[REACTION!!] Old Rock Radio DJ REACTS to REN ft. "Illest of Our Time"

[@davidjones4252]

Ren dropped a note on what he meant by "Illest of Our Time" not too long after he released this song. It's worth the read: "Overhwlemed by the amount of support for illest Of Our Time. Have been loving watching all the reaction videos and hearing everyone's interpretation. I never usually break down my own words because I love letting people apply their own meaning, but there was one line I wanted to explain. The title of the song. Alot of people took this to mean "The greatest Of Our Time" "Look for all the answers that I never seem to find, Till then I guess I'm still the illest of our time" Its my reluctance to be the illest - the clue is in the word 'guess' - ive spent the better part of a decade looking for solutions to the damage lyme disease dealt with countless doctors visits, and am still in that boat. "Illest" can also mean "dopest" "best" etc. So it's a bit of a double entendre. Same as "Sick boi" This theme is repeated with the line "elementary dear Watson you might find" cause Sherlock Holmes was always searching for the clues to piece the puzzle together, which is very relatable when trying to piece together parts of a very complex health picture, anyone with a very complex illness will relate to almost having to become your own detective. And finally "A pathologic entity - if eveything is set in stone then this is how its meant to be" Acceptance that this might just be the cards I've been dealt. To search for answers and simultaneously accept that chronic illnest may be your fate is a bit of a paradox because it is the rejection of acceptance that spurs you forward in the persuit of answers, but it is the acceptance that you may always be sick that let's you lead a more peaceful life... so one must walk this contradictory line between both opposing states to have the motivation to find the answers whilst not being so outcome dependent. Still haven't mastered this, but think it's an interesting concept"

[@avdude10]

Thanx for sharing - that was interesting

[@andipatel5044]

I'm just going through a really rough time with this one and I'm just so tired of being in this situation I can't do it anymore

[@amymbeauty8765]

​@Andi Patel You are not alone. One day at a time friend. You've got this!

[@DonnaPoynton.]

Do The big push (Rens Band) I shot the sheriff/road to Zion/hip hop 😊

[@rebeccarose7405]

I totally concur!

[@pirada74]

I conquer

[@davidjones4252]

I concur 100%

[@lukebastendorff]

I concur!

[@mattthurlby7175]

I concur

[@amandavanwyk5424]

Nice! I think you’ll also really enjoy Ren’s band, The Big Push, and their various street performances. They do a rendition of War Pigs by Black Sabbath, plus a variety of other tunes, all very different from one another, but with Ren’s distinctive vocals added to it.

[@alexlongmore621]

I concur

[@adamshipley1900]

I concur!

[@vintagerealityvr]

I concur

[@KathleenChilds]

I also concur! 😊

[@outi5001]

I concur

[@vickihammond5576]

I hope REN sees this, this is one of the best reactions to this song, I just love how you really see thru to the heart of REN. Can’t wait for you reactions to his earlier catalog, there are many REN gems to find. Also his more rocker vibe with his former band The Big Push original and covers. REN has the X factor. What a breath of fresh air he is and he comes across so humble. Btw he has a song called Humble featuring another artist, Eden Nash, you will love it!!!✌🏼

[@Avellan20]

I recommend Chalk Outlines or How to be me from Ren. Is more of a song than Rap. Great lyrics. Love your reactions. I hope you have a blessed day.

[@alexlongmore621]

I concur

[@glitchreal501]

I concur

[@arklilbro]

I Concur

[@stuartfraser8060]

I concur

[@NunYaO]

I grew up with Poc, SPMex, Beastie Boys, NIN, 242, Ministry, Blue Oyster Cult, DePeche Mode, Marley, CCR, Clapton, Clash, SxP...and too many more to name...I hear influences of all these musical memories; yet a unique freshness as well, in Rens music! ❤

[@MissMeKate]

I've watched so many reviews of Ren's songs but yours always bring a new perspective and it's fascinating to hear your thoughts as someone who has so much experience sharing music and building playlists for an audience. Your thoughtful understanding of this track is one of the best analyses I have seen, as you fully appreciate the depth and duality.

[@celtshaun1427]

This is one heck of a rabbit hole your entering Ren is so talented and versatile, For Rap definately do "The Hunger" and "Losing It" for a Duet go with "Chalk Outlines" with Chinchila, Then His Band "The Big Push" for his singing versatility, Another track that shows a completely left field side of Ren is "Ocean" Ft Eden Nash completely different from anything else, BTW he produces all his tracks himself whether it be the beat, the effects, beat box you name it as 90% of the time it's Ren himself, one extremely talented individual, Then there is "Hi Ren" Oh My you don't know what you have let yourself into lol

[@alexlongmore621]

I concur

[@glitchreal501]

I concur

[@larka742]

I am impressed, he can see details in just these three songs that show how well educated Ren is in music. "incredible message" - Just wait...there is more.

[@aaronhommel4615]

I concur. Thank you for the reaction and continuing to get this guy in front of as many people as possible!

[@davidarmour7766]

I’m impressed by how much you hear and understand. Especially having only listened to three of his rap songs. I can’t wait for you to hear him sing and cut loose.

[@katstephenson8493]

He never ceases to amaze me..'Roy Division' 😅 nice touch.☮️🇬🇧

[@amandavanwyk5424]

Also, it’s cool that you picked up on the double meaning of “Illest.” It’s also referring to Ren’s battle with years of living with undiagnosed lyme disease and what that ended up doing to his mental health and wellbeing.

[@danaoleary680]

Don't forget to put a I concur on my comment about war pigs please

[@lillyvanpug]

That's what happens when The Prodigy has a baby with the Knight Rider theme song 😂😂😂 Im a 1980s baby, and I love his nineties influence he shows in a lot of his songs. Makes me feel like a teen again 🤩

[@anniedh600]

If you are ever inclined to review him and Sam Tompkins singing Blind Eyed (a song Ren wrote) I recommend you watch the one that features the Angry Car Park Attendant. It’s not the polished version on the song. I think they were out singing in the parking garage to perhaps test the acoustics. They get run off but they handled it spectacularly (by they, I mean initially Ren and then Sam thus followed his lead). They never stopped singing and rapping as they were being escorted out by several men! Priceless!

[@outi5001]

Amazing how you can hear so much by only listening to few of his rap tracks. He most certainly has a very wide musical background. I’m really loving your analysis, hope to see more Ren reactions. Maybe some of the street performances with the Big Push

[@ChrisLawton66]

Definitely has a bit of The Crystal Method's "Busy Child". He said he was influenced by the Streets of Rave video game music. Reggaeton has just one "R". Good reaction.

[@dorkette_chicky]

This analysis was awesome, thank you for taking the time to truly appreciate Ren as well as to help us understand why we love him so much. Peace

[@ceekayy79]

Baby x here. I'm so glad that you can tell all of his influences after only listening to a few of his mostly rap songs. I'm very excited to go down this Ren rabbit hole with you. He's so multitalented, and I haven't been as excited by an artist in so long. I don't have any preferences for which song of his you should react to next, I love them all for different reasons.

[@suemiller2522]

Ren is utterly astounding. I have to recommend "The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full)" and both parts of "Money Game", "Ocean" and "Humble" both featuring Eden Nash, "Chalk Outlines" and "How to Be Me" with Chinchilla (who you should also check out... "Fingers" (live) and "Little Girl Gone" are amazing), "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop" and "Bongo Bong" with the Big Push, "Losing It" and "Hunger" for rapping... this kid is so freaking talented and the rabbit hole is DEEP. I can't wait to see what he comes out with next.

[@stuartfraser8060]

I concur

[@susiejo143]

Every song listed below is a yes for me lol and I'll add The tales of Jenny and Screech (Full version) He does so many genres and all his collabs are just wonderful as well as The Big Push you just cannot go wrong

[@martinrobinson936]

Yes I agree

[@LDBHX]

REN ❤ Yeah !!! He is next level ❤🔥❤ Thank you 🤘🙏

[@ColoniaAgrippina2023]

Wow, I like your take on these three Ren songs ... I grew up in the 80s&90S and get a few things, but you are so much more knowledgeable and have a cool way to communicate your insights. Plus I absolutely adore your voice :)

[@mothermaclean]

Him in big push doing I shot the sheriff/road to zion/hip hop Or his band big push war pigs

[@danaoleary680]

I'd like to see you do War Pigs by The Big Push so you can check out Ren's rock chops.

[@MissMeKate]

I concur!

[@ela83a]

I concur!

[@aprilsjoy107]

I concur!

[@serendipitish]

I concur!

[@amandavanwyk5424]

I concur!

[@docdurdin]

Ren's musicality is so diverse, exploring all forms of all generations is inspiring. The layers of sound he puts in his stories and beats are incredible. Ren will be the driver of a new form of expression.

[@PlymouthLad76]

Out of all the Reactors on Ren you Sir are by far the best as in you actually break it down and explain to people that maybe dont quite get it, you really convey and articulate concisely much like how i would. Great stuff, looking forward to more of your reaction videos Thank You.

[@NZWozza]

Great reaction and analysis. So many people don’t listen deeply to this track and miss all the double meanings and themes. One of my favourites- but I think my favourite Ren song is whichever I listened to last. 😂

[@francesdoll4039]

New sub here. Intriguing reaction!❤ He has been sick for most of his life, never finding the answers. Will probably walk that path all his life. He got sick...very sick at 19 and spent years disabled, so he has the wisdom of that journey.

[@lynette.]

This is so clever and it chills me when he closes his eyes as he had drawn me in. The story of the making of the video its crazy.

[@christophCymru]

Amazing reaction and an insight into genius. Wish you were managing all radio companies because hes not on the radio for some reason

[@CrYou575]

I'm sure I can guess the one that many want you to get to. Or even the three that go together that many want you to get to. But in the meantime you're doing a great job with the others. Great analysis once again.

[@princessmigo]

I always say I hear Front 242 in this tune. Loved it right away.

[@JeffBrunoJefe]

Great explanation of Ren's talents

[@darrellmills]

Just a simple but effective acid house beat….. banger Get in that REN rabbit hole, you won’t be disappointed. Most people went in it by hearing “hi REN” first… A unique artist that no one can rival IMO

[@jenniferclark8051]

His busking solo, duet or with the Big Push are amazing! I love War Pigs

[@Nyx-MAKO]

So many good songs to react to. I also like his take on modern day capitalism and on the people that are leading our countries. Of course I am talking about “Money Game” part 1 and part 2. Both parts about a year apart. Keep on making those great reaction videos Mr. Clark. Greeting from your Dutch Concurpa!

[@sammyd8860]

Love your reactions - really interesting to hear the insights of an industry insider

[@craiggrant8600]

Ren can do ska, reggae, rap, pop, kinda screamo, "crutch" he does it all I have never known anyone like him!

[@cas9065]

Concur

[@chefstar72]

I got vibes of Prodigy and Crystal Method in this one. He mentioned on Twitch that he had been contacted by Prodigy's guitarist for a possible collaboration.

[@markbeckens]

I would love to hear you react to Money game 1 and 2.

[@theburdenofkings7550]

I concur

[@VidsFamilyNewman]

Refreshing take on this. I love most of the reaction videos for Ren, but this is at the top of my list. Great job!

[@timteel9733]

I appreciate your analysis and breakdowns so much! Much love. 🤘

[@bartonbagnes4605]

Powerful message, with an incredible delivery.

[@stephenpartridge6021]

Please please react too , losing it fisher retake it will blow your mind, love these reactions

[@ratmackay]

I concur

[@serendipitish]

I concur

[@DonutCockapoo]

Wow - very perceptive analysts. You seem to get Ren on many levels that other reactors don’t always…. Keep up the good work… I’d recommend some other tracks but tbh they are all fire…..

[@helenjarvis7755]

Thanks for what you said it resonates.

[@fredwds5178]

Nice job! Thanks.

[@disgustipated_462]

Might be the best review of this yet.

[@cas9065]

A really interesting reaction! I had to subscribe just to see what happens when you start to discover the other sides if Ren. Check out Humble with Eden Nash or the I Love Music trilogy for the influences you mentioned. But the best reference is Ren with his band The Big Push and their cover I Shot the Sheriff / Road to Zion / Hip Hop. Wow you haven't heard him sing OR play the guitar, yet! You are in fir a ride.

[@reviewandreactionvideoswit7200]

Loving your breakdowns. Well done

[@adancer3592]

Agreed 👍

[@geralynsteppe5974]

I think you'd really enjoy what Ren did with this kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2SUpZurgsqboK8 It's called Ren - Losing It (Fisher Rap Retake)

[@bobbistevens5648]

Great reaction, thanks. Talk about a summer or party track with Ren try Losing it.

[@anniedh600]

His mother was a music teacher and, I believe, a vocal coach. He has credited her for exposing him to so many types of music because she played records a lot. I would presume that is how he learned to play the piano. He taught himself the guitar and studied KZbin guitar videos.

[@kdavidreeves]

Picking up on threads and influences here, please look at Ren performing covers with the Big Push and Sam Tomkins, covers a wide range. from War Pigs to I shot the Sheriff and Wade in the Water. Loved your reaction

[@drc500free]

Would love to see your reaction to Humble, which is one of his more radio-friendly songs.

[@MalcolmMXTaylor]

Another great reaction!!! Love the way you analyse it!! I think you will like sick boi which i think is deffo one for the car playlist (sort of using your radio analogy). It goes alongside hi ren but its a more standard construction song that would make it more 'accessible' for radio play or on your car playlist i think. The guy has so much variety as you say nothing really fits into a single genre its great to hear

[@Proud.American58]

I just noticed that you switch up the albums and cds when it’s a new day of reviews. Nice little pickle. Anyway, many great choices in todays batch, but basically the same can be said for other days !!

[@timflesner663]

Anyone else notice John Carpenter vibes? Assault on precinct thirteen, halloween.. or bits and pieces of like clockwork orangevand the warriors soundtrack?

[@belindamelville2270]

Ren❤❤❤❤

[@troytucker3467]

I name it. "Ren a tron" when he goes in this bag" lol

[@sketchtherapy1218]

Posted by Ren on his community page: "Overhwlemed by the amount of support for illest Of Our Time. Have been loving watching all the reaction videos and hearing everyone's interpretation. I never usually break down my own words because I love letting people apply their own meaning, but there was one line I wanted to explain. The title of the song. Alot of people took this to mean "The greatest Of Our Time" "Look for all the answers that I never seem to find, Till then I guess I'm still the illest of our time" Its my reluctance to be the illest - the clue is in the word 'guess' - ive spent the better part of a decade looking for solutions to the damage lyme disease dealt with countless doctors visits, and am still in that boat. "Illest" can also mean "dopest" "best" etc. So it's a bit of a double entendre. Same as "Sick boi" This theme is repeated with the line "elementary dear Watson you might find" cause Sherlock Holmes was always searching for the clues to piece the puzzle together, which is very relatable when trying to piece together parts of a very complex health picture, anyone with a very complex illness will relate to almost having to become your own detective. And finally "A pathologic entity - if everything is set in stone then this is how its meant to be" Acceptance that this might just be the cards I've been dealt. To search for answers and simultaneously accept that chronic illness may be your fate is a bit of a paradox because it is the rejection of acceptance that spurs you forward in the pursuit of answers, but it is the acceptance that you may always be sick that let's you lead a more peaceful life... so one must walk this contradictory line between both opposing states to have the motivation to find the answers whilst not being so outcome dependent. Still haven't mastered this, but think it's an interesting concept" posted by Ren Gill (The Illest of the Ill) Me: To me it's like Ren is psyching himself up to get bigger, how much bigger? Big enough to have the power to create a standardized treatment for Lyme Disease & an early detection system... hyuge you gotta be hyuge. That takes millions upon millions upon millions of dollars, but Ren ain't rich never has been most of the money goes to medicine. Some of the reactors have more subscribers than he does. that's why he feels like Atlas sometimes maybe like the weight of the medical world is on his shoulders but he can't shrug it off. he got a go fund me for his medical bills but I doubt it covers much medicine is crazy expensive, but if he ever gets Eminem level money Jay Z level money Kanye level money he might actually make a mark on this world far better than the aforementioned.

[@elianorti3668]

🔥🔥🔥

[@pirada74]

🤘

[@leann60]

❤

[@Medicinemen100]

GOOD CALL ON SKA. GREAT SPOT HEARING THAT IN THIS TRACK;). IT FEATURES ALOT IN RENS MUSIC. CHECK OUT 'HUMBLE' AND 'LOVE MUSIC..:) AND 'HOW TO BE ME' IS JUST BEAUTIFUL, NOT SKA, JUST BEAUTIFUL........LIVE WITH CHINCHILLA. HAS TO BE LIVE:)

[@ricksurratt9034]

I concur

[@Tessimistic420]

Found and sub'd ya today on the way to 11k . Here for you and #Ren always. Just found you today so I haven't checked if you seen #chinchilla or the big push yet?

[@DuelerDog55555]

You need to react to an original Ren rock song called Fire, i think you will like it

[@theburdenofkings7550]

Hi ren. You will not be the same after.

[@Aaronblkgt]

Listen to ren 1990😊

[@Tearnofear]

i think its Time for a Hoodie and some Baggypants :D

[@supriyadiadi8148]

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[@LeeannG]

Bald headed worms hahaha Always here for some renalysis ;)

[@aleinav]

I recommend Ren and Sam Tomkins.

[@rinserepeat6388]

I feel what you’re saying, but the “busy child” track is from The Crystal Method…

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

I've been confusing them since the Blade soundtrack. I can be looking at a Crystal Method CD and call it Chemical Brothers. I'd be more shocked if I got it right. I have the same issue with Paul Rogers and Roger Waters. I always get them mixed up. Cheers! Eric

[@dmj4966]

CNN included a clip of the video of Hi Ren and says it encourages suicide. Ren has released an excellent and balanced rebuttal. Recommend seeing his response and then maybe anyone who thinks he is right tag CNN let them know

[@donalthurlow487]

Spinal tap turn up to 11

[@supriyadiadi8148]

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[@annfarmer9704]

ren doesn't fit in a box or under a category. Ren is an umbrella with an overhang, he's got all the categories covered and still has room for new ideas