The original sample I was talking about comes from Ini Kamoze “World A Music” released in 1983 recently made famous by Damian Marley on welcome to Jamrock. “Out in the streets they call it Murd3r3r” is shown here on the original recording at 55 seconds: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYCGyLJ7cZPWh9o.html

@renewilliams7600

11 ай бұрын

BP, You have got to see Genesis (Live Acoustic). Specially since it is one of your favorite Ren songs. Im pretty sure you have not reacted to it yet. Thanks for all the fantastic reactions today, they have all been a good time. #REN #MURDERER

@dadoz14

11 ай бұрын

...and the "murdereeer" in the chorus comes from Barrington Levy "murderer" released in 1993

@diane7089

11 ай бұрын

Barrington levy's murderer is also in there fab stuff

@moodswinggaming2972

11 ай бұрын

Hey dude, been glued to your reactions on Ren for a few weeks, i love seeing our artists reach authentic artists from America like yourself and would love to see you delve into a few other UK artists. Try "The Streets" that's a HUGE rabbit hole and he's also kinda like Ren ( i expect them to collab at some point )... and i'd be REALLY keen as a huge fan of D&B to see what you make of our urban MC's..... I'm from Bristol over here and D&B grew it routes in my city, I've always seen it as our "hip hop" because its been going since the 90's.... but anyway lol check out an MC called Harry Shotta, Shabba and Skibba Dee. I'd love to see what you think of them. Oh and you HAVE to check out Akala - Fire In The Booth (part 4) he's another absolute word wizard and really decent at writing etc. Tonnes of content there. :) Us brits would fucking love seeing you react to our stuff, we've always loved music coming from your side of the pond. I'm here for that anyway, sure others are haha !

@rebllion9866

11 ай бұрын

Yep. We all know it from world of reggae .. but there are so many reggae pieces that rip/refers to it. Is it even realy rhe original or was he also ripping it from some one else?

That nice little jazz guitar bit has to be a callback to the Django Reinhardt line from The Hunger. He does that in his lyrics a lot but it’s fun to hear him doing it with the music too.

Also, it wasn't just any famous rap "sample" - he was sampling Dre & Snoop Dogg's "The Next Episode" while performing in L.A. - a nod to the West Coast rappers.

The rhythm changes of his guitar work while hes spitting is absolutely fire 🔥

How did we all get so lucky to witness Ren achieving his dreams! These live performances of his songs are amazing to watch as he shines so bright! I feel so blessed to be a part of his musical journey! Thanks BP for your reaction ❤

He’s a goddam volcano of music, like a plasma flow of lava it just spews out of him. He couldn’t turn it off even if he wanted to.

@careymckay2999

11 ай бұрын

AMEN

This had to be intentionally recorded during 'magic hour'. It's a gorgeous setting and at this point we wouldn't expect anything less from sir Ren. And yes, I believe one day Ren will be Knighted for not only his contribution to his country and music in general but for being the exemplary human being he is. One day the entire world will know Ren. I believe he is among the most important musicians alive today. I'm being 100% honest and I'd guess many others feel similarly. Cheers Ren!

@jorice5528

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely, millions feel the same. Honoured we are to witness the wave of pure genius & humanity that Ren brings - Sir Ren for the win 😊

@Fo-Flats

8 ай бұрын

​@@jorice5528yes sir, it makes me happy to know it. :)

Only Ren can make one of his songs sound and feel like we’re having a completely different track….. what a treat this was xxx can’t wait for your reaction matey xxx love from north wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

I'm so thankful I was here to see Ren and Chinchilla bring back music with talent and lyrics that actually mean something

Ren has no limit to his artistic genius 👏 🙌 ❤️ he is literally just getting started. Some rappers/musicians have their best part of their career during their drug years. I really have a feeling Ren is just finding the best parts of his brain 🧠 and that's scary good to imagine 😳

@ASilentPanther

11 ай бұрын

I agree with you. The just getting started part is what I hope to be true the most. I won’t ever get enough of his music so I’m really looking forward to it. Especially the album drop next month.

@Jon-sj5wj

11 ай бұрын

Feel like he is the new Leonard Cohen. I am overjoyed to be at the beginning yet gutted I won't be around in 50 years to witness it all.

He came to us at the exact right time we needed him!! ❤

@deliciousficticious3150

11 ай бұрын

What the world needs now is Ren, sweet Ren😊

Perfect nod to the great barrington levy's "murderer" right at the start. Wrote him that he should check out ren's acoustic right away. He NEEDS to see it. THAT is where the hook is originally from. Also: There is a version of the song with none other than rakim. The original is from 1984 and the one with rakin is from 1993. Check it out! And the nod to Dre makes perfect sense because it was shot in LA. Now he is back in canada. There is also ini kamozes "world a music (out in the streets they call it merther)" that is a sample on welcome to jamrock in there. Fun fact: "Merther" is basically the term for listening to reggae while smoking weed. The "merging" of it.

@kazpwright

11 ай бұрын

I checked out Barrington's Murderer when Ren's Murderer dropped - really enjoyed it - and off I went into a new rabbit hole lol..

@djfozzi

11 ай бұрын

@@kazpwright and now you can go down the Ini Kamoze one too! ;)

@kazpwright

11 ай бұрын

@@djfozzi Ahh... World A Music - got the reference... Hotstepper was a biggy back in the day. Nice one :)

@zed4225

11 ай бұрын

Checked it, loved it, send him love from a big fan of his, me

HOW is this even possible ??? HOW can he be sooo good ? This acoustic version, in my eyes and ears, was even better than the Video version. The setup, two guitarists, the scenery, the vibe, the rhythm, this was EPIC !

@CristyB66

9 ай бұрын

Talent, my friend. And independent too.

You can tell performing with his guitar and a mic is when he’s truly happiest! Rapping seems like it was something he wanted to try and see if he could do a whole album, which he obviously did. Thanks for sharing his work with the masses!

Your level of hype for Ren is always so nice to see.

I pray daily for REN’s health, which is partially selfish cause I so want him to tour! I would kill to see him live! I feel like any show would be a little different and unique. He’s so special. ❤

I’ve played guitar pretty much my entire life… but if I’m playing a song on guitar and I dare try and sing lyrics…the whole thing falls apart. Singing while playing is a skill that I’ve never acquired. Ren makes it look easy.

@ricksurratt9034

10 ай бұрын

I’m a bass player in a band for 5 years and only was able one verse no kidding I almost forgot to play my bass. It is amazing.

Yes!! He starts with the sample from Ini Kamoze from the song World a (Reggae) Music also used by Damien Marley in Welcome to Jamrock, but also he samples right after that Barrington Levy with the song called.. Murderer. Ren has so many influences, the good ones I should add.. such a vast musical culture (and literature, cinema, theatre...) This guy is just a gift that keeps on giving!

@zed4225

11 ай бұрын

It's a gift, and a real, meaningful gift, changing the game up, peace up brother/sister

Now here's something crazy: Welcome to Jamrock is 18 years old!

This was amazing 🎉🔥🔥🔥Ren is just the "GOAT" 😊🎉❤❤❤ SENDING LOVE FROM The Isle of Man 🇮🇲 UK @BlackPegasusraps you are so damn cool and funny. Great reaction!!!🎉😅❤❤

A perfectly executed double murder ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

The acoustic versions allow him to reimagine the song and express himself much more freely/fluidly (if that is a word). His musicianship is incredible

I've looked forward to artist dropping a new track / album previously, Ren has got me watching a countdown to each new release, literally.

The tribute to Dr Dree is so 🔥🔥🔥 This take is in california and dr dree is from California .... Ren allways surprise me in the good way ! Big up from Portugal ! 🇵🇹

This is so cool. And only 6 days to wait for the next one! Plus we get a date for the Sick Boi release during the week! Today has ended well😊

Ronnie Van Zant was the king of replicating studio recordings in live performances! Ren is just so damn unique, he sounds so good live, and throws some unexpected shit at us tnat just makes these performances to a whole new level. Musical genius, for real!

I watched his premiere and now Im on Black P channel.....YEAH❤❤❤

I actually like this even more acoustic . Btw I love your channel , I came for Ren but love your content . I’m 53 from New Zealand and I’m enjoying not only Ren but more independent artists including being a new listener of your music and Knox etc

@dudeatx

11 ай бұрын

His acoustic versions are always so clean, you can hear the lyrics much better.

@davetaylor786

11 ай бұрын

@@dudeatx 100%

New entry in the 2023 Webster Dictionary: Definition of a true artist (with a capital A): Someone like Ren Gill. Don't you agree?! Fantastic reactions to Ren's work - solo or with guests. Good job

Pure perfection! His skills are just amazing. His homage to Barrington Levy's "murderer" & later in the song is also @ 12:32 Dr.Dre. that Ini Kamoze album is amazing! This is link to original murderer from 1983 which he is paying homage to kzread.info/dash/bejne/iW2h2LaHmJDWnLw.html

I was so wrapped up in enjoying the reaction I almost forgot to like! Don’t be like me - hit like now before you forget ;)

Also, this is one of the most enjoyable reactions I've seen from you in a while. Wish Don could have jumped on but we know he's out grinding. I enjoy most of your reactions & content and don't comment too often but there has been a couple of times where I've given a bit of criticism or my own conflicting thoughts on the content but I just wanted to say that I love what you all do and the good will you put out there into the world. I appreciate guys like you, Knox, Stevie Knight and a few others who know what it is you believe in and what you're about but also keep an open mind to things that you're maybe not familiar with or something that's outside of your bag. God willing, I think in the decades to come that Ren will be known the world over far more than we could imagine even now. He is one of the most important & talented musicians/people of our time. We are so very fortunate to walk among humans like all of y'all. Cheers you guys! 💛

He has fantastically RENovated another track ❤🌹

That was special. Reggae, Hip Hop, with a healthy dash of Blues. 40!!!

Ren also references Ini Kamoze's "Here Comes the Hotstepper"...which was on the soundtrack to Pret a Porte in the mid 90s.

Ren leaves me with my heart racing and breathless! What a genius

Ren is so damn fire ♥️🔥

Definitely heard what you heard!! He’s an amazing musician. 🔥🔥🤟🏻

I've learned to have no expectations with Ren!! Bravo!! Thanks BP!!!

Two references to Ini Kamoze here. "Out on the streets they call it murrrder" is from World a Reggae, but also Hotstepper is from Here Comes the Hotstepper. Both worth checking out.

Being a huge fan of Everlast, I can't tell you how happy I am every time Ren releases a new acoustic hip hop track! Absolute ear candy!

@alloralou4722

10 ай бұрын

There was one summer when I listened to Everlast daily!

Man Ren's live acoustic versions alway reminds me of Nirvana's unplugged performances and the way Cobain would change up the composition of the songs compared to their studio recordings and their normal concerts. It's truly amazing because a lot of artist can't do it. The way they play plugged in is the exact same way they play it unplugged.

@RachaelHall-12.35

10 ай бұрын

Cobain didn't actually exist - if we're talking talent.

@ricksurratt9034

10 ай бұрын

For real

Ren is a master at blending songs and effortlessly turning one song into a medley,lol...he's THE INCREDIBLE!!!😄 As for Marcin...YES!!!PLEASE check him out,he's an outstanding guitarist,but bring Andiroo to react to Marcin WITH you,he would be impressed.😄thanks for bringing awesome content!!🎶🔥✌

Ren has talent and musicality from head to toe and all the way out to the tips of his fingers. I think I love this version even more with all the little scatting bits and the added/changed melodies. Just brilliant. The GOAT in the rabbit hole kills it again.

Black Pegasus! Thank you for all of your hard work! You have opened my eyes to so many new artists! I have been a fan of Ren since before I followed you, although you bring an understanding to artists that are so talented that nobody knows about because of the Big Capitalistic society we live in. Keep on trucking brother from South Texas! Love and Light my Man!

When in Cali, pay homage to the West coast sound. Love that he threw that little Dre riff in there.

😮 like a O👈🏻 🤣 Absolute 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I love how Ren will never play a song the same way twice. Nice sneaky little Dre guitar part in there too. So impressed as always (vibing out here) 💃🏻 Now to go back and watch again 💕

Ini Kamoze, he sang ‘here come the Hotstepper’. Of which he sang ‘murderer’ as Ren did in the studio version. Rana also reference Hotstepper in the studio version. It was a big song in the 90’s. I’d be surprised if you’ve never heard it.

Ren is travelling the planet dropping talent everywhere. Meanwhile, King Dotta is STILL scouring his Dr. Seus book collection trying to compose a clap back diss.

@ASilentPanther

11 ай бұрын

You think he will go after Ren again? I think he rejected Knox’s olive branch but to go after someone who pointed a million people at you and co-signed for you? Feels like seeing a light after years in the dark and throwing rocks at the lightbulb.

Does anyone else feel like you've done smth great and feel proud ,whenever Ren does smth to be proud of. And it's EVERYTHING he does! I'm all butterflies in my stomach ,every time. I'm not deserving of this greatness! I lost it😂😂😂. So good. 😊 P.S. Did he give us some Vaya Con Dios vibes with that guitar solo? Or I'm too old and have no idea what I'm talking about...But it sounds like VCD. I'm out,this is too much for me. Love you all❤😊❤

You passed the test brother and I love when Ren does these little sample throwbacks, especially when he did the guitar line from Still Dre. It's a nod to all those who inspired him, and done so creatively. I love it!

@themojoslide

11 ай бұрын

No he didn't, it was the riff from the next episode but you were close!

Ren + Guitar + Chair = Something special.

I feel from watching him as much as I have that his life is timing and rhythm. I think it is engrained in his soul.

There is no one better then Ren !!! Ren is a amazing musician , guitarist, rapper and a great voice . Ren has a beautiful face and body too. I love Ren with a lot of respect as much as his one million do. Ren is brilliant and a genius there isn't anything he can't do!! Ren is a young man who is humble with a big heart. God Bless his as well as you Black Pegasus

Pure genius , like honey off the tongue, ren is the fucking goat !!

Love the way Rens music makes you smile ❤x

Playing outside in Cali and he pulls out a Dre riff...nice!

Ini kamoze! Here comes the Hotstepper! MURDERER... I'm the lyrical gangsta MURDERER Another tedious link! Lol

LOVE the reggae vibe on this, even more than the original. Ren is in LA. When in LA, got to salute Dre!

Yes bro you are right. Its from Ini Kamoze. Fan fact it is originally merther and not murder. Merther is a jamaican slang for chilling in the street with homies smoking ganja and listening reggea music.

Good work BP!. Thank you for another Ren reaction. As you said Again,again again, another masterpiece we are truly blessed. 🙏🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴‍☠️😊 Diolch x

Barrington Levy "murderer"........🎵........thats the root of the hook.......Ren paying homage

Can Dotta even pretend to do this ? REN never ceases to impress.

I love the live versions of his tracks always subtle differences and feel. This is for me play it late at night version. The video one you could as people say "bump in your car".

The guitarist is a old band member from the big push

Love your reactions to Ren ❤ I’m so addicted to his music ❤

Ren is a amazing human thank you for reacting to this sending big love from the UK ❤❤❤

I'm lucky enough to have lived through 7 decades of musical geniuses. To me Ren has taken it all to another level. He's raisen the talent bare way above his predecessors.

I love this version, so my jam. Rock with Ren all day, every way, every day. Such great nods and his own spin. He's just f'in awesome! Great reaction, love whatchin you lovin' it too! ❤

AMAZING!!! I think this is my new favorite song! I LOVE how you get so into your reactions! ❤

Benny banks - glamourless🔥🔥🔥 mobb deep sample

I love this reaction and this acoustic is off the charts!!! My favourite out of the three I've heard. Happy Birthday Hip Hop 🎂💜

Ren is one of a kind. God blessing the world with this man.

A propos Ini Kamoze, his song "Here comes the hotstepper" from the 90s has similar vibes as Ren's song "Hold on"... also Ren mentions hotstepper in the first verse of Murderer

Ren said on a twitch stream that it was a nod to Barrington Levy, which was an older Reggae artist with a song also called Murderer. I think he is tying it all those influences together.

Ren is that rare gem that sounds almost better live! Greatness This song is simply perfect I swear! Whew 🔥

Ren is not only insanely musically talented but also a really decent humble human being. I'm so grateful to be alive at this time in music history ❤

This version is superior imo. 140k also dude, awesome 👌

Out in the streets they call it merther.

Doesn't matter where Ren is he always finds the best looking spots, I swear this guy could make a retail store car park look interesting

Ren is so diverse in the musical capabilities and levels he goes to he can sing rap make upbeat original tracks and then perform the same song while making it sound like a totally different song musical genius thanks for putting me onto this black p I was born courageous and totally outrageous ren is so dope ❤

How awesome that he did the DRE riff on the 50th anniversary of hiphop! 🖤

Wasn’t it amazing 🤩 I loved it and love the way you support Ren ( from a fellow lyme disease 🦠 patient ) Love you Mr Pegasus and ty for introducing me to Ren and also Knox Hill. You have my fave reactions on here! Love 💚💚

I'm in awe watching you support Ren as a fellow artist and being part of his promotions. Just following Ren's journey has opened me up to some of the best KZread channels, this one obviously included. Good times! love, peace!

that dre riff was a great shout to LA👏

Ren's voice is so beautiful i have no words to describe ❤ i hope he will make a live acoustic album one day

Omagè to Dre...doing a live in LA. Happy fiftieth Hip Hop🥳🥳 I will always love you❣️

He's like Justin Hawkins Levels of consistency when it comes to acoustic and recorded vocals

This acoustic version is my favorite song this week/month/year 😅. Love everything about it. Well done REN and team.

Hope Joe E Sparks gonna be there with you guys. Need Sam and Joe E interview

Great reaction! And please do some more Marcin! Some really good guitarists you also should react to is Manuel Gardner Fernandes, Charles Robbins/his band Syncatto, Ichika Nito, Moray Pringle, NYU., Tim Henson/his band Polyphia, and so on. All of these are god-tier guitarists that I greatly recommend you react to, if you want to go down the “Great Guitarist Rabbit Hole”.

Yep they were playing Dr. Dre at the end! So damn good being in L.A.

This was so great! So different from the original but yet the same! So many layers! You absolutely need to do the Marcin reaction! The Still Dre track is fun! Not as mind boggling as some of his classical pieces but I think you will like it! ✌🏻🫶🏻❤️‍🔥

Ren is amazing. Just... damn. I think everything Ren does in music and music video is done with intention. Nothing is by accident.

You get it #BP, it takes years, and #Ren, finally, getting his just desserts, and it's so so so so so brilliant to be along for the ride, isn't it? yes it so is

I laughed out loud when. I heard the Dre sample. He knows his audience.

Have no words, he is an amazing artist and I'm in awe😍, and much love to you BP❤

This version might be my new number 1 Ren song.

Loved it, thank you 👍🙏❤️🐊🦉

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