These comments aren’t it. Why are people so judgmental when they don’t even know them. Great reaction, I’ve subscribed and off to watch all of your Ren reactions.

Anyone feel like she's that one that should be pausing and asking him "Did you get that?" She clearly gets it bruh.

Bri really gets this song... He really doesnt... you can see it on their faces. I think Bri needs to rewatch this with him and explain some of the things that he missed. He even looked at her once and said "did you get that" the look that she gave him was priceless. lol

How she struggled with her emotions and impressions....💖 She soaked it all up, and he just threw it all out.

I'm glad you did this one... it's where most people start and it lets you know he's not really in a genre. He has video's that are deep, dark, heartbreaking, inspiring, funny, and just really creative. He has songs that you play at the gym to pump up, songs that you sing in the car, songs that you listen to in the dark... You never know what it'll be except amazing.

I loved watching Bri, she really understood the depth of this song. I understand her reaction, mine was similar - except I was unable to STOP crying. I had to watch it several times before I could finally suck it up. Great follow ups to this: 1. Sick Boi (it is a continuation of Hi Ren - same set dressing); 2. Loosing it (great flex song, just plain fun, shows his rapping ability); 3. Power (more info about his life and SUCH a vibe - actually lifts you up); 4. The Hunger (just plain dope). Welcome to the Ren Rabbit Hole Family, friends. All positivity in his corner of the internet.

The girl with you just fell in love with Ren before our very eyes 😜

Brother, I’ve been on the Ren ride for 5 or 6 months now. I had forgotten about you until you popped up with that Masochist reaction. I’m really excited to watch you guys fall down the Ren rabbit hole. It’s deep and has many, many layers. The man is beyond talented. He is a multi instrumentalist, he produces his own beats, writes his own music, directs these amazing videos and acts out his lyrics. A lyricist with his pen and can basically do any genre of music. He can sing it or rap it with the top level of artists. I know this is a lot, but I don’t believe I covered very thing this guy can do. Enjoy, because I’m gonna enjoy watching every one of your reactions to Ren.

Ren is like the greatest restaurant with so many flavours both separate and fused. He does everything!! Anything you choose from Ren will be awesome.

You speak over and control, this beautiful lady.

For REN, this was truly his reality. Ren had misdiagnosed Lyme disease for 7 years by conventional doctors who deemed him mentally ill, but when patients are experiencing neurological symptoms, they very often become misdiagnosed. Lyme disease can present itself as many neurological conditions including Acute Transverse Myelitis[3], Ptosis[4], Seizures, and Chronic Fatigue[1] and these symptoms can be often misdiagnosed or deemed psychosomatic. Second is dealing with the symptoms of Lyme neuroborreliosis, these neurological symptoms often leave patients feeling drained and debilitated as they begin losing their quality of life. Over time, patients find themselves unable to do the things they love as they struggle to get ahead of their progressing symptoms.

This is just the beginning of a very long road. Hope you guys enjoy it. 😊❤ Thanks for a great reaction ❤

She needs to do her own solo reactions.

Love watching Ren newbies get blown away ❤

Ren is on another level bro. Every genre... He produces his own beats/music.. comes up with the concepts for all the videos. Unbelievable talent. Pulling himself through his ongoing illness to create music for himself and us!

A good follow up to this one would be Ren's "Sick Boi". It gives you a bit more of his story. Plus, it's got a sick beat.

Arright, brother. I have to bust you on this...at the end you were like, "That was mad deep. What are your thoughts?" Her: "That was emotional." You: "That's all you got?", as if it was a worse reaction than, "That was mad deep." LOL. Love that you checked Ren out. Subbed!

please stop being condecsening to the lady she know more than you think , for one she exibited all the classic markers of knowing what he is singing about , heres an example ,when Ren starts singing your lady bites her lip , classic , look at any Ren Hi Ren reaction and the body language doesnt lie .

I was going to suggest this one too❤️ happy to finally watch with y'all. This is the artist brain in my opinion. Love music 3 is 🎶❤️🎶👍

Enjoy the rabbit hole. Yall are going to love it.

I watch every Hi Ren reaction I find... Hundreds by now. I still cry every time!

Ren should make an album titled, “I wasn’t expecting that”.

This crazy, I left your channel on Tom and came back to Ren, in real life and on here. Sweet👁

Ren is amazing! You will love going down the Ren Rabbit Hole. If you want some rap rap, you have to watch Losing It!!❤

Yes... Welcome to the RENaissance!!! Y'all gonna get TONS of recommendations! All will be Great! As All his work! Just be prepared to Constantly be mind Blown!!! He's a multi-instrumentalist... who crosses Genres with ease!!! Mastering Allnof them! From Hard Rap, to Pop, to Reggae, to Bardcore, to Rock!!! For the little Lady... I recommend Murderer from him, followed by the acoustic version! Then on... be amazed by any random track from him!!!

Finally you did Hi Ren..I enjoyed your reaction with Bri..Thank you for droppin this early😊I know you love rap so i think SickBoi is definitely next good one to react from Ren..

can't wait till y'all dive into the rest of his catalog, Check out "The Hunger" or "Ocean" for some impressive rapping, flow switches, cadences, metaphors, doubles, the whole shebang. but literally any song'll do, he gets into just about every genre so be ready none of his songs sound the same, they all got their own flava. oh and he makes all his own beats and most of his vids are 1 take. oh and go buy his album drops oct 13 i think

Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's public livestreams and posts. A handful of people frequently post an earlier version of my comment to various reactions that they copied and pasted verbatim, so if this is a repeat just ignore this comment. I keep editing the information, as needed, and have removed details about Ren that some found to be too personal, such as his full name and D.O.B. All the information here was gathered exclusively from sources Ren personally approved for public release. Ren is a Welsh musician/independent artist/producer, self-taught multi-instrumentalist. He pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures, which eventually caused him to discontinue his studies and return home. In addition, Ren was signed by Sony Records in 2010 and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point that he was unable to go on; consequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved. Ren would later relocate to Brighton. Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. Ren is in Calgary, Canada for at least six months (Summer of 2023), undergoing treatments such as IV therapy and other interventions five days a week, as well as surgeries (wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery). His Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, and adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Hence, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition. He recently took a break from treatments and returned to the UK to visit family and friends, and to produce some very ambitious musical projects to be released soon. Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel; if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Ren's YT channel just surpassed 1 million subscribers. and his videos have garnered millions and millions of views. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available.

This is the kind of artistry that gives "broken" people hope. Ren, through this performance piece, has become to a lot of people exactly what he stated in the song, "...the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope". So powerful, so impactful. The song structure itself is incredible. It starts off as a battle between his positive (Angel) and negative (Demon) aspects, the negative then makes an overpowering last ditch effort to reign supreme, tearing free and trying to take control, but ultimately fails as the final act, being the "God" aspect, emerges Triumphant, though still acknowledging and accepting that it will ALWAYS be a battle because we are all "a coin with 2 different sides". It's a beautifully cathartic and raw musical masterpiece. Ren is truly special. Welcome to the Ren rabbit-hole, it's a trip worth taking. This was the 4th take he did and yes, it was done live. Wait until you hear some of his other stuff, especially his storytelling ("The Tale of Jenny & Screech"). You haven't even touched the breadth of this young man's talent yet. The pig character (imo) represents the doctors and therapist who have essentially butchered him for years through their misdiagnosis. It's the system that focuses on peddling more pills than on genuinely trying to help to fix broken/ill people, caring more about profit than individual health. The bastardization of the hippocratic oath. He literally thought he was going insane because he was told repeatedly that the pain and symptoms he was experiencing were all in his head (psychosomatic). He had reached a point where he literally resigned himself to dying before he reached 30. Turns out he had Lyme's disease the whole time and it ran rampant through his system for 10 years, even to the point of causing brain damage. Ironically, if Ren hadn't gone through what he has, would he have ever made the art he has? There's no question that his suffering has shaped his music and now he's finally getting the recognition he undoubtedly deserves. I've said it before, I'll say it again, Ren is special.

SHE KNOWS THE FIRST MINUTE.

I just found you and subbed right away. Really looking forward to your next step down the Ren journey. This is definitely MORE than a song. It is truly a work of art.

This song definitely hit homegirl hard... its ok to cry little sis, tears cleanse the soul. And here we're all family... we got you. So adjust your crown and stand tall cause your a queen.

LOSING IT will blow your mind

You think this is different! Watch The Tale of Jenny and Screech (it must be the full version) three parts of amazement.

She totally gets it..her eyes tell all.

Enjoy this journey..... not one bad song in his repertoire

Tale of Jenny and Screech is a must from Ren.

She gets it ❤️ wait till you get to the king Dotta vs Ren one and done diss battle

“Sick boi” uses the same set and gives a bit more context to his journey. If you want more surprises check out “the tale of Jenny and screech” or he has a huge rap catalogue. I’m sure anything you watch will be entertaining - he’s so different

So glad you decided to check out more Ren. Enjoy the journey. ❤❤🔥🔥 Be sure to check out Money Game Part 1 & 2 before Part 3 is released on 10/12.😊

Many many reactors have broke down crying to this song I have too Ren is an awesome artist.

❤ #Ren he can do it all ❤

Welcome to the Ren Rollercoaster. Buckle up folks, it's a wild ride!!

Yo RDiss, haven’t checked in with you in a minute. I first subbed to your channel when you did LZ’s Stairway to Heaven! You & BRI are gonna f’kn love the Ren Rollercoaster! No doubt you’ll be down with his flexin’ rap joints like The Hunger and Losing It. But with your growing appreciation of LZ that I witnessed awhile back, you’re gonna f’kn love his live busking street performances with The Big Push. Rock on and make sure BRI is on board! 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼

Everything Ren does is fire. As you noticed, he knows how to make people feel.

Ren is the Best rapper and story teller out there no one can hold a candle to him !!!!! Jenny and Screech and Violates Tale is fire and than Animal Flow !!!!

Task for Bri... Watch this back and count every time you talk over her, interupt her, explain things to her that she clearly understands already. Then please learn from that and give her space to express herself.

It’s not a play, she understands and he doesn’t.. hug your miss mate 🇬🇧🙏🏼

Bri - You absolutely got this song

So great seeing a new channel reaction, just subbed as I want more.... there are 200 videos including The Big Push ( the man he is in ) , I would go Chalk Outline Live with Chinchilla ( must be Live ) , if you want rap, Losing it or the Hunger! If you like Reggae, the LIVE version of " I Shot The Sheriff/ Road to Zion/Hip Hop as it is a classic!

Prolific Artist Beyond His Years.....please keep them coming and support this young man

Subscribed to watch your trip down the Ren rabbit hole - tie yourself in because this adventure has more twists and turns than a roller coaster.

Loving the reaction you two! You’ve gained a fan from Manchester England! Peace and respect ☮️

I'm glad that at least she understood it.

I absolutely LOVE watching people's reactions to this video. Catching the tears as the words hit them just as deeply as they did for me. I cry almost every time i hear this song.....watching others' first take on this is amazing. Ren is a fucking genius! Everyone needs to feel this emotional roller-coaster! If you dont feel it, there's something wrong with you! Spread the word...share the video....everyone needs to hear "Hi Ren"...EVERYONE!!!! Mental health is something we ALL need to understand and this song's message will apply to everyone on Earth. None of us are immune to the struggles portrayed in this song....NONE OF US

Great reaction. Loved the song choice, and the insight. Always a good time. hope you're both doing well.

When you see anyone discover the voice of hope after suffering hardship it will stir your soul.

Hi I loved your reactions! I hope you continue down the rabbit hole. I'll be here to watch, and you will be amazed! subbed

It's hard to tell you what Ren track to check out next, but id suggest "how to be me" live with chinchilla. Then, "losing it". Then, him busking (live performances) with his band, "the big push".... so many genres. Id also read up on his background to get a feel for who he is. (Misdiagnosed lymes disease, almost died from it. Best friend took his own life, lost a record deal because of health, went independent, now blowing up and getting healthy). Really a sad but beautiful tale.

Bri, my dear. I see it, just as I saw it in myself, you have this struggle. Keep strong, and please don't hold back your emotions.

Your beautiful face was an epic picture. Thank you, everyone got you....

Bri your reaction made this video. ❤

Y'all truly just fell into the Deepest Rabbit Hole on the interweb!!! Best Buckle Up!!!!

Nice reaction! ❤ Thank you!

the girl is awesome. you can see the curiosity, joy, humor, sadness on her face. she is truly experiencing shit. its rad

I feel like she understood the song better than he did lol. And no, it is not a play, that is his real life story.

I found out from Black Pegasus the demand had Lyme disease and he was diagnosed wrongly and they made him feel this way in his song. So kind of like real life for him

Ren- Sick Boi is the follow up song/video to Hi Ren song

She took in way more than he did. He tries to explain it to her 😂😂😂

Welcome to the world of REN fasten your Seatbelts

This was pure genius, from the one take video, the lyrics, down to the level of relateability to anyone who still battles with or who has struggled with mental disorders.

Iv been waitin for ROM to jump on the Ren train for 6 months.

Amazing. If the end of the song doesn’t pick you up then I’m not sure what would. Great reaction guys!!

I wrote this introduction to Ren as well as some background information when I first discovered him earlier this year, as there wasn't a Wikipedia entry for people to look him up prior to March 2023. I have posted this info to every "Hi Ren" reaction I have come across since, and I hope it will be of some use to the uninitiated. Ren is a Welsh independent artist/singer/songwriter/busker/producer, living in Brighton, UK. He plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, melodica, drums), has impressive vocals, beatboxes, produces all his own beats, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern-day bard; he calls his music "bardcore." Ren's music videos are frequently recorded live, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. In the case of "Hi Ren," it took four takes, all live in the room, to get the footage he wanted. Someone commented that Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed "Hi Ren," talks about the production of the video in the comments of Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to the song. According to him, this video footage is not a one-take per se, but the audio was recorded live in a single take. Ren's release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren" and appears to have been filmed in the same room. "Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered over 18 million views since its debut. Ren recently released a video of an older live stage performance of “Hi Ren;” it is worth checking out. However, Ren has been creating great music for more than ten years. Many of Ren's songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day. Ren's earliest recordings on KZfaq are from his time in a band called "Trick The Fox," consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren's onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is "The Mash Up." Here is the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rMWpdbOcqL-af58.html Ren's trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master's class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal. Ren's Hip Hop/Rap style songs are worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; unfortunately, sexual innuendos are pervasive in hip-hop and rap, and Ren makes such references in several of his songs. Check out "The Hunger," "Genesis," "What You Want," "Losing It (FISHER rap retake)," "Right Here, Right Now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake)," "Life is Funny," "Love Music (Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4)," "Crucify Your Culture," "Power," "Hold On," his recent release, “Down On The Beat (feat. Viktus),” and his latest song, “Masochist,” just to name a few. Ren's collaborations with Chinchilla ("Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," "Sexual Healing," "One Dance/Drunk in Love") are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," "Diazepam," "Penitence," "Dear God," "Heretic," "Dominos," his "Freckled Angels" album, in particular his song "Fire," just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren is about to shoot "Money Game Part III." Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins ("Blind Eyed," "Earned It /Mans World / Falling," "Walking on the Moon/No Diggity," "Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin')," "Latch," "Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session)," "Same Old Situation (Live, feat. Ren)," "Improvising Around Stevie Wonder," "Live in the Streets of Brighton, UK," "What Went Wrong" Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash ("Humble," "Ocean"), Bibi ("Crutch," "Ahiahiaoha"), Molly McKinna ("Penitence"), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa ("French Song"), are all great. Last but not least, Ren's busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of "Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover)," which is simply beautiful. "The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. Ren, Gorran, and Romain all play multiple instruments. Ren plays acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, and drums. Gorran plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, and harmonica. Romain plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, ukulele, and piano. They are each incredibly gifted artists, and their solo work is completely different from each other. Well worth checking out. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble So Hard," "War Pigs," "Roadhouse Blues," "My Generation," "Paint It Black," "An Englishman in New York," "Bongo Bong" are excellent. On "These Boots Are Made For Walking'/Satisfaction/Everybody," "Praise You" (Fatboy Slim Cover), and "What Kind Of Woman Is This," all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," "Swan Song," "Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," "Dignity," "Watch Out," and so many others are equally impressive. The band, at least for the time being, performed their last official busking session and gave their last concert in September of last year (2022) due to the fact that Ren was leaving for Canada to undergo specialized medical care and surgeries for his multiple health issues. In anticipation of his stay in Canada, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released during the time he expects to be gone. He released "Sick Boi," "Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake)," which is another masterful work, "Illest Of Our Time," and "Animal Flow," which is out now in two versions, a full-production music video, and a live, one-take acoustic version. Ren also premiered the official music video of his song “Murderer,” and followed it up with a newly recorded acoustic live version that is phenomenal and my favorite of the two versions. His newest release, “Love Music Part 4” just came out, and his new album is due out October 13th, if I am not mistaken. Ren's recent release, "Su!cIde," was difficult to watch for me to the point that I was not able to watch or listen to it again for a long time. I was not even able to watch a single reaction to it. It is a sad, haunting, gut-wrenching tribute to Ren's friend Joe who took his own life. Ren’s follow-up to “Su!cIde,” "For Joe," is also sad and emotional, but strangely enough, it has had a healing effect on me and has given me a sense of closure. Even the lyrics that "gutted" me in "Su!cIde" that are repeated in “For Joe” impacted me differently this time around, and I am now able to listen to both songs without completely breaking down.

I listened to this song today for the first time and have gone through all reactions I found. The amazing thing is that it seems to strike the same nerve in everyone I have watched. Your reaction was wonderful.

Just discovered you guys. Loving your reactions to the genius that is Ren. You should cover Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla next. Guaranteed tears in the eyes for sure!!

Run girl run!

The perfect song to describe any of us who have ever had imposter syndrome. That’s why his music is so loved because we can all connect.

Subbing welcome to the Renovatiom!!!

Welcome to his rabbit hole...

You can learn so much about a couple, watching them react on stuff...

Ive prob watched a hundred different reactions to "Hi Ren", and Brie is only the second one to recognize the Eminem melody in the very beginning. Cool ;-) Enjoyed your reaction & love Ren ❤ New sub

"He's making me feel so much emotion". This pretty much describes everything Ren does.

The high notes he hits are called falsetto.

I've probably reacted and watched to reactions to this performance about 50 times, and I'm sure this one is among the top 10, at the very least. Above all because you visibly pondered (in real time, as a first reaction) without pausing that much. Also, the dynamic was very cool, like: He: ...like... you got that? She: yeah, sure I did (way before you, my guy) I have to say that that Eastern-looking gaze pierces like a bullet. Great reaction, hope to see more of you guys regardless of the content.

You have to check lut Love Music parts 1,2,3 and 4. Oceans, Humble, Chalk Outlines, Money Game 1 and 2, Hold On, Losing It, Domino's, and so much more. He is the diverse artist out there. And he goes deep

Shes got a beautiful empath soul.

9:07 This wasn't done in one take. It took about 4 takes, just so you know. 4 takes though is still quite incredible for a performance like this.

Oh good! I was hoping you'd do this one next.

welcome to the Ren family.

You guys gained a fan too! keep 'em coming 😄✌

His band is great too the big push they were street performers they did a cover of sting English man in New York and I shot the sheriff,road to Zion ,hip hop mash up definitely check it out worth it

Congrats on the 100K.

It was beautiful, you are beautiful, we must always strive to be better

Great reaction truth amazing track appreciate yall

3:30…Bro you were talking to yourself for a minute 🤣🤣🤣

The emotional impact of this song is insane.

Now your on the Ren train boom your gonna hit 100 k in no time 😂🤘

Great reaction. I was trying to find the song to buy one day. They had it under folk music (I guess).....I was like na that's a real life hit 🤣

Great reaction to REN. He has also performed Hi Ren live in front of and audience where it's really raw