I was 22 years old and had a one bedroom apartment with my future wife . I was hopelessly addicted to drugs and alcohol and worked at Taco Bell on third shift. I was a thief , a liar and walked around with hate in my heart, I blamed my divorced parents, the school, the cops. I’ll never forget crying and coming to terms with myself after watching his audition . My future wife was right by my side and helped me get it all out. That night I flushed my drugs and booze, everyday was miserable for about a month. I watched his audition everyday on UA-cam during that month and sang his song over and over in my head. I’m 36 now and have been married for 12 years to that same wonderful woman, we have to kids together and we are 5 years away from owning our own home. I have a real career and I take care of myself and others around me. Chris does not deserve this credit because that’s all me and I know that but this man and his song was the spark that lit the fire that got my ass in gear. You’ll never know it Chris but you inspired me and for that I am for ever your biggest homie.! This is the remedy , I got the recipe and I don’t need no Hennessy.
Love to you from the Netherlands..inspiring story, keep walking on the right path and take care of your loved ones..they deserve the best version of you every single day..
CR I wuz 13 when I first saw this n I was heading down fast, hearing ur past was like seeing my future.Gotta stop gotta get out I kept telling myself. And I did, because of you.You will never see this, n you will never know that your words and song gave me the powerto make life cool.Thank you man thank you man thank you manI cry everytime I watch this video. peace too all
As a mother and a sister to an addict, You saved them alot of heartache. Loving someone and watching them destroy themselves without being able to do anything is horrible.
You should write this on his official UA-cam-page mate. Maybe he will read it there. So happy that you turned out good, and maybe it will help Chris to read it as well.
He just made a song about being high. I really hope he can beat drugs and be the best version of him that he can be, but a drug addict who comes to fame and money... He have to fight hard to beat it.
I've loved Chris Rene ever since this audition. I hope he's still clean & sober. He just recently released a song that he wrote 10 yrs ago about getting high. Stay strong Chris! #thestruggleisreal
@@thelifeofkhama9910 it was with alot of different drugs including weed and alcohol. I'm not sure if he relapsed or not but a couple of years ago his social media status talked about getting high. He said he was hacked though. No one knows for sure.
It did, number one on the New Zealand Charts in 2012. Good for him. “"Young Homie" is the debut single written and performed by American singer-songwriter Chris Rene. It is the first single from Rene's debut studio EP I'm Right Here. Following its release, the song debuted at number one on the New Zealand singles chart on March 19, 2012”
I Remember Being Super Young and Watching This Audition Live. Literally Everyone Texted That Number Voting For This Man. Now Im 28 and Im Realizing How Strong He Was. I Have Also Battled with Severed Addiction and Partly Still Do. I Havent Done Drugs In a Year, and I Started RePlaying This Song About a Year Ago. So I Appreciate The Unintentional Motivation You Gave Me. Youll Always Make Life a Alittle Brighter, Remember That Chris💯💯🫡🫡🔥🥰
its unfortunate that todays market doesnt welcome real talent and truth, he did really great but couldnt take off in this autotune gangsta shit meta, still a legend hope him and his son was it? are doing great
I was 22 years old and had a one bedroom apartment with my future wife . I was hopelessly addicted to drugs and alcohol and worked at Taco Bell on third shift. I was a thief , a liar and walked around with hate in my heart, I blamed my divorced parents, the school, the cops. I’ll never forget crying and coming to terms with myself after watching his audition . My future wife was right by my side and helped me get it all out. That night I flushed my drugs and booze, everyday was miserable for about a month. I watched his audition everyday on UA-cam during that month and sang his song over and over in my head. I’m 36 now and have been married for 12 years to that same wonderful woman, we have to kids together and we are 5 years away from owning our own home. I have a real career and I take care of myself and others around me. Chris does not deserve this credit because that’s all me and I know that but this man and his song was the spark that lit the fire that got my ass in gear. You’ll never know it Chris but you inspired me and for that I am for ever your biggest homie.! This is the remedy , I got the recipe and I don’t need no Hennessy.
Way to go man…
proud of you bro. hope you get everything you wish for
good for you bro! all love from switzerland!!! keep it rollin my men
Love to you from the Netherlands..inspiring story, keep walking on the right path and take care of your loved ones..they deserve the best version of you every single day..
I’ll never ever forget this audition. I so wanted him to win
me too
He should’ve won!!!
same here🥲
Me too :)
Same here amazing!
He owned that stage! That was HIS moment and well deserved Yes! I still get emotional watching this audition.
Amazing we are still here
I never forget this audition and probably never will. I always wish him the best of luck. I hope he is OK
8 years on and I still love this performance and track. Chris Rene 👍💙🇦🇺👏
I still watch this every so often.. One of the best auditions ever on any show... Big up Homie ;)
Best Audition ever. Still until today.
craigmak agreed. Check out his new music he’s putting out. On his youtube
9 years later this still hits hard ♥️
can't believe i'm still listening to this
damn so many years ago and I'm still crying over this
me too! this audition never fails to make me cry!
Same here :)
Same here
same here🥲
Same
My dearest friend I remember when he would play music while we were in our addiction and I always knew he’d be a star! ❤
CR I wuz 13 when I first saw this n I was heading down fast, hearing ur past was like seeing my future.Gotta stop gotta get out I kept telling myself. And I did, because of you.You will never see this, n you will never know that your words and song gave me the powerto make life cool.Thank you man thank you man thank you manI cry everytime I watch this video. peace too all
As a mother and a sister to an addict, You saved them alot of heartache. Loving someone and watching them destroy themselves without being able to do anything is horrible.
You should write this on his official UA-cam-page mate. Maybe he will read it there. So happy that you turned out good, and maybe it will help Chris to read it as well.
Golden buzzard moment! I been loving this audition for over a decade now!
I still search for this song after all these years. Hope you’re thriving!
2019 still here buddy , I hope u sober and doing great.
He is back on cocaine
Cocaaaaaainne is in his veins LOL
@@TonyVega123 neck
I’m high af but doing good 😂
@@jmarianevarez208 ffs
Still in loveeee with him!!
I really hope he is still sober and happy ♡
He just made a song about being high. I really hope he can beat drugs and be the best version of him that he can be, but a drug addict who comes to fame and money... He have to fight hard to beat it.
He is, I follow him on fb
I've loved Chris Rene ever since this audition. I hope he's still clean & sober. He just recently released a song that he wrote 10 yrs ago about getting high. Stay strong Chris! #thestruggleisreal
Nicole Canta hope he’s chillin
Anyone still here for the original in 2021 🥳🥳💪❤️
I really miss this guy
I’m sitting here watching video yet again, there’s something about this dude I just really like
I wonder if he knew how big of an inspiration he’d be for years…for people like me.
Why this dude never made it big? They turned him into a prep frat boy.. Instead of letting him be him
LOL "they"? Youre an idiot.
in the current "So called" (Music industry) Image sells Albums, Because the Majority of People Don't KNOW JACK about Talent or Vocal ability!
I still love him
I remember this performance and hoping he'd win ! I've been a big fan ever since. Rooting for you always Chris!
Who’s listening in 2020 ?
2021 hope you're still doing good, my dude
This song man this is my recovery song damn it hits hard 9 years ago in the middle of addiction now im sober I dont wanna go back in that life
I just wanna be like you dude
@@rigodonga7344 you can dude if you just want
This guy was the boss loved it
honey im trippin on you hahaha goosebumps 8 years later
PurpleKush-17- same same
3/12/2021 and still here 👏
We're is the FULL original audition?
Come on now, this is b.s
A pleasure to watch!
That what I'm saying. Need my full on CR fix.
Humble💕
2022 still watchin! ayeee
2021 still here bro. I want to be sober badly. Godbless to all of you
He’s going to stay sober no matter what for his son
@@NikkiMarie82 so what his addiction was with alcohol not weed
@@thelifeofkhama9910 it was with alot of different drugs including weed and alcohol. I'm not sure if he relapsed or not but a couple of years ago his social media status talked about getting high. He said he was hacked though. No one knows for sure.
Why did this song not become a number 1 hit?
I think it did
It did, number one on the New Zealand Charts in 2012. Good for him.
“"Young Homie" is the debut single written and performed by American singer-songwriter Chris Rene. It is the first single from Rene's debut studio EP I'm Right Here. Following its release, the song debuted at number one on the New Zealand singles chart on March 19, 2012”
loved that brother one love hope u doing good homie
I Remember Being Super Young and Watching This Audition Live. Literally Everyone Texted That Number Voting For This Man. Now Im 28 and Im Realizing How Strong He Was. I Have Also Battled with Severed Addiction and Partly Still Do. I Havent Done Drugs In a Year, and I Started RePlaying This Song About a Year Ago. So I Appreciate The Unintentional Motivation You Gave Me. Youll Always Make Life a Alittle Brighter, Remember That Chris💯💯🫡🫡🔥🥰
worth 3 mil now
2024 long live Chris Rene
still here in 2023
Best of all
Really cool video!
keep upload videos ;)
2022 I'm still here
He makes me cry eveytim isee this
Muitoo bom maravilhoso parabens pela inspiracao
I love this original version. They should not have touched it. If Hennessey made this, CHEERS MAN!
Can someone share the track name played in the background when he won, please 😇🙏
The Easiest 4 Yeses In X Factor History.
16 months xxv
Top dawg✌🏿
its unfortunate that todays market doesnt welcome real talent and truth, he did really great but couldnt take off in this autotune gangsta shit meta, still a legend hope him and his son was it? are doing great
Give peace to the wars on the streets 💯💯💯
Redemption at its best
He just dropped an album 2020
sooo good
Represented Santa Cruz for a while
Love Life
u did good
He is the truth
2021 LIKE
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