Ren - Halftime ( Nas Retake )
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- čas přidán 13. 03. 2024
- No copyright infringement intended, track is not for monetary purpose, simply honouring songs I love! Big up nas, one of the greatest
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My favorite thing about this video, watch the countdown for the crossing behind me at 0:57 then watch me unintentionally stop at 0... bit of unintentional serendipity gets me every time
I was watching that thinking you’d incorporate it lol
I love u man I'm probably ur youngest fan u inspire me sm
Mesmerising 😵💫
Listening for a second time. Can you post the lyrics Ren? I got most of it but not all. My 40 yr old woman ears can't catch all of it Ren lol. Killed this one btw. At this point praising you feels insanely redundant. You dropping a banger, not shocking. If you actually dropped something that sucked, that'd be shocking!❤❤❤
this is too fast i cant keep up can you post the lyrics pls lol
- So who's your favorite artist?
- Ren !!!!
- And what type of music is it?
- Uhmmm, it's complicated!
EVERYTHING 😅
Innit? But deliciously so. Am loving the journey.🫶🫶
Nailed it! 😂
😂😂😂 accurate!
- And what type of music is it?
- Yes!
Dude films one-take videos while crossing the street with a camera facing him, and the crosswalk countdown even syncs up with the beat. Meanwhile, I attempt to cross just one block and end up risking being run over by two cars, a bicycle, and a stroller.
Nah man, you just gotta get in the flow. The universe will do the rest.
P.s don't sue me if you drown.
@@nellkellino-miller7673 Today I went to the grocery store while rapping pirate schemes on the way, and I only encountered green lights… Thank you, buddy!
Love Ren, he's honest(meaning real), Awesome,call it like he sees it, intensely driven by the music that runs through his veins, charming,clever, talented (very), his music speaks to your soul! ...
..i don't know how anyone could possibly check out and not like n enjoy his music,style, and self!??...
An all around what a guy, talented musician!!!! And thats all there is to it!!!!.... So there! My opinion U shall receive! Take that!🤪🙃😁😘 PEACE ✌️out friendly friends!
I saw that, too. I mean, it's not super complicated but, it takes time and practice and patience, at al.
Those stroller mommies are mean out here 😭
Nas’s Halftime is 4min 21s. REN’s retake is basically half the time. More Ren brilliance or serendipity? Awesome.
Halftime is 4 min 20s my dude.
ur point?
@@theoneguydaniel4634 I think his point is that it's half time in half the time.
@@sly.pilfererMy vinyl copy is 4min21s.
Someone please mix ren version with the extra two minutes of naz at the end
Ren you were the 1st person to ever give me a heart reaction on CZcams and the 1st musician I ever subscribed to! The 1st musician I ever personally heard from!Also the only artist that made me want a vinyl so bad i got a record player and you are my 1st record! Also the only person I'd pay for patreon for! You are my favorite! Thank you so from Also! You always give me something to look forward to!❤
have another one!!! much love to you!!
@@RenMakesMusic And I will be there for every one! I noticed my comment accidentally got a bit jumbled at the end there ha but I won't fix it because then I'd lose your reaction! 😊Thank you for always making my day!
What a lovely interaction !
It is such a pleasure to have that interaction with artists. There's a comedian I follow and it probably never admit how excited I get when I see that silly notification pop up but it means a lot to me and I just wanted to honor your sharing that too. I got one from rent a while back and it is quite special.😊
@@Tinkerbell9332 I remember when I learned editing would take away the creator's heart. It was some news thing and I'd made a funny joke and I was so bummed. I just wanted to say I loved your comments You made me smile
I'm 143 years old and I bounce to Ren on the daily.
Every time Ren releases a new video, I break a hip.
@@talkingdonkey1817 Hip-op, you don't stop.
@@FullMediaLtd 😂
@@talkingdonkey1817 I'm here, all weak.
Hip-OAP
The moment he says eject is exactly 2mins 10 seconds. Half the time of the original NAS track. 🤯
I just asked the same thing. 🤔
I am a 482 million year-old crustacean who was born during the Devonian Period. This refreshing take from Ren makes me feel youthful for the first time in millennia!
You kids will listen to anything nowadays.
I am a banded iron formation from the Siderian Period in the Paleaoprotoric era, which was created when chemical processes evacuated the seas of iron content and thus created the conditions for an oxygen laden planet to evolve thus producing the basis for all mammalian life on earth - including Ren - to exist.
Checkmate.
@@thegreenxeno9430 😀
😂😂😂
Same
In the music industry, Ren has taken a battering ram to the doors, shattered the windows, and made my speakers bleed. Ren isn't taking names he is the name. You are an inspiration to so many people, Ren!
you should be a promoter 😉
Your comment is awesome and very true💜
He's a music beast ❤
Very succinctly put, my friend.🫶
Sorry your wrong the only Ren is MC Ren from N.W.A ..listen to "that black nigga that they call Ren"
Rens directors must be in the Guinness world record books for their ability to walk backwards through town...
Ever heard of steadycam stabilizers? ;-)
Ren is the director and Josh is his videographer.
They are well versed in one take videos.
Maybe the cameraman is also walking forward with the camera pointed back at Ren and they have the view finder facing them so they can keep Ren in the shot while looking ahead at the same time. Just an idea....
Or he's just chilling in a wheelchair and someone's pulling him
I think Xia was there also so... could have been guiding Josh and spotting for him.
I cant wait for the day ren hits the states.
I‘m an 5000 years old ancient god, and Ren brought me real joy for the first time ever
come one venerable ancient entity! what about Bach, Mozart, paganini, Buckethead, Coltrane, Etta james, Nina simone ,Jurassic five, anne peebles etc...?
Perfect pick, very special and great track.
Cannot wait for your new spin on that classic!
For those unaware:
Original track is from 1992
Nas' very first song, released as a single, even before his first album "Illmatic" dropped.
He called himself Nasty Nas back then.
Es ist zu schön, um wahr zu sein. 🥰
Thanks a lot for this Info buddy❤️
Omg Hex! First a shout out from Ren by name now you've been hearted. You must be quenched
czcams.com/video/HCDYgZM5yq0/video.htmlsi=F_vqus9LrK6yNzeO
thanks for the info Hex
Grew up on Nas. Now in my 40s and I’m growing up again…on Ren
Sounds like your growing old disgracefully...living the dream
Ditto! In my 40s reliving hip hop with this talented guy! Amazing
Same! Better the second time around ❤
Sane here ☮️💜🙏🏴
So true. Massive hip hop head since time, mostly from golden era mid 90s to 2010s, and Sick Boi easily up there with the best albums, certainly not out of place. Highly original and innovative underground flavour from Ren. Last European hip hop artists I loved this much were Pete Philly & Perquisite from NL, and Supersci from Sweden. I'm also reminded of amazing underground US artists like Blu, Himalayan Project and CYNE. Check them out!
"Vindaloo without spice"
this is great
Gotta give props to the filmer.. all angles were perfect, even the bridge to avoid the other people. Nice job.
Woooohooo Josh!
Ren at 63 years old i have followed you for 7 years you never dissappoint you sir are my favourite artist ever thank you for sharing your talent with the world ❤❤❤
Ya, 1960 our time was the best time and REN sounds so good to our generation 😊.
Hes so talented well done for him keep the amazing work up Ren ☮️💜🙏
Ditto all that…64 here & in Alabama 🥳🤪
Ditto here sadly only following for nearly a year wishing I had found him long ago 🇬🇧 at 70
I'm here at 62!
That Big Mac Pac line was pure genius
At this point, I'm desperately searching for Nas' reaction to this! 😂 I NEED to know what he thinks 😂😂😂
I 💜 Nas and Ren
I'm 80 years old and in a Benjamin Button type situation. I'm close to losing the ability to lift my head by myself and there's a soft spot on my head starting to form but I still headbang to this daily.
IF true: ok?
If false:...careful with false talk my friend. The hour is getting late.
The soft spot is fully formed now and I am typing this with an Alexa from my Swaddle. It's all going to be over for me soon chaps.
@@blindmown I don't know if you are being serious or not. If this is true, then I'm sorry my friend. Best of luck on your journey.
I want to write about Ren’s influence on me. I've had psychotic episodes like Ren, but I don't have Lyme disease, I'm schizoaffective. Ren’s songs give me so much hope, and I feel heard through his music. I would call him the patron saint of all people who are mentally or physically ill, but he is human, which makes it even more amazing that he can influence so many people and give hope to them. Psychosis can be very devastating to cognitive abilities and can also shatter one's understanding of their own personality. That's also why I'm so impressed about Ren's skills with making music at this level, a level which I find to be ingenious to describe it in one word. I love what you do Ren, and there are many others who feel like me. I hope you continue to feel much better. But don't stress about us too much, live mostly for yourself, I would say. And still, I wish so much to see you perform live someday in Finland. All the best!
A virtual hug and a lot of love goes out to you. Stay strong. Stay on the path of love, light and what's right and avoid the road called wrong❤😉just practicing some rhyming x
@@zed4225 Very poetic and great piece of advice
I'm 56 and I made my YT account because of Hi Ren . I dont regret cause you never disapointed me. I use to love Saturdays, but lately I love Thursdays ❤
His talent is honestly mind boggling.
Discovered Ren yesterday and I haven't listened to anything else since. Sending love from Wales 🏴
Money game 3, suicide, diasepam, dominoes.....ENJOY THE RIDE 😃 ! Ren is once in a century talent
@@braca977 the tale of jenny and screech blew my mind.
Same here since 2 years 😂
Ohhhh you're gonna go down a rabbit hole!😅 haha Just wait! He's amazing!!
I can only assume you know this, but in case you didn’t he is Welsh. At this point if anyone asks me (also welsh) “What’s the best thing about Wales?” I just pull up Ren on Spotify
REN you just get better ❤ I am a 58 year old (Welsh) granny who is rather late to the party but finding you is my best catch to date 😂 I am obsessed and have watched just about every video and listened to everything I could find you’ve ever recorded and I just want to say thank you so much what a gift
Doesn’t matter the genre, REN kills everything
"Like Mike without a ear lobe bite". Absolute PERFECTION 🤌🏻
I believe with my whole heart Nas would LOVE this
Okay. Can we have your permission to petition NPR for a Ren tiny desk gig ? A few of us can just wheelie the desk around so you can jaunt .....
LOL! For real, the world needs a Ren Tiny Desk concert!!!
The way you flipped the sleep is the cousin death line was dope. Whole song was dope. Thanks for keeping a 50 + year old dude interested in hip-hop.
Mark my words this guy is gonna make it big time one day.
One day? I think he's making it already
He's killin' it now
Hip-hop direly lacks the idea of covers. This is brilliant.
Only clicked because I seen NAS,,, cool song 😎
The sign of a true artist is when the art gets better and better everytime
@nas look how many people you influenced....how many people love you sir.....shit is unreal
This video popped up on Google this video is really not bad his flow is good!!! I like it hip hop is growing all around the world 🌎
Never seen Ren before? He is an amazing Generational artist, self taught, can sing and play just about any genre. Backstory is inspiring, artist with a big ♥️ Song," Hi Ren " 🎶🎶 is the one that put him on the map Dec 2022, ( ck it out ), blow you away 😉But he's been uploading music for years during his illness, well worth to go back and see the trilogies, & songs from both albums, 2016 Freckled Angels then ( Sic Boy went number # UK Oct 2023 ( more rap type about the years of how he went through but so relatable to many ), Also with the band "The Big Push, " in UK , They had to break up so REN can continue treatment in Calgary, But so well worth checking out 👍 You'll see the versatility this man can do 😉 I haven't seen anybody like this in decades. So refreshing, And he believes the rising tide lifts all ships, so helps everybody out " The Ren effect" This is the 3rd retake ( non monetized ) that he's done this year while he works on a his new album. 'Fred Again Mash-up" and Back on 74/ Msg in a bottle 🎶 in last 4 weeks are well worth checking out 💞 Ren is very well grounded and reaches out to the fans different ways, and collaborates with many 🫶 I hope you have a great day 👍
I don't know how it's legal for anyone to have as much talent & skill as you... Killin it! 🔥
Ren is. an absolute MONSTER.
A one man movement!
No words for how much respect and appreciation I have for this dude!
The algorithm did it right once! I just discovered a gem!
Incredible at everything he does and a throughly great bloke who cares about his Renegades.
Welcome to the rabbit hole....
The style, the flow, the old school vibe mixed with the hot freshness… this dudes a real contender
From Queens: respect.
When announced you would retake this track, i was slightly worried how it would be approached, but bro what a flow. Well done for this one BRO!!
Ren taking on the legendary Nas and doing him proud. Salute & Peace as always.
In my billion years of history this is the best rapper I’ve heard
At 57yrs old I’m not sure getting this excited about an artist is allowed! 😂
Ren, you have single-handedly renewed my love of music! ✊🏼🐷❤️🔥 #Renegade #Renaissance #Ren
I 100% concur at 61 yrs young AGAIN
🎉😅🎶💛🎸🫶🏻❣️😍
I’m only a youngster at 47, and I have to say you are absolutely allowed to get excited….I hope 🤣
Same. 49 here, and I haven’t gotten so excited about musical genius since Chris Cornell. 🤯🎵❤️
I’m feeling that vibe at 32, should I get excited like a teenager at my age? It’s like having a crush in High School 😂😂
Absolutely the same 54 of age
61 year old punk here who had to listen to the original to understand a retake is a salute to the beat with new lyrics. Of course they are new, it's Ren and no one else schemes (yes I am picking up the lingo and hopefully putting it in the right place) like that.
Spot on, mate... I'm a 59 year old Death Metal man, myself... I'm now also a Renegade 🤘🤘
I’m 45 years old and grew up on rock and grunge. I’m one of those old pricks that think music these days is trash.
I listened to one of your songs this morning and since I’ve finished your discography. Damn man.
You are an absolute genius! You brought me to tears 7 times in the last 4 hours. 5 because of how sad the song was and 2 just knowing that I was witnessing genius and was filled with hope for the next generation.
I hate day it but,
I hope you have a long life filled with tragedy pain so that you can keep writing with such depth of feeling.
You are the catharsis the world needs.
Amazing!!!
he is amazing
Welcome. You are now a Renegade👍💕🦇
so unique his sound hes not trying to be like anyone else this is brillaint
There’s Rembrandt then there’s Ren-brant! Brilliant artists. I’m so lucky to be alive today to see a Master at his craft!
He’s very versatile which is refreshing
I’m blown away by how talented Ren is!
“ sleep is the cousin of death “…!!! You are awesome Ren - so real , so musical , what rhythm- keep rockin bro 👍🌏
This Is about To be CRAZY we looking forward to it
The call backs to his previous tracks are seamless 🔥
C K B is also a rapper/hip hop artist now in Texas, and it stands for Constantly Killing Beats. Everything Ren does means something and then mean something else. He transitioned from bars baby to MC ages ago, and now moves graciously forward to Icon status. He's killing it with kindness, stellar talent, and appears fearless while exuding enough empathy for all. Share respect for his talent with my son and my grandson. Grateful for getting to live in the time of Ren before an end. My good fortune.✌️ 💜
CKB? if REN spreads his arms wide you see the extra letters. S I C K B O I
I´ll never press EJECT. I just REWIND and PLAY it again and again and again!!! Can´t STOP!
Nas homage ❤ Soon the culture will notice Ren, i can feel it
💯
He Refrenced the grim reaper line from wicked ways and I love how he can make doubles and triples so effortlessly how has he not got an award
Spectacular. This guy has changed my life. What an amazing human being.
Ren has to be in the conversation as one of the best rappers on the planet now... the lyrics, his rhyme schemes, and most importantly of all his delivery, that voice is golden! Already a legend and he is only just getting started.
Ren! You're in Calgary!!! Amazing song; I think Nas would be proud.
Enjoy your slushy stay my friend!
yeeeee
If Dan Bull comments on your song, you know it's a great song.
I grew up listening to your music, insane to see you here. Love to see it
Dude, I immediately came to this Ren song after listening to Salty Seaman, what a coinky dink. Cheers to my two favorite boys!🍻
I still listen to your civilization rap all the time. Big up Dan. We LeArN tO BaNd ToGeThER aNd eNdEaVoUr
Man you have great taste, didn't you also comment on a Tame Impala song? (ikik weird question)
This is unreal. Told you bro since the facebook days years ago that you would be massive!!!
You just appeal to everyone man! I just finished listening to an old live Astor Piazzolla concert. Now this. Different genre, same level of creativity. I know this must be a well worn phrase by now but Ren is a Genius, the finest musical creative mind of his generation.
Yet again!! He's a musical moth!! Everything he does is smooth as silk ❤ 😊 like crack for the ears! Nothing ever comes close after x
Bruv you just did Nas proud. Respect!
🤘🤘
Heard this track in 92 blew my mind... 32 years later mind blown again. Great cover.
im actually pretty split with my emotions, sure its sick, but nothing beats the original, and ren knows this for sure and doesnt intend to. ahh my head
@@RenMakesMusic blew my mind, again❤Legend, that's what you are, born to shine bright
I’m a 0.273 second-old time-travelling amoeba and Ren is the greatest thing I’ve heard since 3074!
I hope the sweater makes it to the shop.. 🙏 fire retake btw..
Absolutely amazing remake! Keep it up man! Hope NAS see this.
Love From Finland❤❤ LEGEND
Ren. Thanks for making that video in Calgary. Happy to see that with all you have to go through that fire is still burning. Like a phoenix you rise form the ashes. Keep fighting, keep writing and I will keep vibing. Peace Ren and to all your crew.
this is the comment right here, I thought I recognized that back alley, then the building a Ross the street, then the pawn shop and when I saw enmax I had to check comments for sure. shit. sweet.
you don't rap on Nas beats. Unless you a BEAST. Man.... Smashed it. Too much to unpack here.
I find Ren's tunes are all a bit the same. ALL ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT 😂
We enter life with an inhale, we exit life with an exhale, an in-between we live for those moments that takes our breath away. Your music gives me many moments of breathlessness in a good way 💕
Complete word
LOVE THIS!!!
i love the moment when the guitar kicks in 🔥
What a great retake of this classic. So many Nas references, and Nas related bars (every scheme relates to a part of the history of this track, or a direct nod to Nas and boom bap). Masterfully put together, this is how to do a homage. Great job, Ren
well said.
Anytime some rhymes on a beat from Illmatic it’s a win. Hearing someone with a flow as good as Ren’s rhyme on a Illmatic beat it’s instantly going to be one of my new favorite tracks.
Ren you have a heart of gold and gold never rusts
60 years experience on the west of Canada and this boy has got it
Congratulations on hitting 500,000 in under 2 weeks Ren 😊❤
Happy Birthday Ren you legend! ❤
@Renmakesmusic scammers on your pages bro!
NAS is one of the best of all time! Really awesome to see a young rapper who knows his roots!
This is sick! My new favourite artist ❤
❤ Since it’s half as long as I’d like, i play it twice as much.
I'm not even a massive rap fan, I do really enjoy it and especially when it's combined with rock and or metal, I just find it a fantastic combination (if done right, anyway) - absolutely hooked on this though, really well put together. Been on repeat since it dropped to be honest!
Keep it up Ren, we love ya bro.
That guitar sound is dirty AF.
When are you doing a Metal/Rock album man?
(You've smashed every other genre lol!).
Im 65 and just loving you're music(never to old 😊)🌟👏👏🎶🎼🎸🎧🎙🎵xxx
I am a 60 yr old woman and Illmatic is one of my all time favourite albums. This is a great homage to Naz. Well done Ren , you are incredible . X
So happy for you REN. Health and Love Always.
😢REN.. I am going through so many health issues and mental issues and you keep me afloat. I keep telling myself just another day....... Just another day...... So I look forward to this in 3 days❤
Keep breathing buddy. We need you❤️ Bless and Love
So sorry you are battling so hard right now. I’m glad you are finding some joy in Ren. The Ren effect - you want to do better, be better and be part of this phenomenon that is Ren and his music, his message. I wish you well.
You are not alone at the tip of the void. Silly fng human experience a absurdly wonderous exercise in futility expect in the space where we can connect with others. Even though I don't know you I care about you and your suffering and will reply if you need to share more ❤. No pressure but also sometimes anonymousISH online can be easier
Know the feeling but your spot on listening to Ren and the pure real honesty its truth and very mesningful keep goin Ren ur a one of a kind live it well done and good on you for all what ur doing , you keep it up Friend☮️💜🙏😉
I've told my mom next day I'll hang myself in the bathtube so stay Strong and eat good and sleep good and listen too what makes you happy. We with ears are very very happy to live because some people can't... U get me?
you talking about all that science shi by the library this way writing then switching to fast food pointing at the Olympic pizza writing 1:24 so cleverly done man
New to Ren. Deep diving this discography today!
Damn, another Nas shout-out? Quite an awkward pause until Thursday. I´ll be here for it, though!
I see what you did with the awkward...... Pause. 😉
Me too
Every time i see Ackward Pause i only hear Ren singing it
Which Nas song was this?
@robertlenzo3303 on Back on 74/message in a bottle retake he has a Nas shoutout as part of the lyrics, here it is:
"And the world is yours, that's a Nas shoutout with an awkward- pause"
Another song? It already feels like Christmas
illmatic - One of the greatest hip hop albums ever
THE greatest!
4D Chess not Checkers. I saw a great quote from a renegade that Ren was playing 4d chess while others were paying checkers and even the reactors were missing that. I can see two good examples for this in the Halftime retake 1) at 1.07 Ren spits his pirate scheme and "Wavy Guy ".. Kid Wave was the first MC name used by Nas before he became Nasty Nas. 2) at 1.22 he goes into the Oppenheimer scheme of diamonds neutrons and atoms etc.... Why? could it be because the original beat used by Nas for Halftime was sampled from an earlier rap album called 'Breaking Atoms' ? Now that's 4D Chess playing rap and mind-blowing!
This ⬆️ is why I love reading the comments: I'm always learning new things! 💯👍
Thank you very much for the background knowledge 🤝👍👏🙋♀️
Nice dude, great to bring some context into some of his lines. I have no doubt that given Rens genius those bar were intentional.
Amazing job, Knox Hill is good at breaking stuff down 👍
These retakes are absolute 🔥 the way ren re imagines and adds his own flavour is next level!
Besides the countdown did you notice the school bus pass as he's mentioning all the greats that schooled him? Serendipity for sure
Ren bringing back old school rap a song at a time, This is good very good. I havent been able to listen to rap music for many years untill ren came along. So experimental and fresh yet in the root of being so old school.
That Big Mac scheme made me cry.
Both me and my 13 year old cried at that scheme 🥹🖤
I really hope someone puts this in front of Nas and records his reaction.