Ren - Illest of Our Time || Goth Reacts

[@craigevans8912]

I feel sorry for the people who don’t get or understand REN’s music. One in a generation ‘independent’ artist.

[@APaganPerspective]

you need to check out Rens interview with Justin Hawkins Rides again here on KZbin. INCREDIBLE

[@gcarap]

I agree it was excellent interview, as was Chinchilla's interview with Chris Lupe (I hope I got his name right).

[@BigBob473]

There are those who "hear" music and there are those who "listen" to music. Those that say it sucks aren't listening. They are only hearing it. Deep content or content that takes some thought isn't for everyone. Great reaction Ash! Glad your hanging in there! May the 4th be with you!!

[@Tearnofear]

Man, i showed Losing it to some friends, answers like "sucks" "trash" "crap". Me: But did you listen? "nah it's crap". These friends mostly listen to light Music from the Charts so i can't blame them^^

[@sarahsmith8780]

⁉️Chinchilla just dropped "Cut You Off." U r going to ❤ it⁉️

[@atwellorama]

Ren's repertoire goes so deep, you really never know what sort of song is coming next, and it's AMAZING. I just caught "Crucify Your Culture," and it is FIRE. I think you'd love it, for completely different reasons than "Hi Ren" or "Illest of our Time".

[@andys335]

I agree “Crucify your culture”is a great track, and I’m surprised it hasn’t been reacted to yet.

[@peterveste6976]

thank you for your reaction, I just watched ANIMAL FLOW it was amazing Ren is my favourite artist ever ❤❤❤

[@GraveFireflys]

He's never boring, I don't normally do rap, but that got even this old rocker bopping. Star wars, Ewoks, the angry bears every time.

[@jonasramaut5914]

The chillest/illest of our time. The song pulls you in and doesn't let go. Always on the edge of my seat for the next bar dropping. Got chills to there. Great reaction ❤️

[@williamsummerson1204]

Loved the reaction Ash. Ren is a lyrical genius, can't wait for his new song animal flows to drop today. My favorite star wars character is a tie between Grandmaster Luke Skywalker and Darth Revan. . May the 4th be with you all. 🖤

[@warrickcaldecott2866]

Darth Revan, the guy who taught bane with his holocron. Original rule of two master BOOM. Damn we need a Revan film trilogy

[@williamsummerson1204]

Agreed

[@dirge24sg]

Ren talked about how he came to film in that place and it's crazy mad. Go check it out on his youtube, he does a lot for his music beyond singing :)

[@violindylan]

Your thoughts about “living with depression is a blessing in disguise” were so beautiful and accurate ❤ Great reaction!

[@SlashleySlays]

Thank you 🥺

[@sarahsmith8780]

❤😂 I'm wearing my Star Wars shirt too. Every time I see how beautifully unique u r, I just know we are kindred spirits! Keep rocking Ash!!😂❤

[@darrenraffan7804]

Great reaction Ash and as someone who lives with anxiety and depression it really hit when you said about how it can make you feel absolutely nothing yet everything at the same time, when balancing depression and anxiety. Thank you!! ☺️

[@suzannesantos86]

Han Solo and Chewy FTW! 4.47am in Australia woke up for Ren’s premiere of Animal Flow! Woot! Great reaction Ash Love from Tasmania, Australia xxx

[@Chris12987]

I commented on a video 9 days ago. I was going through withdrawals and your videos were helping me get through. I’m 9 days sober(I know not that long) but thanks again. Hopefully I stay on the right path.

[@thehazelinthejane]

Don't sell yourself short. 9 days is an accomplishment. Every single day is an accomplishment. Internet hugs to you. Stay strong.

[@KatSnow11]

Exactly. 9 days is AWESOME!!

[@Chris12987]

Thank you both very much.

[@drunknmunkey666]

How are you doing..??

[@Chris12987]

Actually 431 days sober. Thank you for asking.

[@francesdoll4039]

I love this song! The beats and changes turn me on big time I also love the double and triple entendres . And i love the power he exudes in this song.

[@francesdoll4039]

Yoda

[@kellymarklong]

You get bonus points for the Star Wars T-shirt! May the 4th be with you always, Ash!

[@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.

[@robertmorris4170]

Probably why I cry over things people don't even see. And sometimes feel nothing.

[@ChrisJones-we4in]

Ash love your comments after the song calling out those who criticise purely for attention. I'm the first to admit that hip hop and rap are not really my cup of tea at all but I can really appreciate the talent levels and creative genius in those songs and performances. If you thought this was wild, wait until you see Animal Flow which takes it to an entirely different level !

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

This track never gets old! 🔥🖤

[@ninagray4441]

Ren is a genius, flat out. Princess Lea, always.

[@StevenScotland81-ur1et]

Glad to see you in such a good mood and of course HAPPY BIRTHDAY FESTER! 🥳🎉

[@daylafai]

Great reaction as always. Rens also dropping a new track today!! Would love to see you reactto his "losing it" track its a pretty fun one, know you would love that. And happy birthday Fester :D

[@pondboy3682]

Interesting timing for this! It seems like Animal Flow is Part 2 of this vibe!

[@daviddriscoll5056]

You'll definitely like Ren's "Genesis" now!!!

[@JamesMiller-fz9ty]

Ash. You are mint! (that's a good thing) Bristol UK slang.

[@andys335]

Hi Ash, just finished watching this video, and I agree with you about people leaving negative comments. Music is subjective! As you say there’s nothing shit, it’s just not your “cup of tea” these people should perhaps look at all of Ren’s other tracks, as he spans so many genres. Keep up the good work. Andy from the U.K.

[@KatSnow11]

Ash, just saw Animal Flow and it was Wild!! There were 10k people in the premiere chat 🤯

[@ryanadamson4187]

Deffo my favourite reaction channel the energy is infections 😆

[@fourcornersofbrighton]

Great reaction Ash! Getting chores done while listening but I've just got to say, that sweatshirt is fantastic! Waiting impatiently for Animal Flow... just a bit over an hour now to go! Four Legs Good Two Legs Bad

[@farfromheaven29]

1. Those who walk upon two legs is an enemy

[@mldkenny]

Another great reaction to another brilliant Ren track.

[@Rawberrito]

You know how I feel about MOST rap but im not gonna lie I was boppin all over my chair! It was definitely a vibe fo sho! Ren never disappoints! Oh and my fave Start Wars character is probably Darth Maul just because of his looks!

[@Annie_MaycoxMUA]

I love watching your love for him grow in all these videos x

[@k_WESTSIDE_AMERICAN]

You rock with REN; I rock with you!💯💥

[@amygoodson-catlady]

I hate rap...but Ren has impressed me over and over! Ash, I have 3 rescue cats, one is an old feral that I've integrated into the house. Last year this time, I had 7 in here bc I was fostering...The Nightwish Kittens! I trained them to become Emotional Support Animals! Your true love for Fester makes me happy! Speaking of emotions... please remember that May is Mental Health Awareness Month here in the States... I hope you'll do something special...

[@simplysimon9868]

Great reaction Ashley!! They filmed this in a sketchy old store in Brighton. Homeless people live there and props and camera equipment got stolen but got it back. Boba Fett or the original Darth Vader my favourites 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@richardfisher21081]

I think that when people say that something sucks they have tunnel vision you know? They're stuck on one genre. They don't hear the message and art. I've learned from watching some reactors how to appreciate music more and see and hear it differently. I'm a metalhead but I love listening to Ren I fell down that Ren Rabbit Hole and man is such good art. Many other artist who've made it to my playlist probably never would have 5 yrs ago because I was stuck in one genre. Anyways great reaction again Ashley. Your positivity and sweet dance moves lol are slowly having you become one of my favorites to watch.

[@alisharhc]

Girl i KNEW you were gonna pause at that 'living with depression is a blessing in disguise never second guessing intuition getting wise' part... It is so true.. on point!! 🤟

[@Sabrewolf369Bayne]

You're description at the end=Empath

[@Sabrewolf369Bayne]

I am definitely coming to the Horror Haven tomorrow. I just now watched my first live youtube stream... Shout to Black Pegasus!!! Freestyle skillz

[@andrewfurey2999]

For the longest time my favorite star wars character was Boba Fett, but more recently I am now firmly in the camp of Din Jarin as I've always loved mandolorian's and he is bad ass

[@harleyg1991]

I found living with Depression, Anxiety and a Borderline Personality Disorder, I started seeing the beauty within the darkness around me. Ren has become my favourite artist ever as i relate to so much of his music and watching your reactions and how true they are is wonderful to see. My favourite ever star wars character is darth maul, I'm definitely the darkside

[@fredatkins5890]

Good reaction Ash. I think I'm addicted to reactions on KZbin. Is there anything I can take for that?

[@SammiJK]

May the 4th be with you Ash! you did the macarena !!! LOL !!! yeah........ loved it as I'm old school or just old....my fave out of the Star Wars is Han Solo & Chewy they go hand in hand not stroppy kid Luke 🤣 - nice one, will look forward to Animal Flow when its out and when you can get to it - have a great day!

[@gazdoyle7857]

You are such a likeable person miss, love the reactions. Keep it up love from Ireland 🙏🤟❤️🇮🇪

[@pudermcgavin4462]

As a person who has been depressed but doesnt habr depression i get it kinda! But hearing and learing it opens my eyes!

[@paulsimpson5949]

G'day Ash. I have only been watching you on KZbin for a couple of weeks. As a 68yr old I had not been into Rap until Ren got me with his lyrics, a poetic genius the likes of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. I have now likened Rap to the new Blues, telling stories of the human condition to a new kind of beat. I love your reaction to him and you got me wanting to bop along with you. I'll look forward to more of your reactions to different artists. Keep 😎 and Rocking on girl! Cheers from OZ

[@bpiraeus-p3b]

Don't feel bad, that whole 'is this thing working?' is pretty much the story of my existence :) When you've reached that low point, the only path you have (in your mind) is to keep sinking further, it takes someone else to come lift you out of it more often than not.

[@shazza175]

Catching up on your Ren reacts! Love you girl!

[@silentfenrir6927]

The phrase "This is not for me" is where I'm finding myself with all the Disney remakes and I think it's an under-utilised sentiment. Obi-wan is my favorite character..

[@ginjabrd]

Yo! 6:34 I've never seen the Star Wars logo move in 3D before lol ❤️

[@simplysimon9868]

Happy 1st birthday Fester 🐾🐾🐱🐈❤

[@eddiebirdie1545]

"May the fourth be with you" sounds like a speach impediment 😂❤✌🐦.

[@XxXchinatigerXxX]

I love that Ren has reached the USA and is killing it! He is somewhat of a prodigy indeed and never fails to amaze me with his new releases. Equally, you are brilliant Ashley. I loved your commentary and reactions plus the Star Wars narrative. Incidentally. I think it's Han for me really, maybe Chewee as well. He gave a lot with no actual dialogue so to speak! :D Anyway, new subscriber here cos that was all very excellent. Keep doing what you're doing and just watch those subscriber figures climb I think! Peace n love, Toru :)

[@Tandy_Hard]

May the Fourth be with you!! 😁 Love your reaction AS ALWAYS! ...Leia is my favorite. Not really cuz of her character, but mostly because Carrie Fisher was an IRL badass and advocate for mental health LONG before it was okay to talk about it in public. I miss her. Thanks for the smiles and the laughs, luv! 🥰❤️🙏🏽

[@woodywoodman2319]

30 minutes til his "ANIMAL FLOW" Release!!! Let's Go!!!!!!!!

[@TheeAmethystEmpress6589]

Perfect description of Depression and Anxiety 2gether❤ 🕯🤲💚🔮🌟😇🛡⚔️🧿

[@Aiken900]

OMG! Wow, wow lol. This was your foreordained role in life, to be a reactor!! I subbed at Hi Ren but watching I shot the sheriff/Road to zion..big contrasting differences keeps me going continuously going back to your reactions. Contrasting reactions, just superb! Please, please do not change your ability to say things off the cuff!

[@SlashleySlays]

Thank you 🥺🥺

[@ianhislop6782]

Great reaction. I’m an Obi Wan Kenobi fan. Quiet, softly spoken but absolutely lethal.

[@InfluxRadio]

IT'S CALLED UNDERSTANDING!!

[@wilM26]

Love, love, love you and your reactions Ash 💖 😍

[@arielbussart1305]

I'm late to the show... but Chewy will always and forever reign the Star Wars series!

[@markstuartwakeley]

And with you Ash stay safe x

[@GloomBug]

🖤Happy Birthday Fester! 🐾🖤

[@Quizzy0000]

your reaction is my first listening to this song and i look so forward to it cause your so real and pure in your reactions. you cut off parts of what you say but i kinda wanna hear that just place a raw video im here for your reaction dont cut it off :)

[@food223]

My favourite ren song, he can rap

[@morbiouslenoir]

Gonna have to work on this one. But Ash, is this really the song that will help you chill out and contemplate the deeper meanings of things? And it's Darth Maul, one of the two people in the series that had martial arts training and didn't look like they were using a wiffle bat.

[@Michael-et9wn]

❤ REN , haven't heard anything he's done i do❤❤😊😊😊

[@thehazelinthejane]

Happy birthday Fester!!! Meow meow!!

[@SuperOllyb]

Die hard metal head, but love his diversity. Talent is talent.

[@benespinosa6725]

Awesome Reaction Video Ash Happy Thursday hope You're doing well My friend You're the best and I love you so so much 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@KatSnow11]

I agree 100% with what you said about depression and empathy. I get it.

[@woodywoodman2319]

SCREECH!!!! Still waiting on that one!!! 😊

[@shanetapp]

There's another new artist that is tearing it up right now. In a completely different way, they can also do everything... check it out: Kim Dracula - Make Me Famous so, so, sooooooooo good

[@keysersoze6119]

😂😂😂 great reaction, you got some moves!🤣

[@sherylmccollum895]

Loved your reaction. Ren can do it all. My favorite stars wars character is Darth Vader. Lol May the 4th be with and hopefully no revenge of the 6th. 🤣😂

[@LDBHX]

Yeah ! REN 🎧🔥

[@yarsheets4572]

Great take on this video. And on life.

[@ChillsHills72]

He's not just incredibly lyrically but has an insane intuitive knowledge of the way music should sound and work, which is why he is so special in a society of Kardashian types and bullshit pop music that has been bombarded down our throats and corrupted the way music should sound and be, all hail the King!!!

[@SPBRAZE4936]

Subbed already for the starwars shirt😊👏👍💖

[@greglecig5549]

Another banger from Ren! And another banger reaction from you! R2 and Han are definitely the favorites This is the May!

[@SkaterWillsy]

Ahhhhhhh! There it was - a turbo macarena! 6:28 Great work Ash love it! Hope you're hitting the premiere of animal flow later x

[@gstevenson7781]

Discovered your reactions about a month ago and binged them all and subbed. Happy Star Wars day

[@davidperkins6752]

and may the 4th be with you to!

[@alexiaspaedt-mcintosh5311]

Great reaction Ash! Can't wait till you do Animal Flow! So incredibly cool!

[@Bleeglesplotch]

Darth Maul, he's got the coolest light saber out of everyone imo

[@kevh953]

Love your reactions Ash, I can see how much fun your having. Keep smashing it ✌️

[@melissawinstead8848]

I think this one of Rens is one of my most favs. Gets me dancing too! Lol. Yeah and Luke sucks! I love R2D2. Or it would be Chewy. But I haven't seen the newer ones soooo there is that. Have a great day! Peace and love always until there is no more!😊❤

[@doughill2616]

another great reaction Ash

[@danleister7340]

Renegade, love your reactions !!

[@tedodonnell9710]

Amazing reaction Ash to an amazing tune by Ren! You both rock as much as Yoda ✌️ ❤️

[@tyghe_bright]

Lando! He's so smooth.

[@joshuaegli4033]

If a person can’t get Ren the FBI should flag them and watch there daily activities, 100 dollars say they Kill Cats and Dogs and don’t hear music period. Hint you know what they say if you kill domestic animals you are probably prone to think about killing a person. Ren is the best thing to happen in this Generation. Great Reaction. Protect Ren at all Cost.

[@luckytheirishman]

Han Solo is my favorite since I was 5 and I am 48 now. I also the The Empire Strikes Back as my favorite of all of them. Han uses a light saber to save Luke and Luke finds out Darth Vader is his father. Plus Yoda was introdused to the world. Han and Leah fall in love and the most pimp line in move history be for he gets frosen. .....Leah tell Han she loves him and he simply says....I know!.....Boom!

[@zfgdun]

Haha Great reaction as always!

[@kellymarklong]

Ash, you gotta check out Ren’s songs Genesis and Power, both are raps. Great songs.

[@jonasramaut5914]

I just realised you did "The Macarena" dance on this. You crack me up, goddamn! 😂😂 I cherish you from a far! 💓 I'll be on every video now! You're mine now 😌😂 Hey macaRENa!! See what I did there?! 🤣 BTW. Never watched Star Wars. Totally not sorry! 😂

[@ryderjohnson1293]

Animal Flow! Animal Flow! Animal Flow!

[@SPBRAZE4936]

"hello there"! Obi is the wan!