Next up: Ren with Eden Nash doing “Ocean” and then Ren’s “Life is Funny”

@DavidSmith-cc5hk

10 ай бұрын

"Hold On"

@Proud.American58

10 ай бұрын

@@DavidSmith-cc5hk also good. Then there’s “Dear God” which is deep and KSO likes lyrics that have meaning

The moment you recognise ren is singing this - FUCKING PRICELESS!!! 😂😂😂

I believe Ren wrote all lyrics.

@hildehaerynck3088

10 ай бұрын

He did.

@Cdaddy78

6 ай бұрын

Just tell him it was somebody else, he'll respect it more. 😂

@johannahonig2372

Ай бұрын

​@@Cdaddy78like that super talented producer he owes his success to 😂

I really like this song!!! This and "Ocean", they are both incredible! He brought all of his alien friends with him when he landed! Aren't we lucky people?!?!?!?

What’s great is that you are now getting the range of talent that is Ren. He’s writing, producing, playing, singing, rapping, and most of all*performing*. No record company behind him. Don’t have to love every single thing he releases, but you have to love the explosion of creativity, and you have to respect the hustle !

No idea, but no question Ren wrote her part for sure.

@icyravens

10 ай бұрын

I've often wondered if he wrote all of the verses on this one, it just seems to have his fingerprints all over it (e.g. "gallows" is used in at least a few of his songs). No shade to Eden, that might just be the literary-analysis part of my brain on overdrive.

@yesherabsal6221

10 ай бұрын

Yupp, Only Ren can write this stuff…

@kpodonnell7924

10 ай бұрын

@@eryksunApple Music refers to Chinchilla and Ren as the songwriters for How to be Me. For Humble, it refers to Eden Nash and Ren as the songwriters.

Ren wrote the whole song...including Edens part. Just like he writes his own beats and produces his own music. Edens mostly did covers and hasn't done anything in a long while.

@waxingmiracle

10 ай бұрын

She has some new music coming soon, yay!

I love Rens back catalog ❤ keep in mind this new album is just him having fun with beats and words. Much love

Ren and Eden Nash “Ocean” is one of my favorites by Ren.

@waxingmiracle

10 ай бұрын

Absolute banger!

@mrsainsburys1

10 ай бұрын

It’s all my kids want on the CD player in the car lol 🙏❤️🐊👍🦉

@helenjarvis7755

10 ай бұрын

​@@mrsainsburys1they have good taste in songs

This is the dude's back catalogue....I mean how did they keep the lid on this shit for the last four years ! He's got so many layers !

@jonathonfleming8679

10 ай бұрын

It's amazing what people can't see till they are pointed to it. I am lucky I hunt for content, because I seem to find everyone before they blow up but I am still always scared there some super talent I am missing. There was a UK band called king of slugs way back in the MySpace scene that got me turned on to an unsigned Ed Sheeran and helped get my ear into the unsigned indy UK scene but still feel like the whole big world gots more great talent than I can ever find or consume.

I think it's important that Ren makes positive music like this as well as the music with darker themes that you don't seem to like as much. The fact is there are people out there currently struggling with the same issues that he brings up in those darker songs and if Ren only made positive music like this they wouldn't even be able to hear it because it would sound like it was coming from someone who they can't relate to. Now think about someone who hears about Ren's struggles in a darker song that they can relate to and then hears a song like this. He's demonstrating that he has been to the same lows that they have and he has been able to build himself back up and find a more positive and healthy way to live. That message would be incomplete without first connecting with them where they are.

@rebeccaburnell9319

10 ай бұрын

As a person living with 2+ decades of significant mental health struggle (though it's improved somewhat over where it once was, when it was REALLY bad), THIS.

@Jinxy44

5 ай бұрын

Exactly. Just as he said in ‘Hi Ren’ no light without the dark. ❤

Great reaction on an epic song. This song is so badass. It deserved to have played in radios everywhere years ago!! And dude your reactions! Your hilarious genuine wisdom filled reactions are a thing to see! I honestly forgot about you becasue I’ve watched so many hundred ten reactions nf you’ve not popped up in a while but I’m in my way to watch some more of your Ren reactions! You are seriously one loving brilliant man and we are so blessed to have youcome into our lives! Have a beautiful day everyone!! Damn I can’t get enough of being included in this group of Renegades! I love seeing the passionate ones like you!

Yes 🙌 this is in my top 3 Ren and I love how Eden’s voice complements his!

Love this song, and Ocean (also with Eden) too. Glad you like it. Ren mentioned they recorded a third song together as well but sadly he doesn't have any immediate plans to release it. I bet he'd be thrilled to hear you talking about the song in relation to Lauryn Hill, since she's one of his favourite artists. It made me laugh when you couldn't tell if it was Eden or Ren singing! He's definitely got range. If I understood you right you're saying that Ren should only make positive songs as an example, and that all the 'mopey' stuff and anything negative is likely to mislead people? If that's what you're saying then I disagree. I think an artist's responsibility is to express themself truthfully, whether that be positive or negative, intellectual or silly at times. Ren is one of the most honest musicians I have come across, and isn't afraid to talk about all sorts of subjects that people often avoid. In my mind that can only be a good thing.

*squeal* So happy you reacted to this! It's on my commute playlist (along with their other, "Ocean") so I can get motivated. Love it. ("Power," "What You Want," "Murderer" and "Losing It" are on there too 😊.) I need a little upbeat Ren in the a.m. 😍 P.S. 😂 Who is that? Is that Ren?! 😂 Dude's a chameleon with his voice.

I love how kso makes every song a conversation piece, love these reactions

Eden Nash's vocal performance on Humble is fantastic. However, Ren wrote all her lyrics. That said she delivered perfectly for him. Great track.

He was not preaching a way out... he was showing the pain that Suicide leaves behind.

Sadly he can’t do shows as he is in treatment for his illness, but hopefully soon by next year..I see 😳 you in your feelings..♥️

If Ren doesn't be like this he wouldn't be here where he is, so I also feel like this is how he really is and I love it. He's humble and works his ass off against all odds.

Penitence with Molly McKenna is a MUST 🔥 Way underplayed!!!

Ren's health issues have kept him from performing shows/tours. He's hoping to be well enough soon to perform some shows. I imagine it will be in a limited format.

@rebeccaburnell9319

10 ай бұрын

Yep - hard to commit to playing a show when your health means you can"t commit to being well enough to *perform* on any given night. It'll be why he loves busking and did so much of it - pack your stuff up and go, if you feel good. If you don't feel good, it's not a problem to NOT go (although some of the best busking locations might require some communication/organizing with whatever authority or organization "controls" the space).

@hopelaurel2207

10 ай бұрын

Hoping he will do a Las Vegas venue. He won't have to go through the stress of traveling from one venue to another. ❤

KSO you found the best of Ren. This track is an anthem.... "Humble Proud" is a phrase that has filled my conscientious for a while now.

@riverlove6820

10 ай бұрын

Same here.

I remember he got an offer to appear at this years Glastonbury (huge UK music festival) couldn't do it as he's still going through treatment in Canada. But as his health improves there will at some point be a tour. I for one will will be at one of them for sure.

Great reaction.... not sure if you have checked out the Rens band, The Big Push.... they do a mashup live on the street, that is sublime.... "I shot the sheriff/Road to Zion/Little bit of Luck/Hip Hop" if you haven't, you really need to

Every word in all of his songs other than the covers/retakes are written by ren

@scottbrittain2902

10 ай бұрын

@@eryksun I stand corrected. I mean I did know about french song but I totally forgot about that song

Ocean with Eden Nash is another great pne... definitely recommend earlier Ren songs like Heretic and Domino's for you to check out

@survivalrush

10 ай бұрын

Dominoes is one of my favs. The lyrics highlight this age perfectly

@yesherabsal6221

10 ай бұрын

Love them both but for me the Heretic lyrics are some of the best ever written. “the elephant in the room is that my room is in the elephant…”

@rebeccaburnell9319

10 ай бұрын

@@yesherabsal6221 yep, Heretic is one of my absolute favourites.

This is consistently in my top 3 favorite Ren songs, usually number 1

This is my favorite by Ren. I wouldn't say Su!cide is preaching that sort of behavior. When his friend jumped, Ren just missed being there. The beginning of the song felt like it was from Joe's pov, and the second half was Ren's regret and farewell to his friend.

If you want more upbeat music like this from Ren check out Ocean and Losing It. All of his work with The Big Push is also super chill as well. (And filled with insane talent) One of my personal favorites is Freckled Angels which was written as a tribute to his friend Joe Hughes after his passing.

He has a long history of busking in the streets with his band and Sam Tompkins, as you may know. Plus there is a live performance of him with "hi Ren". Some day he'll go on tour i hope.

When Ren sings about suicide, it's almost always him singing about his friend who did ot when they were younger.

It's all Ren as far as the song goes. Eden Nash does a great job. Ren is good at picking singing partners. You are great fun big guy 👍

❤ that was#Ren ❤ you need to do Ocean 💙

Penitence with Molly McKinna is amazing as is Ocean with Eden again. Love your reaction to this one, really do.

This shoots straight in to my top 5 favourite reactions of yours. I had a feeling you’d like this one mate. Much more your bag, like it’s much more mine. Absolutely top work as usual, brother. 💪 The shouts for you to do ‘Ocean’ next are extremely valid. I’d also like you to do - ‘Do You Believe’. I think you’ll like both for very different reasons. For me you’re one of the best around and your positivity vibe really resonates with me. 🫡 And in case you’re wondering, in no particular order, This, Dave (Black), Mic Righteous FITB part 4, Dappy Daily Duppy , Akala part 4….and a special mention for the Wretch 3 2 FITB part 5 review.

Thanks for your reaction. One of Ren’s best songs. ❤

Best reaction I’ve seen to this song, I loved what you had to say.

Best reaction to Ren I've seen so far. Ren is fire. Looking forward to your next Ren reaction.

That was one of THE BEST reactions (but really a review or critique) I’ve ever seen! Your passion for music, your enthusiasm for it and you’re intelligence about the subject… absolutely infectious! Job well done!!

Ren is a talent magnet. That’s the only answer. Sam Tompkins, Eden, Chinchilla, Liv Sangster, . All the Big Push, Sam PV and all the other video related artists.

@riverlove6820

10 ай бұрын

-because he is humble and not a narcissist or ego-maniac. He sincerely wants those around him to shine in their own light.

The song was written and produced by Ren ❤ a great reaction 😊

This is one of my favourite Ren tracks - and he has masses of brilliant tracks. New one dropping tonight (Thurs 31/09)

Ren wrote the song and Eden helped him out, works really well.

The majority of his songs were written while he was very sick (before Hi Ren). Because he was confined a lot to his bed his love of creating music became his form of release, his way of documenting his feelings. Anyway...fantastic reaction sir. Love that you 'feel' music and speak so honestly. You could be described as passionate, but I'd say wild, lol. Now let's get to that sweaty ass festival...❤

You should find Ren's "Patience" video.... his sense of resilience and positivity really comes through

@rebeccaburnell9319

10 ай бұрын

This. Look for "Ren Gill Patience" if you want to see him perform it while being interviewed for the Imperfection Project film, or there's the official recording of it.

1:30 "they say once we aren't able to laugh anymore, we won't be able to keep fighting" I've never heard that before. thank you. that hits deep. I haven't laughed much in a very long time. this is extreme perspective. xx

Very good reaction for this one ☝️

This is one of my favorite Ren songs too! Message and sound! Thanks, great perspective.

Ren knows talent. He turned me on to Little Simz and I just saw her in concert in Atlanta- SPECTACULAR❤

Love your energy in this reaction!!!!

Ren Hold On is a lot like this also. Its incredible

Enjoyed this reaction, thanks Kso 😊

Time for you to check out his collaborations with Sam Tompkins. Blind Eyed (MC live session or angry car park attendant) or the busking performance of Earned It/Man’s World/Falling. Sam is incredible.

His reaction when ren started 😂

Not going to lie mate. Out of reactions you are a favorite. Thank you

Ren❤❤❤

Anyone that hated on this man for his suicide reaction owes him an apology after this one. No one can call this man inconsistent

Dude you crack me up 🎉

"Whoever this is" this is Ren

It’s REN.

Yes it is Ren.

I genuinely don't understand what you're looking for. You complain about Ren being "mopey" when he sings about tough things he's been through in his life, and you call him trash if he's having fun with silly wordplay and interesting beats and pockets. It's almost like you just want one formula only, but the reality is he's not constantly going to ride the edge of a little bit of depth and a little bit of bounce. That's only one facet of the Ren 💎

@analisasmith7927

10 ай бұрын

And he seems to look for things he doesn’t think Ren is doing to praise. Like the beats and production in Genesis (and then fails to acknowledge any one of the many comments pointing this out). Here he doesn’t seem to believe Ren wrote what Eden is singing. It’s very strange. I genuinely don’t understand it either.

This is one of my favorites by Ren/The Big Push, but Ocean is rising up as another favorite, the more I listen to it. I actually like his "dark" songs as much as his inspirational ones, because I don't see the dark ones as depressing, but more cathartic, helping me release some of my own dark emotions and thoughts. I say that as someone who went through a lifetime of shit, starting when I was kid. My middle name was depression, which I was diagnosed and hospitalized for. Even though I've been on the upswing (out of depression) for the last decade or so, I still have to watch my thoughts and beliefs. Still have to face some leftover demons from time to time, too. Discovering Ren when I did seemed almost like divine timing in this process.

@ClearTheRubble7

10 ай бұрын

I should've said "favorites by Ren/The Big Push and Eden Nash," because I think she deserves a place up there with Ren in the world of viral videos and popularity.

@rebeccaburnell9319

10 ай бұрын

Yep, agree with all of this.

amazing that some of his songs havent blown up into mainstream hits.................... songs like this one are straight up fire..................reminds me of Gwen and Bradley on I Saw Red

This is def one of my all time favorites as well!!! Luv ya KSo😊❤✌️☯️

This is my favorite Ren song, for many of the reasons you mentioned. Power is second for similar reasons. The S word song isn't him giving up, I don't think. He mentions it was never the right time. Then with the ode to Joe he added at the end, he shows the utter horror and pain of leaving someone you love behind and making them go through hell. Honestly, I think he's trying to say that S is never the answer, even on your worst days, even when you can't make friends with the pain or find your power.

KSO I so love your energy. Thank you for making my day.

Did live shows solo and busking with The Big Push, not done shows recently due to his treatment in Canada at the moment, he said he would like to get back to the live shows.

Finally !! Lol haven’t even watched the video but i know your gonna like it

to be fair, ren wasnt sulking in the su!cide song. it wasnt 'ah im depressed, woe is me.' he lost his best friend, it weighs on him, and he chose to share it with us. if i had rens talent, you best believe that id do the same for the ones ive lost. to me, it seems to immortalize them.

Great review!!! Keep doing what your are doing!!!!

Loved your reaction bro, thank you.

Ren really has a knack for having uber talented features!!

I had just taken a puff when you said 'inhale', so I did.. damn near choked out 😅

Loved this reaction

Best “Humble” reaction !

This is one of my favorite songs. 💕

'I got Jamaican dreads on, I don't know where I got them from!' 😂💙

To what you said in the beginning of the video, I read a quote that said once; You can tell anyone the truth about anything, so as long as you make them laugh while your doing it.

Yeah amazing song. Great reaction.

That was beautiful - song and reaction both.

You have the best and funniest reactions.

Everyone wants the high parts of peoples lives, not all the lows that come with. BUT we have to be okay with our shadow.

She probably reminds you of MIA because the accent, they're both British

@KsoBigDipper

10 ай бұрын

I didn’t even know that 🐐

Eden Nash is a very beautiful young woman with a amazing and beautiful voice

"even gangstas can do yoga" 🤣🤣 merch!

Most days when i wake up this song is playing in my head.

❤ this song and love your vibes❤

Thank you for your reaction - always entertaining and thought provoking - out of interest have taken a look at Ren's message 'defining success'? He put it out on KZread when he got a million KZread subscribers - I think you'd find it interesting.

I don't know what changes you made to your mic settings, but it worked. I have no problem hearing you clearly now. 👍

Context is King - he doesn’t preach an easy way out he talks about the pain of people leaving and taking the easy way out. He lost his best friend to the s word and it effected him profoundly. No one whoever truely listened to his lyrics would say he’s a proponent of insert s word -in fact the complete opposite.

Sad thing is, it seems like Eden has retired from music. She hasn't released anything in 3 years, and it looks like she's more focused on becoming an influencer from her Insta. She's got talent.

Ren is the most complete artist on the planet in every genre... You still need to check more of ren

Hahaha M.I.A ~ paper planes! "All I wanna do is 💥 🔫 💥🔫 💥🔫 take your money 💷💰" Bangin UK female rapper! 😆😝🤣 You have me wheeeeezing! Much 🫶 🇬🇧

His track "Fire" is one of his best..a must to react to 🔥🔥

Preach brother

It'll be a while if ever Ren is healthy enough to withstand touring, he said he hopes to do select shows here and there but a typical bands touring schedule? Not happening I suspect.

Life is funny is legit underrated Ren song

M.I.A. paper planes I think is what u referenced. She's got some wicked songs. Borders is a great one