Haven’t heard “Elmatic?” Change that, asap.
this Thursday! get your tickets!
Also…
BLACK MATERIA: THE REMIXES
peep the Destructoid exclusive!
http://www.destructoid.com/exclusive-single-off-random-s-black-materia-remix-album-220155.phtml
First look at “Ninja Girl.”
Album drops 1/31!
One of my most popular album is definitely FOREVER FAMICOM. Last March, we got together with DJ 2Thirteen to work on a vid for Epoch, and here it is!
2Thirteen Films Presents the official music video for “Epoch” By Random aka Mega Ran & K-Murdock. Originally shot at PAX East 2011 in Boston, MA.
Forever Famicom Available Now at http://megarankmurdock.bandcamp.com
Filmed & Directed By: DJ 2Thirteen
http://www.facebook.com/dj2thirteenofficial
Additional Work (Sprite animation/Title Screen Animation) By Kid Taylor
Follow the fellas on Twitter:
@MegaRan
@Neosonix
@dj2thirteen
@kidxtaylor
Why buy music online?
“its dangerous.”
“i like the feeling of ownership.”
“i want to rip open the plastic.”
These are probably things you’ve said when considering buying music online…shoot, I have. If you’re new to purchasing your music via the internet, then you may be unaware of the many advantages which there are to doing so. Here are just a few of the reasons why more and more music fans are opting to buy their music online.
Buying music online is the quickest and most convenient way to get your hands on the latest tracks and releases. If you want to make sure that you’re always in the know when it comes to your favorite artists, then this is the perfect way in which to do so. Rather than making it to a music store, where they may not have the item which you require in stock, ordering online will allow you to make your purchase from the comfort of your own home, whilst sending your emails, or playing an online game of party poker . What’s more, when you’re purchasing from a site such as megaranmusic.com, you’ll also be able to listen to a preview of the music which you wish to buy before you’ve made your purchase.
If you choose to digitally download your purchase, you will encounter even more benefits. As you will not be paying for postage, packaging, or the physical manufacturer of the music, digital downloads are often less expensive than ordering a CD. You will also have the advantage of being able to access the music which you have bought almost immediately – simply wait for the tracks to download directly to your laptop or computer. If you can’t wait to hear the latest releases, then this can be one of the fastest ways to listen to new music. The tracks will be stored directly on your computer, so you will be able to access them every time you log in, or transfer them quickly and easily to a portable MP3 device.
-a guest blog by I. Walsh.
2011 was a defining year for me. I had undoubtedly the greatest year of my professional life, and I have you guys to thank for that!
Let’s run it down, shall we?
JANUARY.
January started off in full blast with 2 projects; First being SPY vs SPY Volume 2 with AZ producer and emcee SPAN PHLY.
Next was the album that changed it all…
BLACK MATERIA.
Based on my favorite RPG of all time, the album featured Lost Perception on the beats, and some of my favorite artists lending guest vocals. That led to some really cool things happening, including..
Playstation: The Official Magazine.
And Game Informer, among other great press outlets.
MARCH was festival month, as we hit SXSW in Austin, C2E2 in Chicago, and PAX East in Boston.
At this time, Japan was rocked by not one, but 2 natural disasters. We tried to do our part with this song, and donated over $200 to Japan!
Around this time, I had an offer to play overseas for the first time, so we organized a trip to the UK, with your help!
MAY was a big month, that’s when I made “The Decision” and resigned from teaching.
Right after that, I dropped “TeacherRapperHero2″
and we finished up the Mirandom video for “Wednesday,”
then headed overseas in JUNE.
On our return, and in JULY, we finished up Forever Famicom DLC 2 and got ready for Nerdapalooza, where the response was amazing.
and then in AUGUST got the call of a lifetime… from mc chris.
We were asked to join the EPIC RACE WARS TOUR in the Fall.
During the tour, we released DLC2:
and when the tour ended in late OCTOBER, it was time to release the long-awaited Mega Ran 10 album in NOVEMBER:
AND as if that wasn’t enough, there was still DECEMBER!
First was a trip to JAPAN!
and then, Mirandom time!
How can we possibly top this next year????
Stay Tuned Mega Fans… 
Peace!
Random
The Memorandum, available now! Get it at these fine locations:
iTunes
Amazon
Bandcamp (CDs get you free stickers)
To make it even sweeter, you get the Mega Ran 10 Instrumentals sent to your email! Just send proof of purchase to Ran once you cop, and BOOM! Get Equipped with Instrumentals!
Happy Holidays!
Konnichiwa!
I’m back from Japan with a million stories to tell… but I don’t want to bore you, so just check out these videos, i’ll try to get it right this time.
QUICK NOTE: I just got word that the MEGA RAN 10 VINYL Test Press is approved and vinyl is now being pressed to ship from overseas. 7 to 10 days is my new timetable. Thanks for bearing with me, but when you get that sweet blue vinyl in hand, you, like me, will be glad you waited!
First, if you don’t know, my album with Mr. Miranda, “The Memorandum,” is coming next week, if you’re in Japan, you might already have one, but if you’re not, then you should order it now! If you’re in Phoenix, I know I’ll see you Friday!
Should be a blast! get in for $5 and get a CD for $10.
cant be there?? order your cd NOW!
So Miranda and me are starting a daily video series called “A Minute with Mirandom.” Each episode we’ll give our opinion on something. This time we talk about the best hip hop duos ever. Sadly, Kid N Play were not in our top 3.
watch A MINUTE WITH MIRANDOM
NEW ITEMS IN THE STORE
Thanks to my Japanese label River City Music, I was able to get a few copies of import albums, and theyre in the store FOR YOU! VERY limited
Items include
Randomonium (2009)
Forever 8-Bit (2010)
Japan Team Mega Hoodies
MORE MEGA RAN!
I worked on a new song a while back on my homie M Slago’s new project called “Attack The Wack.” It’s called “Hands Go Together.” Check that out, and the whole project, featuring Homeboy Sandman, Jabee and more! Good Rap Music.. And its FREE!
http://producersiknow.bandcamp.com/album/m-slago-presents-attack-the-wack
then, go tell Slago thanks for making such good music for free.
Thank you ALL for checking out the Christmas Album! it’s been one of my most downloaded albums. Keep on talking about it, Christmas is Coming!
OH YEAH, VIDEOS.
JAPAN!
#1 Food
#2 Record store in Osaka
#3 Taito Arcade (Thanks Destructoid!)
#4 Freestyle in Shibuya
#5 Street Fighter II vs K-Murdock
#6 The Translator and the Bullet Train
#7 w/Bop Alloy
#8 Taito Arcade, Again
#9 Auntie Anne’s Japan
#10 Retro Consoles
more to come! For now, cop that Memorandum, and stay thirsty, my friends!
-Random
After an amazing year, I decided to spread some cheer. All production by DN3. All songs sample from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” my favorite holiday album. Special Thanks to The Word is Bond, Groovement and Nougold, and our mates in the UK. Thank you for listening as always.
listen for FREE or drop a donation:
OR… get one of these limited edition CDs with a special message from me inside. click the pic for more info.
read the first review of the project on RapReviews.
http://rapreviews.com/archive/2011_11_veryrandomchristmas.html
thank you and Happy Holidays!
RELEASING 11.11.11 on CD, digital download and VINYL!
go digital:
or..
get this spiffy poster with your CD or vinyl order!
And if you haven’t heard, K-Murdock and I are going to Japan this winter with Asu Rock and Bop Alloy! Join us!
Can’t join us, no problem… Wish us well, and even drop a donation… We’ll pick you up something nice with a $20 donation
Phoenix, AZ – After recently wrapping up a massive 44-city tour with mc chris and MC Lars,Hip Hop artist and educator Random returns to the past for a final time for another Mega Ran project, this one based on the new Capcom game Mega Man 10.
The album, Mega Ran 10, samples and interpolates tunes from the soundtrack of the top selling game and transforms them into all new Hip-Hop, rock and dance tunes. Ran is quick to point out that this is not a direct sequel to the previous titles.
“I planned on putting out a song every few months, and soon I had an album’s worth of material on my hands. I’ve been asked by fans to finish the album and release it, so finally, I agreed.”
After accomplishing the impossible with an official license and co-sign from Capcom USA, Random’s last few Mega Man based albums, “Mega Ran” (2007) and “Mega Ran 9” (2009) have landed Ran in major publications from Nintendo Power to Playstation: The Official Magazine.
The album will feature production from Random, DN3, K-Murdock and newcomer Derrick Canton. Guest artists include Open Mike Eagle, Beefy, Phill Harmonix and more.
The sad news? This is Random’s final Mega Man tribute album. “It’s been a great run,” Ran says. “I’d never want to keep doing something to the point that it becomes expected of me. I’ll always love the Blue Bomber, and I think my catalog proves it.” He and executive producer K-Murdock will be taking their talents to the Land of the Rising Sun for a week of touring December 7 to 13.
Get the album at megaranmusic.com through digital download, CD or limited edition “Blue Bomber” vinyl.
Megaran.com
Twitter.com/megaran
Facebook.com/megaranmusic
More Mirandomness!
Myself and Mr. Miranda are ready to drop our duo album “The Memorandum” this DECEMBER!
You remember the first single “Wednesday,” right?
“Planet Silk” is a tribute to the smooth, flashy styles of some of our favorite artists, from Big Daddy Kane to Camp Lo and beyond. It’s produced by AZ’s own Mute, and has scratches from the great DJ LES735.
Album coming soon, be ready!
Well here we are! 8 more shows remain on the Race Wars Tour, and it’s been absolutely unreal. Greatest tour ever, by far. Big big thanks to everyone on the team, from Chris and Sully to Lars, Mike, JTL, Joey, Adam Warrock, Tribe One, and of course, my Player Two, K-Murdock. We stopped a few weeks back and dropped a short update on the road from Wyoming, of all places.
Headed to my hometown of Philly tomorrow, super excited. 2 chances to catch me out there:
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
1PM
@ Atomic City Comics
638 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(in store appearance and mayyyyybe performance or recording session)
8PM
@ First Unitarian Church
2125 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Live Performances by
mc chris, MC Lars, Mega Ran and Adam Warrock
GET TICKETS NOW
also… a TWITTER MILESTONE!
today I hit 5000 followers, so expect some new music very soon for all of you. Thank you!
Race Warrrrrrrs!
Raheem Jarbo, aka Random or Mega Ran. Teacher/Rapper/Hero. People will remember Ran for his daring leap into video game remixing which led to a Capcom cosign, but Random's penchant for storytelling has impressed retro gamers while garnering respect from Hip-Hop's harshest critics. An incredible impromptu "freestyle" MC, Random's unique combination of fantasy and introspective hip-hop has found its way into TV shows, movies, video games, and even coursework at several universities. That's Random.
