Hi Guys! RENegade here. I fell down the Ren rabbit hole almost two years ago and I'm still obsessed lol. Ren's music has brought so much healing to me and so many others. Many people, especially artists, can suffer from Imposter Syndrome which Ren displays perfectly here. Sick Boi is a great follow up to Hi Ren as it explains his story a little more. This artist is widely diverse, multi-genre (he dabbles in everything), and has a catalog of music since he was a teen. You're about to get a boost to your channel! Sit back and buckle up! It's a helluva ride!
Yeah, its hard to categorize Ren since he does so much, its hard to know what to recommend to someone new to his music. I think most people start with Hi Ren then go to Jenny & Screech.
I think you were right in all of your analysis. It is the voice inside. It’s the doubt, the fear. It’s all those things we face. But I think people also find that at times in their life that they do have a darkness inside them. Ren has many songs that deal with religion and his questions. He may actually be an agnostic but he certainly includes the spiritual side of things in some of his songs. I’m 74 and the thing I enjoy about Ren is his songs make you think. They’re just not mindless drivel which I think many songs are these days. Sorry for running on so long. I just think he is close to being a genius. He shares his feelings.
Ren shows how simplicity can be deep and complex. One take of one guy, alone in a room with an acoustic guitar, can keep you absolutely captivated for a ten minute song.
There is light and darkness in all of us. This song allows us as humans to embrace both sides instead of fighting. To give ourselves grace when the dark side within us appears. Near the end of the song, he wasn't going purely biblical. He was pointing out the darkness in mankind throughout history. When it comes to Ren, nothing is done by accident. Not his words, his movements in his videos, or the images he films. Everything has a purpose. His songs provide a starting point for conversations that we as a society are unwilling to have. Great reaction and props for being invested in trying to understand the message. Welcome to the RENegade.
Welcome. Be prepared to be blown away by an incredible artist. You cannot categorize him. He does it all. And at a stratospheric caliber. Multi instrumentalist and a lyrical genius. Enjoy
I just saw your Hi Ren reaction, and put this journal entry of Ren's as my comment to that reaction. jAN 01, 2023~~~rEN~ Up until I was 9 years old, I would intermittently hear a voice in my head that was not my own. The voice was distinctly different to mine, and always negative. It would self criticize or urge me to do things I knew to be morally wrong. The most peculiar thing about the voice was that it took no effort on my behalf to produce. My own thoughts always felt like there was a process that required effort to bring them to the forefront of my mind, this voice appeared as though it was spoken by another. The sentences felt predetermined like they had already been constructed. I remember very vividly at 9 years old, becoming very frustrated with the voice. I stood in my back yard, internally screaming at the voice to be silent again and again, and it did. In a flash there was silence, to the point where my head felt like an empty room. I wasn't used to the quiet and that voice never returned. It almost felt lonely in my head. When I got older I had intermittent bouts with auditory hallucinations where I would hear perfect symphonies, usually at night when drifting off to sleep. They were so clear that they sounded like they were emanating from a radio in the corner of my room. I knew they weren't there, but for some reason they never came with the feeling of fear. I also recall sitting on a bus at the age of 15, and hearing the sound of a crowded room, with about 100 voices chattering away, I was the only person apart from the driver on the bus. These experiences were always very brief, and few and far between. My last hallucination was during an intense bout of psychosis in 2015, and was my first visual hallucination. I was walking down a pavement after jumping out my mums car in a crossroads in a moment of frustration and distress with my condition. I was trying to run from myself. What appeared to be a homeless man with a dark complexion approached me, and asked me what was wrong. I explained that I had been sick most my life, and I wasn't sure I had the strength to continue. He looked at me, and smiled and told me 'everything is going to be okay in the end Ren.' I had not told him my name. There was something so overpoweringly sincere about this very simple message, which brought with it an overwhelming feeling of inner peace, and in a flash, he vanished. My rational brain always linked these experiences to what the doctors have told me, that there are parts of my brain compromised by the autoimmunity in my body. That the myelin sheaths surrounding the complex electrical system that conduct my thoughts were damaged and compromised, causing these lucid experiences that I knew did not exist inside the physical world. The part of me that edges away from logical and rational thought always attributed these thoughts to some kind of otherworldly intervention, that made my thoughts the battleground of some spiritual tug of war. For a long time I never really acknowledged this part of myself, for with it brought the danger and stigma of sounding like a crazy person. I decided with my latest release, to the best of my ability, to capture and express this chess match of thought. Hi Ren comes out in just over 24 hours. I can't wait for you all to hear it.
Very prophetic when you said a spirit may have entered into your home listening to this. There is now a spirit in your home, but it’s not at all evil. It’s the spirit of this amazing artist Ren. He’ll change your lives for goodness. Welcome. You are now one of us. There are Those who know of Ren and those who don’t.
Firstly Twat is a very common slang word in Britain not just Ireland. Ren is from Wales and is just ridiculously talented. Dont try put a genre label on him because he does everything. Highly Recommend the tales of Jenny and Screech its a 3 part that all comes together.
The song is about the human condition. There's good and bad in all of us and you just witnessed Ren struggling with both sides, or "doing the dance" that he explained. But yes - definitely an artistic genius. If you watch more of his stuff you'll NEVER know what to expect but expect it to be FANTASTIC.
Hey, Renegade here, welcome to Ren. Ren likes you to interpret his songs your way. While this song blew him up, it was not his first. have a look at something like "Blind Eyed" (MC sessions version is cool) singing a song with another guy with a brilliant voice without a video. Just watch it and enjoy it, the main message in it is that we all struggle with things, it shows Ren more naturally. As for Hi Ren, I interpreted it as we all have negative thoughts and temptations, don't fight with them, listen to them and weih them up properly, sometimes they speak truth but often they are just slowing you down. You will be recommended loads of songs, all are cool and all are different, just enjoy at your own pace.
They’ll be here anytime now, the RENegades, get ready for comment overflow Cool reaction btw, you’re probably my 350th and it doesn’t get boring, I don’t know how that’s still possible but hey I’m not complaining !
Wow 350 that's mental.!!! Thought I was doing OK I must be well over the hundred. But you're right, never gets boring every newbies faces reacted differently, like it's a new look of amazement. 😁🤙
I didn't want to sound like I'm trying to set a record, it's just that I've been obsessed by this song for the past few months. I'm not proud of that either. Pretty sure this is not "normal" behavior. But I don't care because this performance (hard to just call it a song by now) had me change so many things in my life in that short period of time. I'm 1 week smoke-free when I've been smoking 5 to 10 joints every day for the past 20 years. It's tough but I now have a way to "embody" the bad feelings, the negativity that comes with withdrawal, and to directly tell it to shut up. Sorry for the selfish talk, I wish everyone the best for the future! Also sorry for the terrible grammar / vocabulary, english is not my first language.
You definitely have to hear his backstory. Go to Ren's channel... he has 2... there are 8 chapters where he speaks about his journey to this point. I loved the reaction :) more Ren please :)
it is always enjoyable seeing people discover Ren for the first time. I enjoyed your reaction. Thank you. Ren leaves his audience to interpret his songs in the light of their own experience, so there is no right or wrong way to understand this. He has said however, that he is agnostic about religion, but likes using religious imagery as a metaphor. When he talks about angels and demons, he is tallking about the positive and negative, or the light and the dark side of human life. And when he references gods, he is talking about power.
🎉🎉🎉. Thank you. Nice to see new people introduced to Ren. Would recommend chalk outlines next. Rens singing voice is fantastic. You will also be introduced to the wonderful Chinchilla. 😊
Hell yeah! Liked, subbed, commenting early to boost your channel. I dig your vibes. SMH when early on he said something like i don’t want to hear sad, wait maybe i do, well I like to feel what the artist feels - paraphrased I know, but I smiled because Ren takes you on an emotional rollercoaster for damn sure. Love how you two have different facial reactions, initial thoughts, interpretations, etc - she’s amused (smiles) at times by dark Ren, like I am… I mean he’s an abusive asshole but he’s funny too. Glad y’all popped up in my feed this morning- will check back in later to see more of you two and to see how many Renegades have found you… strap in and rock on! 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼
When he was misdiagnosed and suffering for so long, he reached out to everyone from docs to spiritual figures....from what I understand. As someone with chronic pain, esp who got thrown drugs by docs and became dependent on them.....the angel/demon is always a part of us.
Renegade here. I undetstand your confusion. My first rhoughts were "who is this guy?" Think he was born with a mission. He battled with voices even as a child and at nine stood in the backyard and yelled in his head to stop and it did. He got Lyme disease at 19 and was housebound mostly until 26-27 when he got a stem cell treatment and others that brought him back half way. He had his a studio set up in his bedroom and music was his therapy..still is. Self taught on guitar,electric bass piano and drums.. he produces his own beats,directs the videos, mixes and masters the music.He has perevered through chronic mental and physical illness to create the most powerful music. Watch the 8 Chapters and you will get it direct from him.
"Did the little person just take over?" That made me crack the f*ck up! Watch 'Sick Boi' next. It is genius. Then read up on his beef with Kujo Beats. Then watch 'Kujo Beat Down'. Ren is just an artist, a true and natural artist.
I love that you’re getting into Ren. He is art and a super talent. Please check out the “Tale of Jenny and Screech” the version with all three videos together. They have to be watched all at once, you won’t regret it. Also check out his other stuff like “Su*cide” it’s about his friend.
Glad you guys were captivated by it. Someone mentioned the Renegades. Just keep reacting to Ren, but also you may want to follow the path down this very deep and diverse rabbit hole that the Renegades will suggest. You will be rewarded with many more subscribers. My guess is you pass 2500 subscribers in less than 2 weeks from this reaction !!
Ren has lots of styles. Performance: JENNY & SCREECH (FULL) - ua-cam.com/video/TYAnqQ--KX0/v-deo.html Also check out these rap hits (with incredible rhymes and double time): HUNGER - ua-cam.com/video/1T_fLytBFM4/v-deo.html GENESIS - ua-cam.com/video/YzsTdLIcbzU/v-deo.html LOSING IT - ua-cam.com/video/mLvAGjhDssc/v-deo.html ILLEST OF OUR TIME - ua-cam.com/video/tB-JGSdBerE/v-deo.html SEVEN SINS - ua-cam.com/video/v16IGHPKQ8Y/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared WICKED WAYS - ua-cam.com/video/B81BZJPKjlI/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared ANIMAL FLOW - ua-cam.com/video/F4mUnmFbVNg/v-deo.html Ren was with a group called The Big Push. I Shot the Sheriff / Road to Zion / Hip Hop - ua-cam.com/video/uSeCuR51rek/v-deo.html Also, Ren & Sam with Earned It / Man’s World / Falling - ua-cam.com/video/d8nBzrhd8Ro/v-deo.html He also does live duet ballads (one take) with Chinchilla CHALK OUTLINES - ua-cam.com/video/35yALr_opeg/v-deo.html And HOW TO BE ME (LIVE) - ua-cam.com/video/SDR7sup3DsU/v-deo.html 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 The 3 Money Games: #1(performance) - ua-cam.com/video/0ivQwwgW4OY/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared #2 (lyrical) - ua-cam.com/video/YonS9_QJbp8/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared #3 (performance) - ua-cam.com/video/nyWbun_PbTc/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared MG3 is now an award-winning International Video Music Awards winner Best Music Video - www.imvawards.com/winners-season-january-2024 For context for SICK BOI (his follow up to HI REN) - ua-cam.com/video/3Q6uCrpzbPY/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared and KUJO BEAT DOWN - ua-cam.com/video/it_hPbqcYOA/v-deo.htmlsi=QsAwgTxdIZzKWYSd, I suggest watching Ren's 35 minute video about his legal battle with Kujo first - ua-cam.com/video/K72abdMZbGA/v-deo.htmlsi=RcdWPcyyvVdvEkl2 And there are many, many more but this is a start.
“So he can stand up?” And that look you gave him hahahaha
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I think the song is not so much about good and evil, but the internal struggle we all face between positivity and negativity. We all battle with our own minds ❤
Ren is Welsh, but lives on the south coast of England. He has a lot of layers, which you will discover as you listen to his songs. For a quick journey through his health stuff, watch Sick Boi, Seven Sins and Troubles. If you're more interested in the religious stuff, take a look at Dear God, Depression/Insomnia, (also Seven Sins), Lost all Faith, Suic*de, (also Troubles). He's an incredible storyteller, singer and multi-instrumentalist.
This vid is a live one-take, so he's really playing it as you see it. As you get into him, remember that if you see an instrument in a Ren video, it's a live video.
There is a BTS about the making of Hi Ren, you might like to see how he did this masterpiece. It’s mind blowing to think he did this live. I think it was posted today.
Nice reaction. Ren had #1 album in UK but he's still not famous in the US yet. Ren is a generational artist that doesn't fit into one genre. A lot of Renegades watch reactions to see new people's thoughts on the songs even though its a year old for some of us.
Welcome to the genius of Ren. We all have that dichotomy of dark and light thoughts. That negative voice in our own persona that says we can not do things, or are not good enough, and we have to not give in to it; we need to believe in ourselves and always try to stay in the light. Subbed in hopes of more. Hope you jump down the rabbit hole as he is truly amazing. 😊😊😊
I forgot you asked about his backstory. Ran suffered from undiagnosed Lyme disease for years. He thought he was crazy really and was on medication for mental illness. They finally correctly diagnosed him and he received treatment in Canada. Stem cell treatment. His song Troubles goes into that.
He had undiagnosed Lyme's Disease and undiagnosed MCAS. The latter leading to his severe autoimmunity. He didn't think he was 'crazy' but they kept telling him he was and that it was all in his head. After many years of being bedridden, in chronic 24hr pain, which meant he never had any proper sleep and being dosed up to the eyeballs with powerful psychotropic drugs, that he didn't need, he eventually had a full psychotic break and developed fullblown psychosis. A course of antibiotics, a few months later, reduced his physical symptoms and eliminated the psychosis. At that point he realised that it had to be largely down to a pathogen. He saved up for months and sold music online, until he had enough to see a top infectious diseases specialist in Belgium. The specialist confirmed that Ren had Lyme's. His treatment was changed and his health began to improve. A few months later he had an offer of free stem cell treatment, from a doctor in LA. That's when he had his first stem cell implants. He had a second round of stem cell implants a few months later, in Frankfurt, Germany. The correct diagnosis and treatment had already made a big difference and the stem cell implants gave him a further boost. Within months, although still unwell, still in constant pain and still tiring really easily, he started busking again. He met Sam, met and formed the Big Push and played with them for several years. They broke up as Ren's health still wasn't great and he was about to start a new course of experimental treatments in Canada. NOT stem cell treatments. It was meant to last for 3 months but it kept getting extended, until he was eventually there for 18 months. It was while in Canada that he was also diagnosed with MCAS. They reckon that his Lyme's and associated 'stealth' pathogens, have been finally eliminated but he still has MCAS, severe autoimmunity, a host of associated conditions and still has to live with the damage done to his body and brain. He remains in constant, 24hr pain but it's less acute. If you're going to offer up info, try and make sure it's correct. :)
welcome to the party... he's talking about the internal darkness and light - the struggle that all people deal with day in and day out... you have to do The Tale of Jenny and Screech (and violet), Money Game 3, Sickboi... etc etc... I'll be here for any Ren reactions that you do.
The best song to start with on your journey down the Ren rabbit hole is HI Ren. I'm hopeful you will be joining the RENegades. Take a left turn at the tales of jenny and screech .screeches tale and violets tale. keep traveling until you find the Big push,from there start with I shot the sheriff. enjoy your travels.Chinchilla and ren are amazing and so many more artists Ren has and will be working with in the future x have fun
It is not about having multiple personalities because that is a different ball game, it is about the duality of mankind. The good thoughts and the bad thoughts everyone has on a daily basis are here figurally fighting each other...OR in other words the true self is batteling the inner critic who delivers thoughts of self-doubt, of fear, sometimes that inner critic does that agressively, sometimes in a mocking way ..but everyone is experiencing that, the thing is how you are capeable to handle that = for some it is no big deal at all, for others it is a kind of struggle, and some are not capeable to handle that without professional help either because of personal baggage they have to carry from things which happened to them in the past or because of a genetic disfunction or just by being very sick as like Ren was suffering many years of lyme decease...... Ren is a gem of an artist..not all his songs are about himself and his struggle with his health, but many of those are, and many others are just entertaining music tracks just for fun, or do have a moral message..but what stands out is his lyricism and his story telling and his musicality in all of those and all do have meaning..and every track will amaze you and will make you leave speechless and will make you think at the same time. So welcome to the artistic world of Ren.
This song saved my life. I watch every single hiring reaction video and try to comment at least once .One of the most genuine artists to this out there right now.
If you guys want more subs, please start interacting with people in the comments. If commenters think they aren't being heard, they will ignore you. It's common decency to reply or say thanks to people who take the time to give you info on the artist. Also, and I fully realise that it's not an easy thing to do, but you should read as many comments as you can as most are giving you info and help as to what to react to next etc.
A lot of commenters have already told you about the main part of Ren's backstory (with the Lyme Disease going undiagnosed for 10 years, doctors treating him with medications for mental illnesses he didn't have, etc), so I'll just add a little bit I didn't see in the other comments: Ren has mentioned in interviews that when he was at his sickest and being treated with all the wrong meds, he was sometimes seeing or hearing what he thought was the devil or other entities, talking to him, tormenting him, etc. At the end of the day, what he was actually battling with was the negative voices in his head, although the meds were likely amping all that up and causing mental problems he didn't have before (not to mention all the damage the untreated Lyme Disease was doing to his brain and body). That's what inspired him to write the negative voice here as the devil. What's genius about this song is that he wrote it in such a way that all kinds of people can relate it to their own specific experiences, whether it's a chronic mental or physical illness they're battling, crippling depression or anxiety, or even just that inner critic that everybody has to some degree (that little voice inside that keeps trying to tell you that you're not good enough or you're wasting your time trying to do the things you want to do). That's why so many people have connected so hard to this song (and to the rest of Ren's music, tbh) and why his fanbase are such rabid supporters of Ren. He made a lot of people feel seen and heard, and, as it turns out, he's actually a really smart, talented, and good guy on top of it all. I'm glad y'all found this song and I hope you decide to continue down the Ren rabbit hole. He's crazy talented, plays tons of instruments, sings, raps, produces, and makes some killer videos. If you're not fans already, I predict you will be pretty quickly. Dude's undeniable.
Enjoy your Ren journey. Embrace the Sick Boi. He's shared a lot of himself in his videos. Just don't jump to his latest "Kujo Beat Down" straight away, as you need to know who Ren is, and understand what happened before you listen to that one. I'd def listen to "Sick Boi" next, then maybe to "Chalk Outlines" with his friend Chinchilla. But you are in for a ride of every style, emotion and performance. Enjoy. Subbed
You’ve gone and done it now. You’re gonna have to go down the Ren rabbit hole. There are so many songs. If you like the storytelling, try Money Game. Parts 1-3. Then perhaps The Tales of Jenny and Screech, full version. He not only raps though. Multi genres.
You two where great , I usually don’t like to watch two people together reacting to a video because its obvious to me that emotions are being held back - but you two did great, it felt very “ true “ - and it was refreshing to see two people checking out ren , who you knew absolutely nothing about , that was great to me 😊
I love how he ties it up in the end. Because god is god, angels are good, devils are bad but humans are the only ones that have that pendulum. That have to make choices daily between good and evil
Another RENegade here for your journey into the world of Ren... the more you go down the Rabbithole and the more you learn about his backstop.. the more you will understand him.. thank you for your honest reaction
Definitely check out "Sick Boi" if you get a chance. It's straight-up rap and talks about his struggles with the medical industry (as well as a few other thoughts). Or, if you want to hear Ren singing rather than rapping, try "Chalk Outlines (live)" featuring Chinchilla. If you don't know Chinchilla, btw, you'll probably like her as well. And if you'd like to see another epic Ren video that tells a story, check out "Money Game pt 3."
And if you would like to just hear him sing, the song Chalk Outlines is great. You will also find he was the lead singer of the band The Big Push. Street busking or performing. He is from Wales.😮
Ren permits and even encourages reactions to his content, FYI. You don't have to do weird stuff with the reverb or any of that. If you get enough views on a recent release of his, he might stop by to thank you for watching even. He will not copyright strike anyone.
Great word you used for the intense section..."Diabolical" 👍😁 Yes...and what a great piece of theatre this performance is 👌 I'll catch up on your Ren reactions. May I recommend my other most favourite artists around right now...for a fun powerful performance, great musicianship, great lyrics (CC) I give you big smiles with the 'Hate?' Official Live video by BAND-MAID 👌💪🥳🤘🤘🤘
Ren has a complete range of genre, dark heavy themes and light funny ones, he raps, sings ballads, can rock, does modern, does retro. You never know what is coming next. He has a massive catalog and it is all super top quality. As if the performances were not enough he does his own production. He is an independent artist that does his own promotion but his Sick Boi album still got to no.1 in the UK last year. By the way he was born in Wales not Ireland but has lived in Brighton in England for years.
It's generally accepted by the fanbase that there are 5 characters in the song. It begins with Ren and his subconscious-- this is something that most everyone care relate to, the voice inside your head that's telling you you're an imposter, that you're not worthy, that even if things are currently going well, you'll no doubt screw it up. Then when the lights are flickering he goes into a dialog between two concepts or ideas or whatever you want to call them: I think of the first one as Despair and the second one as Hope, but I'm sure other words could fit equally well. Then finally the spoken part at the end, which is just plain Ren himself, not putting on any character, and giving us facts about his life and expressing his honest opinions. This isn't the same as the Ren in the first part of the song, because that Ren is a Ren that has separated out the part of him that is doubting and causing anxiety, and trying to live without it-- it's only at the end that we get a Ren that's complete, who has accepted that there are parts of himself that will always be there, and that rather than trying to defeat or destroy them, he needs to find a way to not beat himself up over having dark or inappropriate thoughts sometimes-- he needs to accept that he's human, and that means not being perfect, or even being as good as we want to be.
Please go down the Ren rabbit hole. Guaranteed you’ll be amazed. Such a talent. Try the full 14 min Jenny and Screech. Pure genius. The guy has so man musical abilities
Oh yeah (“i’m inside you, you twat”) - not too far off guessing Irish 🤔(but WTF do i know, i’m *SOUTHERN AMERICAN* - no doubt) but Ren is from Wales 🏴 , and then Brighton England 🏴 {oooh auto flag emojis, where were they when i was in grade school}. 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼
I enjoyed this review seeing your jaws drop and then start trying to interpret what was going on. My take: The song starts out with Ren having an argument between his light and dark subconscious self. The dark is that voice in our head telling us we are not good enough. The light is saying I am satisfied with what I am doing is showing progress and I am happy with it. The next part is when light tries to lock away dark thoughts and you see the ultimate evil Lucifer step in. Then the angelic Hope appears to battle Lucifer for his soul. After the battle is won by Hope is the monologue explaining this struggle is a dance that when you push and pull it gets easier when you relax and accept both sides. Oh, and the ending monologue with the auto immune and psychosis is true. He was misdiagnosed and the side effects from his meds caused the psychosis. Next song I see you just released Sick Boi, also a true event talking about his struggles with the medical industry and society problems…
Haha that was an interesting reaction, one where you could definitely tell you had no idea what was to come unlike some others who have blatantly watched it before. I’ll keep an eye out and be back if you do more Ren. From how you reacted I would suggest a song from him called ‘back on 74’ next to see what he’s really capable of
If you watch this again you'll have a better understanding of what it's about but I'm really glad you've shown us your reaction to this amazing GENIUS Liked & subscribed in anticipation of you reacting to more Ren Cheers ears 🍻😜
Oh hell!! Another Renegade. More will be coming. U have no idea. Even after this. He is the best I have ever seen!!😂❤ A hell of a ride going on 3 years!!
This is the work that hits hard, I could tell you 'oh this track or that track' but frankly it doesn't matter, pick any track, then 20 tracks later you will be like...'wait? Does this guy have ANY bad music?' and is there any type of music he hasn't done?
What do you think is voice is going to sound like? - t.s. 3:43 --Based off his looks? t.s. 3:51 --Raspy...? t.s. 3:58 ?...kinda raspy (4:04 screenshot)... $>.%^
This is Ren’s song about hope, to not give into evil or self doubt even when it feels like that’s all that surrounds you!
REN is ART. REN rabbit hole! REN is his own genre. Other renegades will be along to assist soon. Great reaction!
Oh, and one last comment. Wait till the renegades, his Fanbase, find this video. You’re going to see a whole lot of views.
FOUND IT!! 😂😂❤
Yep me too. Renegades assemble 😁
Shoot, I'm late!
Renegades represent!
Present! ✋🏼
Hi Guys! RENegade here. I fell down the Ren rabbit hole almost two years ago and I'm still obsessed lol. Ren's music has brought so much healing to me and so many others. Many people, especially artists, can suffer from Imposter Syndrome which Ren displays perfectly here. Sick Boi is a great follow up to Hi Ren as it explains his story a little more. This artist is widely diverse, multi-genre (he dabbles in everything), and has a catalog of music since he was a teen. You're about to get a boost to your channel! Sit back and buckle up! It's a helluva ride!
Yeah, its hard to categorize Ren since he does so much, its hard to know what to recommend to someone new to his music. I think most people start with Hi Ren then go to Jenny & Screech.
came here to say this!
I think you were right in all of your analysis. It is the voice inside. It’s the doubt, the fear. It’s all those things we face. But I think people also find that at times in their life that they do have a darkness inside them. Ren has many songs that deal with religion and his questions. He may actually be an agnostic but he certainly includes the spiritual side of things in some of his songs. I’m 74 and the thing I enjoy about Ren is his songs make you think. They’re just not mindless drivel which I think many songs are these days. Sorry for running on so long. I just think he is close to being a genius. He shares his feelings.
Renegade here. Welcome to the wonderful world of REN, our lyrical genius and beautiful soul. Great reaction and I have subbed for more Ren.
Ren shows how simplicity can be deep and complex. One take of one guy, alone in a room with an acoustic guitar, can keep you absolutely captivated for a ten minute song.
There is light and darkness in all of us. This song allows us as humans to embrace both sides instead of fighting. To give ourselves grace when the dark side within us appears. Near the end of the song, he wasn't going purely biblical. He was pointing out the darkness in mankind throughout history. When it comes to Ren, nothing is done by accident. Not his words, his movements in his videos, or the images he films. Everything has a purpose. His songs provide a starting point for conversations that we as a society are unwilling to have. Great reaction and props for being invested in trying to understand the message. Welcome to the RENegade.
Welcome. Be prepared to be blown away by an incredible artist. You cannot categorize him. He does it all. And at a stratospheric caliber. Multi instrumentalist and a lyrical genius. Enjoy
I just saw your Hi Ren reaction, and put this journal entry of Ren's as my comment to that reaction.
jAN 01, 2023~~~rEN~
Up until I was 9 years old, I would intermittently hear a voice in my head that was not my own. The voice was distinctly different to mine, and always negative. It would self criticize or urge me to do things I knew to be morally wrong. The most peculiar thing about the voice was that it took no effort on my behalf to produce. My own thoughts always felt like there was a process that required effort to bring them to the forefront of my mind, this voice appeared as though it was spoken by another. The sentences felt predetermined like they had already been constructed.
I remember very vividly at 9 years old, becoming very frustrated with the voice. I stood in my back yard, internally screaming at the voice to be silent again and again, and it did. In a flash there was silence, to the point where my head felt like an empty room. I wasn't used to the quiet and that voice never returned. It almost felt lonely in my head.
When I got older I had intermittent bouts with auditory hallucinations where I would hear perfect symphonies, usually at night when drifting off to sleep. They were so clear that they sounded like they were emanating from a radio in the corner of my room. I knew they weren't there, but for some reason they never came with the feeling of fear. I also recall sitting on a bus at the age of 15, and hearing the sound of a crowded room, with about 100 voices chattering away, I was the only person apart from the driver on the bus.
These experiences were always very brief, and few and far between.
My last hallucination was during an intense bout of psychosis in 2015, and was my first visual hallucination. I was walking down a pavement after jumping out my mums car in a crossroads in a moment of frustration and distress with my condition. I was trying to run from myself. What appeared to be a homeless man with a dark complexion approached me, and asked me what was wrong. I explained that I had been sick most my life, and I wasn't sure I had the strength to continue. He looked at me, and smiled and told me 'everything is going to be okay in the end Ren.' I had not told him my name. There was something so overpoweringly sincere about this very simple message, which brought with it an overwhelming feeling of inner peace, and in a flash, he vanished.
My rational brain always linked these experiences to what the doctors have told me, that there are parts of my brain compromised by the autoimmunity in my body. That the myelin sheaths surrounding the complex electrical system that conduct my thoughts were damaged and compromised, causing these lucid experiences that I knew did not exist inside the physical world.
The part of me that edges away from logical and rational thought always attributed these thoughts to some kind of otherworldly intervention, that made my thoughts the battleground of some spiritual tug of war.
For a long time I never really acknowledged this part of myself, for with it brought the danger and stigma of sounding like a crazy person.
I decided with my latest release, to the best of my ability, to capture and express this chess match of thought.
Hi Ren comes out in just over 24 hours.
I can't wait for you all to hear it.
Very prophetic when you said a spirit may have entered into your home listening to this. There is now a spirit in your home, but it’s not at all evil. It’s the spirit of this amazing artist Ren. He’ll change your lives for goodness. Welcome. You are now one of us. There are Those who know of Ren and those who don’t.
Firstly Twat is a very common slang word in Britain not just Ireland.
Ren is from Wales and is just ridiculously talented. Dont try put a genre label on him because he does everything.
Highly Recommend the tales of Jenny and Screech its a 3 part that all comes together.
The song is about the human condition. There's good and bad in all of us and you just witnessed Ren struggling with both sides, or "doing the dance" that he explained. But yes - definitely an artistic genius. If you watch more of his stuff you'll NEVER know what to expect but expect it to be FANTASTIC.
Get ready you guys for the Ren Train ❤
For me, I think of it as a conversation with "doubt". All those little questions that hold you back from what may hurt or help.
Hey, Renegade here, welcome to Ren. Ren likes you to interpret his songs your way. While this song blew him up, it was not his first. have a look at something like "Blind Eyed" (MC sessions version is cool) singing a song with another guy with a brilliant voice without a video. Just watch it and enjoy it, the main message in it is that we all struggle with things, it shows Ren more naturally. As for Hi Ren, I interpreted it as we all have negative thoughts and temptations, don't fight with them, listen to them and weih them up properly, sometimes they speak truth but often they are just slowing you down. You will be recommended loads of songs, all are cool and all are different, just enjoy at your own pace.
Yes psychosis can make u think u are the devil or god in it’s worst stages. Welcome to the journey of ren
If I could send a screenshot of the "wahhhhhttttt" at the start I would. We all felt this
They’ll be here anytime now, the RENegades, get ready for comment overflow
Cool reaction btw, you’re probably my 350th and it doesn’t get boring, I don’t know how that’s still possible but hey I’m not complaining !
I thought that I was setting a record, but, you have me beat by a few light years. Stay well, my fellow Renegade.
Wow 350 that's mental.!!! Thought I was doing OK I must be well over the hundred. But you're right, never gets boring every newbies faces reacted differently, like it's a new look of amazement. 😁🤙
@@ianrose56 I don’t think that I will ever catch up with him,but,
like you, I will continue to add to the list.
I didn't want to sound like I'm trying to set a record, it's just that I've been obsessed by this song for the past few months. I'm not proud of that either. Pretty sure this is not "normal" behavior. But I don't care because this performance (hard to just call it a song by now) had me change so many things in my life in that short period of time. I'm 1 week smoke-free when I've been smoking 5 to 10 joints every day for the past 20 years. It's tough but I now have a way to "embody" the bad feelings, the negativity that comes with withdrawal, and to directly tell it to shut up.
Sorry for the selfish talk, I wish everyone the best for the future!
Also sorry for the terrible grammar / vocabulary, english is not my first language.
You definitely have to hear his backstory. Go to Ren's channel... he has 2... there are 8 chapters where he speaks about his journey to this point.
I loved the reaction :) more Ren please :)
it is always enjoyable seeing people discover Ren for the first time. I enjoyed your reaction. Thank you. Ren leaves his audience to interpret his songs in the light of their own experience, so there is no right or wrong way to understand this. He has said however, that he is agnostic about religion, but likes using religious imagery as a metaphor. When he talks about angels and demons, he is tallking about the positive and negative, or the light and the dark side of human life. And when he references gods, he is talking about power.
thank you for watching, we appreciate you so much !
The darkness speaks TO him, but the light speaks THROUGH him.
The light SHINES through him.
Well said!
Ren is bringing the light to people that lives in the dark , HOPE
Appreciate your curiosity - definitely a requirement on the Ren adventure. Great reaction!
🎉🎉🎉. Thank you. Nice to see new people introduced to Ren. Would recommend chalk outlines next. Rens singing voice is fantastic. You will also be introduced to the wonderful Chinchilla. 😊
Welcome to the world of Ren. The song "Sick Boi" is a great follow up to this one!
Hell yeah! Liked, subbed, commenting early to boost your channel. I dig your vibes. SMH when early on he said something like i don’t want to hear sad, wait maybe i do, well I like to feel what the artist feels - paraphrased I know, but I smiled because Ren takes you on an emotional rollercoaster for damn sure. Love how you two have different facial reactions, initial thoughts, interpretations, etc - she’s amused (smiles) at times by dark Ren, like I am… I mean he’s an abusive asshole but he’s funny too. Glad y’all popped up in my feed this morning- will check back in later to see more of you two and to see how many Renegades have found you… strap in and rock on! 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼
When he was misdiagnosed and suffering for so long, he reached out to everyone from docs to spiritual figures....from what I understand. As someone with chronic pain, esp who got thrown drugs by docs and became dependent on them.....the angel/demon is always a part of us.
Renegade here. I undetstand your confusion. My first rhoughts were "who is this guy?" Think he was born with a mission. He battled with voices even as a child and at nine stood in the backyard and yelled in his head to stop and it did. He got Lyme disease at 19 and was housebound mostly until 26-27 when he got a stem cell treatment and others that brought him back half way. He had his a studio set up in his bedroom and music was his therapy..still is. Self taught on guitar,electric bass piano and drums.. he produces his own beats,directs the videos, mixes and masters the music.He has perevered through chronic mental and physical illness to create the most powerful music. Watch the 8 Chapters and you will get it direct from him.
Welcome many of us found him because this song welcome to the rabbit hole 🕳️🐰
"Did the little person just take over?" That made me crack the f*ck up! Watch 'Sick Boi' next. It is genius. Then read up on his beef with Kujo Beats. Then watch 'Kujo Beat Down'. Ren is just an artist, a true and natural artist.
hi and welcome to the ren rabbit hole;)i just learned that 90% of the peoples first word after listening is WOW!;);)
I love that you’re getting into Ren. He is art and a super talent. Please check out the “Tale of Jenny and Screech” the version with all three videos together. They have to be watched all at once, you won’t regret it. Also check out his other stuff like “Su*cide” it’s about his friend.
Glad you guys were captivated by it. Someone mentioned the Renegades. Just keep reacting to Ren, but also you may want to follow the path down this very deep and diverse rabbit hole that the Renegades will suggest. You will be rewarded with many more subscribers. My guess is you pass 2500 subscribers in less than 2 weeks from this reaction !!
Great reaction, thank you for sharing. Welcome to the World of Ren. Enjoy your journey
Renegades are here feel our love u will!❤
6:44 I love how her facial expression changes when Ren first switches between characters! 😂
Ren has lots of styles.
Performance: JENNY & SCREECH (FULL) - ua-cam.com/video/TYAnqQ--KX0/v-deo.html
Also check out these rap hits (with incredible rhymes and double time):
HUNGER - ua-cam.com/video/1T_fLytBFM4/v-deo.html
GENESIS - ua-cam.com/video/YzsTdLIcbzU/v-deo.html
LOSING IT - ua-cam.com/video/mLvAGjhDssc/v-deo.html
ILLEST OF OUR TIME - ua-cam.com/video/tB-JGSdBerE/v-deo.html
SEVEN SINS - ua-cam.com/video/v16IGHPKQ8Y/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
WICKED WAYS - ua-cam.com/video/B81BZJPKjlI/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
ANIMAL FLOW - ua-cam.com/video/F4mUnmFbVNg/v-deo.html
Ren was with a group called The Big Push. I Shot the Sheriff / Road to Zion / Hip Hop - ua-cam.com/video/uSeCuR51rek/v-deo.html
Also, Ren & Sam with Earned It / Man’s World / Falling - ua-cam.com/video/d8nBzrhd8Ro/v-deo.html
He also does live duet ballads (one take) with Chinchilla CHALK OUTLINES - ua-cam.com/video/35yALr_opeg/v-deo.html
And HOW TO BE ME (LIVE) - ua-cam.com/video/SDR7sup3DsU/v-deo.html
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
The 3 Money Games:
#1(performance) - ua-cam.com/video/0ivQwwgW4OY/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
#2 (lyrical) - ua-cam.com/video/YonS9_QJbp8/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
#3 (performance) - ua-cam.com/video/nyWbun_PbTc/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
MG3 is now an award-winning International Video Music Awards winner Best Music Video - www.imvawards.com/winners-season-january-2024
For context for SICK BOI (his follow up to HI REN) - ua-cam.com/video/3Q6uCrpzbPY/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared and KUJO BEAT DOWN - ua-cam.com/video/it_hPbqcYOA/v-deo.htmlsi=QsAwgTxdIZzKWYSd, I suggest watching Ren's 35 minute video about his legal battle with Kujo first - ua-cam.com/video/K72abdMZbGA/v-deo.htmlsi=RcdWPcyyvVdvEkl2
And there are many, many more but this is a start.
“So he can stand up?” And that look you gave him hahahaha
I think the song is not so much about good and evil, but the internal struggle we all face between positivity and negativity. We all battle with our own minds ❤
Renegade here, wait for rollercoaster ride to start!
Ren is Welsh, but lives on the south coast of England. He has a lot of layers, which you will discover as you listen to his songs. For a quick journey through his health stuff, watch Sick Boi, Seven Sins and Troubles. If you're more interested in the religious stuff, take a look at Dear God, Depression/Insomnia, (also Seven Sins), Lost all Faith, Suic*de, (also Troubles). He's an incredible storyteller, singer and multi-instrumentalist.
This vid is a live one-take, so he's really playing it as you see it. As you get into him, remember that if you see an instrument in a Ren video, it's a live video.
There is a BTS about the making of Hi Ren, you might like to see how he did this masterpiece. It’s mind blowing to think he did this live. I think it was posted today.
Nice reaction. Ren had #1 album in UK but he's still not famous in the US yet. Ren is a generational artist that doesn't fit into one genre. A lot of Renegades watch reactions to see new people's thoughts on the songs even though its a year old for some of us.
Welcome to the genius of Ren.
We all have that dichotomy of dark and light thoughts. That negative voice in our own persona that says we can not do things, or are not good enough, and we have to not give in to it; we need to believe in ourselves and always try to stay in the light.
Subbed in hopes of more. Hope you jump down the rabbit hole as he is truly amazing. 😊😊😊
welcome to the ren rabbit hole,, you just scratched the surface,, genre bending,,,,, try the tales of jenny screech and violet...mindblowing
I forgot you asked about his backstory. Ran suffered from undiagnosed Lyme disease for years. He thought he was crazy really and was on medication for mental illness. They finally correctly diagnosed him and he received treatment in Canada. Stem cell treatment. His song Troubles goes into that.
He had undiagnosed Lyme's Disease and undiagnosed MCAS. The latter leading to his severe autoimmunity. He didn't think he was 'crazy' but they kept telling him he was and that it was all in his head. After many years of being bedridden, in chronic 24hr pain, which meant he never had any proper sleep and being dosed up to the eyeballs with powerful psychotropic drugs, that he didn't need, he eventually had a full psychotic break and developed fullblown psychosis. A course of antibiotics, a few months later, reduced his physical symptoms and eliminated the psychosis. At that point he realised that it had to be largely down to a pathogen. He saved up for months and sold music online, until he had enough to see a top infectious diseases specialist in Belgium. The specialist confirmed that Ren had Lyme's. His treatment was changed and his health began to improve. A few months later he had an offer of free stem cell treatment, from a doctor in LA. That's when he had his first stem cell implants. He had a second round of stem cell implants a few months later, in Frankfurt, Germany. The correct diagnosis and treatment had already made a big difference and the stem cell implants gave him a further boost. Within months, although still unwell, still in constant pain and still tiring really easily, he started busking again. He met Sam, met and formed the Big Push and played with them for several years. They broke up as Ren's health still wasn't great and he was about to start a new course of experimental treatments in Canada. NOT stem cell treatments. It was meant to last for 3 months but it kept getting extended, until he was eventually there for 18 months. It was while in Canada that he was also diagnosed with MCAS. They reckon that his Lyme's and associated 'stealth' pathogens, have been finally eliminated but he still has MCAS, severe autoimmunity, a host of associated conditions and still has to live with the damage done to his body and brain. He remains in constant, 24hr pain but it's less acute.
If you're going to offer up info, try and make sure it's correct. :)
welcome to the party...
he's talking about the internal darkness and light - the struggle that all people deal with day in and day out... you have to do The Tale of Jenny and Screech (and violet), Money Game 3, Sickboi... etc etc... I'll be here for any Ren reactions that you do.
Ren video reaction means subscribe from me. Enjoy the Ren rabbit hole. Beware it runs deep but is really interesting and enjoyable. True art 😉
The best song to start with on your journey down the Ren rabbit hole is HI Ren. I'm hopeful you will be joining the RENegades. Take a left turn at the tales of jenny and screech .screeches tale and violets tale. keep traveling until you find the Big push,from there start with I shot the sheriff. enjoy your travels.Chinchilla and ren are amazing and so many more artists Ren has and will be working with in the future x have fun
It is not about having multiple personalities because that is a different ball game, it is about the duality of mankind.
The good thoughts and the bad thoughts everyone has on a daily basis are here figurally fighting each other...OR in other words the true self is batteling the inner critic who delivers thoughts of self-doubt, of fear, sometimes that inner critic does that agressively, sometimes in a mocking way ..but everyone is experiencing that, the thing is how you are capeable to handle that = for some it is no big deal at all, for others it is a kind of struggle, and some are not capeable to handle that without professional help either because of personal baggage they have to carry from things which happened to them in the past or because of a genetic disfunction or just by being very sick as like Ren was suffering many years of lyme decease......
Ren is a gem of an artist..not all his songs are about himself and his struggle with his health, but many of those are, and many others are just entertaining music tracks just for fun, or do have a moral message..but what stands out is his lyricism and his story telling and his musicality in all of those and all do have meaning..and every track will amaze you and will make you leave speechless and will make you think at the same time.
So welcome to the artistic world of Ren.
This song saved my life. I watch every single hiring reaction video and try to comment at least once .One of the most genuine artists to this out there right now.
Subbed for Ren. Curious to see where you two go with him!😉💙✌️
To be religious is a form of psychosis IMHO😎❤️💛💚🖤✊🏿🇯🇲🏴
If not that, you've at least got to admit that when the religious do succumb to insanity, they take it way above the usual levels.
Ren is a bit of an open book and definitely worth reading. enjoy the read 😁
If you guys want more subs, please start interacting with people in the comments. If commenters think they aren't being heard, they will ignore you. It's common decency to reply or say thanks to people who take the time to give you info on the artist. Also, and I fully realise that it's not an easy thing to do, but you should read as many comments as you can as most are giving you info and help as to what to react to next etc.
A lot of commenters have already told you about the main part of Ren's backstory (with the Lyme Disease going undiagnosed for 10 years, doctors treating him with medications for mental illnesses he didn't have, etc), so I'll just add a little bit I didn't see in the other comments: Ren has mentioned in interviews that when he was at his sickest and being treated with all the wrong meds, he was sometimes seeing or hearing what he thought was the devil or other entities, talking to him, tormenting him, etc. At the end of the day, what he was actually battling with was the negative voices in his head, although the meds were likely amping all that up and causing mental problems he didn't have before (not to mention all the damage the untreated Lyme Disease was doing to his brain and body). That's what inspired him to write the negative voice here as the devil.
What's genius about this song is that he wrote it in such a way that all kinds of people can relate it to their own specific experiences, whether it's a chronic mental or physical illness they're battling, crippling depression or anxiety, or even just that inner critic that everybody has to some degree (that little voice inside that keeps trying to tell you that you're not good enough or you're wasting your time trying to do the things you want to do). That's why so many people have connected so hard to this song (and to the rest of Ren's music, tbh) and why his fanbase are such rabid supporters of Ren. He made a lot of people feel seen and heard, and, as it turns out, he's actually a really smart, talented, and good guy on top of it all.
I'm glad y'all found this song and I hope you decide to continue down the Ren rabbit hole. He's crazy talented, plays tons of instruments, sings, raps, produces, and makes some killer videos. If you're not fans already, I predict you will be pretty quickly. Dude's undeniable.
Enjoy your Ren journey. Embrace the Sick Boi. He's shared a lot of himself in his videos. Just don't jump to his latest "Kujo Beat Down" straight away, as you need to know who Ren is, and understand what happened before you listen to that one. I'd def listen to "Sick Boi" next, then maybe to "Chalk Outlines" with his friend Chinchilla. But you are in for a ride of every style, emotion and performance. Enjoy. Subbed
YOU'RE ABOUT TO MEET ALL THE RENEGADES. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR CHANNEL.
Ren will blow your channel UP!
Great reaction I truly hope you choose to jump into the Ren rabbit hole, he is a wonderful story teller and an all around good human being enjoy
Ren is my favorite artist in this time for me.
The most interesting artist I've seen in 40 years.
Here comes the Renegades good reaction
Played in one live take too. Check out the mic he takes off at the end
Renegades will welcome you with open arms. Welcome to the community and enjoy the journey
I can’t wait to see you go down the REN rabbit hole. You got yourself a new Renegade sub. I’m here for it.
Love new people checking out Ren. Follow him to every channel he’s on. He’s him.
Welcome to Ren :) He's got a huge catalogue of great music, dive deep and enjoy the journey! :)
You’ve gone and done it now. You’re gonna have to go down the Ren rabbit hole. There are so many songs. If you like the storytelling, try Money Game. Parts 1-3. Then perhaps The Tales of Jenny and Screech, full version. He not only raps though. Multi genres.
You two where great , I usually don’t like to watch two people together reacting to a video because its obvious to me that emotions are being held back - but you two did great, it felt very “ true “ - and it was refreshing to see two people checking out ren , who you knew absolutely nothing about , that was great to me 😊
You're the best!
I love how he ties it up in the end. Because god is god, angels are good, devils are bad but humans are the only ones that have that pendulum. That have to make choices daily between good and evil
Another RENegade here for your journey into the world of Ren... the more you go down the Rabbithole and the more you learn about his backstop.. the more you will understand him.. thank you for your honest reaction
That was one take video performed live. Enjoy how incredibly musically gifted he is.
Definitely check out "Sick Boi" if you get a chance. It's straight-up rap and talks about his struggles with the medical industry (as well as a few other thoughts). Or, if you want to hear Ren singing rather than rapping, try "Chalk Outlines (live)" featuring Chinchilla. If you don't know Chinchilla, btw, you'll probably like her as well. And if you'd like to see another epic Ren video that tells a story, check out "Money Game pt 3."
Enjoyed this! I think you’ll just need to dive in to glean the entire story of our Sick Boi.
Been waiting for ren ❤, do loads of his music it's all great
i just realized this was a few hours ago. Ima answer every question i hear now. Love you. The peace of Christ Jesus with you.
And if you would like to just hear him sing, the song Chalk Outlines is great. You will also find he was the lead singer of the band The Big Push. Street busking or performing. He is from Wales.😮
let me explain how sub titles work you turn them on once you notice they are incorrect turn them off
Ren permits and even encourages reactions to his content, FYI. You don't have to do weird stuff with the reverb or any of that. If you get enough views on a recent release of his, he might stop by to thank you for watching even. He will not copyright strike anyone.
Great word you used for the intense section..."Diabolical" 👍😁 Yes...and what a great piece of theatre this performance is 👌 I'll catch up on your Ren reactions. May I recommend my other most favourite artists around right now...for a fun powerful performance, great musicianship, great lyrics (CC) I give you big smiles with the 'Hate?' Official Live video by BAND-MAID 👌💪🥳🤘🤘🤘
Do Ren-Tale of Jenny and Screech (and Violet). Cheers!👍
Ren has a complete range of genre, dark heavy themes and light funny ones, he raps, sings ballads, can rock, does modern, does retro. You never know what is coming next. He has a massive catalog and it is all super top quality. As if the performances were not enough he does his own production. He is an independent artist that does his own promotion but his Sick Boi album still got to no.1 in the UK last year. By the way he was born in Wales not Ireland but has lived in Brighton in England for years.
It's generally accepted by the fanbase that there are 5 characters in the song. It begins with Ren and his subconscious-- this is something that most everyone care relate to, the voice inside your head that's telling you you're an imposter, that you're not worthy, that even if things are currently going well, you'll no doubt screw it up. Then when the lights are flickering he goes into a dialog between two concepts or ideas or whatever you want to call them: I think of the first one as Despair and the second one as Hope, but I'm sure other words could fit equally well. Then finally the spoken part at the end, which is just plain Ren himself, not putting on any character, and giving us facts about his life and expressing his honest opinions. This isn't the same as the Ren in the first part of the song, because that Ren is a Ren that has separated out the part of him that is doubting and causing anxiety, and trying to live without it-- it's only at the end that we get a Ren that's complete, who has accepted that there are parts of himself that will always be there, and that rather than trying to defeat or destroy them, he needs to find a way to not beat himself up over having dark or inappropriate thoughts sometimes-- he needs to accept that he's human, and that means not being perfect, or even being as good as we want to be.
It explains the human condition angel and devil in us all
Please go down the Ren rabbit hole. Guaranteed you’ll be amazed. Such a talent. Try the full 14 min Jenny and Screech. Pure genius. The guy has so man musical abilities
Oh yeah (“i’m inside you, you twat”) - not too far off guessing Irish 🤔(but WTF do i know, i’m *SOUTHERN AMERICAN* - no doubt) but Ren is from Wales 🏴 , and then Brighton England 🏴 {oooh auto flag emojis, where were they when i was in grade school}. 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼
Not multiple personalities… just Dark and Light… which we all have. ☮️♥️
I enjoyed this review seeing your jaws drop and then start trying to interpret what was going on. My take: The song starts out with Ren having an argument between his light and dark subconscious self. The dark is that voice in our head telling us we are not good enough. The light is saying I am satisfied with what I am doing is showing progress and I am happy with it. The next part is when light tries to lock away dark thoughts and you see the ultimate evil Lucifer step in. Then the angelic Hope appears to battle Lucifer for his soul. After the battle is won by Hope is the monologue explaining this struggle is a dance that when you push and pull it gets easier when you relax and accept both sides. Oh, and the ending monologue with the auto immune and psychosis is true. He was misdiagnosed and the side effects from his meds caused the psychosis. Next song I see you just released Sick Boi, also a true event talking about his struggles with the medical industry and society problems…
Ren❤❤❤
Haha that was an interesting reaction, one where you could definitely tell you had no idea what was to come unlike some others who have blatantly watched it before. I’ll keep an eye out and be back if you do more Ren. From how you reacted I would suggest a song from him called ‘back on 74’ next to see what he’s really capable of
"Money Game part 3" is his masterpiece. It views like a Broadway play. Enjoy!!!
She gets, it. he does not ! 😁😁😁
If you watch this again you'll have a better understanding of what it's about but I'm really glad you've shown us your reaction to this amazing GENIUS
Liked & subscribed in anticipation of you reacting to more Ren
Cheers ears 🍻😜
cheers!
Oh hell!! Another Renegade. More will be coming. U have no idea. Even after this. He is the best I have ever seen!!😂❤ A hell of a ride going on 3 years!!
Bringing the Ren love to your Video 💞
This is the work that hits hard, I could tell you 'oh this track or that track' but frankly it doesn't matter, pick any track, then 20 tracks later you will be like...'wait? Does this guy have ANY bad music?' and is there any type of music he hasn't done?
What do you think is voice is going to sound like? - t.s. 3:43
--Based off his looks? t.s. 3:51
--Raspy...? t.s. 3:58
?...kinda raspy (4:04 screenshot)... $>.%^
a good insight into rens struggles is in his song ''troubles''