TheBlackSpeed Reacts to Genesis by Ren. Now THIS is what I like!

[@suesee4855]

Cool that I caught you live! Back on 74 is great is smooth! Will be your new fav. Much love ❤️ Sue

[@kellyt5341]

This..💯

[@dottedlinewent]

YESSSSS THIS

[@Lotus.Lottie]

Yep! This!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I'm glad you were able to be apart of that, we had a good time! And that one is going to have to get bumped to the top, I'm getting that one a lot!

[@dottedlinewent]

@@TheBlackSpeed it’s my favorite of his where he’s singing - you’ll be floored and love tf out of it!

[@shannontrough2680]

💙 We all have our preferences but no one's denying Ren can do it all!!!!

[@Vffhndsercchi]

Literally all of it. I consistently tell everyone if you Don't listen to everything Ren has made, then you can't say you don't like Ren

[@shannontrough2680]

@@Vffhndsercchi Exactly!!!!

[@kellyt5341]

Ren (back on 74/message in a bottle) retake is a video he shot a few months ago, some of his best singing/harmonizing and two beautiful back-up singers.

[@-RalphSpencer-]

You have to check out the acoustic version of this. I think it's even better.

[@PBaka13]

Most of his acoustic/live versions are better. Genesis, Murderer, Animal Flow, Chalk outlines, and How To Be Me are all better live in my opinion.

[@AD270479]

I disagree about it being better, it's the one acoustic version of one of his songs I had to just stop watching. Love all his other acoustic versions of his stuff, but Genesis on acoustic just doesn't do it for me. It's partly the 'Na Na Na Na Nee Nee' bit that put me off.

[@kellyt5341]

@@AD270479 Weird because I loved that about it.

[@TheDoctorFlay]

Ren's proper rapping tends to be more like this, where it is more about wordplay rather than telling a story. When he is having fun with words he is more naughty/cheeky, like he is in the 3 "Love Music" songs where he really is just doing it to make himself laugh.

[@davidcross9284]

Wales here. Great reaction. Illest of our time by Ren is fire 🔥, you'll love it 😊

[@twistedpixel756]

lyrically, this is my favorite from Ren, and you nailed it perfectly on the head. it's his origin story about turning his woes into his strength. and yeah, that line has more to it. Another meaning of pupil is student. Pupils dilate in the dark, becomes students grow from conflict, combine it with the next line, people die late in the dark, and you get the same message as the end of Hi Ren, Victims and Students. "time is the order, the lesson... a curse _AND_ a blessing, .. confined in the eye of [your] mind." My favorite bit that no one ever points out is the call back at the end, when he references the cake (his woes) from the beginning with the line, 'take my piece of the pie, and then feed and unwind', or to translate, he feeds on his struggles, and is stronger because of them, and he finds solace in that. Bravo, i've watched prolly 95% of the reactions to this, and being generous, you might be only the third person to catch it's meaning, so cheers!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Really appreciate this breakdown and I agree and think you're spot-on. The man is good at weaving and flowing messages both within the same song and within other songs. Good callout. Ayyyeee! I always love when I know I'm gettin' it right and I'm hearing it straight from the source, you all. So thanks for that.

[@samuelsomething6059]

“Castles Made of Sand”

[@TheBlackSpeed]

All things eventually fade.

[@Diego.Ambrosini]

I also think that this is one of the best Ren's raps, together with Power. Murderer is another amazing one, though, the first verse is pure fire. check out Murderer, let's see what you think about it. cheers from Brazil!

[@Veeliscious]

My 3 favourites right there

[@Clarkchapin]

Pacific NW chiming in. My #1 favorite song of Ren’s is his collab with Chinchilla: How To Be Me (the live acoustic version). Have you done any The Big Push yet? My #1 of theirs is Sweet Little Lady. They do two versions: an official studio recorded music video and a live acoustic version. Both are great, but showcase the band very differently, so a back to back on those two is ideal. Good to hear you finding one of his raps that suits you!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I haven't done a single Big Push song yet as I'm going to save that for a long live react/stream we do. Just waiting until I have the proper free time and can coordinate with people's schedules to do it. Timezones make everything difficult ha.

[@Dad-JanieWorld]

Should do his live version of this. It’s even better than this. Saying he better at singing or musician. Is just a fact. But I appreciate his rap. Just for his pen. He is a masterful writer.

[@Emilie-one]

I got that whodini line “ the freaks come out at night “ ❤ saw them in concert in the 80’s !

[@KittyInTheGarden]

Glad you liked it. I think this one is my favourite song of his. You should check out the live version, it's even better. Thanks for the breakdown of the Genesis and Noah lines, I struggled to understand them before.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I should do more breakdown of the actual lyrics AS WELL as continue just voicing my personal opinion of the songs in the discussion part of my reactions. I appreciate you staying till the end and listening. :)

[@Krickkatbar]

Back on 74 Seven Sins Illest of our time Favs by Ren! All top tier!

[@Rhythm04]

Thank you for having your levels right! This was the proper way to listen to this track.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Ha, I tell people all the time this stuff takes work and coordination. I'm glad you appreciate it. Just to make sure I understand, by levels you mean both the mix of my voice volume and the song volume? How have other people do it that you don't like?

[@jenirichard380]

‘Pupils dilate in the dark. People die late in the dark “ ♥

[@kali9850]

I recommend the Fred Again mashup! That is a recent one and is so good. All singing. I am curious whether you'd like Illest of Our Time, which is one of his rap songs.

[@ianellis3278]

Hi from Scotland, awesome to see someone else joining the Ren ranks if you wanna hear Ren sing then chalk outlines is one you don't wanna miss and back on 74 is about as smooth as you get, much love buddy keep on keeping on.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I have both of those already. :) Check the Ren Playlist and also just search my channel if you're ever curious if I've done a react. Hope you like 'em and comment when you watch!

[@LaurindaTimmins]

🇦🇺 Australia. Ren does a great live version of Genesis. You are also going to love Back in 74.

[@raidonbay]

When I wake up and hear a song in my head, it is this song.

[@coleeg69]

The acoustic version of this song is equally as good which is crazy! Somewhat a surpirse for you in the acoustic version lol

[@lesleytodd3586]

Ren singing I Shot the Sheriff.. Street performance with his band... Awesome..watch if you haven't seen it. 😊

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Oh yeah, we have a whole stream we're going to do soon enough!

[@pennycousineau946]

I hear him saying "Eh eh not not me me". He battling against su!cidal thoughts, but he fights those thoughts. I'm happy he keeps those thoughts at bay.

[@coleeg69]

REN: "Losing it" is that rap rap you like or are talking about

[@spruce381]

Oxford, England here, yep, agree with power too. Bittersweet symphony good too. Used to love the hunger, and it has great bars, but the rap is like a showcase of ability, rather than a straight tune. Keep reacting, you enjoy it. 👍👍🏽❤️

[@pepinosylvie8887]

Love your reaction as always 😍 Funny that you said it, Ready for you is also my favorite Ren's singing song and Genesis is also my favorite Ren's rap song 😂 So, listen to Back in 74/Message in a bottle Retake ... You'll hear him sing ! Just amazing ! Two black sisters for the background vocals, Kay on the bass and Ren playing guitar and singing, simply wonderful ! I'm sure you're gonna love it ! Hope to see you react to this one soon 🤞 Thanks 😘

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Copying me! Haha. Great minds think alike! :) I'm definitely going to check those out. Hope to see you there!

[@pepinosylvie8887]

@@TheBlackSpeed I'll be there for sure 😜

[@SwolllenGoat]

I think a big thing about Rens sound thats kinda overlooked is that his singing impacts his rapping in a way that rappers who dont sing cant manage................. I think his wide singing range gives him more sonic options when rapping I think I mean to say...................

[@simondobson1980]

If you like Ren singing then check out some of his earlier songs like Fire or Runaway. These are on the freckled angels album and are a bit different. Not as polished as some of his music and not often reacted to but this makes it even better because you hear the raw talent

[@annatraustadottir4387]

If you like Ren singing you should react to his recent retake on Back on 74/Message in a bottle. Great singing and a masterful arrangement (covers) were the three different parts (short rap part is the third part, that is his own, but it's short) is woven so well together.

[@YorkshireRippler]

Nice....you deffo couldn't hide your enjoyment there lol. Worth checking out the acoustic versions of both this and The Hunger,,,,also illest Of Our Time is amongst his best rapping imho

[@sheepcouldtalk]

Love how respectful and thoughtful you are when you react to Ren. We all have different tastes, and not everything is going to be universally liked, but you respect the music and the work and the message and havent heard you hate on anyone for liking things you don’t. cheers!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

And I never will. :) Thank you for calling that out and appreciating that. I always try, my best anyway, to be intentional so it's always nice when it's caught.

[@CindyBaucom-v2j]

“Life is ironically fucking me chronically” my favorite line. And maybe my next tattoo.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

That'd be a pretty fire tat

[@sarahalderman8680]

Loved this ❤ illest of our time, seven sins and sick boi pt 2 you will love... Oh and what you want.... There's soooo many

[@mistyramsey1840]

Just caught this reaction and subbed, you are only the 2nd reactor I've seen say that some of Rens rap just don't hit like it could, plain n simple. He's amazing but some of the rap...ya know. So, props for honesty, I hate feeling like people just say something is great because it's what everyone wants to hear. Gtfo, I want a genuine reaction. So the first thing I did was check if you did The Hunger, I think that's the song you were trying to think of cuz that's my favorite of the rap collection. Real nice bruh, thank you again for the honesty, seriously appreciate that ❤️‍🔥 Looking forward to checking out more of your videos 🤘

[@TheBlackSpeed]

And that's what it's all about. I shouldn't feel COMPELLED to say he's amazing for the views or subs or fear of backlash. F all that lol. This my opinion and thoughts and mine alone. Dude is amazing, but doesn't mean I like HEARING everything he does. This one just hit the right nail on the right head and I love it. I appreciate you respecting that and that I could earn your sub. :) It was 100% The Hunger, see I already like you haha. That one was also a good one I liked. I hope to see you in more comments!

[@AmethystTravis]

Here for Ren. Hello from Quebec Canada

[@imogen31499]

Master Ren 👏🏼 💜 🙌🏼

[@raidonbay]

Im from Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi and now a transplant to Chattanooga, Tennessee.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Small world!

[@VideosbyLisaLisa]

This is one of my favorites, but doesn't beat "Ocean," "Power," "Seven Sins," or "Illest of Our Time." A bunch of your Ren playlist is hidden, so I'm not sure if you've heard "Illest..." yet, but the lyricism is really great - especially the last half - if you dig a little. You might not like his rapping as much, but I love the doubles/word play as well as his authentic despair over his brain damage and seeking of answers. Great writing.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

It shouldn't be hidden? It's all public and ready for you all to view. I'll double-check just to be sure, but yeah all the playlists are public. I'll have to listen to a couple of those, though I do have Power and Ocean already up on the channel. Go search and check 'em out, and leave a comment letting me know what you think. :) Yeah, that's why I always make the clear distinction between my like of the rapping voice and the like of his writing. Genesis, much like Power, grabbed both for me. I like that cohesiveness.

[@Emilie-one]

Commenting from Connecticut ❤. Loving this

[@Jadedxx]

Penitence ft Molly McKenna is so fire and underrated. Almost no reactions to it. Its old and more of a singing/spoken word but i love it. Same with Oh my Woman.

[@kali9850]

Definitely these!

[@dubbayabird6680]

The acoustic and also drum and bass versions of this song actually hit totally different. The acoustic version is my favorite. Try out the song 'everybody drops'.

[@AD270479]

Had a wee look through your Ren reactions so far. I never spotted his retake of Fatboy Slim's 'Right Here, Right Now.' I reckon you'll like his rapping in that also.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Ha appreciate you going to the archives! Hope you watched. :) I haven't done that one yet, but I'll probably get that going soon!

[@muninraven3327]

3:20 "The freaks come out at night". Whodini shout? Nice.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha only one to pick up on it so far!

[@muninraven3327]

@@TheBlackSpeed Haha, I'm getting old, but the first time I heard that jam was via the oldschool Street Sounds compilations that came out back when I was a kid. I still got all my vinyl collection and flicking through, it was on Electro 6. I was ten years old. :)

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Ooooo you/we dating and against ourselves right now haha but I respect it!

[@larrywoodard2639]

Fire reaction, from Idaho here.

[@karenrivera1369]

Yay! Definitely, this has always been one of my favorite Ren songs. ...and I'm watching/listening from Northern Virginia

[@bosbornefischer]

Now you need to watch the acoustic version... because you know you do.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha I don't know about "knowing" I do, but I may do that one of these days. :)

[@hellscornalien8286]

You say you don't care as much for his rap but you haven't heard sooooo many of his raps. From what I see you've only heard a couple of his them. You really need to hear Illest of Our Time, Wicked Ways, Lost All Faith, Loco, Seven Sins, Down On the Beat, What You Want (a tribute to the Beastie Boys), and I'm Losing It. Peace and Love. P.S. You need to check out Hold On and Do You Believe and the Back on 74 / Message In A Bottle retake since you prefer his singing voice. Those are three bangers.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Well, because I'm basing that on what I've heard so far. I don't mind it, it's just not my cup of tea. Lol I don't think I need to hear the man's entire catalog to know, as I'm sure my opinion may or may not change naturally. I got more coming, can just only do so much in a given time frame. :) Perhaps you will stick along for the ride of the progress!

[@falloncj]

Checking your Ren reactions, looks like the one you're missing is Murderer which is probably alongside Genesis and Power in the style of rapping and flow on show combined with his music production that's more... radio suited as a track rather than a storytelling piece.

[@marianneszijj]

Hello from Ventura, California! Nice reaction. Genesis is an absolute banger. No doubt! Ren has so many gems in his goldmine. There is something special for everyone. If you like Ready for You, then I suggest Heretic and Everybody Drops. Blind Eyed was Ren’s first viral song/rap(?), written and performed with Sam Tompkins. There are several versions but the LIVE ones are always the best choice in my opinion. I have a feeling you will be a fan. 💔❤️‍🩹❤️

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I have so many I still need to do and some good personal recommendations. :) I can't wait! Thanks for that. Love to you in California all the way from Texas. :)

[@marianneszijj]

@@TheBlackSpeed Yes! You have your work cut out for you with Ren! 😁 He is an absolute work horse. Ready for you is from his album called, Demos Volume 2. Not to be dramatic or anything but that album is etched in my soul….

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha not dramatic at all, we all have those songs that make us who we are. I dig it. :)

[@adamwheeler6326]

One of my FAVS

[@sunshynff]

Great reaction brother, loved how excited you got!! Hey I just sent you a DM on IG, it's about a request. Also, I just checked out your music on Spotify...WOW!! Is there more? I'm not blowin' smoke up your a$$ either, I literally put "Make A Wish" and "Do The Monkey" on my playlist, for real for real!! Plus those were two of my favorite cartoons when my youngest was a wee little lad. We might need to talk about the Elon one though, I've never enjoyed a track that much while simultaneously disliking who the song is about...lol, need to pick your brain and figure out if that was satire or not. 😂 Alright man, take care! ✌️💚

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha man I can't express how much this means to me. I have so many words haha. Thank you, seriously. That's too cool and kind of you. I have more songs in the works, the reactions have just taken priority. But I miss the music and wanna get back and put all my songs on it! Stay tuned. I didn't get your message on IG though? Try again, I wanna hear from you. Or tell me your name and I'll message you. And I'll make sure I do your request ASAP and we're on the same page haha.

[@charleenk71]

Bowie, Maryland here 😂 Close to DC and Baltimore, work in Annapolis 🎉

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I have a lot of connection to DC, and that surrounding area. :) Love back to you from Texas!

[@adam.4487]

Try Ren's Penitence song. It's truly amazing in every way. To my mind anyway. He has so many, I'm sure you will find more to like.

[@graciebeads2838]

You got that line first up. I had to re listen and think about it. People die late in the night. You're listening am I really listening

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha we both paying attention!

[@momishka7]

I really think you’d enjoy the acoustic live version on a rooftop❤

[@QuentinPink]

Hahahah Love you dancing at the end there. That hook just gets you that way doesn't it? Shoutout from Canada here.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha that it does! Canadaaaa. Love back to you from Texas. :)

[@Jadedxx]

Power is amazing as well 🔥🔥🔥

[@momishka7]

KCMO represent!!!❤

[@rockyroad64]

I'm from Oregon but I've been in New Mexico for a few.w weeks now. 👍🏼

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Always love seein' ya name in the comment section! Love to you in Oregon and New Mexico all the way from Texas. :)

[@JúliaPedreiramourelle]

Castles made of sun

[@jamaykapranion1130]

Watching from Kansas. Love this song. Great reaction 💛

[@sammyd8860]

This is one of my favourite Ren tracks - it just has its own unique groove.

[@gerardschnueriger5624]

International is good, greetings from Switzerland. Thank you for your reaction

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Ooooo, that's an uncommon one! Love back to Switzerland from Texas!

[@jeremyrhoades2535]

West Virginia. You’re one of my favorites man.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

That's nice of you to say. :) Thank you for that, hope to keep seeing you around!

[@corinnelabita]

Yeeeesssss! I’ve been waiting for you to check this one out! Knew you would love it. Wicked Ways and Seven Sins I think you’ll also enjoy

[@nicholefraser9762]

❤ from Fort Worth, TX

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Ayyeee my state!

[@StevenJago-j2y]

Love from Liverpool bro. YNWA

[@larrywoodard2639]

Great reaction, I feel the same with Ren. I like it all. But gravitate to the singing for sure.

[@FooDogDat]

Wow, even though I subbed I see I need to catch up, YT didn't push recommends for your reactions to me. You got comments and subs from all over the world, even just an hour up the 99W. 😉 I was going to recommend 'Power' and 'Animal Flow' until I checked on your Ren Playlist. On his singing voice, his duets with Chinchilla are amazing, since you liked 'Chalk Outlines' I'd like to hear you reaction to 'Ren X Chinchilla - How To Be Me (Live).' Many Ren songs / videos contain messages about his medical misdiagnosis of his Lyme Disease and the resulting effects on his health, as well as social justice themes that perhaps his suffering made him more in tune with. But there are his covers, his collaborations, his busking career on the streets of Brighton. It seems you've not hit many of the darker themes of his illness journey, below is a quick list, some you've done that covers these themes: Ren Gill Music journey - his illness path: Crutch Hi Ren Sick Boi Diazepam Depression Chalk Outlines [featuring Chinchilla] How to Be Me [featuring Chinchilla] Cross between his path and his childhood best friend: Freckled Angels Suic*de For Joe Social Justice songs: Dominos The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full) [includes the three parts including Violet's Tale} Money Game Part 1 Money Game Part 2 (Official Lyric Video) Money Game ARG (Alternative Reality Game) Eden Money Game Part 3 There are some 'fun' videos as well (going to need some to keep from using up all the tissues!): Power Murderer Animal Flow Girls! Uninvited Love Music 1,2,3,4

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha yeah, if there is one thing I'll give my subs...they turn up and turn out. I always love and appreciate the support I get from all over the place, including you as well! Thanks for these suggestions. Yeah I've always had a ton of artists and songs to cover, but we're definitely not close to being done and have more to do! I'm going to hit on these soon enough as time goes on and hope to see you there. :)

[@AlSnoopsReid]

SCOTLAND !!

[@stevo9336]

Great reaction ❤

[@erk5482]

Greetings from Norway 🇧🇻

[@allelievre1633]

Im in Calgary Alberta. Where Ren has been staying threw therapy. 😊

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Oooo, that's a new one. Appreciate the support from there.

[@Anuta6675]

Cheers from Germany!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Germanyyyy! Love back to you from Texas in USA. :)

[@mcguigance]

Ren back on 74 and Fred Again mash up ..I get were youvare coming from ❤

[@winterlady]

Michigan here… glad you liked this one.

[@leslieballard9709]

Just wanted to say what’s up. I live in Utah. It’s beautiful up here. Originally from Georgia not as pretty. I haven’t even watched your reaction, but I’m excited cause this is one of my favorite songs and you’re one of my favorite reactors. Have a good day peace love

[@leslieballard9709]

OK, I’m gonna reply to my reply cause I know you like that. I agree with you, Ren singing voices amazing. But if you haven’t seen the hunger, or losing it the Fisher version. I promise those are winners moneyback guarantee

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Lmao you replying to your reply and acknowledging it will always make me laugh. Appreciate the love from Utah, love back to you from Texas! Glad you liked the reaction. :) I've actually done The Hunger (go search it on the channel and leave a comment!) but I haven't done the others yet. Those are coming. Haha moneyback guarantee.

[@rognroll2786]

THIS…is the ONE!

[@rognroll2786]

Washington state

[@devincooper7821]

Love Genesis too... something to bump in the car without a doubt. I don't think you've reacted to Illest of Our Time yet? The beat and lyrics on that are legit too.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I haven't yet, that one is going to come soon.

[@Tearnofear]

i mean this should be played on radio, it has everything. Dunno if you did already (gonna check it out right after the comment and to lazy to edit xD ) listen to his Nas retake. Its old school Ren Rap :D

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha I have, and boy did that start a huge discussion. Go search it up the channel and feel free to leave a comment! Curious of your thoughts.

[@Brenda12911]

Tennessee here!! WOOT!WOOT! I also prefer his singing voice. This is a good one ❤ as always. 🇺🇲

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Always appreciate the Brenda Tennessee love! Back to you from Texas. :)

[@bradleystubbs4942]

Tacoma, WA 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jess_Bond]

The live version is the best in my opinion ❤

[@tiamariamunro]

Hello to you from up near the Highlands of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Ooooo Scotland! Another rare one. Love to you back from Texas!

[@JennC1211]

Ren does good Rap/EDM tracks ❤

[@TheBlackSpeed]

That he does, I'll give you that!

[@rhondaquigley6332]

I love this one…… clever 👌🏻

[@PlymouthLad76]

7 sins Wicked ways

[@Jarflex101]

Try: Hold On, it's a bit older and is one of his best ones in my opinion!!!

[@jeremythornton3240]

Check out the "live" version of this.

[@RobertAustin-l4p]

Humble, Do you believe , Domino, Life is funny. Theres a few some are older but all really good !!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Yep, I've done some of those but not all. We have tons to do!

[@christerfurberg6538]

It would be fun to see what you think about Love Music parts 1-4. They are not too deep, more just having fun with the (sometimes quite filthy) word play and flows

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I don't think I've done that one yet, I'll have to remember that and get that one going as well.

[@johngibbons3138]

He does rap like that all the time

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I don't think he does, but to each his own.

[@lesleytodd3586]

Just subscribed from Scotland.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Ayeee, Scotland subs! I'll take 'em. :) Appreciate I could earn your sub.

[@sidprice2027]

Shout out from England😂😂

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Always appreciate the England love haha!

[@Stiffspeed]

Cool as ever Speedmeister.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Always appreciate seeing you in the comment section!

[@jakubozarek75]

best regards from Poland

[@KathyBeasley80]

Have you checked out Seven Sins? One of my faves. Its insane.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I haven't yet, but definitely on the list!

[@mikenellendodson8186]

If you liked this one either one of those two you'll love.

[@malcfawcett2763]

uk too

[@adam.4487]

And one from Florida♥