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Mega Ran

Phoenix, AZ

Teacher, Rapper, Hero. As one of the first independent artists to secure an exclusive licensing agreement with a major videogame developer, Random (aka Mega Ran) manages the unthinkable by dazzling retro gamers while garnering respect from Hip-Hop's hars... view more

  1. 1 day ago
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    Mega Ran
    commented on a project update

    All, do me a favor and make sure to go to this link and "like" or tweet it! Thanks! http://djdn3.bandcamp.com/album/mega-ran-in-language-arts-the-official-video-game-soundtrack
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    Mega Ran
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    Here is another link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/dhyqsb
  3. 2 days ago
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    Mega Ran
    Posted project update #12

    Play the Video Game and the Soundtrack!

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        Mega Ran 1 day ago

        Here is another link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/dhyqsb

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        Mega Ran 1 day ago

        All, do me a favor and make sure to go to this link and "like" or tweet it! Thanks! http://djdn3.bandcamp.com/album/mega-ran-in-language-arts-the-official-video-game-soundtrack

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        Mikey Rollins about 9 hours ago

        Thanks! Also tweeted as well.


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  4. 5 days ago
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    Mega Ran
    Posted project update #11

    News, Dates, The COMIC COVER and a Favor.

    What up yall.. I'm gonna give you some info, a picture, and then ask a favor.

    mailing posters and USBs off this week, also working on the freestyle shouts and commission songs.

    RELEASE TIMELINE FOR LANGUAGE ARTS STUFF: 

    • Vol 1 cd/download: May 22
    • Video Game: Friday, May 25
    • Video Game Soundtrack (feat new songs, plus game level tracks)- Friday, May 25
    • PDF Comic of Part 1: May 28
    • T-Shirt designs: June 11 or so
    • SPECIAL SURPRISE: June 19
    • Hard Copy Comic, June 21 (debuting at Heroes and Villains Comic Shop, Tucson, AZ), then monthly after that
    • Vol 2 cd/download: July 31
    • Vol 3 cd/DL: November 20

    Also working on videos, and getting the radio promo campaign going. We're pushing "Language Arts" and "Wake Up" for now. Fingers crossed! Also thanks for your votes, the Richie Branson version of "Language Arts" was a definite favorite for all. I think I may want to shoot a vid to that.  

    The Favor: I need you guys to post this link so we can get the album to hit #1 on Bandcamp! preorders get lifted at midnight EST, in about 2 hours. 

    http://megaranmusic.com/album/language-arts-volume-one

    next, check out this Kotaku article and like it, share it, or comment! 

    http://kotaku.com/5911879/the-video-game-thats-also-a-rap-album-thats-also-a-comic-book

    THANK YOU! 

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  5. on May 17
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    Mega Ran
    backed a project

    Diamond Trust of London by Jason Rohrer

    A turn-based strategy game for two players about spying, bribing, and loyalty. A boxed-copy cartridge release for the Nintendo DS.

    • 114% funded $90,118 pledged
    • 1,305 backers
    • Funded May 26, 2012
  6. on May 15
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    Mega Ran
    commented on a project update

    The original or OG version is running away with by a long shot! Thanks for helping me out with that! you guys can now share the original as the official new leak single from the album. http://youtu.be/Rz2JPhIWTto I've been biased because the EOM version was recorded first, almost 3 years ago actually. But thank you so much for your help! Next issue is downloads from bandcamp. Because I accidentally set up a pre-order for a free album (hence the $1 price tag), those download codes i gave you will now only give you a few songs. SO please enjoy the Dropbox version until release day, and then the bandcamp version will be free for all. Thank you and sorry about the confusion!
  7. on May 14
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    Mega Ran
    Posted project update #10

    Digital Copies Sent!

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        Brandon Blick on May 16

        How many songs are supposed to be on the full volume one?

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        Sean Aaron on May 16

        I like both versions, but definitely agree with others here that the first version is the best: it really moves and showcases your delivery skills. The album as a whole is solid and I just had to hear more so I've started up my Random playlist for car/work listening pleasure.

        Splash Woman was my first introduction to your work on a Nintendo Life podcast, but I think I prefer albums like this one and "The Call" with the more "real" content.

        Keep up the good work!

        Sean

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        Wayne on May 17

        That original is nice. I do like the new one, reminds me of your Comic-Con song from Forever Famicon. Excellent song. You should just do a whole album or online how-to video raps. haha.


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  8. on May 11
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    Mega Ran
    backed a project

    Republique by Camouflaj + Logan by Camouflaj

    Help Hope escape from a 1984-inspired dystopia. Developed by Camouflaj (MGS4, F.E.A.R., Halo 4, Kinect) and Logan (Skyrim TV spot).

    • 111% funded $555,662 pledged
    • 11,611 backers
    • Funded May 11, 2012
  9. on May 7
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    Mega Ran
    Posted project update #9

    WE MADE IT!

    Wowsers! Thank you all for the support! I am overwhelmed with joy, and frankly my eyes almost popped out of my head when I saw the final amount of over $15,000.. a 500% success rate. WOW. 

    Volume One is almost done and wrapped up, just added some new voiceovers by Kyle Hebert over the weekend...be on the lookout for your CDs by right around the May 22 date, maybe even sooner.  Shout outs will be done this week as well, and then I'll be collecting info from some of you on which games we'll be sampling. 

    Make sure the email address you gave me is a good address that you check often, and if I email you asking for info, PLEASE respond! Let's try to make this process go as smoothly as possible. 

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  10. on May 4
    Funded!

    Mega Ran's "Language Arts" Video Game and Comic project! by Mega Ran

    Mega Ran's next project is a doozy: a 3-part album, a comic book series and even a video game experience!

    • 516% funded $15,483 pledged
    • 317 backers
    • Funded May 04, 2012