Ren x Chinchilla - How To Be Me

[@RoughRaiders13]

What I love so much about Ren and Chinchilla together is how intensely they engage each other during the song. It's so much more than just a duet. It's allowing us to watch a much deeper connection take place between 2 souls through music.

[@SlashleySlays]

This💯💯

[@sammyd8860]

This song was about his friend, Joe Hughes, who sadly took his own life at just 19 (by jumping off the Menai bridge around 3.00 a.m on 28 December 2010). He wrote the song Freckled Angels about Joe and dedicated the album of the same name to him.

[@DK-wl4ne]

Ren's music has incredible depth & substance. Chinchilla's ability to tap into that along with her own talent and artistry makes for truly amazing collaborations.

[@SlashleySlays]

Exactly. Their music chemistry is truly beautiful

[@Moctipotili1]

When I need a good cry, Ren is there. When I need a bit more self esteem, Ren is there. When I feel overwhelmed, Ren reactions are there to let me know I am not alone. Love you.

[@SlashleySlays]

❤❤❤❤

[@Hexenkind1]

If you like her singing you absolutely should also check out her song "fingers" in the live version. You will not be disappointed. Because she absolutely deserves all the love too, especially because recently she separated with her label and is now an Independent artist too.

[@orcunnisli]

Live version of Fingers is epic. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! ❤‍🔥

[@zachhenderson7982]

It's so good. She deserves way more attention

[@Sabrina-wz9ko]

Was just about to recommend it too! Absolutely phenomenal performance!

[@PeteAxeShields]

Yep, I totally concur and Orcun Nisli " How amazing is that vocal at that point in the song ? " 🙏

[@Postflight_Icarus]

Don’t sleep on Chinchilla. Everything Ive heard from her is dope but the 2 that really hit for me are Elements and Fingers (live).

[@orcunnisli]

fingers live is epic. she is talented AF.

[@guitarmuscle6968]

Every Time i Hear this i get chills, thanks for the Reaction. Rens Tears for his Friend at the end always gets me, a Worthy Tribute to Joe. RIP Joe Hughes

[@SlashleySlays]

My heart seriously hurts from this 😔

[@guitarmuscle6968]

@@SlashleySlays Sending you Love instead of a Like ❤

[@paulbeedles9799]

Chinchilla - fingers live next please she deserves all this attention as well and is just as talented, love the pair of em

[@LHartman-gj7dl]

Definitely!

[@orcunnisli]

please, please, please

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

My favourite Ren changes from day to day. What doesn’t change is the awe and respect I have for him and everyone he works with👍💕👍🦇

[@Icurious14u]

Doing my reaction rounds after discovering and loving this duet....Chinchilla is a new discovery for me and just fell in love with her voice.

[@maratisoto9628]

This sing punched me in the throat and ripped my soul out of me the first time I watched...and the next...and the next. The level of ugly crying has not diminished with usage, which is a testament to how talented and authentic Ren and Chinchilla come across and the actual depth and emotion behind the music. There has been only one other song that brings tears every time I hear it, Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here,' and those are usually just a trickle. I feel truly lucky to have found Ren and his collaborators not that very long ago. Serendipity is accurate in my discovery...but it doesn't do justice in capturing how this music has brought me back from the abyss and is giving me genuine hope.

[@TheBigburcie]

This is a perfect example of people who have all sorts of technical skills who just put that to the side to be completely raw and honestly imperfect. I keep feeling like Ren really could take his music to a musical theater setting because it's all about the story and not the technicalities. I'd love to see him shown on SNL or another late night show to get a wider exposure too, but his raw honesty comes with a lot of F bombs that network execs and FCC suits would freak out over. Can we just put a big warning up that there will be profanity and deeply disturbing lyrical content, but you need to watch anyway.

[@wiseartmusic5979]

Lit the perfect vocal duo they match each others energy and feed off of each other you can feel it pour out the speakers and see it in the video. It’s so pure

[@chaosreign7851]

Let's also give Ren credit for not flinching when those claws get close to his face. It's a beautiful song sung by two beautiful artists. Great react as always Ash you are awesome!

[@inuchan74]

Haha that was the first thing my mom said when she saw chalk outlines

[@HeidiSaid]

I think what’s so great is that depending on my mood? He has a song that fits the vibe.

[@SlashleySlays]

ABSOLUTELY

[@laurabrevitz3944]

The way she *listens* to him is so intense. I love their voices, their songwriting, their performances, just...yes. Just yes.

[@Tarlain]

Thanks for the reaction. I appreciate what you do!

[@SlashleySlays]

Thank you!!

[@sketchtherapy1218]

Best mourning song I heard in a long time maybe ever. For those who ; themselves we miss you so.

[@SlashleySlays]

❤🥺

[@johnkeady2357]

Every song he does is so different than the others. This one has a bit of jazz and old times 30s music. Both of them are incredibly talented

[@SlashleySlays]

They really are!!

[@glennhansen6794]

Thanks for continuing your Ren journey. Much 💕.

[@highlightspotent127]

This is just incredible. The discordant notes are haunting and work so well to convey mood . Reminds me of Tori Amos and how she plays with those notes. Just mind blowing Ren and Chinchilla are. Wow

[@jackiehale3730]

This is the most beautiful, yet haunting performance that I have ever seen...

[@amishboyfreddy6088]

i dont think ill ever be able to fully prepare myself going into listening to any Ren song but in the end i will always have the chills and love it!

[@SlashleySlays]

Absolutely agree to this!

[@HelgaWeitmann-pe6fw]

This goes directly in my heart. Very thankfull !!!!

[@orcunnisli]

Thanks for this great reaction. ❤ Many people also mentioned in comments already: Live version of Fingers is epic. Chinchilla is talented AF. She has an unearthly voice range and variety. In "Vero Presents: Chinchilla Fingers - live" she express anger in its purest form. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!

[@sketchtherapy1218]

There is a whole new side of Ren a Ren you haven't seen yet. "A whole new Ren?" you say "He already has so much range" you say. Since you have seen Ren be deep and melancholic I would like you to meet a whole new Ren. You have yet to meet DJ Ren being funny and fun check out Ren's "Loosing it" Fisher Rap Retake where DJ Ren lives. I saw him make you cry I can't wait to see him make you laugh. I love it when he goes beast mode.

[@kellymarklong]

I didn’t know about them losing a friend. Thanks for that, Ash. It does make the song even more impactful.

[@SlashleySlays]

I didn't know either! I was just like 🥺🥺🥺

[@robertpetre9378]

Rest in peace, Rens friend😢

[@SlashleySlays]

🥺🥺

[@michaelmardling3152]

Joe Hughes.

[@stevebrown9955]

That song always reminds me of a best friend I had he took his life when we were 15 years old so long ago now but it hits hard even 42 years later

[@andrewstubbs4373]

Their harmonising on both songs I've heard them do together is incredible

[@peterclegg2609]

Rens talent is like an ocean, vast and deep.

[@lisarussell2914]

I love how they look into each other's eyes as they sing ❤

[@Madakushkas]

This is one of my favorites Ren and Chinchilla have produced. Their chemistry is like none other. Anxiously waiting for Chinchilla to put out her independent work. Also - Indy area humidity sucks! I feel you on that one. Thanks again Ash.

[@elcardil]

WOW, really nice. I have only seen these two together for Chalk Outlines. Again, they have really amazed me. Thank you for bringing this up.

[@peteturner3928]

Probably one of the finest live performances I've ever heard (and I've seen Pink Floyd in the flesh FFS!), they're both insanely talented artists.

[@1sizefitzall-bf8yf]

REN and CHINCHILLA are artistic siblings, and it really shows in the intense emotions that they provoke, certainly in me. Really do enjoy watching your REN reactions and all your Chinchilla reactions. Please keep doing what you do 🙂

[@Quizzy0000]

wow her voice is so good with him

[@ryderjohnson1293]

I just don't know what to say about Ren anymore. Kid can do it all, and do it masterfully. More impressed with Chinchillas vocal ability tbh. It's impeccable how she drags certain chords down, only to remind you that she's doing it on purpose and can belt. Idk if it's intentional or not but I love it.

[@pammcnulty7260]

I watch this over and over and am mesmerized by their interaction. It hits me every time.

[@simplysimon9868]

Chinchilla and Fingers live for Hunger TV is so good Ash. They're so harmonic together here. Beautifully sad but so good

[@NotThatRingo]

Every time I need some music therapy, I search for "first time reaction" and look for thumbnails of people crying. It's how I found your channel and instantly subbed

[@hulkstrong2389]

Hey, I know it's just a reflex to apologize for crying in your videos or showing "too much emotion", as I have the same reflex (people get super weird seeing a man in his 30s cry lol). I've only seen 2 of your Ren videos (about to watch this one after typing this) and seeing such raw emotions is why I wanted to subscribe. I've watched reactions to the Hi Ren video probably 45 times, mostly repeat watches got the number that high, and I've cried like a baby every single time. As someone who has had a particularly bad year, I finally feel like I've been seen after seeing that video. The line "I am the voice after you loosen the noose on the rope" gets tears literally flowing down my face. I'm not sure the point I'm trying to make, mostly just that seeing such raw emotions is something so beautiful and I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel :)

[@andrewthurmond8231]

I'm a fat poor, so I'll donate when I really really want to see your reaction to something. There's alot of good content out there, so I'll just enjoy the ride.

[@DaisyKmua]

yeah you can't make me choose which version of Ren i like more, it's all parts of him i equally enjoy! What a brain!

[@ChillsHills72]

Another great Ren song and reaction, he hits you hard with every song he does, everything he touches is such a human experience and brings the reality of life right to your eyes and ears, bless you my brother🙏

[@SlashleySlays]

🥺🥺

[@TheChristafershawn]

Ren- Heretic and Diazepam. I think you will dig them for sure. Both are singing melodic vibey tracks and two of my favs.

[@AviarSavijon]

How to be me with Ren & Chinchilla is so awesome they harmonize perfectly its a joy even if this was another tribute song to Joe Hughs. Keep dancing in the sunshine cuz you are the blessing of my sunset peace

[@VoidMySoul]

Ren and Chinchilla are the perfect duo

[@BeliaR_666]

I Like both sides of Ren, his Lyrics are so deep and impressive. And your reactions are so great and full of feelings. I like it.

[@jessiejames1641]

This song has really made me think about my own mental health a lot. "I forgot how to be me" is possibly one of the best ways to describe the things that I am fighting with now, and I am incredibly tempted to get it tattooed next to my ; tattoo, but I don't want to take away from the meaning of the song. Ren and Chinchilla are amazing together, but this song hit me right in the chest.

[@peterveste6976]

glad you showed this on thank you ❤

[@dammitdab9393]

Another great reaction! The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full version) by Ren is a must. It is another great song/songs. P.s. bring tissues 😢

[@ChristieOconnor]

loved watching your emotional expressions on this one it made me feel the word so much better x

[@spume74]

I know I recommended this one, it's soooo powerful. I think part of the beauty of Ren is that he can bend genre's and he's so good at all of it.

[@stephencottiss8681]

Great reaction you will love the song by ren and bibi

[@rickgillette2470]

Damn what a powerful performance and the synchronized singing it amazing.

[@delindsay]

Watching you say "Hello everyone" has become the most wholesome & soothing thing I've heard in a long time!

[@SlashleySlays]

Really? 🥺

[@delindsay]

@@SlashleySlays You clearly wear your empathy on your sleeve and it shows. Too many people these days are jaded by life and have become indifferent to the world. I'm glad to have found your channel and hope nothing but the best for you!

[@Lou-xq9br]

Beautiful, mesmerising & haunting ❣️

[@SlashleySlays]

This 💯

[@GarnetJ]

This song is heartbreaking but hauntingly beautiful. Someone said most of the song is written from the perspective of the friend he lost, up until the last line 😿 So I keep listening to it. But you can feel the pain and loss. It’s sad that they never found Joe’s body. Ren has the ability to channel so many different emotions through his voice and utilizes such a wide range of vocal techniques and styles. I think I’m drawn more to his melodic voice, but even when he raps, he uses melodic flows and cadences. So it’s hard to choose. Thankfully we don’t have to 😉 I love the collaborations with Chinchilla. She has a gorgeous voice with tremendous control! They have an amazing blend and you can tell they have a deep connection when they perform together. They both sing from the depths of their soul ❤️

[@Capcity44]

I enjoy his singing-he expresses himself so well.

[@Erin31499]

This one is very close to my heart

[@4arrows4all]

The song is fire and so are your reactions. I’m in Indiana too and between the humidity and tears and youtube I’m drowning in Ren reactions.

[@troytucker3467]

So much love from Dubuque Iowa. Thank you mate

[@TJKlownttv]

I was going to watch this reaction earlier but wife wanted me to wait for her so here we are Super happy to see this reaction

[@SlashleySlays]

Aweeee say hello to her from me!!! And thank you!!

[@thothtahuti5509]

Love the ren journey you're bringing me/us on, I enjoy them so much ❤ Keep it up 😊

[@SlashleySlays]

Thank you!

[@scotthritz6641]

I enjoy lol types of Ren’s music and your reactions!! I see Fester playing in the background!!! Love ya Ash!! 😍🤟🏻♥️

[@melissawinstead8848]

Well kiddo. (I hope you don't mind the term of endearment) Their voices are almost pitched to make you cry. I swear it is! 😢I didn't fair as well as you did on this one. When Chinchilla belts out "where is my GOD, where are you?...i die inside ->every time and start to cry. I felt that way when my grandmother passed-she was my everything (besides my kids). 15 years later...i still can't think about her without falling apart. Anywhoooo... As far as a favorite rythym of his...it goes by my mood. Dancing mood- rap Moody mood- This stuff. Lol...😂 Truly he has something for every emotion that you need covered!🤗 See ya on the next one! Peace and love always until there is no more!😊❤

[@nickhumphreys3160]

You almost made it to the end without tears.

[@charliedesperado8262]

I think this one is such an incredible duet, love Chinchilla in this one. That last line gets me every time 😢 Dunno why but seeing you react emotionally produces such a strong desire to protect..sending you massive hugs over the interwebs!

[@debrashrider4062]

Ren and Chinchilla are an awsome pairing.

[@greythefox1557]

Not sure what it is but I find my self watching your videos because your face shows so much emotion! You just come off so genuine and sweet! I’m going to watch some more but just know you are not alone and you deserve love and happiness!! Stay strong!!

[@seancasey6793]

You make me want to wake up in the morning without your makeup. You are a beautiful human being.

[@rexrogers1859]

Everything I hear from Ren is golden.

[@mldkenny]

Just love them together, so very special. I must check out Chinchilla " Fingers Live " is it wonderful.

[@muddymaker3721]

RIP freckled angel💔

[@sammyd8860]

This performance is so powerful - the chemistry between Ren and Chinchilla is incredible

[@woodywoodman2319]

The eye contact kills me! Her Nails though!!! Lol

[@Me-fz5vq]

I got here early, i cant wait for the video

[@SlashleySlays]

Welcome in EARLY!!! I need to start doing premieres tbh

[@Me-fz5vq]

@@SlashleySlays I dont see why not

[@juliecooper-nm7cm]

What I appreciate most about Ren’s catalog is that there is always something to fit my mood. Whether I want to a beat to workout to, something fun and light while doing housework, or even just need a good cry, he’s got tracks to fit the need! Nice reaction!

[@gregoryjasongranado5248]

These are two amazing out of this world performers!!!!

[@Chareeferrari]

Your reactions are on par with mine when I hear music. You've gained a new follower ❤

[@SlashleySlays]

Thank you!! 🥺

[@dirkmcgurk1]

Love your reactions. Please check out more Chinchilla, particularly Fingers (Live) and Elements

[@jxclarke7774]

Another wonderful honest beautiful reaction... if u liked this... I recently stumbled across his duet with bibi...its called crutch... I think u will really "get it" tragically beautiful and a almost naked ren lol stunningly powerfull video

[@craigmcnamee]

Freckled Angels is well worth checking out as it fits in with the last lines in this song and his friend Joe.

[@markstuartwakeley]

Lovely reaction Ash

[@TofferJ-UK]

Hi Ash, back again from the UK 🇬🇧❤️ Super reaction 👌😀

[@SlashleySlays]

Thank you!!

[@ranahooke1907]

I like it when it hits me in the feels.. regardless of the genre. Dominoes is a song which starts off kinda bouncey, then still manages to punch you in the gut emotionally once you get to a certain point in the song. Highly recommend, although I know your list is long. Have you heard Bo Burnham? He’s a hilarious musical comedian/piano player/singer/rapper who both makes you laugh til your sides hurt.. whilst simultaneously commenting on the state of the world/society/religion/mental health in a way that pushes boundaries. If you have the space in your list somewhere, I’d suggest either ‘Welcome to the Internet’ or ‘How the world works’. 🖤

[@kathiloadholt]

I like all of his stylings. Thanks

[@mikesullinger7046]

Love your reaction ♥️

[@francesdoll4039]

I can't choose, I love the variety. I love to be in the group thst loves Ren.😅

[@francesdoll4039]

Don't know why you concern yourself with holding it all together. I cry every time.

[@SlashleySlays]

It's just how my brain works sometimes💯

[@christilehman-starr4428]

Hard to choose. I like both for different reasons. Also his performances with the big push. Their busking videos are now available for download again I got some on my playlist from Amazon music So that’s something to check out I got chills on the second chorus too. Lol. It’s so emotionally charged it’s just a thing. Ha Nice reaction Ty 🌺🖖🏻

[@gaweaver81]

Awesome as always. They are so freakin good togther!!

[@aixmhros]

maybe it's time to go for What You Want - Ren just to put some big smiles and silly giggles in this face. .

[@redangel169]

You literally can't go wrong with anything by Ren or Chinchilla for that matter. There is an intimacy to both of them, no matter what or with whom they are performing

[@SlashleySlays]

I believe this as well

[@StevenScotland81-ur1et]

Another beautiful song and reaction. They just know how to touch your soul. Look forward to the live twitch reactions on Friday!

[@Jeffwalker66]

I just like good music. Yeah, like it. Just subscribed and hop to hear more from you. From the UK 🇬🇧 😊 stay happy 😊

[@SlashleySlays]

Thank you!!

[@nancyj795]

I like everything he touches. :)

[@tpot2914]

I live in Indiana also and I will agree, the humidity gets a little nuts

[@DarrellW_UK]

Hi Ash, this pair are just magical aren’t they? This wasn’t as dark as some of his stuff so not so much of a tear jerker! Chinchilla is an absolute perfect collaborator for him and really contributes a lot to this, her voice is beautiful! I’m sure you enjoyed it just like I did, he is an incredibly talented songwriter! 💖