Rapper Reacts to Ren - The Hunger (REACTION) This Is Ren When He Shows Off His Pen

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  • @strawhatboys
    @strawhatboys  Рік тому +52

    The link below will take you to our latest SONG. It's an ALL MIGHT RAP called “I “Got It”. Thank you so much for watching!
    ua-cam.com/video/ACw6zbmHbE0/v-deo.html

    • @robmarar
      @robmarar Рік тому +9

      Just an FYI brother, Ren Pin's all his bars in the comments section to help anyone see exactly what his rhyme scheme is in case you missed anything. Cheers man, looking forward to more..

    • @batubop651
      @batubop651 Рік тому +6

      You’ve received a beautiful comment from a Martin Gill. That’s REN’s dad.
      I don’t know either of them, I’m just a huge fan of REN’s music and I also have the same physical conditions as he does, so naturally I’m in awe of his ability to express the experience with such incredible clarity, truth and power- it’s been quite a healing and empowering experience. I’ve been binging on Ren reaction videos to glean further insights from the perspective of others. I really appreciate your take, helped me understand new aspects of his technical abilities and diversity, thank you. I’ve spotted REN’s dad, Martin Gill, only a small handful of times leave a comment when he really appreciates something about a reaction video. Just thought I’d point it out in case you didn’t spot it (he’s not too shabby a musician himself). Looking forward to checking out more of your vids now!

  • @martingilluk
    @martingilluk Рік тому +404

    Great analysis. I was already so proud of Ren's work and you've helped me to see the Mozart side of his complex rhythmic gifts. Thank you. R's dad.

    • @mikenicholas9017
      @mikenicholas9017 Рік тому +27

      Everyone keeps talking William Shakespeare but I could see Jerzy Grotowski and Antonin Artaud peeking out at me through Ren's work behind Bertold Brecht, who, of course, was standing up front taking all the glory.
      I've been looking for someone to say that to. Not a lot of that kind of thespian in my part of rural Australia... So looks like you're the guy!
      Do you know the work of Rudolf Laban and Yat Malmgren? Cos I could swear Ren does.

    • @martingilluk
      @martingilluk Рік тому +55

      @@mikenicholas9017 Artaud and theatre of the absurd was my specialist subject at university and Brecht was one of the greatest theatre writers and directors. His use of alienation is obvious in Rens work. It’s in many of the films I produced and wrote with prisoners here in the uk. Ren was around Grotowsky based movement and sound work with his mum and I during his childhood years so he probably was influenced through osmosis. I was Laban trained too so I’m very impressed by your observation and insight! Rens mum Pauline Down played in Frank Weidekins play with the now famous director Danny Boyle.

    • @mikenicholas9017
      @mikenicholas9017 Рік тому +4

      @@martingilluk I've replied elsewhere at length. Let me know if you want me to remove it. 🙂

    • @jd35711
      @jd35711 Рік тому +15

      thank ~you~, Ren's dad.

    • @martingilluk
      @martingilluk Рік тому +1

      @@mikenicholas9017 where can I find this?

  • @dyrtybarstud5261
    @dyrtybarstud5261 Рік тому +131

    This kid is doing things no one else is. His capacity to flip the switch on flow, cadence, speed and tone is astounding. He is a wordsmith doing it with sounds and beats that are UK not USA. So refreshing to hear a rapper flexing his ability and his story instead of trying to flex his wallet and crew.

    • @reasonablefacsimile
      @reasonablefacsimile Рік тому +9

      I love hearing his singing voice creeping into a few bars of this song, too. It's subtle but it's part of what makes it next-level IMO.

    • @Method7pt
      @Method7pt Рік тому +7

      this kid is 33y old

    • @MrWidestripes
      @MrWidestripes Рік тому

      bang on comment dude

    • @ceciltuttle743
      @ceciltuttle743 Рік тому +2

      Over heard of a rapper that bust he started in 96 and dropped his last project in 2020 is kinda like that can speed up faster than anyone slows it down writing off the charts I know some just call him Barshall

  • @99elizabeth
    @99elizabeth Рік тому +66

    This dude makes me so proud to be from Brighton. This video was filmed 10 mins from my house 👌

    • @strawhatboys
      @strawhatboys  Рік тому +1

      Oh nice, that’s awesome

    • @sebrina8057
      @sebrina8057 Рік тому +9

      Love that he had the salute to Wales with the red and green smoke too. He seems very grounded to his roots.

    • @ScottyRosencrance-dq4pj
      @ScottyRosencrance-dq4pj 9 місяців тому

      We’ve all wondered where in the hell this location is, so have you been where he is doing this video!

    • @michelleeagle595
      @michelleeagle595 7 місяців тому

      I’ve never wanted to live in Brighton more 😂

    • @anthonymalone100
      @anthonymalone100 4 місяці тому

      I'm from California but he makes me want to be from Brighton. lol

  • @BrianLee-cq2hc
    @BrianLee-cq2hc Рік тому +47

    In my 51 years I have never seen another artist with this diversity of genius level talent.
    From Wikipedia--
    Ren Genres:
    Hip hop, Pop Rock, Reggae, World Folk Funk, Soul, Country, Acoustic Alternative, Rock Indie, Pop Drum and Bass, R&B, Spoken Word, SkaNu, Metal Electric, Blues, Gospel
    Ren Occupation(s):
    Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Rapper, Performance Artist
    Ren Instrument(s):
    Guitar (acoustic and electric), Bass, Drums, Piano, Marimba

    • @gaelle4328
      @gaelle4328 4 місяці тому +2

      Also Piano - he plays Piano Beautifully and I’m so glad to see this.

    • @HecticLlama
      @HecticLlama Місяць тому

      Amazing

    • @MissyGail4eva
      @MissyGail4eva Місяць тому

      ​@@gaelle4328it's listed 😊

  • @CraigAnderson-h2h
    @CraigAnderson-h2h 7 місяців тому +17

    What is exceptional is that he isn't just a rapper, he's a serious musician, good guitar, excellent pianist. Radical talent.

  • @mynameisfen
    @mynameisfen Рік тому +33

    He usually put the lyrics to his songs in the description. Great reaction and insight. I think REN’s having fun in this one showing off his lyrical gymnastics.

  • @eatrawskin
    @eatrawskin Рік тому +28

    First Ren reaction video I've seen that actually covers the intricacy of his bars. I understand it's easy to be blown away by Ren, however, I've been waiting for a while for someone to actually talk about his schemes. Thanks man, wonderful video! :)

    • @dbo79
      @dbo79 Рік тому +5

      This was good. You should check out the Artist/Reactor Knox Hill. He breaks it down to the minute detail very well.

    • @Codex7777
      @Codex7777 21 день тому

      Definitely check out Knox Hill. He's pretty much the king of the breakdown! :)

  • @simplysimon9868
    @simplysimon9868 Рік тому +18

    You got to do LOSING IT 😁 Ren's Beast mode is wild 😁

  • @joephilippus1749
    @joephilippus1749 Рік тому +42

    I really enjoyed your more technical observations of this song! As someone who doesn't fully understand all of the technicalities of what makes rap great, you did an awesome job explaining it! Definitely gained a new subscriber!

  • @TeresaFlowery
    @TeresaFlowery Рік тому +22

    Losing It is pure fun Ren but so well crafted it's insane.

  • @loadedorygun
    @loadedorygun Рік тому +8

    There are some other buried references in here too: I can’t recall who it was but there’s that famous flow on t’s-ticking off the top of my tongue-that he extends on; and then in Hi Ren he discusses the pendulum from light dark, and when he says the weed hits and the pendulum starts slowing, I think he means his head is in a good place, not worrying about swinging to that dark side for now. Great reaction! Kid is fire.

  • @tomspoors768
    @tomspoors768 Рік тому +25

    Ren is, by all accounts, a fan of dystopian literature. Orwell's 'Animal Farm' may be the inspiration for the pigs but as an artist he doesn't have to explain himself! I enjoyed your knowledgeable reaction, thank you.

    • @sarahholland2600
      @sarahholland2600 Рік тому +3

      Going off the pig in 'Hi Ren' & the Animal Farm pig's 7 point manifesto, which you see on the wall in 'Animal Flow', I'd say Animal Farm runs through a lot of his work. 😁

  • @shazza175
    @shazza175 Рік тому +6

    He pins his lyrics as the first post in case it proves helpful in future reacts. Enjoyed this one!

  • @2nicnag2
    @2nicnag2 Рік тому +6

    Pretty new to rap and the sounds in this are mind blowing, especially right after he says ‘monster.’ Still Gives me chills despite playing it on repeat for a few days.

  • @epishmeh
    @epishmeh Рік тому +6

    Glad you were pleasantly surprised. Nice reaction video!

  • @shdwdrgn
    @shdwdrgn Рік тому +9

    Genesis and Power for more highlighting his rap skill, Bittersweet, Sick Boi, Chalk Outlines, How to be me all fire as well, and so much more, here for it.

  • @jenniferfoster1692
    @jenniferfoster1692 Рік тому +4

    And the the beat is from Ren as well as he's doing the beatboxing. He produces all his own stuff. I loved this song from the first few seconds I heard it.

  • @andycopland3179
    @andycopland3179 Рік тому +5

    I used to live with a rapper. Now, I was a white kid from England and I don't get rap/hip-hop. So here I am, living with a rapper from NY as I was working in the US. He would bust down my door at like 3am and be like "bro, you gotta hear this" and would proceed to do his thing.
    I still listen to his stuff in the car now and then, back in England, because he made me get it. That's what life is about; culture, experiences, inspiration and number 1? Eating other peoples bloody food.

  • @lillyvanpug
    @lillyvanpug Рік тому +19

    Nice reaction. Try Losing It for Ren's fun beastmode 😂

  • @AliCatzRR
    @AliCatzRR Рік тому +29

    3:12 the bit where he goes into rhyming with all the tongue twisting T's gotta be the toughest part of this
    Great react! his tune Genesis Is a good track too

  • @Lou-xq9br
    @Lou-xq9br Рік тому +9

    Love him! Love his beatboxing at end. Nothing that man can't do 🔥🔥🔥

  • @BrianLee-cq2hc
    @BrianLee-cq2hc Рік тому +10

    The Hunger is the Frankenstein monster that Ren made to display all of the tools he will use to conquer the music world. The Hunger is his golden ticket! It's an incredible mastery of every aspect of rap.

  • @donald1379
    @donald1379 Рік тому +3

    dude is amazing....thanks for this reaction

  • @stevengeller829
    @stevengeller829 Рік тому +13

    Fun reaction. I'm sure you'll have quite a few reactions that will share additional songs to check. I mean, that's in the comments from every single Ren rection out there. I'll leave it to the rap and hip hop experts to say which is the better to check out. For me, I like some old-school, so, I liked What You Want for that kind of thing.

  • @Asperibra
    @Asperibra Рік тому +81

    This is certainly a fun flow, losing it and genesis are great too - but his vocal singing range is just astounding

    • @fourcornersofbrighton
      @fourcornersofbrighton Рік тому +1

      If you are looking for fun flows, Losing It and Genesis are both fantastic!

    • @BadApple4Life
      @BadApple4Life Рік тому +1

      ​@@fourcornersofbrightonand do the regular Genesis video followed by the live acoustic Genesis to show how insane he really is 🙌 The beatboxing seals the deal for me 🔥

  • @Chrisinpommyland
    @Chrisinpommyland Рік тому +2

    Reaction is great. Your music is dope too! Hope people are listening to your stuff from this cause it’s fucking good!

  • @jukeboxdave6026
    @jukeboxdave6026 Рік тому +5

    Many thanks my friend great reaction love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍

  • @collinking4310
    @collinking4310 Рік тому +15

    That's fire bro and him beatboxing over the beat at the end 🤯

    • @strawhatboys
      @strawhatboys  Рік тому +14

      Wait that was him?!!!

    • @ChrisLawton66
      @ChrisLawton66 Рік тому +12

      @@strawhatboys yeah, he beatboxes and makes his own beats.

    • @bradturner8552
      @bradturner8552 Рік тому +1

      Think of what would come of a collaboration between Ren and Prof

  • @corpseryujin6009
    @corpseryujin6009 Місяць тому

    Love how just how excited you got over this. Most lose themselves in his videos and feel they pause too much but you did a very good amount of rewinding/talking and playing the song. Earned yourself a subscriber and will probably check your music out tomorrow you mentioned at the start, I'm getting tired or I would tonight. Merry Christmas and happy new ywars all.

  • @anticafo
    @anticafo Рік тому +3

    That was fun! Loosing it, Genesis, Power, Bittersweet Symphony (verve retake)

  • @beno7238
    @beno7238 Рік тому +5

    WHAT YOU WANT is a great example of Ren with an old school vibe that is amazing

  • @jjkehrley
    @jjkehrley Рік тому +2

    Not sure if you knew, but Ren makes all his own beats too!

  • @radishgirrrl
    @radishgirrrl Рік тому +1

    I've watched a lot (and I mean a lot) of Ren reactions. I'm not knowledgeable about the nuances of rap, and your reaction was the first one that I feel like I actually learned something about the art. In turn, it made me appreciate Ren even more. Thanks so much for a great reaction.

  • @aimeekeel
    @aimeekeel Рік тому +3

    Buckle your seatbelt, this is like nothing else. He throws the “formula” and expected out the window and kills it.

  • @Hello_I_am_Jeff
    @Hello_I_am_Jeff Рік тому +5

    Genesis man. That song is great.

  • @danielmeola3651
    @danielmeola3651 Рік тому +1

    Yesss, super analysis, if you want to dig in his story telling, you MUST, yes must check, tale of Jenny and screeh, full version, thanks for the video.

  • @scoutbane1651
    @scoutbane1651 Рік тому +6

    I highly recommend Ren's songs Sick Boi, What you want (for a more old-school feel) and Life is Funny, as more demonstrations of Ren's lyrical genius

  • @sharis9095
    @sharis9095 Рік тому +3

    I don't know if you realized it but Ren did the background beat boxing as well.

  • @franklinmcpherson9901
    @franklinmcpherson9901 8 місяців тому +1

    The beat box solo at the end is chef’s kiss.

  • @BLIND82
    @BLIND82 Рік тому +8

    Ren song to check out for his best rapping skill is love music 1, 2 and 3. Especially number 3.

  • @lizzpoulos7629
    @lizzpoulos7629 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the way he says "I'm a Devil" and drops his voice

  • @BallisticAero
    @BallisticAero Рік тому +4

    Ren just casually flexing his ability to flow through various styles and schemes in the matter of seconds

  • @amariebfree5326
    @amariebfree5326 Рік тому +6

    Just FYI Ren posts the Lyrics as a pinned comment on all of his videos.

  • @Pint-Shot-Riot
    @Pint-Shot-Riot Рік тому +3

    Nice insight from obviously a musician, subbed

  • @luckyinlondon7436
    @luckyinlondon7436 Рік тому +4

    Should be Grammy nominated for obviously Hi Ren and this track ,the guy is brilliant

  • @TheChristafershawn
    @TheChristafershawn Рік тому +5

    Check out "Losing It'. He kills it on that one.

  • @SandyNoblitt
    @SandyNoblitt 9 місяців тому +2

    He uses alot of vert smart words, especially with his issues and he tells those stories in Sick boi part one and part 2. Another one's is Seven sins. Also check out Losing it. He really spits in that. So many more. He is a great storyteller

  • @kellenfurbayern2915
    @kellenfurbayern2915 Рік тому +2

    What's even more amazing about this video? Is he did it on a one take like he does a lot of his videos

  • @TobiiRheaStarr
    @TobiiRheaStarr Рік тому +1

    Ren is a freakin’ savant! He is brilliant. This is one of my favourites 🖤

  • @wastefulungratfuls
    @wastefulungratfuls Рік тому +8

    Ren usually puts the lyrics in the comments section of the original post... 👍

  • @thomasparsley8195
    @thomasparsley8195 4 місяці тому

    Just found you and glad to have done it! Great break down! Ren has so much depth!

  • @jackieturner6773
    @jackieturner6773 Рік тому +2

    He’s sooooo good. Next level bragadocious 😂

  • @Dad-JanieWorld
    @Dad-JanieWorld Рік тому +1

    Wicked ways. Is my favorite rap by Ren. It’s like leveling up. Life is funny is another one. Older but banger.

  • @gwynethzen77
    @gwynethzen77 Рік тому

    Stumbled onto you a little late but so glad I found you! Always looking for a good Ren reactor!! Enjoyed this so much! Subbed! 🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @bethellen1962
    @bethellen1962 4 місяці тому

    Great analysis. Subbed for life. Thank you for your appreciation of Ren’s mad RAP skills. Now maybe Illest of Our Time or Losing It. 💜😊💜

  • @JoH4LH44
    @JoH4LH44 Місяць тому

    Enjoyed your reaction. I like the analytical approach. Thanks ❤

  • @JensRandolff
    @JensRandolff Рік тому +7

    Great reaction. Ren’s Hip Hop/Rap style songs are all worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; they are pretty amazing. Check out “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, and 3),” “Crucify Your Culture,” “Power,” and his latest release, “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake).”

  • @billy0bLank
    @billy0bLank Рік тому +1

    your breakdown is awesome

  • @Talia7722
    @Talia7722 4 місяці тому

    I’d love to see your reaction Sophie hunter :) huge huge fan of Ren here too ❤ the new song he put out is insane :P kujo beat down. Crazy diss track 😅

  • @Jpliers
    @Jpliers 4 місяці тому

    The lads a genius I’m quite new to his stuff but he’s blown my mind how he can basically do most types of music plus play guitar and piano and to top it all off has major health issues that he juggles daily 🤯👌👌

  • @sheafurby
    @sheafurby 7 місяців тому +1

    Love the shit. One of my favorite clothing lines.

  • @christilehman-starr4428
    @christilehman-starr4428 Рік тому +8

    Yes, Ren can rap
    Triple time 2! 🌺

  • @Microplancakes
    @Microplancakes Рік тому +3

    Ren is so amazing!! Check out “Losing it “!! So cool!!

  • @bruh-gf3no
    @bruh-gf3no Рік тому +2

    The pig mask is supposed to symbolize the greed of man, inspired by George Orwells famous novel Animal farm.

  • @LadyAngharadLlewelyn-Giovinco
    @LadyAngharadLlewelyn-Giovinco Місяць тому

    Welsh have been rapping for thousands of years, they were once called bards who battled with their words during Eisteddfod, usually in Welsh.

  • @odochartaighofodonegal2351
    @odochartaighofodonegal2351 Рік тому +15

    We've never seen a cat like REN before- he's fresh as F

  • @suzannemurnane2714
    @suzannemurnane2714 Рік тому +1

    Pure Fire 🔥! Loved it. Can you do Ren and The Big Push performing Marleys I shot the sheriff. You would truly love it! Keep reacting to Ren

  • @margaretc5679
    @margaretc5679 Рік тому +1

    3:22 that transition is SO smooth

  • @bissy_in_melbourne
    @bissy_in_melbourne Рік тому +3

    Please do sick boi if you haven't already. Then genesis is great for another rap track, and chalk outlines with chinchilla (live version) to show his vocal range!

  • @anonnonnon
    @anonnonnon Рік тому +1

    RENs straight up lyrical genius 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @PaulBolton-jl2qm
    @PaulBolton-jl2qm 3 місяці тому

    Nice breakdown, at 65 I'm just beginning to understand rap. It is a lot more complicated than I first thought.

  • @ckheffern
    @ckheffern 11 місяців тому +2

    Ren is all about reoccurring themes

  • @Codex7777
    @Codex7777 21 день тому

    You don't need a clickbait title, to have Ren's fans flock to your channel. You just need a Ren video, performance, interview, livestream etc in your title... and we will come! :)

  • @julypeaaa
    @julypeaaa Рік тому +1

    In everyway, a prodigy.

  • @zed4225
    @zed4225 Рік тому +2

    Ren is so good. Very much next gen Plan B. If you haven't reacted to Plan B it would be good to see you do one of his tunes. 'ill Manors' is fire, so is 'SIck 2 Def' or 'I Am The Narrator'❤

  • @QueenofPutrescence
    @QueenofPutrescence Рік тому +1

    Ren don't miss!

  • @ckheffern
    @ckheffern 11 місяців тому +1

    The Toblerone is now legendary

  • @bryanjohnson8162
    @bryanjohnson8162 Рік тому +2

    Ren is a Real Artist!!!

  • @DomAtaGlance
    @DomAtaGlance Рік тому +1

    I love how willing he is to pronounce a word wrong to fit the rhyme. A major Eminem homage. "Alpha Beeta delta" in moneygame where he says "pay rise" instead of pay "raise"

  • @tracybadciong-uq5cg
    @tracybadciong-uq5cg Рік тому +1

    He does his own beats!!

  • @2nicnag2
    @2nicnag2 Рік тому

    Also, I’ve heard a lot of reactors talk about internal rhymes and had no clue what it was til your video

  • @sicmuvva11
    @sicmuvva11 Рік тому +6

    Love it! Power is a great up beat track and losing it, Genesis all brilliant.

  • @christyheffernan1248
    @christyheffernan1248 10 місяців тому

    Where the pig mask is reoccurring theme it’s also prominent in Animal Flow.

  • @madMARTYNmarsh1981
    @madMARTYNmarsh1981 Рік тому

    The audio balance is often better on his actual music release than the music videos. I've been using Spotify to listen to Rens catalogue, so it could be worth you listening to the song on that while playing the video for your channel. You'll be able to hear him better.

  • @kimzwolinski9919
    @kimzwolinski9919 Рік тому +1

    Great reaction 😊

  • @tobiascase2150
    @tobiascase2150 Рік тому

    You were the first one that I have seen that caught the pig mask. Nice!

  • @SandyNoblitt
    @SandyNoblitt 9 місяців тому +2

    Capitalist pigs” is a term most frequently attributed to stereotypical Soviet protagonists describing Americans, or perhaps fat hogs in suits and top hats representing greedy businessmen in political cartoons.

    • @kellyt5341
      @kellyt5341 7 місяців тому

      Yep, the big medical complex and big ph@rma....take another pill..boy.

  • @lesjones7617
    @lesjones7617 4 дні тому

    Yupp REN! The word for GENIUS !

  • @trickedouttech321
    @trickedouttech321 Рік тому +1

    his cadence changes are unreal

  • @DiverseLuniverse
    @DiverseLuniverse 4 місяці тому

    Great reaction video! 🎉

  • @imagingconcepts
    @imagingconcepts Рік тому

    Great perspective, enjoy your work..

  • @raidonbay
    @raidonbay Рік тому

    I think your reaction amongst other channels are missing the hype you are deserved as a creative and artist.
    Keep your one Ren. More things to come.

  • @graceydez6199
    @graceydez6199 Рік тому

    Learnt a lot, thanks!

  • @jusdubzzz
    @jusdubzzz 2 місяці тому

    I gag everytime I hear him say "jammin Django Reinhart" he was an edge cutting Austrian jazz guitar player wayyy ahead of his time. You have to check him out.

  • @well-dressed-bird
    @well-dressed-bird Рік тому +1

    The more we see from him, the better it all is, but I will always be stuck on hi ren and the tale of jenny and screech.
    This is a pretty iconic set as well. In this song he went into that godzilla Eminem flow. Which obviously has been done but showing you can do it is an accolade in itself.
    As far as when rappers vocals are quieter than the beast is one of my biggest frustrations of all time but I didn't think that happened really here. My ears could catch his lyrics the whole time (not meaning I caught every lyric bit I could hear them at least lol)

  • @3ipo617
    @3ipo617 19 днів тому

    BEST FLOW EVER

  • @Ph4n_t0m
    @Ph4n_t0m Рік тому

    I really appreciated this reaction, but can I suggest that you try to stabilize your camera? When music gets you moving, I get a little motion-sick from the camera wobbling... (just for future improvements y'know. You got a good thing here already

  • @shawnfrancis5210
    @shawnfrancis5210 Рік тому +3

    The pig mask represents all the drs that have misdiagnosed his disease over the years

  • @mickcloud5822
    @mickcloud5822 4 місяці тому

    He made this beat and also did some beat boxing on it as well