TheBlackSpeed Reacts to Hi Ren by Ren! WHY did yall make me watch this. Now I can't stop thinking.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Wow. Wow. Wow. The outpouring of love from you all... Wow. I seriously could tear up. Okay, I may have already. Thank you. For all the words. Every letter. I plan on continuously listening to his music, finding more, and hopefully engaging in more dialogue with all of you. This is my first Ren song, and it won't be my last. Thank you. :) Edit: I also have other videos already in the pipeline to be released. So remember, just because you may not see a Ren video DOESN'T mean I'm not doing it. I 100% am glued in on this man! But I have other people to entertain to.

[@eamonnclabby7067]

A true one off human being, just like your good self....peace and love from the music metropolis of Merseyside aka Ukraine on the river mersey since Eurovision....😊😊😊..E..

[@TheBlackSpeed]

You're in my thoughts.

[@eamonnclabby7067]

​@@TheBlackSpeedkeep up with the great work that you do....E...😊

[@scottdettmar]

❤❤❤

[@rockyroad64]

Ren has an amazing way of bringing people from all walks of life, together. The more you learn about him, the more you'll understand. Welcome to Ren!!

[@henrikmadsen3502]

Ren is so incredibly diverse and talented. He has a pretty big catalog of songs and they are all refreshingly different. Most of them has very thought provoking lyrics as well. He is such a breath of fresh air.

[@heatherh29]

Yes Yes

[@jamessparling8936]

GET DOWN THAT RABBIT HOLE!!!

[@ritamarchi2168]

This song is autobiographical, he was misdiagnosed as having a mental illness when he was about 17, just as he had won a big record deal. He has only fairly recently been correctly diagnosed as having Lymes disease & the wrong treatment they had been giving him brought on psychosis & mental problems. He is now in Canada getting specialised treatment & is bringing out a new album & new work. Dive into his youtube & listen to his catalogue he is phenomenal. I loved the fact that he you were so enthralled that you didn't pause & you gave it a chance even tho it was nothing like you were expecting it to be. Subscribing.

[@maryogan215]

So glad I’m alive for his music

[@diamondflaw]

“If I get even one Ren fan to see this” My man, you react to these songs, you’re getting us all.

[@tonihall4881]

He was misdiagnosed medically and suffered massive illness and psychosis. He is currently in Canada receiving treatment. He was also in a band called the Big Push. He is so talented, most videos are live and he produces them. Thanks for the great reation

[@Sobergirl_]

He has Lyme Disease from a tick. There is no cure. Only treatment.

[@Meyliassa]

The sad part is that there *is* a cure for Lyme, a basic course of antibiotics can cure it when it's caught early enough (within a few weeks to couple months of infection). The longer it goes on untreated the more it devastates the body and immune system. And as long as Ren went undiagnosed and untreated, its now done far too much damage and can only be managed/treated. And most of the management at this point is not for the Lyme itself but for the secondary damage that was done to his body from the autoimmunity that Lyme causes.

[@loganhofstetter6011]

He was also in a bank called Trick The Fox

[@nem447]

I'm not one for leaving long posts but: The guy was misdiagnosed for over 10 years, and told it was all in his head. He was given all sorts of serious drugs, antipsychotics, antidepressants etc, only to finally find out he had lymes disease. Usually if you get to it early you can fully recover with antibiotics. But for him it was to late, it caused chronic pain, auto immunity and brain damage. He's had stem cell replacements, a restricted diet, and is still getting on going treatment. A very sad story. Now a lot of his music is giving others with chronic illnesses hope and understanding. After 15 years of making music he's finally blowing up thanks to this song. Record labels now knocking on his door but turned them down and continues to be independent. He makes 90% of everything himself, the lyrics, beats, production, video ideas etc. A true inspiration.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I'm learning more and more about who he's touched and the impact he's had every second. Really appreciate you taking the time to type this out.

[@JensRandolff]

Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's public livestreams and posts. A handful of people frequently post an earlier version of my comment to various reactions that they copied and pasted verbatim, so if this is a repeat just ignore this comment. I keep editing the information, as needed, and have removed details about Ren that some found to be too personal, such as his full name and D.O.B. All the information here was gathered exclusively from sources Ren personally approved for public release. Ren is a Welsh musician/independent artist/producer, self-taught multi-instrumentalist. He pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures, which eventually caused him to discontinue his studies and return home. In addition, Ren was signed by Sony Records in 2010 and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point that he was unable to go on; consequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved. Ren would later relocate to Brighton. Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. Ren is in Calgary, Canada for at least six months (Summer of 2023), undergoing treatments such as IV therapy and other interventions five days a week, as well as surgeries (wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery). His Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, and adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Hence, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition. He recently took a break from treatments and returned to the UK to visit family and friends, and to produce some very ambitious musical projects to be released soon. Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel; if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Ren's YT channel just surpassed 1 million subscribers. and his videos have garnered millions and millions of views. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

This was not only the best explanation I could ask for, but the best way for anyone who'd like an "Intro to Ren 101" like me. Really appreciate you taking the time to type this. It was helpful, insightful, and he's got a fan in me. :) More vulnerability of my own understanding of him in the next Ren reaction in the future.

[@JensRandolff]

@@TheBlackSpeed Thank you for your kind words. I really enjoyed your reaction and immediately subscribed. I am looking forward to watching you go down the Ren rabbit hole.

[@witterquickly]

@@TheBlackSpeed Jens is our resident REN SME - there are a few imposters out there but Jens is the real deal. As for your reaction, love it. I can't remember a song that has moved me more than this has - and I absolutely LOVE how this is impacting people across all generations. Ren is a treasure!

[@RonaldBigsworth]

In addition to this Ren lost his best friend aged 18 due to suicide. It broke Ren. His songs Freckled Angels, How to be me (live), Suicide & For Joe are all dedicated and about Joe.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha Jen you are a famous one it seems like! I love that. Happy to be starting out in your community and, now that I can also say mine, I hope to make you all proud! We have fun times ahead of us and hopefully I'll see you all in the next one.

[@sparrowlegs68]

Love to find reactors at the start of their Ren journey. You’ll get someone posting his whole history within the next day, of it hasn’t already landed - there’s a whole host of committed fans who search out every new Ren reactor to make sure they’re fully equipped for the ride! It’s an exciting journey, you’ll have a blast!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I already got it. Haha. Literally within the first hour of posting. I'm learning, very quickly I might add, his community is pretty amazing. I'm glad you all are here, and I hope you'll stick around and sub with me as I go deeper. :)

[@TofferJ-UK]

Great, welcome to the world of Ren and his co-musicians that he has worked with, that’s another rabbit hole. Ren transcends the art of music and also generations, from the age 18 to 80. 62 year old Brit bloke here, subscribed to watch your journey 👍🇬🇧❤️

[@toddpeterson8909]

Love watching people hearing Hi Ren for the first time. At the start of the song they have the same look as you did, but they are soon totally engulfed in the “Ren Affect.” The songs he writes are all pretty deep but I feel weird calling them just songs because they are more like a journey. Next I would suggest The Story of Jenny and Screech, it’s also very powerful. This and his song Suicide hit deepest with me as someone who struggles with PTSD, Depression and Suicidal Ideation since becoming a quadriplegic. You have started a journey that is emotional, healing and occasionally you will get a smile from some of REN’s Music. #RENegade

[@TeresaFlowery]

Hi Ren was my introduction to Ren, I too was left speechless by the raw powerful performance. I then took a dive down the rabbithole and it's as vast as it is diverse. I couldn't understand why such an incredibly talented multi instrumentalist, singer/ song writer wasn't already a household name. I have so much admiration for Ren, who never gave up despite the knock backs and health issues, every inch of his success he has worked so damn hard for it is thoroughly deserved. I hope you get as much pleasure out of discovering his immense body of work as I did. His collaborations with Chinchilla, Sam Tompkins, Eden Nash; his bands The Big Push and Trick the Fox and his solo work I've not come across a miss yet. I'm excited for what the future holds in store and hope that one day I get to see him perform live.

[@becimai56]

Another Renegade here, firstly, you will never get ‘just one Ren fan” … ever… on anything. We come as a flock and migrate where needed. Secondly, great reaction, Ren is anything he wants to be, there isn’t much he can’t , won’t, or hasn’t done. Yet there’s so much more to come. You have an immense rabbit hole to jump into and we will all be here to watch the twists and turns along with you ❤

[@CyndeLooWho]

Hahaha too true

[@atwellorama]

Ren has this way with people. You check this out, and then you find "Tales of Jenny and Screech" and really wonder what planet he came from and why haven't heard of it, then you get into his hip-hop album and start to wonder what this guy can't do. You start exploring his other earlier stuff, and the stuff with The Big Push. Next thing you know, you're telling everyone who will listen about Ren. It's crazy. There are reaction channels that weekly feature them introducing friends to Ren. His album is currently on pre-order, and is beating the Rolling Stones at number one. As an independent/self-produced artist. I will tell you, if you start diving into Ren, the RENegades will start coming.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Oh. They're here lol. You all weren't wrong, but I'm loving it. Overwhelming but positive. :) I have a lot to do and I definitely despise when I miss talents like this. I won't let that happen with him again!

[@TerranSol]

34 common house potatoes don't lie.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Wait, what? Haha.@@TerranSol

[@TerranSol]

@@TheBlackSpeed oooops sorry that was meant for a different comment. You will probably learn about the 34 common potatoes thing if you delve into Ren. Quick question.... how many common house potatoes do you think you could carry in just your arms?

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Yeah that definitely went over my head haha. And uhh...10. Lol why? But really I have no idea!

[@nielevans616]

he was bitten by a tick and got lime disease but was misdiagnosed and treated for stuff that he did not have which in turn caused more problems

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Isn't it insane how this for-profit medical industry will do that to you? That's unfortunate for him. Very. It's an understatement. I've learned a bit since I posted and it's sad. I'm happy he found his outlet, but it's still sad.

[@analisasmith7927]

@@TheBlackSpeedWe have universal health care in UK (we pay through our taxes) so we’re not so aware of the for profit side of things.

[@formalsleek]

​@@TheBlackSpeed This was the UK so it was not about money. Unfortunately the health system failed him over here where they just said: nothing is wrong with you. Here is the cons of a public system: it costs money so they have to be sure there is something wrong to order a test. In a private system its profit and greed so its just the rich and people who have insurance that can obtain this whenever they request it. The lad spent one year in bed as he couldn't move. They guy was desperate for anything that could help. Tried everything. The pain was so much that he ended up getting proper psychosis. He kept going for 7 years before finally hearing about something that had similar symptoms and got on a plane to Belgium from the UK, told the doctor everything and he was like "we will run the tests but i can guarantee this is Lyme disease. So then when he had hope he realised that unless you catch it early it messes up your body and brain. So his memory is trash apart from if its song. There was experimental treatments in Canada and he had a health blog that he made as he didn't think he would be alive much longer and wanted to leave something behind that might raise awareness and some kind of legacy. One of the Canadian scientist leaders of the experimental treatment saw the blog and told him if you can get to Canada we will give you it for free the first time to see if it helps. He did and it did and he is still in treatment. He will not be able to tour ever as he will live with some form of difficulty forever. This is to make his life at least liveable. It hurts in my gut to think that to get this amazing genuine person who is so talented, he had to go through the worst life. I believe no one else would have held on through what this artist went through. - btw i found all this out by watching reaction videos and interviews. Only found out about him through the Hi Ren song yesterday. This song will be used for mental health to educate (build support) and to help people going through it (not alone).

[@catherinem7748]

Buckle up, enjoy the deep dive. Ren just hits different, opens dialogue on so many whispered topics and has given so much love and help to people through his music. His talent is unmatched. Loved your reaction, subbed.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Isn't that the truth? I definitely see it now and get it. I love talking and discussing things that are considered taboo, especially when they shouldn't be. So I'm here for it. Thanks for subbing! I'm sure I'll do ya proud. :)

[@caladonn2659]

Ren is the Original "Bardcore Genre Bender" The Master Bard himself ( Shakespeare ) would have understood exactly where Ren was coming from. Ren isn't just a songwriter but rather a Performance Art Master who blends music and character acting from all the styles over the last 500 years and makes it modern and relatable to all generations even if normally you may not be a fan of whatever genre he is currently performing. While most good Performers can envoke some emotions in their audience, Ren is an Emotion Master who has control of all of them, From the Feel Good Vibes of Bongo Bong, to the Rebellion of Illist Of Our Time, to the Tragedy of Jenny and Screech, to the Mind Bending Rap Flow of Losing It, and the Internal Psych War of Hi Ren, Ren has it All! The Ren Rabbit Hole is Deep and Powerful! Get Ready for the Ride of your Life!

[@jeanninegervais5874]

❤❤❤you are so right. ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✨

[@Well-in-the-garden]

Ren is a beautiful soul. He was misdiagnosed for about 10 years. He actually had Lymes disease but the UK doctors misdiagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and so he got very sick to the point of being practically bed bound at points. He is now getting treatment in Canada for a year. But in his times of feeling well enough he has continued to record and perform his music. He also has a band called THe Big Push and he started out busking in Brighton in the UK. Hope that helps. Oh also he was signed with Sony but got to sick to cdd as try on with the contract and has been independent ever since.

[@annanelahie4782]

Very good , short description. He is so deep that it would take so long to describe him in full. Ren is a bloody good human.

[@michaeldemarco2415]

You captured it as well as anyone on KZbin.

[@joshuadwatson]

Honestly you haven't seen anything yet...Ren will blow your mind when it comes to quality of content. Here for the ride if you go down the rabbit hole.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha. I'm learning that. I can't wait and I have a lot more to go! Hope you'll sub and go on this journey with me. :)

[@Stiffspeed]

Great reaction! He hits most people like this when they first discover him, especially with this song. This is just the tip. Enjoy the journey, we're coming along.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

From another Speed to another (haha) happy to have you hear. Can't wait to see what I discover!

[@natashalutz5550]

I laughed at you saying if you even get 1 Ren fan (we're called #renegades) knowing we sniff out Ren reactions anywhere online 😂 I really like your style of reacting, you didn't talk over everything or pause it 50 times, you have a combination that works, for me anyway. I haven't read all of your comments yet so I'm going to do that before I give you the backstory on him if someone else already has. I turned on notifications for you as well. I love the idea of you doing a live and having a discussion with all of us who will be there, I know I will be. Great luck with your channel, I'm rooting for you and will hopefully be there for every step along the way! 😊

[@TheBlackSpeed]

This made me laugh haha. I had no idea the amazing beast I just unleashed! It's been amazing. And thank you for the compliment. I'm new to reacting, but someone who knows me and likes how I talk said I'd do well at it so here we are. They weren't wrong I see. I appreciate your feedback too! :) And thanks for that! Trust me, I've gotten more backstory on him than I think I have on my own childhood, I'm good! Lmao. But this was really sweet. I hope you come back too and we are definitely going to do a Live one day! Mark my words.

[@ClearTheRubble7]

I chuckled when I heard the "1 Ren fan" comment, too, and thought, "Little does he know that the Renegade floodgates are about to open..."

[@Shiroar]

@@ClearTheRubble7we are a giant group hug that swarm in to embrace anyone who recognises the talent they’re witnessing in Ren 😂

[@ClearTheRubble7]

@@Shiroar Yeah, the "swarm" analogy fits, lol. We're like lightning bugs glowing in the dark, gravitating toward Ren reactors. (I grew up in the midwestern US--lightning bug territory. 😂)

[@optimistinmyprime]

I'm laughing reading all these comments. We need a renegade onboarding spiel for new Ren reactors, lol.

[@boxicuk1620]

Welcome to Ren,enjoy the ride,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@Darknessisme]

The personification of both Hope and Despair is so powerful that I still can't watch this without feeling the intensity of both. I am almost physically uplifted when Hope promises he is here to fight. A very good song to revisit on the days you need to hear the message. Enjoy the Reneverse! You've alerted all the Renagades and we'll all be very excited to see your journey down the rabbithole!

[@Silkytoaster]

Great comment .

[@Codex7777]

It's not a fight. It's a dance... :)

[@winterlady]

Brilliant comment.

[@leighkamp9457]

To get a feeling of the person Ren, I would recommend listening to his response to getting 1 million subscribers. It will give an understanding of what makes him tic.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

That is what I like to hear and what I'm looking for as well as the music. I will remember that, thank you!

[@IFroggy112]

I really loved your reaction to this gem! You seem like an introspective, thoughtful kind of guy, which likely means you are in for an enjoyable ride with Ren! I haven't looked at the other comments yet but I'm sure everyone will tell you that he has a very loyal fan base. I imagine, like me, many will subscribe to see you go down the Ren rabbit hole. They'll tell you that he is extremely talented - he can sing, rap, act, and beatbox. He is a storyteller, a poet, a lyricist, and a multi-instrumentalist. He makes his own beats and produces his own music. He is witty and bright while being deep and kind of dark. He is not afraid to bare his soul and show vulnerability. His music reflects all of that and there is something for absolutely everyone. You never really know what to expect from him which is a good part of the fun. He was ill, in pain, and suffering for many years until he was finally accurately diagnosed with Lyme Disease. He had stem cell transplants that helped him a lot but still suffers the long term effects of the damage Lyme Disease did over the years he was misdiagnosed. He has been in Canada for treatment for months. There are some great Ren interviews on KZbin with Black Pegasus, Justin Hawkins and Knox Hill. You can learn a lot more about him by listening to them. I'm excited for you - enjoy the trip!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Oh yes. I've been told so many things in the short time this video has been uploaded lol it's only been a few hours, it's insane. But yes, I am happy to be here and happy to have found him. I really appreciate your kind words. :) Thank you. I do my best and am only me. I can't wait to see how this all goes. Yes, I really want those interviews, so maybe that can be a fun live we all do one day! I'm still new to this, still small, still paying out of pocket for all the time and equipment haha, but we'll get there!

[@ChronicallyMimi]

I’m so glad I watched this reaction. Re. Has changed people’s lives(including my own). I have many chronic medical conditions and seeing how Ren includes his suffering as well as hope in many of his messages has made my life better. I get less angry now.he’s definitely a special human that needs to be supported and protected. His perspective is so badly needed. You however made me pay attention in a way that I wasn’t expecting. Thank you for allowing us to experience your unbridled joy at discovering Ren. I look forward to those live streams. I hope you’re on when I can watch. Do you have a streaming schedule?

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Well this was a nice comment to read, thank you. :) I don't unfortunately have a schedule. I'm new to all this, perks of a small channel and small content creator, but trying to get there! I still have a full-time day job and all that but I usually try to stream sometime at night, usually around 6p or so at night. I think if you sub to me, you'll be notified when I do. I've actually never streamed on KZbin before, only on Twitch and I only have a very, very tiny following over there. I may have to try KZbin and try it out! I'll definitely get better at 'scheduling' however and put it in the Community section! :)

[@francesdoll4039]

​@@TheBlackSpeedi subbed as well. You might find that most of us are familiar with Twitch since Ren uses that for his live streams. You seem perceptive and sensible and sensitive as well. Woyld love to get to know you better. Looking forward to your journey.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I'm an open book and welcome and love any conversations. Definitely a time when we live stream, that'll be fun. I should post my Twitch to my Community here maybe and see how that goes? :)

[@JensRandolff]

I wrote this introduction to Ren as well as some background information when I first discovered him earlier this year, as there wasn't a Wikipedia entry for people to look him up prior to March 2023. I have posted this info to every "Hi Ren" reaction I have come across since, and I hope it will be of some use to the uninitiated. Ren is a Welsh independent artist/singer/songwriter/busker/producer, living in Brighton, UK. He plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, melodica, drums), has impressive vocals, beatboxes, produces all his own beats, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern-day bard; he calls his music "bardcore." Ren's music videos are frequently recorded live, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. In the case of "Hi Ren," it took four takes, all live in the room, to get the footage he wanted. Someone commented that Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed "Hi Ren," talks about the production of the video in the comments of Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to the song. According to him, this video footage is not a one-take per se, but the audio was recorded live in a single take. Ren's release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren" and appears to have been filmed in the same room. "Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered over 18 million views since its debut. Ren recently released a video of an older live stage performance of “Hi Ren;” it is worth checking out. However, Ren has been creating great music for more than ten years. Many of Ren's songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day. Ren's earliest recordings on KZbin are from his time in a band called "Trick The Fox," consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren's onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is "The Mash Up." Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJDcc4OheL5phc0 Ren's trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master's class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal. Ren's Hip Hop/Rap style songs are worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; unfortunately, sexual innuendos are pervasive in hip-hop and rap, and Ren makes such references in several of his songs. Check out "The Hunger," "Genesis," "What You Want," "Losing It (FISHER rap retake)," "Right Here, Right Now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake)," "Life is Funny," "Love Music (Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4)," "Crucify Your Culture," "Power," "Hold On," his recent release, “Down On The Beat (feat. Viktus),” and his latest song, “Masochist,” just to name a few. Ren's collaborations with Chinchilla ("Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," "Sexual Healing," "One Dance/Drunk in Love") are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," "Diazepam," "Penitence," "Dear God," "Heretic," "Dominos," his "Freckled Angels" album, in particular his song "Fire," just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren is about to shoot "Money Game Part III." Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins ("Blind Eyed," "Earned It /Mans World / Falling," "Walking on the Moon/No Diggity," "Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin')," "Latch," "Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session)," "Same Old Situation (Live, feat. Ren)," "Improvising Around Stevie Wonder," "Live in the Streets of Brighton, UK," "What Went Wrong" Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash ("Humble," "Ocean"), Bibi ("Crutch," "Ahiahiaoha"), Molly McKinna ("Penitence"), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa ("French Song"), are all great. Last but not least, Ren's busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of "Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover)," which is simply beautiful. "The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. Ren, Gorran, and Romain all play multiple instruments. Ren plays acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, and drums. Gorran plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, and harmonica. Romain plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, ukulele, and piano. They are each incredibly gifted artists, and their solo work is completely different from each other. Well worth checking out. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble So Hard," "War Pigs," "Roadhouse Blues," "My Generation," "Paint It Black," "An Englishman in New York," "Bongo Bong" are excellent. On "These Boots Are Made For Walking'/Satisfaction/Everybody," "Praise You" (Fatboy Slim Cover), and "What Kind Of Woman Is This," all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," "Swan Song," "Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," "Dignity," "Watch Out," and so many others are equally impressive. The band, at least for the time being, performed their last official busking session and gave their last concert in September of last year (2022) due to the fact that Ren was leaving for Canada to undergo specialized medical care and surgeries for his multiple health issues. In anticipation of his stay in Canada, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released during the time he expects to be gone. He released "Sick Boi," "Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake)," which is another masterful work, "Illest Of Our Time," and "Animal Flow," which is out now in two versions, a full-production music video, and a live, one-take acoustic version. Ren also premiered the official music video of his song “Murderer,” and followed it up with a newly recorded acoustic live version that is phenomenal and my favorite of the two versions. His release, “Love Music Part 4” and “Masochist” recently came out, and his newest release, “Lost All Faith,” just premiered. Ren’s “Money Game Part 3” will be released soon, and his new album is due out October 13th, if I am not mistaken. Ren's recent release, "Su!cIde," was difficult to watch for me to the point that I was not able to watch or listen to it again for a long time. I was not even able to watch a single reaction to it. It is a sad, haunting, gut-wrenching tribute to Ren's friend Joe who took his own life. Ren’s follow-up to “Su!cIde,” "For Joe," is also sad and emotional, but strangely enough, it has had a healing effect on me and has given me a sense of closure. Even the lyrics that "gutted" me in "Su!cIde" that are repeated in “For Joe” impacted me differently this time around, and I am now able to listen to both songs without completely breaking down.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I already responded to your other comment, so I won't do it twice (KZbin flagged it for some reason!) but wow. Just wow. I appreciate you, yet again.

[@JensRandolff]

@@TheBlackSpeed Thank you kindly. The YT algorithm and censorship are annoying, but it is what it is. Have a blessed day.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

@@JensRandolff It's honestly probably my settings fault, but I'm still learning! You ad well. :)

[@peterwilliamson5953]

love you @JensRandolff

[@JensRandolff]

@@peterwilliamson5953 Love you, too, my friend.

[@X-Stream24]

Ren had been through alot. He sings about how his mom took care of him, his dad leaving him, and his best friend leaving this world. He also had two bands. Trick the Fox and The Big Push

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Yeah he's done a lot, been through a lot, and impacting a lot. It's impressive and remarkable.

[@LadyGX]

😊 Looks like the Renegades have gotten you all up to speed. Ren's an absolute enigma. Enjoy the ride. Oh, and great reaction. Welcome aboard.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Yes haha I am up to so much speed now. It matches my name. :) I'm still happy yall are here and can't wait to do more! And glad you liked the reaction. :)

[@Skittenmeow]

❤

[@caladonn2659]

Ren is a Master at Combining all art forms to support his stories. From Location and Video Directing Worthy of Tarantino or Spielberg, to Lyrics Shakespeare would have been Proud to have Written, To an Emotional Performance on par with Marlon Brando or Morgan Freeman and the Musical Prowess of Jimmy Page or Eric Clapton and the Vocal Chops of Robert Plant or M&M! He can reach right through the Camera and Grab the Soul of his Audience and hold it in the Palm of his Hand! Ren really does have it all!

[@Erndog67]

Welcome to the Ren community. We've been expecting you.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Happy to be here! *salute*

[@ian9033]

Stages of watching Hi Ren: This looks creepy Guitar sounds nice Oh he’s singing Will the whole song be like this? Here’s the beat Ok he’s rapping now This guy is scary Now he seems nice Oh I see what he’s doing This is interesting This is intense The mean guy is a jerk This is INTENSE Make it stop I haven’t blinked or taken a breath in 2 minutes Go Ren! YES! OOO-OO-OO-OO-OO-.. I need some time to be still… Great reaction, Welcome to the journey, Subbed So i can be part of it, enjoy :-) note: I borrowed this from someone else but can;t remember who, but credit to that person

[@caladonn2659]

At a rather young age Ren had just been signed to Sony Records and Ren was trying to record his 1st album but he kept feeling very ill and could not perform but the Doctors couldn't find anything. Eventually his contract with Sony Expired and they did not renew it. For years the Doctors kept telling Ren all his issues were in his head and they treated him as having mental issues. Lymes Disease is hard to detect unless it is checked for specifically and it took YEARS for the Doctors to find it. Ren is now in Treatment in Canada and doing much better. Welcome to the RENegades!

[@wurzella1]

A lot of people will recommend the tales of Jenny and Screech next and it's a definite must listen, but I'd say go with Losing It to see a different side to Ren. A jubilant expression of his love of hip hop laid down as a masterful remix of an EDM hit from an Australian DJ, Fisher.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I feel like I promised too many people we'd do Jenny & Screech next haha. But Losing It is on the table as well and will be coming in time. They all will. :) Glad to see another respected artist appreciate the legendary genre that is hip-hop.

[@charleenk71]

You stream for yourself. I love that! ❤ Ren has expressed that his creative outlets helped save him during his darkest times. I am happy for Ren and the whole wide world that he forged forward and is here today!! He was born to be…Ren

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Exactly. And I agree and reflect that sentiment. Thank you. :)

[@barbarahatcher5942]

The most important thing you need to know about Ren is that his music will make you very very happy. Please do more reactions to Ren. He will keep surprising you, I promise.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I definitely plan on it!

[@yilomina2047]

Welcome to the Renegade family! It's always a joy to see someone new discover Ren, and this is the perfect introduction to him. This was a wonderful and heartfelt reaction - thank you for sharing it with us! You got a new sub, I'm looking forward to more reactions!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I really appreciate that. :) All my reactions and videos are my authentic self and I truly felt something listening, I guess that person who suggested it knew what I feel. I thank you for being here! :)

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

The first time I saw this I was gobsmacked by the pure art. Goosebumps territory for sure. And I am, like many others, hooked on following this journey.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

You saw how I was haha. I'm the same way. And yay, glad you're down for the ride. I know I am! Glad you're here.

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

@@TheBlackSpeed you have many new subscribers now! That's part of the Ren effect of lifting up others. I have even seen you mentioned in one of the fan groups. I think your atyle will keep many of us hooked on your reactions. Keep being you!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Aww really? Can you show me where that is? Lol I'd honestly be curious to see that and maybe interact and grab them too! But I appreciate that. I hope you will all stick around for all the things I personally do too, even if it's not Ren-related, but just happy you're here now. ;)

[@goobydoot]

He has had adhd, bipolar, and chronic fatigue diagnosis (or misdiagnoses)over the years, along with pharmaceutical treatments for those and on top of the side effects from those treatments, he suffered years of misdiagnosed and so, untreated, Lyme disease (autoimmune disease spread via tick vector) in his late teens and early 20s with intense pain and inability to eat much at all. During those years he had some psychotic episodes. Several years ago he finally was correctly diagnosed and treated for Lyme Disease and began to have more windows of feeling functional. The years of untreated autoimmune response, with his body attacking itself, have left him with a lot of residual damage (including Mast Cell Activation Disorder and PTSD), to his mind/body and he is continuing treatments for those, most recently in Canada. His talents are varied,and range from producing tracks, directing video’s, writing/acting/performing/singing/rapping/beat boxing in his video’s to playing guitar, bass, and piano.

[@goobydoot]

i’m sure I missed some of his talents.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I have since learned so much about him, even from comments on this video, and I see I have even more to learn. Thank you for that. I appreciate you being here. :)@@goobydoot

[@TrismegistusMx]

I love when a sensitive and intellectual person like yourself discovers Ren. You're in for a wild ride! Everybody is going to want you to listen to the Tales of Jenny, Screech and Violet. I personally love Power, Money Game, Genesis, Losing It, and Patience out of his solo work. He also has some amazing songs that feature other artists like Sam Thompkins, Live Sangster, and his band The Big Push. It's a huge body of work and all of it is amazing.

[@bajalajolla]

Love the reaction!! Welcome to the family. Go with it... do not resist going down the Ren rabbit hole! Ren's art has touched me deeply. Recommending: Everything by Ren. He is covering so many different relevant topics. Ren gives me hope for future generations. ✌🖤

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Thanks for that recommendation! That and many others coming in time, this is a long ride I'm about to go down haha. Happy you're here. :)

[@kimbaker2643]

Great reaction. I, too, liked that you didnt pause 50 times 😅. I love your voice and your energy. Your channel is going to blow up! Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole! He is an amazing person, not just a creative genius.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha I've heard that feedback so I'm glad you all were with me there. And aww, that's nice of you to say. One can hope and dream! Thanks for being here.

[@JoelMyaer]

New sub here, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 53 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has reconfigured my mind for the better and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st time in my life! Great reaction! 😊 what an amazing journey awaits you!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Happy to have you here, Joel. :) I love this comment and I love how open-minded you are to today's music. That has to be exciting. And thank you, glad you're here for it!

[@peterwilliamson5953]

@@TheBlackSpeed its NOT todays music he is open-minded about , it is REN , in my reckoning , or is it just me ? im 59 and gave up music 20 years ago for my sanity , then a real artist comes along , im in it for the Ren,s only .

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha well I just mean he's an artist, of today, making amazing music. So although we don't hear it as often and consistently as we should, it's still technically today's music but a diamond in all this rough. Point is, I'm here for it and glad you all are as well!

[@wurzella1]

Such a rare talent, I've seen people referring to the RENaissance and I can see why, he seems like he could be that important. Looking forward to revisiting the rabbit hole with you 👍🏻

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Really appreciate that, and yes he certainly is. Thank you. :)

[@dawnpatterson8708]

I just found you and subbed right away. I really hope you continue your Ren journey. The man AND his music are actually beyond words.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Thank you for that, Dawn! I really appreciate it. Yes, I plan to continue and have no plans on ever stopping until we're done listening! Happy to have you aboard. :)

[@dawnpatterson8708]

@@TheBlackSpeed Great to hear. Be aware though, it is INDEED a rabbit hole. With wondrous twists, turns, ups AND downs. Most of the time he will make you feel. But, he will ALWAYS make you think. Thank you and happy to be here. You have one stellar day.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

If there is one thing you'll learn about me, if you stay for a while, I love to think, I love to feel, and I definitely love to talk about how I think and feel. I'm here for it. :)@@dawnpatterson8708

[@tomivette]

I’m a little older than many of you. In all my years of listening to music, I am hard pressed to find a better song writer or performer than Ren. I have seen many super bands like Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull, but in my opinion, Ren equals or betters them all. I hope he is strong enough for what is coming and continues on as an independent artist free of greedy constraints on his creativity. This is an exciting ride.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Hey, I think we've all learned age ain't nothin' but a number! Haha. I'm an old soul myself, you should see my catalog and vinyl collection. It just misses some of us is all. I'm happy you got something from Ren, just as I am starting to, and I can't wait to see what more I discover!

[@ClearTheRubble7]

Immediate sub! Truly enjoyed your reaction. The Ren Rabbit Hole seems endless and is endlessly rewarding. You mentioned that your son is autistic; I'm on the autistic spectrum myself--and that's part of the reason why Ren's music resonates so much with me. Not only are his music and videos entertaining; he's showing people like me that there is a way to flip our pain, depression, disorders, etc., around. In fact, Ren is also neurodivergent, though with ADHD. Enjoy the journey!

[@briannafey]

Renegade here! Great reaction, you've gotten a lot of good song suggestions to get you started, but his catalog is deep and varied and you can't go wrong with any of them. I do agree with the suggestions for making your face bigger on the screen when you can get to it. Looking forward to this journey with you.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

You all wanna see my faceeeee! Lol love that piece of feedback. I'll change that going forward, easy. :)

[@PoliticallyPink]

I agree with bigger face, too.

[@Shiroar]

@@TheBlackSpeedwe come for your reaction not the music video ❤ If people want to see that in detail they can go check out the original on REN’s channel 😊 So give us that face! 😂

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Lmao that is both sweet, funny, and educational. You got it. Say less. :)

[@anonymishap]

Ren is such a fun rabbit hole to go down as there's so much good stuff to check out! 😁 He's the best multi-talented artist I've seen in a long time! 💯 His writing, singing, rapping, producing and more (he is also a multi-instrumentalist) is all pretty incredible!! Had to subscribe and will be back for more Ren 😊 ~ Another parent of autistic children from 🇳🇿 New Zealand ✌️

[@ElleScamp]

Yay! A curious, articulate Ren noob - I am here for it (and so too shall be thousands of others 😂) 🙌 Subbed and looking forward to your journey 🙂

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Why thank you for that. If there is one thing I'm a massive advocate for, especially for men as it's often so dismissed, it's mental health. We all need more advocacy for it and I'm going to d*e on that hill. Thank you for being here and I hope we have a good time with this!

[@wurzella1]

Exactly how I felt, I'll watch anyone reacting to Ren for the first time, I save the subs for people who seem like they'll really be able to appreciate it.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

And I appreciate you recognizing that. :)

[@annkanyr3024]

Your choice but good follow ups are Sick Boi and Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla. Or... he can Rap! The Hunger, Illest of Our Time, Murderer, etc. You'll get a taste with Sick Boi, but anything he does is a hit. Great reaction!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

You got it. :) Easy enough! It will take a while but we'll get there!

[@MoreKellBellPlease]

We all felt the same way when we first heard this! Now we try to watch reactors like you be in awe of our Ren! New sub in hopes you'll review more Ren! There's over a decade of music abs Akari his band The Big Push!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha well I'm happy to be apart and you liked what you saw! I have many more Ren songs to do so I'll definitely be doing it as I can. :)

[@dunny2000]

Saw your thumbnail that you were left speechless by what you saw and heard with Hi Ren and watched your reaction this masterpiece of performance art. You rightly recognized that this is something new, something incredibly raw and revealing from a young man with great courage and talent. Your journey has only just begun. Looking forward to watching with you as you discover over a decade of incredible music.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Why thank you, dunny. :) I really appreciate that. I love all music, and it was very easy to see why he is as popular as he is and why he has the fanbase he does. Happy to be along for the ride!

[@jamesfinn5200]

Hey there. I have just watched your reaction to Hi Ren and I like that you realised that you were watching someone, special. Also, you mentioned that your son is on the spectrum and I can identify with that because I too, am autistic. Yes, we do see the world in quite a different way to "normal" people and when very young, we especially need specialised guidance, so big props to you for realising that. You have left me with a positive first impression and I hope that you become what is known in the Ren community, as a Renegade. Finally, I hope you prosper and get a million subscribers..I am one 😊

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I love this. Thanks for taking the time to write this out, James. Yes, my son is on the spectrum and it's been a journey. He's the most wonderful, special human being I could've been given and I owe him a lot. He's 8 now, and we're still learning his journey every single day. I'm glad I could leave you with that impression. :) That is a very kind way to end this comment. I really appreciate it. Can't wait to see you in the next Ren video (and beyond) I do!

[@francesdoll4039]

​@@TheBlackSpeedRen has discussed the fact that one of his close friends is autistic and he appreciates diversity in everything. He us strongly adhd, has a diet of about 5 foods he can eat, has chronic pain and neurological issues, si he is very empathic regarding anyone else's journey.

[@ellesee7079]

Hey, welcome to one of the most intriguing artists you'll meet on this here platform! You are about to be wrapped up in the biggest, fuzziest blanket on the planet, a.k.a the Renegades community. Seriously though, your reaction was thoughtful and measured and I'm here for more. Subbed!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Aww, why thank you. I feel welcomed and appreciative already. Happy you're here. :)

[@mrsmith6763]

Soooooo much Ren more styleeee to explore. He is his own genre bender. Blessings from da UK 🇬🇧💯✌️. Subbed 😉

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha. Oh I'm learning and I plan to keep going! Thanks for subbing and sticking with me on this journey. :)

[@Wishi13]

Ren was born in 1990 in Wales, UK and currently lives Brighton in the south of England. Presently though, he is in Canada receiving treatment. He is a multi instrument musician, songwriter, singer, rapper and poet who covers multiple styles and genres. What's remarkable about this song 'Hi Ren' is that it was recorded in one take and played live using several cameras, then the 'views' edited later. He said it was done over three days with rehearsals (including the flashing lights and camera angles etc.) and getting the one take he was happy with. He contracted lime disease when younger and was misdiagnosed for a number of years. He got brain damage caused by the lime disease and not helped by the wrong drugs administered. He suffered mental illness as well as his physical sickness due to this (this is also why his distrust for the medical world). Originally signed to Sony records who dropped him when they found out about the lime disease, and because he could only write songs, performed and recorded when he was able (no money for them in that I suppose?). As far as I am aware, he is now a self published artist and has his first album is due out soon. He was with a band a few years back (The Big Push) and has a few duets with Chinchilla and some other collaborations all very much worth a listen - especially some of the live street performances. He has done quite a lot of interviews with a number of KZbin channels (mostly reaction channels such as your!). He is articulate, intelligent, yet quite down to earth and humble - an all round nice guy to listen to!

[@yinunit]

Great reaction. I love watching first-time reactions to Ren. I have subscribed and taken my seat to enjoy watching you discover the wonder of Ren. You will have so many reactions like this one. The tale of Jenny & Screech is the next one to watch in many people's opinions but be sure to watch the full version - It is a trilogy - Jenny's tale, Screech's tale and Violets tale - all done in one take as was Hi Ren (Live/One take) The most important thing/s to know about Ren? He is a beautiful soul who spreads love and encourages people to watch and subscribe to reactors and fellow artistes - very humble -He is I believe a genius, He is as real and authentic as they come. He was bitten by a tic and was misdiagnosed for years which caused his body and mind to suffer - at one point being bed-ridden for 23 hrs a day until a doctor correctly diagnosed Lyme disease and then he was able to get a stem cell transplant and is in Canada receiving tratment as we speak. You will see him as a rap God and nearly fall off your chair, you will see him duet with Chinchilla with his golden, yearning voice and you will see him busking (street performance in Brighton, England) with his band The Big Push. You will see when he first met Sam Tompkins (another great artiste) and some awesomw duets both in the studio and busking with him....His interview with Knox Hill is worth watching to get to know even more about him. Can't wait for your next reaction

[@TheBlackSpeed]

That's what I like to hear! Those interviews, things that help me get in his mind, how he responds to people, what he's like outside of music, etc. So thank you for that. And yes haha, you're all really setting me on the path of who he is, what I should listen to, and the talent he exudes and showcases. I'm excited and ready to go on this journey. Glad you're here with me. :) It's the same way I TRY to respond to each and every one of you, because you deserve to be responded to. So while I can, I'm doing it!

[@debrashrider4062]

​@@TheBlackSpeed he has 4 interviews with reactors, and 1 with a uk mental health org for suicide prevention day (week). And on his YT channel view the Community section's content. His celebration for 1million viewers is there for YOU, also. Along with alot. He also has live streaming on twitch with his community. And has saved them there to be viewed when he is not on. Oh and his diss battle with King Dotta.... Not to worry if you dont know that rapper, no one actually did. King Dotta and Knox Hill diss'd longer. Its Ren's reply titled Dumb King Come, that is Ren revealing. "A rising tide lifts all ships"

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Interesting. I appreciate all that, I'll have to check it out for sure. I'd love to know more about that side of him, so I'm with it. And is the diss like a real thing, or fake? I don't care either way lol cause it doesn't matter, was just curious. But anyway, I'll do that homework in time! @@debrashrider4062

[@yinunit]

@@TheBlackSpeed Here's the link to the Knox Hill / Ren interview but its 1 hr 30 mins so do watch it on your own before your next Ren reaction as we don't expect you to do a 1.5 hr reaction LOL kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6mwnoOhqch8r5Y

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I feel like some people expect me to do an hour and a half reaction hahaha. But you got it! Thanks for that.

[@Swisswavey]

Thanks man. Ren has a lot of great stuff and everyone will have different favourites. Personally, mine are Losing It and Chalk Outlines. The 2nd is a duet with Chinchilla, a great artist in her own right. Also, don't miss out on his former band The Big Push, their version of Bongo Bong is my pick but there's so much variety that you can't really go wrong. Enjoy the trip!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

No problem, thank YOU! :) Isn't Chalk Outlines the duet with Chinchilla? Was this a trick question??? haha. The band will probably be much later down the line, but one I won't forget to listen to. :) Thank you!

[@analisasmith7927]

So nice to see and listen to your genuinely amazed reaction - you quickly recognised this as something very special - subbed.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Of course, how could I not? It's breathtaking! I really appreciate you subbing and glad you're here for the ride, Analisa. :)

[@Sjeeh]

I was stunned. I went down the rabbithole in April and still discovering songs he wrote and sang while i search every day. So divers. Love his character .

[@mandynoske5809]

What a great reaction gotta love Ren ❤ his catalogue is varied and I have not found one that disappoints I look forward to going on your Ren journey with you 😊

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I'm glad you're here, Mandy. I definitely plan on going down it and I'm happy you're aboard. It'll be fun! And even educational I feel!

[@davidheeter602]

Welcome to the Renegade. Ren is ridiculously talented. The rabbit hole is beyond worth it.

[@Shiroar]

Welcome to the multitalented genius that is Ren ❤ This masterpiece is just the tip of the iceberg, my friend. Ren is a singer, songwriter, rapper, multi instrumentalist, producer, beatboxer, director, storyteller, and an inspiration bringing hope to people in the darkness. I trust that other #RENegades have filled you in on his background and probably recommend following this up with Sick Boi to get a better insight into his frustrating journey with his health issues. I will add a suggestion for one of my personal favourites: Crutch feat. Bibi. It’s an older song from before he finally got correctly diagnosed and was written after a breakdown following multiple emergency trips to the hospital. It is heart wrenching but absolutely stunning. Some other favourites that I highly recommend are The Hunger, Illest of Our Time, Lost All Faith, and Heretic. Honestly though there are no bad picks. Nothing but greatness from this man. Hope to see you deep down the Ren rabbit hole with the rest of us 🐰🕳️

[@becbrown212]

I have been listening to Ren for months and had a random one pop up on my playlist, Dear God. The lyrics went past my brain straight to my heart and I stood there bawling until someone came into the room and I came back to 'reality'. There is something really special about Ren.

[@AmaBrigitte]

This song is one of Ren's musical masterpieces! It's a brilliant performance and means different things to everyone! For me it's about the internal struggle between our positive and negative selves, and acceptance of both! This song was an awakening for me, a renewal and it opened my mind and heart! It also renewed my love of music because of the artistic way this was presented, along with Ren's rap, vocals, musical skills and how he shared intimate details about his own struggles! Enjoy your Ren journey as you discover a wealth of music and talent as well as a wonderful humanitarian and spokesperson! I'm a big fan, and can't wait for his new album Sic Boi to come out in October 😊🎉

[@richardburns9588]

Great reaction, pal. My daughter is Autistic as well. Music is so important to her. Welcome to the beginning of the Ren journey. This guy is our generation's musical saviour. Much love, bro

[@leehallam9365]

There are three channels to find his work. Obviously the Ren channel where you will find most things, including the tracks on his album, Sick boi out in October. Then there is The Big Push, that is the band he was in until recently, they do some original stuff plus wonderful covers, and busking (Street performances). Lastly there is Trick The Fox, this was the band he was in 12 years ago when his illness halted his career just as he was starting out. There is more very powerful stuff, but there is also joyous fun stuff too.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I have a whole ride ahead of me I'm learning. We'll get to it all, eventually. Glad you were able to stop by and give me your take. Hope to see you again!

[@PoliticallyPink]

Also there's some stuff out there other places like Brighton Beach Busking, & a couple individuals have posted decent-quality The Big Push concerts, or just Ren busking. @TheBlackSpeed *must* check out him busking!!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I'll be sure to do that as well, that could be fine to do! :)@@PoliticallyPink

[@lindajohnson6514]

I know he was misdiagnosed for years and ended up in a pysic ward for years to end up finding out he had Lyme Disease. He originally from UK but moved to Canada for treatment. And still undergoing treatment as well as Singing writing, producing music 🎶 He can't be put in a box cause you never know what he going to bring with Styles of Music. I heard him rap, sing, raga style as well much more. Love Ren💞

[@TheBlackSpeed]

That is just an insane, ridiculous, disheartening way to live. And look at him now. I applaud his strength and resilience. And hey, those are the kinds of artists I love. I say this in my Coast Contra react videos on my channel, people who limit themselves to one genre are doing themselves a MASSIVE disservice. You can't do that and say you love music, so I appreciate this. Glad you're here!

[@TuPham-gn9vt]

@@TheBlackSpeed As far as I know it is not true that Ren " ended up in a pysic ward for years" as @lindajohnson6514 said. Ren was misdiagnosed for 7 years and he lived at home with his mother and he sometimes had psychotic episodes from all the drugs they were treating him with. So he had many emergency visits to the hospital at that time. But he continued creating music from his bedroom. Btw he is totally self taught in guitar, piano playing, singing, rapping and producing music. He started at 12 producing beats. And as he could not find rappers in the tiny Welsh village where he grew up in his youth, he learned to rap and sing to go with the beats he was producing.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I imagine where he grew up, hiphop wasn't big but look at that. It's why I love the genre. Look at how it transcends. That's awesome and a great backstory.

[@TuPham-gn9vt]

@@TheBlackSpeed Where Ren grew up in his youth was a tiny village in Wales on an island. The nearest grocery store was an hour away. They did not have any musicians around or music scene. But his family was artistic, listened to a lot of different genres of music, his mother taught singing and his dad was doing something in theater on the side too and the family went to many music festivals every summer. That was where Ren found Sam Falvey Perry who later became the videographer for many of Ren's videos.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

That's a dope backstory. I love artists who have stories like that.

[@jameslitzinger6932]

ONE MILLION SUBSCRIBERS - Defining success is a good one to got to before diving into Ren's music. After that, take your pick, but the most recent favorites of mine are Ren - For Joe (Live Performance Video) and Ren - Murderer (Live Acoustic Video). Of course, that only scratches the surface, and just picking something at random from his collection is just as good, as you'll want to hear them all; and all at once, haha.... enjoy, and love your reactions. Like and subscribe, and pre order his Sic boi album now, which is coming out in a few weeks (no, I'm not his manager, just an appreciative fan.

[@michaelrichter9427]

I love watching first-time reactions to this powerful song. A song I've listened to now at least 100 times and ... still manage to get a tear in my eye at some points.

[@MegsD79]

Always love finding a reactor that has a small channel and finds Ren's music and does the reaction because it was requested and they have no idea what they are going to find. Subbed for the Ren Rollercoaster! You will find other amazing artists the more Ren you listen to and Ren's fanbase is loyal and support anyone helping to spread his music. Liked your reaction and that you really paid attention. A lot of Ren's music has a lot of deep meaning and the first rapper that I've heard do quadruple entendres and possibly even 6 meanings in 11 words. Anything you choose from Ren is worth listening to. The tales (Jenny, Screech and Violet) are the only ones we will want done in a specific order, preferably in 1 reaction.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I appreciate you taking the time to type that up. :) I definitely know and will do the Tales in one order when we get to it! I wouldn't dare do it otherwise ha.

[@PoliticallyPink]

Probably mentioned in ten or twenty other comments, but yours is the first I've seen to cue him in on The Tales. TY! Also, for Money Game: It's the live video Money Game 1, the LYRIC video for Money Game 2. And sooooo excited for Money Game 3! If Ren's impressed with it, you know it's gonna knock some socks off.

[@MegsD79]

@@PoliticallyPink agreed! If Ren is impressed with MG3 then I am sure we're going to be so happy Oct 12!! I am missing the weekly Ren drops rn!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Oh really? Yeah of course! I'm here for me at the end of the day, but I really love engaging and I'll do what you all feel will bring the best of all that. :) Thanks for that clarity on Money Game, I'll make a note of that as well. :)

[@aprilsarandos8855]

The mean Ren mocking about She sells seashells is referring to his song Money Game part 2. Both a must see since part 3 is his next highly anticipated release.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Yep I've been told to check that one out (appreciate that education, I didn't know that) and we're going to do that one sooner rather than later!

[@johnschuett3482]

Just dive in. He does not miss

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I have the feeling he definitely won't.

[@mldkenny]

Ren is an addiction , once Hi Ren has been watched , the remaining 200 videos ( inc The Big Push ) are impossible not to watch! Great reaction.

[@alanmai5656]

He has alot of back story info to alot of his songs! ill let chat run with that! but the second time should always be Tales of Jenny and Screech all 3 parts must do all 3 parts together! hugs all around to your reaction

[@ToMPaSHKoV]

Good art makes you talk about the art; great art makes you think about your life.

[@MalcolmMXTaylor]

Wow a cool reaction!!! The RENegades I see are here already!!! Jens comment already gives u the background of Ren which sums things up perfectly. Keep going and react to sick boi as it sort of follows Hi Ren. Do a livestream Renathon, give people some warning and I'm sure a few will come in the chat to take u on the journey!! The guy is immensely talented, his songs have meanings, references, some are sad, some are funny, some spread across 2,3,4 genres, some he sings and some he raps. It's a rollercoaster nothing sounds like a previous song. Another new sub here

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Jesus. Christ. Hahaha. They definitely are. And I'm loving it and here for it. I won't be able to respond to comments for the first time ever at this rate haha. Sick Boi will 100% be next so thanks for that. And that's not a bad idea at all! Maybe I should do my reacts first and go on my own personal journey, and then go through them all in one sitting and have that 'Renathon'? Haha that could be kind of cool! Really appreciate you being here, Malcolm!

[@eturfrey]

One Ren fan, by the end of next week you will have thousands on here watching your reaction.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Oh yeah? Haha. Well, I'm excited for that if it means I get to have this experience again!

[@RonaldBigsworth]

The Take of Jenny & Screech will flip your lid 👀 Welcome to the World of Ren 🙏🏾 It’s a wild and humbling ride 😁

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I'm so tired of being humbled by the masses! Haha just messing. I'm excited and always love learning more about myself and others. Here we go!

[@RonaldBigsworth]

@@TheBlackSpeed Ren humbles all. He’s a genius and a prophet and the closest artist I can compare him to is Prince because he literally does it all. His stuff busking with The Big Push, Chinchilla & Sam Tompkins is just sublime. You’ve plenty to go at but I guarantee he will leave you gobsmacked by his ability to make you dance, sing, laugh, cry & think. Rapper, vocalist songwriter, poet, multi musician, producer, beat maker & beat boxer. He’s unreal.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Woah, Prince? That's high praise! But I can understand the genius connection. And I wholeheartedly believe you and we're about to have a good time on this journey. :)

[@louise11854]

what a lovely reaction!! and ren has a large catalog to enjoy, too. kathleen bts renegade

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Thank you. :) I hope you'll sub and go on this journey with me, I plan on continuing this and finding more gems!

[@louise11854]

@@TheBlackSpeed splendid!! i'll be around, thanks! kathleen

[@lordvitae]

Personally i would go way back and just watch him grow lol. And catch easter eggs. But where ever you start, he will always keep ya guessing. Looking forward to more. Sub earned👍

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I have so many ideas and videos already, it'd be so hard I feel haha. But we'll get there, in time! Thank you, I really appreciated I earned it!

[@denisedejaynes418]

I'm so glad you found Ren. His fans are the best group ever...I love reading all the supportive comments and sharing in their vapid enthusiasm for Ren, colleagues and collaborators of Ren's. He is such an inspiration. You're going to love this ride!

[@JulietteReacts]

This was wonderful! Ren fans are rabid soooo welcome! I’m happy to see you’ve reacted to Sick Boi. Hope to see you react to The Tale of Jenny and Screech which is 3 songs but is best viewed in one go because it’s an interconnected performance. Ren is musically and lyrically wonderful, he is also an excellent performer which I feel like you can tell from this video but The Tale of Jenny and Screech feels like the perfect encapsulation of all the things I like about him. I’d also love to see you react to his duet with Chinchilla called Chalk Outlines. I’m sure you’ve been told many times by now that he performs all his music videos live. Lastly, I’m autistic so I really appreciated what you said about your child. Sometimes it’s just a case of attuning to the rhythm of a person and realising we’re more similar than you might think.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

First of all, thank you for the words. That was really nice of you. And yes, haha. We have a lot more coming so stick around for the ride and I'm sure you'll be pleased. :) And you're very welcome. We're a lot more similar than we are different. Always.

[@pepinosylvie8887]

Ren ... a genius of our times... raw talent and raw artist... singer, rapper, musician, guitar and piano player, song writer, lyricist, poet, storyteller, composer, producer ... so many skills in a torture mind ... he's becoming someone very special in music industry right now, Independent artist with no major label.... He's first, above Ed Sheran and the Rolling Stones in the pre order chart for his album Sick Boi that will come out in october. So happy for this tremendous artist 😍 We, RENegade would tell you to check his trilogy, The tale of Jenny, Screech and Violet (full one) if you want to go further in his rabbit hole. But there are so many others that you'll discover and enjoy for sure. If you want to see what he's thinking about our society, check Money Game part 1 and 2... amazing.... Love your reaction and hope to see you react to some more Ren 🤞 Thanks 😘

[@ChrisLawton66]

One thing about Ren? He's positively uplifting in numerous ways. Liked and subscribed for the positivety I see in you.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Aww. That's nice, thank you. I try my best. Not enough of it in the world, so we all have to do our part.

[@BrilligandtheSlithyToves]

The first time I saw this, I saw it as more of a "performance art" piece, or micro "opera" kind of performance. It is absolutely LOADED with emotion, and thought provoking lyricism. The whole sequence with "Some people know me as hope. Some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope" is in, and of itself , such strong mental imagery. And the part where he says " I was made to be tested and twisted...I was made to be broken and beat...I was made by his hand, it's all part of his plan, that I stand on my own two feet." Is such a commentary on faith, and perseverance, in the face of adversity. His talent, and life experience is made evident through his choice of words. He suffers from lime disease which affects the immune system, and causes extreme fatigue, and frequently a great deal of pain. But the major problem was that he was misdiagnosed for a long time, and wasn't getting the treatment he needed which took it's toll on his mental health. His perseverance has brought him to the place he is today, fighting the darkness, and negativity inside, enabling him to bring us this heartfelt, honest, visceral look into his struggle with his own inner demons, and the, often persuasive, voices that we ALL hear telling us that we're not good enough, and we should just give up. I became an instant fan. So many emotions.😂😢😮😭🤟😎❤️

[@janschluck7542]

I really liked your reaction on this one. Ren*s music is kind of a rabbit hole, which takes some time to explore. Much love from Germany.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Thank you for that, Jan. :) I'm glad you were able to be here and listen. Hope you'll sub and stick around for the long Ren adventure we're about to go on together! Love from Texas. :)

[@rearticulation]

Yeah you are definitely the homie. I loved your vibe and sincerity. I think you’re going to find a real home within and alongside REN’s music. I’m so happy for you to have come across this and decided to react, it really positively affects reactors’ channels as well, and so you’ve already been blessed :) and ren’s the homie too and has a very active and vocal respect, support and appreciation for the reactor community, so you’ve been thought about and cared about by Ren, directly, without even yet knowing it :) good luck with everything, man. And I look forward to coming along for the ride with you ☺️👍🖖

[@TheBlackSpeed]

I don't know what it was about this comment but it kind of got me lol. I had to respond. Thank you for the kind words. :) I'm glad to be here and looking forward to any and all videos to come!

[@jamiereed6080]

buckle up buttercup lol!!! ren is a gift! the big push is a band he was in that's fire!! chinchilla also fire!!! looking forward to your journey!! welcome to the Rabbit hole✌

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Lmao. I didn't know what I unleashed, but it's been amazing. Happy to be here! Here's to the next one!

[@clair545]

Thanks for reacting to Ren! Keep going with him. Im 68 yrs young and i love everything he has done from the sad stuff to the crazy rap!

[@sahuero9620]

Check out Ren's song Humble, For Joe, Chalk Outlines... actually, checking out any of his songs, you will not be disappointed in the depth of his lyrics

[@ItsMeTeenuhLeigh]

I'm 9 hours late, and I know that the Ren fans have already come and have shared with you what an amazing artist he is. all I can tell you, is congratulations. You've come across what I like to refer to as a once-in-a-lifetime artist. Ren is the type of human being that I want my children to grow up to be like. His story is one of perseverance and humility. He has not had an easy Life by any means, and now that she is on the rise, he has not taken it for granted in any way. Instead he continues to show the world how a rising tide lifts All ships. He embodies what it is like to just be a good person. In this rat race that we call life, I think we sometimes forget that everyone else is going through things as well. We tend to focus only on us and how to make our lives better for ourselves. Ren does not only focus on himself, he is bringing up as many as you can right along beside him. And when I say this I am not referring to people that he has known and been friends with. I'm talking complete strangers. Ren is life changing. Welcome to the family and I can promise you that I'll be back for all of your Ren reactions!

[@DazzleMonroe]

Welcome to the Renocoaster. It's quite a ride. There is literally a surprise around every corner. I'm sure many others have suggested, the Take Of Jenny and Screech, full version. You got a new Sub

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha yes they have. And it's most likely the next Ren video we do. :) And thank you for that, I really do appreciate that.

[@Butterflyandhearts95]

One REN fan to watch?! You’re gonna get tons of Ren fans watching. I just subscribed to you. BTW my Grandson is on the autism spectrum. Good luck with your son. It’s hard but man their love and the looks of joy on their faces when they are happy are just heart melting. 🥰

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Oh. Oh I've learned my lesson. Just wait until you see how I react in the next Ren video haha. Thank you, I appreciate you. :)

[@Butterflyandhearts95]

@@TheBlackSpeedI’ll have my alerts on. Can’t wait

[@PoliticallyPink]

Well. I think you got at least one Ren fan to watch this. I haven't read all 236 comments (which was 209 when I started watching) but my guess is that you've gotten some info about Ren. I HIGHLY recommend that you react to his 5-minute celebration of 1 million subs. It's called "Defining Success," and really gives you a feel for what he's about. Also, check out all the songs suggested in the other 235 comments -- they won't lead you astray! (Although, with Ren, I don't think you can go wrong. Seriously.) Can't wait to see your next one!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

It's insane, right? Lol. And thank you! You're among one of many haha and I'm happy yall are here. And yes, I was told to watch that and it's definitely on the list. Can't wait to react together!

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Many of us call ourselves RENegades. We are millions now. Welcome to the RENaissance my friend.

[@survivalrush]

Looking forward to you checking out more Ren tracks, bro 🙂

[@norahdenovan8658]

He is a golden soul who was misdiagnosed& given the wrong medication.He actually had Lyme’s disease but by that time the damage was done to his body& mental health. Instead of wallowing in his self pity for the wrong done to him, he used his talent& genius to go out& help others. He is literally helping to save lives. We love& adore him❤

[@8lack8erry1]

What an authentic reaction. These are the type of reactions that excite me. Welcome to Ren. Ren is extremely abnormal lol please listen to more of him. Genesis, the hunger, the tales of Jenny and screech, Illest of our time there are so many. Thanks for doing this. New sub x

[@robertturner6530]

Ren is one of the kind artist out there for me , he can pick you up , and he can make you think and cry and im 54 lol

[@johnmc5112]

I learned more in this song about my wife's mental illness for 14 years asking for help This song made me understand what my wife goes though Thanks too Ren

[@peterwilliamson5953]

that is high praise for this song , thank you for telling us .

[@TheBlackSpeed]

That's an amazing assessment of this song, man. I'm thinking of you and yours.

[@woodtiger1411]

So glad you gonna become a Ren-egade! Enjoy the journey. His music has a duality to it. He shares authenticity of one that knows and also of one that seeks to understand. He connects two groups of people in some of the toughest topics in society - shame and guilt. Our modern day pied piper!

[@NightFogFilms]

Good reaction. This is live one-take with multiple cameras. It took about 3-4 takes. Ren has lots of styles. Performance: JENNY & SCREECH (FULL) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioqkn6SHYpJ-jpI Also check out these rap hits (with incredible rhymes and double time): HUNGER - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4XCl3-vqad5g5Y GENESIS - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6vWhZeCfsiVsLc LOSING IT - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o33ZcnqgnammqcU ILLEST OF OUR TIME - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnOQe3qJmaeYqKc ANIMAL FLOW - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGXQhqGje8eJhMk Ren was with a group called The Big Push. I Shot the Sheriff / Road to Zion / Hip Hop - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4TIdKiIapalm80 Also, Ren & Sam with Earned It / Man’s World / Falling - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmnRc62onclriNE He also does live duet ballads (one take) with Chinchilla CHALK OUTLINES - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWbccn-olNSjm8k And HOW TO BE ME (LIVE) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXW1aKarpZh3qbc Obviously, there are more on his channel - www.youtube.com/@RenMakesMusic/videos And on The Big Push channel - www.youtube.com/@TheBigPushBand/videos And trickthefox channel (his earliest stuff) - www.youtube.com/@trickthefox/videos

[@maximus6622]

Bro, new subscriber here. Ren is a musical genius whose diversity is going to blow your mind. Your views will go crazy and you will get lots of us lovely Brits on board. Peace and love from the UK 🙏🇬🇧

[@pandoamessi4079]

I see you've already been updated on Ren's story, so I'm here to welcome you to the Renaissance! 😂 I loved seeing how absorbed you were by this, Ren takes anyone by surprise! And may i add that many of his songs (such as this one) are live recorded? If you'd like some recommendations, here's a couple of songs as the starter pack: *•The Tale of Jenny & Screech* (FULL version, here you'll see what a great story teller he is!) *•Sick Boi* (you'll learn a bit more about what he's going through) Also, he made a short on his channel where he shows you a day in his life. Only a few seconds long, but DAM.. Enjoy the ride, man! :) i look forward to the bext reactions!❤ And i can assure you that Ren's fanbase will be here if you have any questions 😂

[@mrsainsburys1]

Great reaction, learn more it’s a great rollercoaster, I’m sure lots have already told you the Ren story, all I will say is your mind will be blown on every song, every new song you hear will be your newest favourite, enjoy the journey 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍