Because Ren is using Nas' original beat, he can't put it on Spotify. Ren is not monetizing this video or Fred Again Mashup. He's doing it for the love for those artists. I listen to all of his retakes in my car, etc. with my KZread music account. It's just another music streaming platform that's free with KZread premium. The thing I respect the most is that Ren isn't afraid to show all of his sides of himself in his music even if it alienates some, and it has. He's not better or worse than any one of us. He's just a visionary in music which is a rare thing.

@sunshynff

4 ай бұрын

Well sorta, it's not that he can't put it on Spotify, it's just a pain for any artist to put a cover on Spotify, cause you have to reach out to the artist you covered and have permission or royalty payments worked out and I'm sure Ren just didn't want to make it feel all business and no love. You don't "demonetize" a single video on youtube, your channel is either monetized or it isn't, now if you get a copywrite strike on a video, all the traffic and clicks that video created to add to the months revenue no longer count. But the content creator of the channel has no ability to demonetize it, they can just do what Ren did, and I do when I use copywrite music in a video I upload, is just put in the description that this was not created for monetary purposes, meaning it was just for youtube, he's not putting the song on an album or selling it as a single. Also, who are the "some" that Ren's music has alienated, and who thinks Ren is better or worse than anyone?

The words on the sweater amounts to "sick boi", the name of his second album from last year. He got to number 1 in the UK with it and that while being in treatment in canada without any traditional promo. All independent.

@carolinesser-miles6608

4 ай бұрын

Just came to the comments to say exactly this.

I love how Ren took this Nas re-take to another level with amazing schemes and references and paying respect to Nas and other greats RIP! Ren's flow is fire! Great reaction 🎉🎉🎉

Because he listens to all kinds of music from every era and genre, he likes to make music that take all those influences too. We've become so used to artists who live in a box because labels force them to try and recreate their breakthrough hit over and over. And here he is, showing that it won't ruin a career to branch out. He isn't afraid to make music that isn't for everyone, which is so important creatively I think. One of the reasons he feels so authentic.

The flow! The delivery! The performance! The one-take! The lyrics! His LYRICS! All of them out of this World, as usual! :) However, the icing on the cake is Ren's remix of the beat. The added audio is great, especially the guitar! :)

You are a fresh breath of air in this jungle of reactors

Ren has a small collection of braggadocios raps and few cheeky ones, too. Based on interviews I've seen, I think he's close to understanding how good he is musically. He's just not at all egotistical about it, only grateful.

Another interesting fact: The Retake is exactly half as long as the original video.

@sammyd8860

4 ай бұрын

I checked that out. Unless I am mistaken it is very close to half. Nas's original track was 4.20 and Ren's was 2.13 (but I could be wrong)

@Hexenkind1

4 ай бұрын

@@sammyd8860 Ren's video is 2:14 and Nas' original is 4:19. So it basically fits.

@jfish67

4 ай бұрын

​@@Hexenkind1The song itself finishes actually earlier, I think it's exactly half time, the last seconds are just black... That's Ren for you ❤

Yeah, this beat is original Nasty Nas, with some additions from Ren (like that grungy guitar)

he added Eletric guitar too it

No two Ren songs are the same. 😊

Running playlist suggestion: Losing It. Ren takes the beat from Fisher (Australian DJ) & literally loses it over the top. I never get tired of it.

Maybe Sick boi should be next. I have the Sick Boi album on CD in my car. I realky rock to Seven Sins and Genesis and Murderer. All rap

_'Sick Boi'_ is the name of his last album, it's new merchandise not for sale yet...😁

the line feeding them Pie Pi is 3.14 he drop this on 14th Pi day also its the 3rd month

@peachpreview

4 ай бұрын

See these are the little things that I never catch on the first listen (and honestly probably wouldn’t ever catch). That’s one of the things I’ve loved about starting this channel, discovering the little Easter from the viewers in comments. Things I’d never notice. Thank you!

@TanyaQueen182

4 ай бұрын

@@peachpreview That's why I like watching reactions! Firstly because I enjoy watching other enjoy something I love, but also because I LEARN so much about not only the song but all kinds of stuff. Between the channel and the comment section it's the best.

@dianejones8225

4 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@BirgittHGer

4 ай бұрын

Me too🤝🙋‍♀️

Fun feature of Ren's sweatshirt: It doesn't make sense unless the wearer's arms are outstretched, the universal sign of acceptance. His life doesn't make sense until he chooses to accept his circumstances.

Our sick boi doesn't miss....another banger! Thanks for ur reaction my friend xx

Sick Boi is his merch brand name and his #1 album and a song, actually 2 sick bois

Ren’s hip hop album Sick Boi went to #1 in the UK. If you haven’t reacted to his song Sick Boi highly recommend you do. The entire album is 🔥🔥🔥 Thanks great reaction!

@carolinesser-miles6608

4 ай бұрын

Seven Sins is the masterpiece for me, though Genesis is awesome.

@analisasmith7927

4 ай бұрын

@@carolinesser-miles6608Seven Sins is my favourite too - listened to it so many times!!!

Respect to you man I’ve been watching your reactions And notice you taking it respectful but casual in first couple, and I was pretty emotional when I saw your reaction to his 1mil subscribers, like soooo many of us at some point he wins us over. Personally because he does so many different musical genres he has encouraged me listen to music I wouldn’t have ordinarily listened to and I feel the better for that. Including the many artists he has put links to as he finds them and thinks we will also appreciate…. He certainly is not selfish. Anyways thank you man I hope you are well Take care Daz

Need to check out the whole sickboi album! Most of his songs are on Spotify but his "retakes" are not. He does not monetize songs when he goes over other artists tracks.

Ren is siiiiiick 🔥 And this is the sickest ad for some sick boi merch 😂 He’s missing an opportunity if he doesn’t put that sweatshirt up on the store soon 🤣 Seriously though, Ren showing love for music he loves with his ReNtakes is yet another reason to love him. Somehow he manages to be humble and show respect for other artists while spitting braggadocios bars 😅 Not quite sure how that’s even possible, but hey it’s Ren doing Ren things 🤣 Also unfortunately none of Ren’s retakes are available on Spotify, but he does have original rap songs that you can put on your playlist. Power, Illest of Our Time, The Hunger, Animal Flow, Genesis, and more.

Great reaction, but from one guitar teacher to another, you've barely scratched the surface as far as knowing what Ren is all about, it's a deep and varied rabbit hole indeed. Ren is those things you believe to be from his million sub speech, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have his "burn it all down, F the world" type days, or his too depressed to get out of bed days, or "I feel like being snarky and rude" days, all of which gets off gassed and vented through his music. The other thing I wanted to mention, cause I'm approaching old fart status, and a lot of these younger Ren fans don't realize it, but Ren even attempting a retake of this song takes major testicular fortitude, we're talking above expert level challenge. Nas is legendary in Hip-Hop culture, most true Hip-hop heads have him in their top5 or top3 of all time, and this song is the first single off "illmatic", Nas' 1994 debut album, and argued by many to be the best Hip-hop album ever made. So for anyone to take do a retake on a Nas beat is tricky and could go horribly wrong if you offend the culture, or have mediocre bars, especially for a white U.K. rapper. But so far I've heard nothing but praise from Hip-hop heads and that community in general. Great reaction, keep up the good work!!

I'm so glad you watched Hi Ren, the "pimping my pain" bars wouldn't have resounded as much. The pirate scheme is my favorite.

No need to make ren’s content transparent, he's fully supportive of reactors, you saw him thank the youtube reaction community in your last renreaction! If you get hit by a claim just dispute it and his team should clear it up for you :)

@francesdoll4039

4 ай бұрын

Or let us know and we will give Ethan Baer a heads up and he'll take care of it.

@scottallmond968

4 ай бұрын

Now THAT above is not only an amazing artist who appreciates reactors, but also it shows Rens amazing community who are ready to educate and help anytime. RENegades are so awesome, and I'm so proud to call myself one!

@seagull01-cp8pb

4 ай бұрын

A lot of reactors had a hard time following this one. I did too and I am used to British accents👍💕🦇

Unfortunately, this song won't be on Spotify, It's a retake it's on Nas's beat even though it is Ren's lyrics. Have you seen Hi Ren or Sick Boi? If not check them out. Great reaction!

Dude he has 5 released albums on Spotify. I hope you keep checking his stuff out. Try “the hunger”. Or “murderer”. But keep digging and check out the big push - “I shot the sherrif/zion/hip hop mash up - but it has to be the one with the red suspenders. That’s the band he’s was in.

@sunshynff

4 ай бұрын

Where do you get 5 albums from? Even if you count The Big Push that's only 3 albums, Trick The Fox only released 4 singles, and all his other collabs were just singles, I'm pretty sure. Not trying to doubt you, I just need to know..... Did I miss an album I could be listening to right now!! 😧😧 😆😆

@ancltube

3 ай бұрын

​​@@sunshynffThere are four Ren albums listed on Spotify. * Freckled Angels (2016) * Demos (Do not share ), Vol 1 (2020) * Demos Vol 2. (2020) * Sick Boi (2023) The demos albums are only around 30 minutes each, so depending on how you count them I would say there are either three or four Ren albums on Spotify. So you are both wrong 😉

Sickboi is also the name of his last album (the rap album that hit #1 on the UK charts) Fun reaction!

Really enjoying your Ren reactions 👍❤️. I suggest How To Be Me (the live version) with Chinchilla next - and soon!! 😁 PS Actually, Sick Boi seems meant to be next!!

Great reaction, this is an awesome retake paying homage to Nas & the OG’s of the game 👏👏👏❤️

Check out when he crosses the street the timer on the trafficlights go to zero exactly as he stops.

Thanks for the reaction ! Try his Money games too. 1,2 & 3 Peace.

When I first started listening to Ren I had a horrible time trying to understand what he was saying through his accent. Now that I have listened to him so often I can understand everything.

❤❤❤ yeah you FOUND one for the car!!!! Many more gems for your car and playlist to come. So glad you kept going with Ren after your first impression!!! ❤ from your neighbor ND

@amagab2346

4 ай бұрын

Every song he produces goes through a car test before being considered finished.

@Lift_Eachother_Up

4 ай бұрын

@amagab2346 cool new fact I actually never knew or heard Ren say in the 9 years I have been a fan. I wrote that bc in one of his first videos of Ren he said its not something he could listen to in his car. This song he said he could so it made me smile. Where can I find where Ren said that about listening to every song before its considered done?? I would really like to check it out. I like to hear it straight from the source since so many people just say what they hear and it's completely inaccurate that's on most things in life these days. But I really would live to check it out I love learning about him.

Ren is too talented in so many ways everything he touches turns to gold I think you would really like his song wicked ways

So good! I'm really enjoying your Ren reactions, keep 'em coming!

Another great reaction!! Love this retake!!❤❤

Yup. I think every single song by Ren does not really compare directly to every other song from Ren. No standard to hook on to. That is why I love Ren.

Oh If you only heard Lost All Faith so for, you are still in for a wild (or rather sick/i'll) Rap ride in front of you. Ren puts HIS music on Spotify but not the Retakes that are hommages to other artists and that he does not moneytize on. A shame for us but true values by Ren!

Ren is a sick boi and here for the ride..lol... loved the reaction❤thanks appreciate you.

My personal learning issue is comprehending what I read. With that negative seems to come an ability to hear someone speak and no matter how thick their accent one sentence in I have no issue understanding every word.

My commute playlist is more of a wake-up, get happy vibe, so I've included Ren's "Ocean," "Power," "Illest of Our Time," "Humble," "What You Want," and others. "Losing It" is a great workout song. As you probably know by now, Ren does or can do just about everything behind a song - from producing the beat to creating the video (often a live one-take/continuous shot, often live audio, often with videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey). He's self-taught on a number of instruments and even composed the quartet in Money Game part 3. He doesn't shy away from sampling or mashing up bits of music he likes. His "covers" are rarely straightforward. His "retakes" are something else. He'll use the instrumental track of a well-known song and write all new lyrics, possibly adjusting the original track as well. They are just a fun challenge for himself. He doesn't own the copyright. Here, he started with Nas' Half Time track, made some additions, and created an homage rap on top. Ren definitely has braggadocious songs. My favorite is "Illest of Our Time" as he doubles up on being sick at rapping and physically ill with disease. The entire "Sick Boi" album revolves around the myriad ways one can be ill. The best introduction is the first track, "Seven Sins." 🔥🔥🔥

CKB = sick boi 🪽🤍🪽

The Hunger by Ren, his rapping is insane

Love your honesty and excited to watching you doing more of Rens music ❤ from the UK

Welcome to The Renegades Family!

Great reaction! I think you’d really enjoy the Tales of Jenny and Screech! All 3 videos, in order 😁

Another great reaction! 👏👏👏🐇🕳️ The Hunger as you like rap you’ll love this one!

All his retakes/covers and busking are only on KZread since he doesn’t own the original rights, I subscribe to KZread premium for all of that, add free videos are just a bonus lol

Loving these. For the rap some fun ones are Power, Losing It and What You Want, The Hunger etc. Too many good songs to list them all frankly. Honestly though you probably should check out Sick Boi. Blind Eyed was big for him too. Subbed for the endless Ren rabbit hole adventures. Just wait til you find his band. I will be back. =)

CKB is like every other letter sick boi his logo also a rapper from TX he digs.

Thanks for a great reaction, subbing to join you on your Ren journey. 💜

You want something FUN. Listen to Ren - What you want

Still need to do "The Hunger"!

Check his Back on 74 /Message in a bottle retake... 🔥🔥🔥

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noice

If you rewind a little, after pausing, you'll miss a lot less. :) You missed some great lines, unfortunately.

@sunshynff

4 ай бұрын

Reaction nazi alert!!

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i dont think we need the typically american ''coming up'' preview for a shot video, just doesnt make sense

Even us English have a problem with the broader accent of the Scottish lol

@GarnetJ

4 ай бұрын

Ren is Welsh, but has lived in Brighton for many years, so even he has a hard time describing his accent 😹

@Hexenkind1

4 ай бұрын

He is welsh, not scottish. :P

@cockneycharm3970

4 ай бұрын

@@Hexenkind1 I know. He mentioned Scottish and that he had difficulty in understanding it. So I commented 🤷‍♂️

@cockneycharm3970

4 ай бұрын

@@GarnetJPlease See my reply

@Hexenkind1

4 ай бұрын

@@cockneycharm3970 Sorry, I misunderstood your intent then.

Just to note, the genius lyrics site barely scratches the surface of the subliminal and doubles in the lyrics for this track. Example right at the start - a flaming sambka is a shot…and then he goes to make a 3 point shot… The “rap without Ren is like” scheme is made up of comments Nas fans put as answers to the question “rap without Nas is like” on the Halftime video - so it’s shouting out not only Nas but his fans by calling back to them. The sales/sails will rise leads into a pirate ship scheme, with the patch on the eye (music patches too), hooked on the music also Captain Hook, rats to the music = PIEd piper …leading to pie-rats/pirates - and waviest guy (on the ocean waves) but also Nas was initially called kid wave (he also gives a nod/wave to the car). The line about splitting the atom, Nas debuted on the album “Breaking Atoms”. I could go on - there are so many layers to the lyrics on this track it’s ridiculous - and still keeping it catchy and fun.