Hey boys. I am a former tour manager/lighting tech who had to quit when I ended up in a position like Ren. I am now 40, bed bound, and feel like I haven’t been living for years now with a list of conditions longer than anyone wants to believe. When Ren was sick he said if he ever had a platform he would use it to spread awareness. For me he has spread so more much - he has made me feel seen, not alone, and finally hope after being so long in the dark. I wish he hadn’t had to suffer like he did but this song means so much to so many.

Vera Hall is the original artist. But Moby did this sample in a song called "Natural Blues" and Ren bought the rights to this song because Vera Hall has always been one of Ren's favorites. He'd busk her songs. I love how he chooses his locations very carefully! Notice it says "GUARDIANS" in the background.

The Stem cell Dr that treated Ren also gave him a place to live in LA while under going his treatments. And with stem cells it does not work for everybody ! How lucky are we that is is working for Ren !! His Lyme disease was removed by a very aggressive anti-bacterial regiment. Did a number on his digestive system. The stem cell is fighting all the damage the Lyme disease left in Ren's system the autoimmunity conditions he endures.. And his year in a half daily IVs antibiotics and vitamins and supplements he takes. I don't think I have ever heard a journey where someone has been so strong for so long !! If there are hero's Ren falls into that category for sure !! Can you imagine going 5 days a week for 2 to 4 liter IV's then taking up to 100 pills everyday ?? And he is still doing this ? Ren is the definition of HOPE !!

6:05 "Always in my bed TOMB rearrange the alphabet and all the letters spell DOOM"...

The Doctor (his angel) gave Ren a free $25,000. Stem Cell transfusion after hearing Ren's health blogs. That brought him back to life again. It made him better in many areas and worse in others but he would deal with that because he wasn't going to die. The music kept his brain driven and gave him hope.

He did produce it.

The sample is originally from Vera Hall 'Troubles so Hard'. Ren bought rights to it for this song. You should watch the true story of struggles, as written and read by, Ren himself! describing what he lived thru! All 8 chapters are a must watch located in his Troubles playlist!, and yes he has tagged a song at the end of each chapter. I suspect you will decide not to do reactions to the chapters, but certainly the songs attached to each one. Nice reaction as usual. Kia kaha from NZ.

Here in the UK the "free" health service, NHS, is being steered to privatisation behind the scenes for the last couple of decades; many who follow only MSM don't realise this. The service has declined steadily over time, pushing people to an insurance-based model. Ren's experience is a reflection of this.

Ren said this was the conclusion to Sick Boi album. (Even though it's not on the album). Ren has suggested his next album will be more guitar focused so who knows what that may be. The Chapters all have a song at the end (except the last one) if you really want to understand Ren it's worth a watch. It's actually worth a movie or Netflix series. He's such a good storyteller.

Yes we have free healthcare here in the UK, but Lyme disease is very rare so nobody checked for it, they told him it was all in his head, definitely check out his chapters he explains his story ❤

There are clips and shorts showing him producing the beat. Adding it to sample. It’s really cool process to watch.

It is Vera Hall sample but Moby also mixed this one😊 Yes each chapter ends with a song❤

The doctor found HIM and gave him a 25,000 transplant for free if he would write about the experience.

Each chapter finishes with a song. It's like Ren is sending requests to reactors for "which track to react to next" 😉. Your very own Ren-guided Ren rabbit hole journey! And my opinion on reacting to the Chapters is DO IT. Ren released the readings AND his new track to *coincide* with ME Awareness Week. Their hashtag is #MillionsMissing, #Missing for short. He changed his social media profile picture to the Missing logo. "posters up, manhunt, Ren went missing" He's trying to raise awareness, like he's expressing in the text he's added to the video. He released it on KZfaq, not on Patreon. KZfaq where he's intrinsically enmeshed in the reaction community. That lyric is about more than "I was so sick I lost myself." People with ME and other debilitating chronic illnesses disappear from outside life. They go missing. Friends and family abandon and forget them because it can be inconvenient and uncomfortable to maintain a relationship with someone who cannot participate in *your* life. The lyric is a double. In the first Chapter, Ren asks that the audience respects the privacy and solitude of himself and the people who are part of his story. He specifies to NOT REACH OUT to them to praise or criticize them. Nowhere does he say anything resembling "please don't react to the videos I'm putting out on KZfaq." He's doing everything he can to raise awareness, and reactors reacting to his story helps that. Now, I totally understand if a reactor finds it too uncomfortable for any reason to react to the Chapters. Super heavy stuff. And I totally understand if a reactor doesn't want to bring non-music content to their channel. Totally fine. Or if they wouldn't mind reacting to something *shorter* than this is, but this is too long. Also totally fine. And - I understand if reactors see what some Renegades are saying about how they don't think the chapters should be reacted to, and decide they don't want to open that potential can of worms (negative reaction amongst some of the audience). But if you're interested to react to the Chapters, do it, is my opinion. Help bring light to the situation of those who go missing.

Yes you guys will love the spoken word stories- they fly by and always have a song at the end correlating to that period of time…..

Yes Ren produced this

He did this for May Lyme and ME awareness month. ❤❤❤

You're thinking about Moby who used the song by Vera Hall as sample for his track, trouble so hard.

Been patiently waiting for your reaction. Ren is such a warrior! Thanks for doing this one guys!

Thanks guys 😊❤ Yes plz do the chapters yes they all have songs except part 8 which was the lead up to this song ❤

Penitence has some of is dopest rhyme schemes ever if you haven’t seen that one yet

Chapters I highly recommend ❤

I would love for you to do the chapters and yes there is a song at the end of each one ❤

Trouble so hard vera hall is the sample

There is a vlog called Ren and ME. It's really good.

The sample is from Vera Hall (1937?). The beat is also Vera Hall, he's put out a very interesting BTS vid of how he made it. Cheers ^_^

The crescendo of the strings at his turnaround!!

Ren just dropped an acoustic version of Troubles.

Ren produced this track there is a short BTS of how. He released it on the 9th to raise awareness of all those missing people with Chronic health issues. Its on all the streaming platforms including YT where it has 1.1million downloads on day 6

Definitely do the chapters, a lot of his songs make even more sense after listening to his story if his illness and losses,I for one will watch your reactions to them ❤

Moby did the original retake called natural blues also fire but that's where you heard it late 90s

Hey, the original sample is Vera Hall - Trouble so hard in 1937 as far as I know, Moby brought it back in 2000 with natural blues. Definitely give all the chapters a look as they all have a song at the end and his story is beautiful 👌

The chapters are outstanding. 💕👍🦇

Thank you, guys!

CDC does not recognize chronic Lyme. You have to find a Lyme literate practitioner which is all out of pocket. The supplements are also not covered. UK is the same

You need to see the documentary "Unjust." Ren spoke of it in one of the chapters of "Missing", his writings you spoke of.

May is Mental Awareness Month, part of the reason for this song being released now. sample was Vera Hall, Trouble so Hard 1943.

I would ove for you guys to do the chapters! The more awareness and understanding is being spread, the better!!💯❤

With great power comes great responsibility, and Ren is truly a hero! He is using his growing powers and platform for so much more than simply creating brilliant music. Ren has said that he always had this feeling that he was meant to change the world for the better. So much that he defiantly yelled a challenge to evil into an empty room. And then he got sick… Ren has now shared the full story of his health journey in 8 video chapters leading up to the release of this song and what a journey it has been. If anyone hasn’t already watched them, I highly recommend you do. With all the chapters he is showing immense strength in sharing his story that is so hard to tell, being vulnerable and telling it because he hopes it will help others and raise awareness. And here he is with another rendition of that story, now told through music with a fire beat and delivering a message of hope. A beautiful hero that the world needs ❤️🐰🕳️ Missed your Rensday reaction! Welcome back to the rabbit hole ❤

Always look forward to Rendsday😃.The UK has a publicly funded healthcare system. The NHS (national healthcare service). They are definitely stretched. Long waits for specialists. But, everyone has access, not like here. All of the chapters have songs at the end. Some chaapters are lighter than others. Last 2 are more triumphant.

You can react to the chapters. There is a song at the end of each one.

you should watch Ren 8 chapters there on his other channel @RenMakeStuff

Would like to hear your comments more from a sound engineer perspective, as that is your background. Ren does all his own mixing. He used Vera Hall’s “Troubles So Hard” as the sample, and he shows how he used a filter on the sample to create the beat. Very talented!

Hope ❤

All the chapters that led to this song will teach you his story

This may be my favorite of Ren's, which is really saying something!

#ren #troubles #verahall #lymedisease 💞 Never give up, never give in Hope 🙏😇❣️

when he started talking into his 23 year old age....Chicago bulls jacket, who wore number 23, goat, "disability benefits" (this ability) irrelevant ". not a metaphor for him, the kiss of cold steel, (a gun in your mouth) get it over with, but thiers hope. and when you notice when he calls out the doctor saying glowing he turns his back so the light shines behind him, glowing...so many little things

Ren Spitt'in 🔥!!!

As others have mentioned.. you should consider watching the series of 8 ‘stories’ he tells us about his life with disease (each ending with a song). You may find that since it’s such a personal story from (and about) Ren himself.. trying to ‘react’ to it may not feel right. The stories will give more detail about his difficult health journey - ending now with this amazing song. I believe he’s said that his new album will be completely different from what he’s done in the past… can’t wait to hear it, and hopefully to see Ren be able to move away from having to completely focus on regaining his health - vs just being able to live his life - fully!! Thank-you for a great reaction.

NHS in UK was practically useless, Ren spent every hour he could researching and found more answers himself then the drs. One even told him he was too obsessed with his health and he should get a hobby.

What Ren did with the sample from Vera Hall was awesome so cool ,,, I think this was Ren's song to close the chapter and open the door to a brand-new chapter and I wish him all the best at health and his music he deserves it

I’d say do the chapters but as a personal thing as opposed to a reaction. Each one has a song to finish it, so you could always stop before the song starts, as may be a Ren track you haven’t done yet.

Just as a point of reference, in the UK we pay 10% of our salary via National Insurance which in the main funds the UK's largest employer The NHS ( National Health Service ) it is currently stretched to its absolute limits , although it has areas of failings it does work in many others. Great reaction to this wonderful video.

Moby used that sample as well on his Play album.

The version you remember is probably Troubles so Hard by Moby, big 90s hit, 1997 maybe?

yes thy all of songs, and they put a new look into his music, They are long some of them but worth a view, Even if just for your own understanding. He did do the engineering of the song. the versus at the beginning is from Vera Hall which'd was Moby track.

Hi boys. I’m a new subscriber and a RENegade! I’m really enjoying your reactions, thank you. Please consider doing Crutch or Song for Joe on your next Rensday. And I agree with the others that the Chapters are a must view. He is such an incredible human. As someone who’s got ME and Long Covid he is such a beacon of light and hope. 🥰

This is a phenomenal track! One of my absolute faves from Ren. Giving hope to the #MillionsMissing from chronic diseases. Loved your reaction. The sample is Troubles So Hard by Vera Hall 💜💜

I've been waiting for y'all to get to this one

There is a national health system in the UK but the wait times & service can be bad. Ren used every dime he could get for specialists around the world to find out what was wrong & then for all the treatments needed that weren’t covered by the NHS. He did have a $25k stem cell transplant procedure & treatment donated in the US/Germany (I’m not sure if he paid for the 2nd one) & is now undergoing clinical trials & treatment in Canada for the problems generated by each “cure.” He still pays for a lot, including travel, living expenses in Canada & miscellaneous medical costs. He is in constant pain & can only eat 5 items. He has to have an IV almost every day and is undergoing all sorts of treatments. Unfortunately people think because he looks healthy on the outside that he’s found a cure & will be fine after he’s done in Canada. This will be a lifelong thing if only because of the damage & havoc the conditions wreaked on his body & brain over the last 15 years. 💜

Thanks guys!

After having listened to Ren's Chapter Series Intently and multiple times, this track just encapsulates his story so well and serves as musical accompaniment for The Chapters. Ren's experiences are very familiar to me to say the least, as is often the case with many of his supporters. Ren's success is so deserved and I do truly hope it continues. Ren is the medicine many of us need. So raw and vibrant in color, combined with his naturally emotive performance! Indeed Ren....Your Limo has finally arrived. This in my mind one of the best lyrical raps ever written and performed. Yes Ren, you have raised the bar....

Yes we do have free at point of need in U.K. but the problem with said conditions is lack of research globally and therefore treatments and cures. Great reaction ❤

Try dealing with this in the VA medical system. **sigh** Ren IS our voice. Any publicity is great publicity. Otherwise, we are just left to suffer.

Love your REN reactions! Highly suggest you guys review the writings…..more so for your information. It is pretty in depth and heavy

Great reaction, y'all. 💜

Yes, please check the chapters out!

Thanks guys ❤ another great reaction 😊

Moby

Let’s go. Been waiting.

Lovin the reaction! In the Uk health care is free NHS. Sadly NICE which is the over seeing body that authorities which medical procedures and medicines can be offered by the NHS often deem them too expensive to be offered. Also sadly our NHS is under threat from our own government who are doing their best to push a privatisation agenda. I’m am one of those missing people who have been left to fend for my own health solutions and fund my own healthcare journey.

Thank you for this.

Nice reaction, guys. Love the “gift of gold” is the music comes back. Thanks for your nodding along with the beat. 👍

Yes we have free health care in the UK.

The name you are thinking of is MOBY

Much love ❤️ Sue

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Chinchilla just dropped a new song today “1:5”. Stunningly beautiful. May need Kleenex

Great reaction, much love and looking forward to the next one!

The sample Ren used is by Vera Hall, Trouble So Hard 1930. Ren mixed & produced track from top to bottom adding the guitar licks, percussion and strings as well as all the synths and time variances/distortions from the sample itself. The last time I heard someone use this sample in any major body of work was Moby, back in 1999 on the Natural Blues Album. Cheers✌

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He shows a bit of the production here: kzfaq.infoQ29bspwvkSY?si=__wF4KxqwwEY2UyA The sample has been manipulated to be the beat as well!

You are my favorite Ren react channel love you guys

Rather than react,i would say witness. The Chapters are very personal raw, detailed emotional and hard to watch sometimes.

Been waiting for this

Yea the healthcare in the US sucks I’ve needed a certain medication to live my entire life not only do I have to get it approved by insurance companies every year but if I don’t have health insurance is 1000 dollars a month. And if I don’t have health insurance that means I’m not making any money! This whole system is backwards!

I was waiting for y’all’s reaction to REN’s new track. Thanks for reacting to REN’s message & the awareness of Chronic illnesses. And his victories. Peace.

Sounds like free health care but we pay what's called national insurance which comes straight out of your wages by the government.

ON rens 2nd channel ren makes stuff he done 8 chapters about his life story, maybe you should review them on your own time and yes there is a song atvthe end of each chapter. He released 1 chapter, each day leading up to this song release.

Please react to seven sins and loco x

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Algorithm comment. 🤘😌🤘

Vera hall and Moby

Great reaction as always. I thought you guys would like to see his short on how he took the Vera Hall original and, obviously, sampled it in multiple ways, but here's how he did one of them. kzfaq.infoQ29bspwvkSY

REN Is Bardcore.

The chapters was a build up to this song peace

Here you can see and hear how Ren used the Vera Hall Sample in his music. kzfaq.infoQ29bspwvkSY?si=acIZpq2P04Zua4Dp