SO MUCH SOUL!! | Rapper Reacts to Ren X Chinchilla - How To Be Me (Full Analysis)

This got to me..Rapper reacts to the creator of Hi Ren & his song ' How To Be Me' with Chinchilla & breaks down the schemes!
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[@KnoxHill]

What else should we react to? 🤔 Comment below! Also if you like the song in the intro listen to ‘I Get Lonely’ now 🖤 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3i1k36MpKebf5I

[@woodywoodman2319]

Dig into his older stuff... Ocean, Hold On, Fire, Love Music trilogy, Insomnia, etc...

[@michaelgolusky6266]

Please do a Sa-Roc reaction. If breaking down lyrics is our goal here, then her “Bars on I-95” is a great place to start. Be prepared for her rabbit hole though 😉

[@jimmyhughes5392]

pretty sure that they are on the bridge Joe jumped off

[@belindamelville2270]

Heretic..Ren, my favorite Ren track❤❤❤

[@paulmc1176]

Anything by St Winifords School Choir please. Cant confirm but i think they inspired Ren, ask him plz.

[@rickgiles3633]

Chinchilla has such a voice that she can easily take over a song. I absolutely love her collaboration with Ren because they are beautiful singing together

[@bereaben83]

Chinchilla should be a global superstar!

[@saltydroog854]

As Mozart said, "Music is the silence between notes" Timing is everything.

[@TehZombish]

Always gives me chills when Ren wails out "Where is my God, where are you?" The look on his face is so haunting. That is no longer a performance. That man is taken away by the music.

[@highlightspotent127]

Me too ! That part chokes me up every time. Just so powerful

[@DeJay7]

He really is man, he is so invested in and absorbed by his craft it's unbelievable and amazing!

[@rjams8953]

So much great Ren music out there, please never stop exploring his catalog and that of his friends and collaborators like Chinchilla, Sam Tompkins, Romaine Axisa and others. They're all great!

[@nathanr2841]

Romain* bro is french

[@nathandts3401]

I am wondering when he'll get to Big Push stuff.

[@alisalavine1052]

I love the way Chinchilla is able to move through her registers so easily. It isn't easy to go from a mixed chest to mixed to head voice. Especially when she flips from her mixed to her head voice and she's around E5 or F5. I'm not exactly sure on the pitch at that point. And she's a beast with her belts. Her dynamics are always so on point and convey a ton of emotion. Though the beginning of the song is technically below her singing range, she still supports the lowest notes enough that she can be heard blending in a range where Ren and most male vocalists are comfortable. I just can't get enough of either of these two.

[@AlSnoopsReid]

I truly believe that Ren will be remembered as the artist who broke the rules of songwriting and also wrote lyrics and invented beats that worked across all genres. Will he be as big as people like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Nat King Cole, Eminem, 2Pac, Snoop Dog etc? I really don't know, but it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if he reached the same dizzying heights as any or all of those mentioned. He is a force of nature who has overcome some terrible traumas in his life and deserves to be recognised as a true phenomenon in the music/art arena.

[@MC_kalCM]

Slayed it again Knox! Awesome that you got to meet Ren, man!

[@rachelcarter5282]

I absolutely would prefer music like this instead of anything auto tuned. 💕💕💕

[@clarkforbes561]

My favorite duet of all time. These 2 are dynamite.

[@christinefuss9585]

Ren really is a comet and his plasma tail is all the talented people that he is pulling up into the cosmos with him! This was a great breakdown Knox, thank you.

[@davideastham]

Glad you got to meet the man himself, Ren along with @WolfJohnson 😁 - RIP Joe Hughes ❤❤❤

[@bobbycollins6783]

I've watched this a lot of times. And it still amazes me. This is the best duet I've ever heard. Raw & real. The emotion in this performance never fails to move me.

[@Singlespeedjo]

A “walk” lol! I’m dying to see this!!!!!!!! Whatever you guys were up to I’m sure it will be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ObservationaLee]

Which ever Ren song I'm listening to, in any given moment, is my favorite Ren song.

[@jcanino20]

I should have realized it before listening to this song, but it evokes a lot of imagery from the film "What Dreams May Come," with Robin Williams. Tropes such as love, loss, suic*de, the search for self, etc. I think anyone who is moved by Ren's music might find a profound connection with the film. And it's as visually stunning as Ren's songs are audibly so. Awesome reaction, Knox.

[@coleeg69]

She is so freaking good! Perfect duet!

[@horsehollerer]

KH, do you have a cameo in the Money Game Part 3 video? Or at least a new job as the Jenny & Screech back alley tour guide? At least 3 of us need to know! Anyway, another fantastic reaction, cheers!

[@pauletheringtonbeattie7451]

This was the second Ren track i heard. Needless to say i was already hooked before i got to this. My name is Paul and i am a Ren addict. As usual another great reaction. One of my favourites, who am i kidding they are all my favourites. Good work knoxy boi

[@MommaOsoIrish67]

Hey, Paul.

[@angelabordack]

Ren and Chinchilla together are unstoppable!!!

[@ChrisLawton66]

The synergy between Ren and Chinchilla is stunning. It's amazing how an artist with such specific vision as Ren has works so amazingly well with others; Trick The Fox, The Big Push, Sam Tomkins, Bibi, Eden Nash, Samuel Perry-Falvey and now reactors like Knox and The Wolf Johnson as well as several other artists.

[@flamej4432]

Hey Knox love your stuff could you do some of rens older stuff like depression, insomnia, freckled angels album

[@coleeg69]

Yes yes yes! Insomnia!

[@NixyRose72]

Children of the Moon!!

[@flamej4432]

@@NixyRose72 yes !

[@Crimson_Moon_Raven]

Thanks for doing another REN reaction❤ Haunting is a perfect way to describe it, hauntingly beautiful. Love your breakdowns ✌🏻❤️

[@kellywaller8829]

This is such a powerful duet. I think this one may be more powerful than Chalk Outlines. There was so much emotion in this performance. It is truely a joy to watch people living with passion and sharing their gifts. Thank you for the reaction and the breakdown for some of the poetry. The music speaks to me, lyrics on the otherhand elude my sometimes. I appreciate someone pointing out these meanings for me, then the music I can feel makes sense with the story I hear.

[@lunadyana3330]

After listening to both, multiple times, I have to say I like this one even more than Chalk Outlines

[@acradic]

Love The French Song. Rapping in English and French. 😀

[@flfl2]

Absolutely haunting. And no, it wasnt filmed on "the bridge".

[@mldkenny]

The two of them busking in Brighton doing "One Dance/ Drunk in Love" is so very special!!! As always great reaction to this most AMAZING song.

[@davidjames3080]

Goddam Knox, you're keeping us in suspense! You can't just turn up where Ren is filming, have your pic taken, and then just keep us in the dark! I'm less than 2 hours away and I swear I'm coming over there to demonstrate my Money Game Part 1 (TM) authentic interrogation starter kit to get some answers unless you start spilling.

[@coleeg69]

Ren and Sam song Blind Eye Live by MC sessions or the angry car park attendance 😆 🤣 getting kicked out, but still singing 😆

[@Taratara-uc8pn]

They wrote this together and clearly collaborate well - much better than the lyric video - Chinchilla is incredible ❤

[@ericforte1867]

Dude… your breakdown/analysis skills are amazing. You should be teaching a class on this sort of thing in a university. Always blown away by your reactions/breakdowns.

[@dawnpatterson8708]

Loved the reaction. It is truly a hauntingly beautiful song. Sung to perfection. I know that you got to witnesses his creation 1st hand. Personally, I DON'T want to know ANYTHING about it. I am happy, anxiously waiting with the rest of the world. To see his masterpiece unfold. That is GREAT, that you got to have that experience. Seeing history in the making.

[@drealyn1486]

Great reaction, this one almost always makes me cry; beautiful but haunting. Please do some of Ren's older stuff. Hold On would be a fantastic one for you to break down.

[@angiepanaexx]

Oooo yes!! I would love to see Knox react to "Hold on" it's a great track, amongst so many others.😊

[@rantingpigeon]

So, I found your channel a few years ago (around 2020) because of your breakdowns of ERB raps… That got me onto your music as well, which is phenomenal! You have everything my ADHD brain needs… good music, varying styles, and clever wordplay. All of this considered… the fact that you and Ren managed to find each other makes me insanely happy, not just for your reactions to him, but you both seem to be genuinely nice people. All I’m waiting for now is a collaboration between you both and my music life will be complete! 😅 Much love from the uk!

[@rantingpigeon]

Oh… also please react to his Drum and Bass version of Genesis.

[@sirnerdalot39]

Chinchilla is so amazing!

[@jolynngaul1854]

Great reaction! The way this felt to me was Ren was singing this song from his friend Joe perspective and how he thinks Joe was feeling leading up to that horrible night, then at the end Ren switched to first person. That’s what makes Ren music so great there are so many ways it is perceived and all are perfect!

[@KIBICKE94]

Agreed. The whole song makes much more sense from Joe's perspective. Only the last almost spoken part is from Ren's point of view, when he says that his friend gave up the fight, that same fight described all along in the song.

[@angelaprzybylski1425]

​@anastaciaarmstrong1980 no it's on a rooftop balcony. Can see the building and door behind Ren

[@MommaOsoIrish67]

The way they harmonize, their voices dancing around and through each other, is so intense. Their combination leaves me beautifully haunted.

[@AWesternOne]

This is such a beautiful and haunting piece, one of my favorite Ren songs if I dare say that. To me, it’s such an accurate depiction of depersonalization/derealization. The pain and trauma that it takes to get to a place where you feel that it can’t be real, this must be a sick joke, etc is immense and hard to describe. Ren brings you into this so well. I forgot how to be me when I was at my very sickest and to see someone else thriving and bringing a voice to lesser talked about issues that some of us face is so validating and refreshing.

[@judgedino]

This is one of my favourite tear jerking moments from Ren X Chinchilla! So moving emotionally! I think this may have been recorded on the same bridge Jo...... We know what happened...... 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@angelaprzybylski1425]

No that's a myth. It's on a rooftop Balcony. Can see the door behind Ren

[@lindapease620]

Seeing these teasers with Ren...wow! Did not know you were going to the UK to see Ren. When I saw the first photo of you Wolf and Ren it totally blew me away. Great reaction to 'How to Be Me'. Their voices together are powerful.

[@EydeRedman]

I absolutely love ren and chinchilla together!! They are magical! They make you feel that shit Excellent ✌🏼

[@RikFTK]

Really hope you'll do more of Chinchilla's solo stuff. Elements is such a banger!

[@TRPLD]

Man, Knox... you are just one of the top KZbin reactors/creators out there. You've got so much insight, I learn from you every time I watch one of your videos. Keep up the amazing work. Oh and btw., Ren and Knox Hill collaboration when?

[@QueenofPutrescence]

That was one hell of a long walk my dude! Also, the way Ren is looking at you in the pic has me in the feels 😂

[@Hammill33zfg]

This is the best live duet EVER!!!❤❤

[@bakaboi5730]

after listening to this songs on almost a daily basis since it came out, I've started to interpret it as a conversation between Ren and Joe, with Ren representing himself and Chinchilla representing the ghost of Joe, if you look at it this way, a lot of the lines can be interpreted in 2 different ways, from the 2 different perspectives sometimes one of them more literal than the other (the most obvious one being "I can't breathe"). this could theory could be further supported by the singing in this song, being best described by the word "haunting", as you yourself described it as such in the video, further possibly suggesting leaning into this dialogue with someone's ghost. Also the fact that Ren sings this final verse alone, which is the only verse that could only be interpreted from Ren's perspective would also further support this interpretation (though this could also just be because it is more beautiful to end the song with a single voice, or since those lines in particular are so deeply personal for Ren that he chose to sing them alone) again, not saying any of it is like this necessarily, I just started interpreting it like this personally.

[@ricci8497]

I'm shocked that you hadn't reacted to this sooner love hearing your breakdowns and so unedited and in the moment of hearing things.

[@GarnetJ]

This is hauntingly beautiful ❤ The intensity of the connection between Ren and Chinchilla is incredible. You should also check out “Crutch ft Bibi.” It’s an older song written before he found out why he was so sick. Both the song and video are stunning. I liked your imagery of the a wave capturing the dynamic range and progression of the song/performance.

[@simonrichards6739]

The pair of them are so talented, intelligent, heart written lyrics, great voices and just an acoustic guitar to back it all up.

[@DebapriyaMaitra]

Was waiting for this one, knew you'd love it! This gets to me every time I hear it. That second chorus section where you just kept saying 'wow'...yep, every. single. time. There's also a studio version of this song where Ren plays some cello, you can check that out in your own time if you want! Ps: Can't wait to see what you saw during that 'walk' 👀

[@meghanmonroe]

My first major trauma happened at 13 but I was dealing with depression and anxiety before that, so when I hear the phrase "I forgot how to be me", it's extra painful because I never really knew who I was or how to be me. I'll be 40 this year, and I worry that I'll never know. "Me" is just taking meds and avoiding myself.

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

They are absolute 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Finny14754]

As a Brit 🇬🇧 we are VERY VERY proud of Ren and Chinchilla 😊🙏. They are talented beyond belief, been our little secret over here for sometime, now is their time to shine 🌞😊. We are the country that gave the world Shakespeare and the Beatles , now you can have these 2 🇬🇧😎🫡. Your welcome 🤗.

[@KennaAlexander]

Shakespeare still inspires today, The Beatles paved the way for a lot of musicians and these two are doing the exact same for future generations. I don’t want to say everything they touch turns to gold, but man! They have smelted my soul! 😍❤️😍

[@tanya_loves_u]

Man, I love the way you react. But I feel really bad that I haven't gone and listen to your own music yet. Right now I'm just obsessed with Ren's art bc it's healing me. This is such a chilling song and I'm still emotionally and psychologically processing all of this, but you are def. part of this rabbit hole. So, thank you for all you do.

[@MrBluegrouse]

Can’t wait to hear more about your “walk”!

[@colinperkins7564]

If you haven’t already reacted to Chinchilla’s simply unbelievable live version of ‘Fingers’, please do!

[@TheSyncos]

My favourite thing about this song is how it can recontextualize itself in the last line. My first interpretation was it was a person struggling with depression, with wanting to end it. Every time after that it was a song about grief and guilt.

[@amygill5530]

Can’t wait to see what you got up to with Ren! Love the breakdown, as always, Knox!

[@Chrisinpommyland]

Best reactor out there. Love your stuff!

[@Len_M.]

You need to do the Kasey Chambers cover of Lose yourself!

[@noggyplays2822]

this is my favorite song of ren and chinchillas duo's.

[@pault6639]

OK You've covered some heavy stuff lately, try 'Ren ft Eden Nash' - either 'Ocean' or 'Humble' (my fav of the two) either of them will cheer you up!

[@pauldurrant8907]

Ren and liv sangster live is so good too!

[@Biscuit-Nomster]

Knox, thanks for making these reactions. I love that you go through every little detail from production to vocals and even explain the bars and lyrics. You have enlightened me on so much in music and understanding it. Keep up the great work, and have an amazing weekend! 😊

[@cheetara32]

Im so excited to see the collaborations that come from mutual talent and respect.... Just think how amazing art can be if we take back control from these huge labels who just commoditise pure talent and take away the things that we can all genuinely connect with.... Art connects us, im so happy to see Ren waking us all up and turning us on to all the other talents that deserve it... Im really hoping this is the start of change. ❤❤

[@twillsJKZ]

Never have really been into reaction videos until I came across your channel. I actually found you as a Ren fan and have watched all of your Ren reactions. I actually look forward to a new Knox Hill video as much as a new Ren release. Thanks for dissecting in such detail, you’re incredibly good at what you do.

[@NikkLiberos]

That "I don't feel safe in this bed" line I didn't stop to think about, but I'm at a moment when that resonates so much: being alone with your demons and having to figure it out on your own is a dreadful prospect and that's a fork on the road where many of us know how it went...

[@Av3rageD4D]

Thanks for this one Knox! Appreciate your time and reaction. Can’t wait to see what you cooked up with Ren!! Much love, and have a great day! Oh, if you can do Ren X Sam Tompkins - Blind Eyed (all 3 versions are unique, so pick as you like 😁).

[@serendipitish]

Yes, the Blind Eyed official music video came first, and has the most interesting production. The live outdoor busking version is full of talent and enthusiasm. The live indoor MC sessions, on the Music Crowns channel, is the best overall performance, in my opinion, and the one I keep coming back to when I'm in the mood to hear this song again. But Blind Eyed ft. Angry Car Park Attendant is absolutely the most fun, and is NOT to be missed! Pick any two for a great twofer video, or go wild and do all four!

[@BeccaleemarieBleu]

❤beautiful ❤️ this one hurts..especially knowing all that Ren has gone through. I’m so happy that you were able to meet him in person. I’m sure it was surreal for both of you!❤️

[@jeffwilson3205]

Ren is different. Chinchilla is brilliant.

[@theavengers.]

Love him and his music since young

[@mandy-leedilley502]

I love how this song starts. Their harmony is, to my ears, a strangely minor almost off key sound. It is so fitting and so haunting and the word that pops into my head is Threnody: "song of lamentation," 1630s, from Greek thrēnōdia "lamentation," from thrēnos "dirge, lament" + ōidē "ode" (see ode).

[@TheLeedsBoyz]

This video was filmed by the bridge that Joe sadly took his life. The idea of losing himself "forgetting how to be me" is continued in Suicide during the spoken poetry part. It's a beautiful song.

[@serendipitish]

Not true; this was filmed in Brighton. Please help us stop the spread of this myth/misinformation - thanks! ❤

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

​​@@serendipitishIt doesn't matter

[@merklingassoc]

This has to be my favorite song of Ren's and of course Chinchilla. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. KH I knew you would speak my heart and thoughts on this song. Not only is this song beautiful, but it seeps under your skin, deep into your soul. Thank you for this incredible interpretation. ❤❤❤❤

[@annebiebrich9155]

I can see this duet being performed at the Grammys after they have won!

[@TheLeedsBoyz]

Another banger video! Please may you do Chinchilla - Fingers (live)

[@amandatheyahoo411]

That is so intense. Chills every time. That's turned into one of my ab favs. 🎶

[@jasonstewart3996]

Yeah i seen that pic of you ren and wolf. So cool. Yall are lucky but really its about how cool ren is. You guys are going to make the world a better place with your music and your kindness

[@Codex7777]

Yet another masterpiece composition from Ren! :)

[@angiepanaexx]

Please PLEASE do more of Rens past work. He has been creating outstanding work for so long. I think you would love it all. 😊

[@paulslee341]

just when you think Ren cant get any better, damn!! how do you possibly pick a favorite song i must have listened to them all at lease 20 times by now. This of course is my new favorite.

[@jaredbrookman6393]

The thing i love most about this is that ive followed your channel for years. And i have also followed Ren for around 10 years now. And although you primarily review and deconstruct rap you have found such a beautiful connection with Ren that you appreciate even the songs that aren't remotely in that genre! I appreciate Ren, i appreciate you Knox. Thank you

[@inheritmyshoes9559]

Your reactions are great. Thank you.

[@woodywoodman2319]

He's done duets with 4 ladies... Chinchilla, Molly, Bibi, and Eden Nash! ALL are Excellent pairings! He knows how to pick em!!!

[@IronRaspberry]

His performances with Liv Sangster are fire too!

[@woodywoodman2319]

@@IronRaspberry Tanx... forgot about her! She's great too!!!

[@coleeg69]

Thank you for finally reacting to this! Now with more context from his other song especially his new one and the interview witg Ren. The end makes more sense...

[@glennhansen6794]

Great reaction, can't wait to see what you and Ren got cookin up.😊

[@TonyWesslund]

Look at Chinchillas hair when they sing breath.👻❤️ 8:47

[@supertuscans9512]

Well done Knox this is the best breakdown of this track by anyone - by f…king miles.

[@mpho4444]

We also need to give props to the lyric video. It is AMAZING

[@sammyd8860]

I love your reactions - and this was a great one, to a great song. Thank you

[@byarneschwab4454]

I've realized that a lot of the songs that I like and listen to, I listen to because I watched your analises of it. With some songs I didn't really like it before but after I watch your videos it just gives the songs a new light. Keep it up, I love watching your vids!

[@chelseahaley8350]

Knoxxy getting into his singing bag?! I'm here for it! ❤ My favorite video of this song, is him actually doing it in his room, sitting on his bed! So emotional! I want to reach thru the screen and give him a hug every time I watch it!

[@mitchellhartman6205]

Thanks for all the wonderful reactions and much respect for your own.

[@moshflower6662]

It removes the need for perfection in art which is the modern mantra. The imperfection makes it perfect in our eyes and ears. Fucking gem of a reaction x

[@bluehippy]

To understand this song you need to realise he's giving voice to his dead friend (apart frm the last bit) and it's Joe singing this song from his tomb.

[@GoodGirlGone]

I think you should defo Love Music pts 1-3.. it’s so different, cool and has some proper bars and flow.. you would love it!!

[@robertmahenski7660]

Good lord, Mr. Hill, just when I thought you couldn't be any better at what you do, you exceed my expectations. Rock on, my man, you are the best. Thanks.

[@EllCris47]

LUCIDIOUS, QUESTIONS. 🇧🇷

[@9madness9]

This is one of my fav of his in both composition and tone. Love the round Robin bit. And so haunting in subject and sound.

[@MegsD79]

Back to re-watch and prepare for the new interview!

[@SRGoldfish]

Ren is the definition of an artist. There are musicians, there are artists and then both……he’s both. Loved this.