. Crazy diss track 😅

[@bissy_in_melbourne]

Please do sick boi if you haven't already. Then genesis is great for another rap track, and chalk outlines with chinchilla (live version) to show his vocal range!

[@Jpliers]

The lads a genius I’m quite new to his stuff but he’s blown my mind how he can basically do most types of music plus play guitar and piano and to top it all off has major health issues that he juggles daily 🤯👌👌

[@shawnfrancis5210]

The pig mask represents all the drs that have misdiagnosed his disease over the years

[@anonnonnon]

RENs straight up lyrical genius 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sicmuvva11]

Love it! Power is a great up beat track and losing it, Genesis all brilliant.

[@ckheffern]

The Toblerone is now legendary

[@bobtodd5623]

The pig mask is Ren's representation of the medical profession due to his ptsd from illness and treatments, I believe!

[@puddspudds5102]

Mentioned Orwell many times as well and references animal farm in his videos. Four legs good 👍

[@trickedouttech321]

his cadence changes are unreal

[@julypeaaa]

In everyway, a prodigy.

[@suzannemurnane2714]

Pure Fire 🔥! Loved it. Can you do Ren and The Big Push performing Marleys I shot the sheriff. You would truly love it! Keep reacting to Ren

[@sheafurby]

Love the shit. One of my favorite clothing lines.

[@christyheffernan1248]

Where the pig mask is reoccurring theme it’s also prominent in Animal Flow.

[@zed4225]

Ren is so good. Very much next gen Plan B. If you haven't reacted to Plan B it would be good to see you do one of his tunes. 'ill Manors' is fire, so is 'SIck 2 Def' or 'I Am The Narrator'❤

[@jusdubzzz]

I gag everytime I hear him say "jammin Django Reinhart" he was an edge cutting Austrian jazz guitar player wayyy ahead of his time. You have to check him out.

[@QueenofPutrescence]

Ren don't miss!

[@PaulBolton-jl2qm]

Nice breakdown, at 65 I'm just beginning to understand rap. It is a lot more complicated than I first thought.

[@bryanjohnson8162]

Ren is a Real Artist!!!

[@imagingconcepts]

Great perspective, enjoy your work..

[@tracybadciong-uq5cg]

He does his own beats!!

[@mosesonamotorbike]

That video tho. Is it one continuous shot?

[@plutus2559]

His videos usually are. Money game has outstanding camera work, and Violet's tale takes it to the next level with using the movement through rooms for effects and storytelling. Don't jump straight into Violet though, I made that mistake, start with Jenny then Screech and finish with Violet.

[@well-dressed-bird]

The more we see from him, the better it all is, but I will always be stuck on hi ren and the tale of jenny and screech. This is a pretty iconic set as well. In this song he went into that godzilla Eminem flow. Which obviously has been done but showing you can do it is an accolade in itself. As far as when rappers vocals are quieter than the beast is one of my biggest frustrations of all time but I didn't think that happened really here. My ears could catch his lyrics the whole time (not meaning I caught every lyric bit I could hear them at least lol)

[@lussacmomin6178]

Bruh this just level 1 by Ren, check out 1.Love music pt2 and pt3 2.Life is funny 3.hold on 4.everbody drops 5.what you want 6.loosing it 7.crucify your culture Please react

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Great reaction 😊

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

The audio balance is often better on his actual music release than the music videos. I've been using Spotify to listen to Rens catalogue, so it could be worth you listening to the song on that while playing the video for your channel. You'll be able to hear him better.

[@Mater_Literarum]

Great reaction video! 🎉

[@skinnywes]

Hi did you know he also makes and produce his own beats?

[@graceydez6199]

Learnt a lot, thanks!

[@SleepingTiger-vlog]

The bubble part is my favorite part.

[@Nordorf]

TURN ON CLOSED CAPTION if you have issues following the dang rap.. or read the lyrics in the description.

[@tobiascase2150]

You were the first one that I have seen that caught the pig mask. Nice!

[@jusdubzzz]

Am I the only 1 who thinks Ren references Kendricks "alright"5:18. So dope