SUPPORTER'S CHOICE | My Wife and I React to "Back on 74 / Message in a Bottle" by Ren 

Pretty subtle reaction but now I'm dying 😂your wife casually breaking out Lauren hill like it's nobody's business❤

Bring her back for more Ren!

'Back on 74' is a track from the end of last year by Jungle. The original is similar but faster, more disco-like. The rap part is Ren's own addition. I really like how he blends the two tracks together.

Sneaky little singing exhibition there. Wife can sing.

I think your wife would love a song by Ren's band The Big Push, called Bongo Bong, it's a cover of a Manu Chao song but again with a twisted flavour.

Yep, ren is also a fan of lauryn hill so it makes sense youd be able to pick that out 😊💜💜

Ren has been telling his full story about everything he went through with his health and all he been dropping a new chapter everyday up till may 9th when his new song troubles drops

This was great! She will probably like Ren's band, the Big Push, Wade in the water/ Nina Simone/Trouble❤

Back on 74 is the song done by a group called jungle. He was singing it straight, but he was doing little riffs of mess in the bottle under it. The part where he started to rap was just REN. Whenever you see the word retake on one of Ren he’s doing someone else’s song. Usually it’s like… Well, you can’t ever say usually about anything he does but a lot of them he did it just like bittersweet Symphony If you listen again at the end where he was rapping, he said, that was a Nas shoutout The next one he dropped was a NaS retake on halftime.

I haven't heard Ren sing with just one tone in any song, he varies it all the time. His version of Man's World is a perfect example of his versatility. I love how your wife knew the words to Message In A Bottle.

Ren can solo like a maniac, but he always serves the song first. If you watch 'the big push' you will hear a lot more of this stuff.

Title: “Back on 74” Released: 2023 Artists: Jungle (a London-based electronic pop soul band) Song theme: Nostalgia and nostalgic memories of a fictitious place called 74th Avenue. Title: “Message in a Bottle”. Released: 1979. Artists: Police (British rock band), Sting (lead singer). Song theme: A castaway on an island sends out a message in a bottle because he is lonely and alone. Ren’s video features Sylvia Mwenze, Scarlett Fae and Kai Lacey.

Ren is a multi-vocalist and sings in many styles as well as Rapping and Bardcore storytelling ( Jenny & Screech ) He is also writer, producer and mixer. and multi instrumentalist.

Everything ren touches turns to gold❤ Great reaction ❤❤

Bring her back for more Ren. Thanks

So glad you did Ren. I loved this mashup/ retake. And from what I can tell when Ren puts retake in the title he is going to have some of his own lyrics in it if not the whole thing like you said about Bittersweet.

It's a huge joy, isn't it?!... It's our ARTIST... Ren! So good! Thanks for the reaction.

Welcome Ashlie! Hope we see more of you. I agree with Matt, you might like Nightwish. That said, I think Ren was a good first choice. He is so interesting to listen to, and such an engaging personality.

I love this one, and it really shows that he just loves making music and isn't confined by era or genre. The benefit of being independent is that he doesn't have to cultivate a single "sound".

Ren is ewrythng 🪄🎼✨💯 🤘😁👍💙🇫🇮

❤ Great reaction guys! You know Ren always puts his mark on everything! And You should definitely bring the wife back!

Love this mellow vibe REN has. I too am not a Sting fan but love his rendition. She just breaks out singing!

Everthing your wife likes REN dose Also this was live one take that hes also known for . His freind and videographer Sam is snaping up music video awards for his work with REN

Back on 74 - jungle Message in a bottle - the police/ sting Bassist - Kai Lacey Singers - Sylvia Mwenze & Scarlett Fae Cinematography- Sam Perry-Falvey {BACK ON 74} Keep it rockin', doin’ the same thing And we get high on the breakdown And we were watching from the same time But that don't change what I think now. And we were talking 'bout the same crime No, we don't hide when it rains now I learned my lesson at the same time Ooh, ooh ooh ooh where did it Go, back on 74 Call this place my home Never gonna cry anymore Where did it all go Ooooh ooooh ooooh ooooh ooooh Keep it rockin', doin' the same thing And we get high on the break down And we were watching from the same time But that don't change what I think now And we were talking 'bout the same crime No, we don't hide when it rains now I learned my lesson at the same time Ooh, where did it Go, back on 74 (when I noticed you) Call this place my home Never gonna cry anymore Where did it all Go, let it go Let it go Ooh, let it go Let it go Let it go Ooh (Guitar Solo) Let's take em back to 74 inherently poor/pour Myself on the (Break down) Talk is secondary, first my speciality, Naughty bars on a (Take down) Rap/wrap like nicotine, sound so addicting, Click click Zippo flick, caddy daddy hit the green Soak up dopamine, I mean dope scheme Take more head than the blade of a guillotine, uh Filipina - you shoulda seen her She likes girls but I turned Tina Angelina wanna raid her tomb Ocarina with the Zelda moves Sound so smooth, wax strip groove Don't stay still when I make that move Thought for food, colour scheme nude Massive like jungle, shy but rude And the world is yours, That's a Nas shout out with an awkward…pause Cos the world is flawed when the power makes money and the money makes wars And the world is more than a place in space on a spinning ball But for now that's all, back to 1974 Go, back on 74 Call this place my home Never gonna cry anymore Where did it all go Ooooh ooooh Ooooh ooooh {MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE} Just a lonely day, an island lost at sea, oh Another castaway, nobody here but me, oh More loneliness than any man could bear Rescue me before I fall into despair, oh (Let it go) Sending out an SOS (Let it go) Sending out an SOS (Let it go) Sending out an SOS (Let it go) Sending out an SOS (Let it go) Message in a bottle, yeah (Let it go) Message in a bottle, yeah

Back on 74 is by Jungle. The Rap is his.

I thought this was great, loved seeing you both react together. Maybe you could revisit some of the Ren songs you have already done and take your wife through some of his content. That would be my vote. She has a great singing voice by the way, very cool.

Funny when your wife beautifully tied in Lauren Hill since I just watched a mashup by Jointdale of Ren and Lauren Hill. It was actually good and I never would have brought those 2 together. Great reaction. P.S. in Ren-i-verse, covers are usually same lyrics, play with tune; mash-ups combine at least 2 songs into a new composition; and retakes are new lyrics on an old track that might incorporate some old lyrics, but usually not. His retakes are just for fun. A challenge, not monetized. I love them, so I hope he keeps doing them.

Thanks for the reaction. I’ve enjoyed your previous ones too. Wife was a great addition, especially her singing! You really haven’t explored his full talents yet and are still in for some great surprises. Please check out him busking and you’ll really see him sing. Maybe I shot the sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop Or War Pigs Peace

The rap part is all Ren's own lyrics. Great reaction!

Bring her back for Rens original AND acoustic of Troubles! Think she'll enjoy seeing his skills!

Oh many, brought out the big guns for this reaction. :). I hope she enjoyed it. Go Steelers.

Ashlie! Welcome to the channel! Another great one, Matt! Ashlie do you music as well? Sounded like you have a lovely voice.

Great reaction guys❤ Of course we want your wife back, for next singing Ren reaction I will recommend The Big Push Wade in the water 😊 P. S Come on Ashlie Lorna Shore is amazing 😂❤

Thanks for doing my request. Since you are a musician, I knew you would appreciate the set-up Ren did with this song. I guessed your wife would like Ren singing with his "crooner" voice. Most people know "Message in a bottle" and It was a mellow song with a vibe. I knew the Ren fans love this mashup and appreciate you and your musical background from the few other Ren reactions you did. Thank you. 😊

Great reaction, thank you 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍

This song is a vibe. It gives me life.

Yes please, get your better half in❤

Love ya bringing the wifey into Rens world! More please!

Greetings! Yes, please bring Ashlie back! Ashlie, love your voice. Yes. The bridge, "Naughty Bars" (not sure if that's an official title; I read it in someone's comment a while back) is pure Ren. Here's a great BTS compilation where you can see a bit of Ren's creative process (borrowed from one of his fans' channel): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gYScobd-04c.htmlsi=9zdNPdCxjTxkMhxM 'Back on 74' by Jungle (awesome band) original music video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q3lX2p_Uy9I.htmlsi=5BJQjp-7o-q-C-xo

This was really cute, seeing you to interact with each other. Honestly, you should bring her back more because you’re back-and-forth to chemistry is really good.

Ren and the Big Push, Wade in the Water.

I think Fred Again Mashup would be great as well

Loved it! Would love to see you both react to his Fred Again Mashup

Firstly how gorgeous is your wife. When it’s a retake it usually means same music different words. Sting is a huge influence of Ren’s and even though we could never categorise Ren anywhere in my opinion his natural singing voice is very similar to Stings. Please do more with your wife, maybe The Big Push, I shot the sheriff - road to Zion - hip-hop.

I would bring your wife back on for Ren and Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines. And my personal favorite, Ren - Patience. The best version is not on his channel and starts out with a short interview.

I had to give a thumbs up based on the Lauryn Hill cover from your wife. That was clean

yes bring her back and show her different songs than those she might know and she can give her opinion on them too.

'90s Seattle scene fan?... that's some great taste your musical rebellion came with Ashley!! (& apologies if I'm misspelling your name!) You're not wrong about the BVs in this sounding like that Lauren Hill song either- good shout. I thought this worked very well for a first attempt at a duo reaction vid. Possibly introduce joint custody of that space bar for pausing tho- we really *do* want to hear y'all's thoughts, but without hitting that space bar the instant either of you have a thought to share, we physically can't hear you. ;)

Back on 74 is a 2000s song. the rap bit is ren, then message in the bottle

Your wife has a beautiful singing voice!

They are all amazingly talented....thanks guys👍👍

I think she’ll like Ren. ❤️

Your wife has a lovely singing voice.

Thank you 🙏❤ Ashley & Matt Teck ❤ for your 🐷 Ren - 🍾 Back on 74 / Message In A Bottle Retake reaction! #ren #sickboi #backonseventyfour #messageinabottle #retake BTS - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gYScobd-04c.html ... the original songs and videos are well worth your time, and when you're there, leave a comment that Ren brought you to them! Jungle - Back on 74 (2023) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q3lX2p_Uy9I.html The Police - Message In A Bottle (1979) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MbXWrmQW-OE.html Curious about that golden skin condition? Watch Behind the Push: Icarus ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Kgaa8DFHx3E.html

Feel like you should both react to the big push with Ren.

The rap section is all Ren. ❤

Love your reactions and interpretations. And btw, go West Texas!

Would love to see her reaction to Praise You by The Big Push. It’s a really cool version of the Fat Boy Slim song. Pared down and beautiful, imo

The Gap used back on 74 by jungle for an advert.

Try the big push English man in New York...it's Ren's band awesome reaction ✌️ I believe you two should reach out and listen to.... Troubles.... trust me 🙏

You both should defo react to the original Back on 74 by Jungle. The video to that track is amazing. Great reaction btw.

What is her personal cup of tea? This was closer, I quess. But what is the THE thing for her? Ps: She has absolutely beautiful singing voice! 🤩

Its called rapping and yes he did his own rap for this.

Great reaction you two have as amazing week and take care

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Your Mrs has a very nice voice, does she sing in a band or choir? Check out The Big Push (Ren’s friends he sang with before his illness stopped him); the song I would suggest if you (and your Mrs) like Sting is Englishman in New York!

Late to the party but have you checked out the Big Push? Their mash ups are awesome. I shot the sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip hop and War Pigs and many other tracks are busking in Brighton, England.

My NF friends…..and I’ll explain nf in a minute guys! I have watched all your Ren reactions and I absolutely think that you’re wife should definitely come back for more reactions together and I have the perfect artist for her and you to react to since you don’t have any of his music on your channel! NF is the artist my friends and I’d love to see you react to this man! Now I’m a Christian and NF is a Christian that raps but he’s not a Christian rapper, huge difference! His topics are REAL and his slogan is REAL MUSIC and I’d love to see you do 2 songs, the introduction should be the song HOPE….it’s a great place to start but for the 2nd song if you could do that should be OH LORD and think this one will be great for your wife after listening to her opinions on music and her stance on religion! I also have 2 children myself , a 16 year old daughter and a soon to be 5 year old son and my wife of 22 years this month guys so congratulations on 15 years! I say all that to say this, I have blasted NF’s songs while I cook dinner and there’s 0 profanity, no talk of drugs and no downgrading of women! I wish I had funds to send you guys for this request but my situation doesn’t allow me to at this time, apologies for such a long comment but wanted to introduce myself. And I also just started a channel at 46 and have no clue what I’m doing but love your guys content and if you ever want to check it out my channel’s name is Filling Gaps and i have NF reactions and some other artists like Ren and of course the best female voice on the planet ANGELINA JORDAN y’all should react to her cover of I PUT A SPELL ON YOU……… she’s amazing and just 9 years old in this video and she not only sings this song but she also did the arrangement of the composition at 9 years old!!

Oh, somebody picked the right one to show your wife 😂

He wrote that section. Kind of mashed it in.

If your wife likes EASY JAZZ, you should both check out RAYE a multi BRIT winner from the UK who is killing it right now.

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very fun son

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"Talk singing" otherwise known as rapping

Cool reaction mate. Can you please link your wife's reaction channel? It would be lit 😂

Have you reacted to REN, and the band THE BIG PUSH? if not, you gotta do it. He dies I SHOT THE SHERIFF, by BOB MARLEY, mash up.👍🍀

Ren new video may 9th

UGH. for some reason, this was a little annoying to me. It's all on me though, not you. I'm such a huge Ren fan, so of course I already know a lot of stuff. This is the first time I'm seeing you I felt like I wanted to break in and explain so much. LOL. Again, my whining isn't on YOU, it's me being me. Your wife has a beautiful voice, too. If you listen to more of his mashups, you will get it more. You were obsessing over Message in a Bottle, WAY too early. As a mashup, he was giving tastes of it early. He is a GENIUS

Who's she the cat's mother?