Worship Drummer (and Autoimmune Patient) Reacts to "Sick Boi" by Ren 

"I feel like I know Ren..." Careful, when you think you know Ren, he will go and do something wildly unexpected. One of his best attributes imo

CHALK OUTLINES Ren with Chinchilla might be another good follow up on the subject

He is Cussing cause he is English, we call them sentence enhancers out here lol

The children's choir is actually a traditional Bulgarian song called BRE PETRUNKO . I love it so much ( it's currently my cell ringtone 😁😁) great reaction as always

Ren has more "sides" than a henahectaicosikaitrigon. (123 sided polygon)

If you want more of his story in song, check out Seven Sins. He's described it in interviews as autobiographical, at the lowest point in his physical and emotional turmoil, he spent a long time in physical agony, hallucinating, and Seven Sins is his attempt to put that experience into song.

Seven sins by ren will give you a grasp on his pain. He actually says "Bright light = seizure"

You should definitely watch his “one million subscribers” video. He talks about his journey and his values. It’s an inspiration! I agree with the music video suggestions of Chalk Outlines (live ft Chinchilla) and Seven Sins. But then I always recommend Power after you go through his deeper material. It’s one of my favorites! And it also gives insight into his upbringing. The musical journey he will take you on will have quite a few twists and turns. He’s incredibly gifted and channels so much into what he creates. There’s also a lot of fun, lighthearted songs that are a celebration of the music he loves 💕

The vocal sample is from the Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble - 'Bre Petrunko'. Ren has played with the pitch so it sounds like a children's choir.

Ren said that the pig mask is like an uncomfortable companion. The pig represents greed and his illness, and it's something that he's frustrated with and at war with. But at the same time, the pig is familiar to him, so in a way the pig is his friend and finds comfort in it. You can google the video of him explaining it if you want to hear it from him!

Many people have given you good suggestions for what to listen to next. Seven Sins is my favorite on the Sick Boi album. There’s so many more. His older music is fantastic

He actually had a recording contract but his illnesses caused him to lose it. He was in so much pain and they kept telling him it was all in his mind. That there was nothing physically wrong. Eventually he had a complete mental break down. And that's when they discovered he actually WAS sick.😢

Ren is siiiiick 🔥 I think the perfect follow up for this is Crutch feat. Bibi. It’s an older song from before Ren was finally correctly diagnosed with Lyme disease and was written after a breakdown following multiple emergency trips to the hospital. It is heart wrenching and stunning. If Sick Boi is the frustrations from being misdiagnosed, Crutch is the fear of not knowing what’s happening.

I also see this as a description of how he felt inside (the rhythmic grunting and eventually escalating to flipping the table) vs how he composes himself externally (the fidgety and slightly distracted attempt to keep calm), basically hiding the full extent of his problems in the public eye.

One point I'll make for Ren, is he went nearly decade with mis-diagnosis, which allowed the disease to wrack severe damage to his body. He is still receiving treatment in Canada. There are quite a few interviews where he discusses what he's gone through, attempts at treatments, and so forth. Another thing I'll point out which is well demonstrated, we (at least I) as a patient to a mental professional shove all that expression of problems to the side just for the purpose of civil decorum. If you notice, it's hard to hear the vocals to represent how difficult it is to concentrate while in that kind of state.

If you want to hear Ren tell his journey in his words and style, SIck Boi is decent enough, but Seven SIns, For Joe, Why God, Life is Funny, Diazepam, Lost All Faith, and Depression are all real examples of him using his skills as an artist to contemplate and navigate his physical and emotional journeys. And if you are looking for another trilogy you can watch the Money Game trilogy... These aren't about his journey but rather about his socio-political experiences of the world... Eden was all leading up to the release of Money Game part 3, so from the back half of that you can get an idea of where he stands, but in the three parts, recorded over the course of a number of years (so not conceptualized as a trilogy) he starts with the meta view of governments and other projects of colonization/empire, and then in part 2 moves to an individual level, and in part 3 tells a story, in the style of his Jenny & Screech story-telling mode, of a specific (imagined) example of what the Money Game looks like.

Chalk Outlines is another song where he describes how medication makes him feel and what hes gone through in that respect. Chinchilla collaborates with Ren on this one and she is, well together, they are amazing!

I get exactly what Ren is saying because for 10 years, I was passed from doctor to doctor and the last one finally said it was all in my head (I was having severe headaches which gradually became worse, more intense and more frequently until they occurred every day, several times a day!) 😢. This doctor also sent me to get an MRI of my head. The neurologist said, “well, you have low-lying cerebellar tonsils, but that can’t possibly be what’s causing your headaches!” So I cried all the way home and then typed “low-lying cerebellar tonsils” into my computer. Chiari Malformation popped up and was something I had never heard of before (this was in December of 2001), and the internet was nothing like it is today. I had most of the symptoms listed and was so excited even though it gave me another headache! Then I found a neurosurgeon who specialized in Chiari but he was 7 hours away but well worth the drive! In April of 2002, I had brain surgery and immediately afterwards could feel the difference. Yes, it took a long time to diagnose and I’ve had 6 surgeries since but if left undiagnosed and untreated, I could have ended up paralyzed so God was definitely with me! I was 27 when the symptoms started…(I had given birth to my daughter which turned out to be a very quick and very painful delivery. I was in labor for 2 hrs and 15 mins but our drive to the hospital was 1 1/2 hrs which my husband made in 50 minutes! Lol!!) and my tonsils herniated and were stuffed down into my spinal column causing the headaches. So basically, when the last doctor said “it’s all in your head”, he was correct, he just didn’t know it and unfortunately was very rude! I was desperately trying to find out what was wrong with me because I had a newborn and 5 year old I was trying to raise almost by myself since my husband worked overseas. It was a tough and long 10 years but I’m so thankful that I diagnosed myself….just kidding, it was for sure a God thing and I give Him all the praise!! Note to doctors….please don’t ever tell your patients that it’s all in their heads because you’re frustrated. Just think about how they must feel. 🤷‍♀️. I apologize to everyone for this being so long.

Terrific Ren Reaction. Try Crutch. Also Have you tried Chinchilla? She has solo performances that are freaking amazing.

Rens Lyme disease was not treated for about eight years or so, so it rampaged his body and coused organdamaged - including braindamage - and severe foodallergie. He also suffers from ADHD, PTDS, fatiguesyndrom and depression.😢 There is a short at his cannel showing a day of treatment. (He has been in treatment in Canada for almost a year now)

Chalk Outlines next probably, then Seven Sins. It starts with the day he fell into psychosis from pain and bitterness and an immune reaction to yet another failed treatment. He uses phrases like " bright light seizures" He will be seen with sunglasses on which look like props ...but aren't. In Ren's case, he has brain and memory damage, constant foot and leg pain, disautonomia, Mcas, brain fog, damage to adrenals and thyroid and joints. The MCAS is attacking the myelin sheath of his electrical systems and he says bouts of depersonalization as well. Feeks like his personality disappears. He was bedridden again few weeks ago with very low bloid pressure. As he says " It's a minefield".

I have Lyme disease It messes with your Joints, your muscles, your neural pathways, your eyes, etc... Depression sets in because there are days you physically can't get out of bed. And not many ppl understand. You get called lazy, and get accused of "faking it" . And with recurring Lyme there are certain times of the year when it becomes so overwhelming. Neck pains for months or shoulder pains, back, ankles,etc... and then there's the migraine headaches that completely disable you for hours and sometimes days. IT'S A NIGHTMARE 😮

Great reactions - Next Up: Dear God by Ren. Right up your alley and one of my favorites.

Please listen to Ren Defining Success. It will give you a greater understanding of who he is.

Great reaction! That’s for sharing your personal connection to this. It’s probably been commented before, but Ren has a new track dropping on 3/28/24 if you want to stay up on the latest releases. He has also released 3 “retakes” in the last couple of months. Those will show you still more sides of Ren! Fred Again Mashup - an acoustic guitar mashup of 5 EDM style songs by Fred Again. Back on 74/Message in a Bottle - covers of the songs of the same title by Jungle and the Police, with some extra spice added in. Nas Halftime retake - Ren rapping his own lyrics over the Halftime beat.

The most insightful and affecting clip of what he was going though is seen in a 6 minute blog post when he was 16yo, in 2016. Search on YT for " 'Hi Ren' Premiers on youtube on the 15th December - 7pm GMT" . That clip and the music videos of "Seven Sins" and "Crutch" (read its description) should help you see some of what he's endured. In 2024, he'd be 33-34yo (born in 1990) so he's been in a lot of pain for the majority of his life and had already accepted that he could have a short life.

Another great reaction. If you want to get to know Ren, his journey through his pain, in his own words....he has done a couple of really honest interviews, one he did when he was in LA I think with someone called Zach Sang... really eye opening interview

It’s exactly how a doctors appointment goes when you’re chronically ill. Here’s another pill, we will see you in another week or so. Rinse repeat. He’s nailed it.

Ren is a brain workout and a roller coaster all at the same time/ You should try Chalk outlines/

Check out Ren’s “Power” for more of his background. He has a lot of fun in the video too. Another one to check is “Back on 74”. Enjoy!

Yeah, I’ve been living with autoimmune issues for almost 20 years. I have a lot of migrating chronic pain. It’s really started to affect my kidneys, heart, and brain. It’s the brain part that frustrates me the most. I get frustrated over the brain fog and confusion. It really upsets my 20 year old son; that’s hard. Great reaction! 😉❤️✌️

You should try out some more "FUN" Ren songs. Losing It (Ren raps over an EDM song). Power (is fun, and show's Ren's integrity and where he get's his "power"). What you want (Beasty Boys throwback). You also have to get into "Chinchilla" ... so I would suggest Chalk Outlines (Ren X Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines (live). Love your reactions and breakdowns. Much love!

Having so much fun watching your Ren journey. I think it’s time for some Chalk Outlines, live version. See you in the next one!! Ren has many more surprises in store for you and lots of them are actually fun without the super heavy messages. More please!!

You have quickly become one of my favorite reactors❤❤ love your thoughts on these topics

How to be me live & Crutch! Beautiful!

Great job taking control of your own health!! For some further info, I HIGHLY recommend Anthony William's first book, " The Medical Medium", it is for exactly what you have described and has helped me greatly. On another note, LOVE Sick Boi and also think Chalk Outlines is a must listen. Cheers!

Great reaction! Seven Sins or Chalk Outlines are great followups to this one. 💜💜

Good reaction! Ren is a wild one, once you think you know him... You find out there's much more. I'd like to suggest The Kill by 30 Seconds to Mars. Different sound, but really good!

Great respectful reaction! I'd suggest the Money Game trilogy next. They are also great storytelling pieces.

Ren puts 2 to 3 times the number of words in a similar time frame as any other artist other than some rappers. Rich content. I suggest the Money Game series next. Part 3 is a work of art.

Halftime, Genesis, and Joe, live. Genius.

Great reaction again. There are so many great Ren songs. Since I know you love music, I would recommend the two songs he did with Chinchilla. Both done live and incredible. Ren x Chinchilla How to be me and Chalk Outlines.

When he said that he wants his audience to interpret pigs head. Some popular beliefs is that it can be different things in different videos. The pig can represent the medical industry big pharmaceuticals . Greed, etc..

Another great reaction and insight, loving your journey, about another 20 genres to see yet, and they will all impress you, many blessings 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍

There is so much more! ❤

As below "Chalk outlines" and "How to be me" with Chinchilla live version, also from his time with a record label that his sickness ended "Fire" " Crutch" with his girlfriend at the time Bibi at his height of illness and "Freckled Angels" about his best friend that committed suicide, this to start with

The early discussion by the therapist/psychiatrist (not sure which) is very accurate, at least according to modern concepts and theories of trauma. However, that might be how professionals discuss it, but before you have this discussion with a client, one DEFINITELY needs to simply listen, be present, accept their pain & emotional state and help them feel safe...and feel heard. The time to have this conversation may take weeks months, maybe never for some clients. The therapist sees him a diagnosis, not as a person. This, mine and other MH professionals' fears were realized when the diagnosis became the defacto method of informing the, "treatment goal "

I believe that song in the background is Tabor Goes to Heaven, a Bulgarian folk song

Ren had Lyme's Disease that went undiagnosed for years. Instead he was diagnosed wrongly and after awhile they started to say it was all in his head. He suffered wrong treatment after treatment, which led to his mind breaking. He has PTSD due to the medically mishandling.

The pig is a part of him. Its the part that he cannot be rid of, instead of trying to cut it out/ or be rid of it. Hes accepted it. The pig is his "friend." I dont remember exactly how he put it. He did explain what the pig represented in an interview. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8xFChmxavJw.html

My suggestions for Ren rabbit hole: Money game 3, Suicide, Diasepam, Dominoes... but basically most of the songs are awesome !!! Once in a century talent!!! ENJOY THE RIDE !!!

Ren pins lyrics to his videos. Hits on another level when you know every word.

The next one should be ren x chinchilla how to be me, LIVE. Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your health issues. The more we talk about it, the less invisibly people suffer!

Congratulations on your journey to good health. It's infrequent that people will change their eating habits and incorporate exercise despite efforts on the doctor's and dietitian's recommendations. Kudos to u and your wife!

I've never focused on the hand before. What catches my focus since you've paused it there..is that main tattoo on the hand is BBC

Great reaction, theres articles online that go into detail along with interviews Rens done where they talk about his health problems due to having undiagnosed lyme for around 10 yrs, and his misdiagnosis. Its devastating to the body, its even caused damage to his brain aswell as the rest of his body.

So much more to see! Try Chalk Outlines...

She was saying basically it's all in your head (your mind is making you sick)

Enjoyed your reaction- interesting. Thanks ❤

Oh how I wish you'd react to the Hunger and Genesis!!!

The pig is also a nod to “animal farm”

The man behind the pig mask is a fellow UK rapper named VIKTUS and I believe that was also his hand waiving at Ren as a reporter, just a fellow mate, but Ren has left the pig open for interpretation for now and we assume to be revealed in later projects.

That hand - was Viktus (he’s released some of his own songs). Good friend of Ren’s

Another good one that tells a lot about him like this is Genesis, but I also feel like you need to check out some of his more fun songs like Losing it or Down on the beat, and then there are his songs where he sings more like his Fred again mash up and the Back on 74 / Message in a bottle retake

You have a long journey my friend into the Reniverse and im sure you're being flooded with renquests but you should check out some of Rens band the Big Push. I promise you won't be disappointed

Now you have to do the Money Game trilogy, just make sure you do the lyric video for Part 2, it's the full song.

Subbed geez , i love your honesty , 1 st religious person who i heard who tells it as it is , plz review dominoes by ren an early song by him also heretic , and dear god will make you a fully fledged ren fanatic ...trust me geez .❤

Also something to know RENs best friend Joe Hughes killed himself we they were kids and REN dedicated a song suicide - for Joe and donated all profits to suicide help and recovery that helped shaped who ren is now that’s a must react to

I would love to see you check out Dear God by Ren

You need to do The Money Game trilogy as well as Chalk Outlines (with Chinchilla). Also "Animal Flow" :)

You should check out suicide by Ren by the way... another absolute tear jerker... written in two parts.

i have juvenile osteoarthritis. i just leave in pain and take autoinflammatory like ibuprofen occasionally. i have a hi pain tolerance so i deal with it. im lucky couldnt imagine having your brand of arty.

Suicide or How to be me would be great next. I can see Chalk outlines meantioned here a lot - also not a bad choice :)

Chalk Outlines

I can relate to you, I have an autoimmune arthritis too. It started when I was maybe 17, so it will be 20 years soon too. I'm in remision now and I hope you are well too!

👍👍 genesis is amazing as well ✌️

09:23 tattooed hand with BBC letters !!!

I'm not positive if this has been said but the kids is a Bulgarian choir sample with slight altering but Bulgarian choir is something that is so beautiful and unique with their chanting.

Good take on the song. Ren does use "cuss" words but on purpose for affect I believe. Cheers!

Great reaction..your gotta check out seven sins! It's one of my favorite songs...

Some more of his more rap based songs that you should check out are ones like The Hunger and Loco.

another sick reaction :)) still would like to hear your thoughts on “dear god” and pocket full of pain :))

Well done on picking up on the “jump off the precipice” line. Ren intentionally has Easter eggs in all his songs so you will notice hundreds more as you dig deeper! As far as Lyme disease, especially untreated, it can destroy your whole body. For example Ren has had to deal with MCAS which means he is allergic to thousands of things including only being able to eat about 6 different foods. Also Arthritis, Carditis and other Heart issues, Inflammation of multiple nerves, brain damage and more. I would say to do a more uplifting one next to break up the heaviness. Maybe one of these The Big Push - I shot the sheriff/ road to Zion/ hiphop (ren is wearing red suspenders) (reggae/ska) The big push - Wade in the water/ Nina Simone/ trouble so hard (very gospel/soul) Losing it (rap over an EDM beat) 🖤

Awesome reaction. I would to hear your thoughts on RENs songs dear god and also life is funny ❤❤❤❤ oh and also he has a short spoken word called the meaning of life

I really enjoy watching your reactions, thank you so much. much love from the UK ♡

Excellent reaction. There's so much to this artist, I can see you being as addicted as I am. You should react to the Money Game trilogy.

Ren has a lot of different sides to him. If you want to hear more about his pain, I love the song Seven Sins. It tells about some of his struggles when he was at his worst. If you want something more chill you could listen to Ren x Chinchilla or Ren and Sam Tompkins or his band the big push. Lots out there. He’s also done a lot of “retakes” which are really good too.

"Losing patience (patients) with the process" subtle dbl.

By the way, here's the original sample of the Bulgarian Choir in the background. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R7tK12joH7w.htmlsi=BGKlRVyQTfEqTmfp

Ren has a short on 'a day in the life of.' Has been in Calgary, ab, Canada for over a year now having treatment for various conditions as a result of the untreated Lyme disease. It left him with autoimmune issues and mass cell activation syndrome. Can only eat a handful of things. If you would like to get to know him, he has several interviews and a defining success for his 1 million subscribers. 😊

By now you know ren has gone it's lots of directions with his music, depending on your vibe I'll give some suggestions. To find out about him and his band; The big push - war pigs (live) To see him on rapping his head off on a tech house tune; Ren - down on the beat. To see the happy playful side; Love music pt2 or love music pt3 To see the rawest heartfelt emotion he's ever laid down; Ren suicide(live) Have been enjoying your other reactions too. Had never heard of dirty loops before but they're amazing! Keep it up ❤

Chalk outlines LIVE. I only know what REN has said but, the Lime disease caused organ damage and brain damage so, he is having a lot of treatments to try to retrain his brain and ‘heal’ some of the brain damage.

I think Ren is continuing the message of the harm done by SOME doctors/therapists who (to him) "push pills" as the answer to those who suffer mental or emotional difficulties ("There's a pill for everything")........Ren has been consistently critical (and angry) regarding his own experiences with what can be considered medical incompetence......sung with anger and sarcasm ! ...........btw, I think the pig is a symbol of those professionals who put minimal effort in treating patients and appears in many of his videos..........thank you for your reaction !✌

Actually you should reaxt to all of rena songs..there will be many that so insightful..the man is a an amazing story teller. And his lyrics are so great. He even has fun songs like losing it and love music part 4.

Great analysis as always! :) If you're looking for Ren's uplifting songs check out Power or What You Want.

Eden was the culmination of the PR for his latest album Sick Boi, so there are many references to lines in different tracks on the album.

I don't think I've come to a single Ren song, and found what I initially expected. He's not exactly predictable. If you want a few very different songs, have a look at Crutch, Uninvited, and Genesis. They're all so completely different.

@TECKreacts I'm probably not first to point this out but just in case, some of us think a lot of what is captured in the scene with the autograph signing comes from Ren being signed by Sony just before he got very sick. He was not able to work with them as a result. It felt like his big big chance down the drain. But also he's obviously grown more and more jaded about what the industry does to "commidify your gifts" as he said. Thankfully he has remained independent as he has proved he does not NEED a big record label and is better off without them to preserve the unique direction so many of his songs take. These would otherwise have been driven by some Producer telling him what kind of song he needs to write next.

Ren has been misdiagnosed multiple times. He’s got Lyme disease and has had stem cell surgery to help in Canada I believe.

Ren, i believe was signed to SONY RECORDS, but they released him due to his illness.