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BREAKING NEWS!
while waiting for Forever Famicom to finish up, I worked on another Mega Man 10 track, peep that on Capcom’s Blog
Okay, back to the reason I ‘m sending this out….
We’re almost here!! I’ve been talking about these 2 albums i’m working on this year for so long, and one is finally ready to be released to the world. June 1 is the date, mark your calendars. as usual, people in high places will probably get a taste early…
But…I talk to you guys all the time, so here are some words from my collaborator for the new album, producer/radio host K-Murdock.
After 2 years of back & forth recording via the internet, myself & Random aka Mega Ran are DONE and ready to debut our Forever Famicom project to the world starting with the release of the FREE double-single “Dream Master/Epoch”.
Dream Master” is an eponymous nod to one of my favorite Capcom Classics-
Little Nemo The Dream Master
. The game’s story was very imaginative and till this day, i’m holding out hope that Capcom decides to “revisit” it as i think it could be just as dope today as it was in 1990! Ran’s story-telling of his own biopic fit the track’s mellow vibe so well, that is was almost too perfect.
“Epoch” is the more raw of the two songs in this single and samples source material from one of my top 3 RPGs of all time- Chrono Trigger. I always wanted to do something with the soundtrack, and the energy Ran brought with his verses was again, like a perfect match! Till this day, i still find myself revisiting CT just because the story is undeniably timeless. http://megarankmurdock.bandcamp.com/track/epoch
For more backstory on the project,
listen to uson the latest edition of the “Hip-Hop Shop”. You can download the double-single for free at the newly createdMega Ran & K-Murdock bandcamp page
. The full album drops JUNE 1st and will be available exclusively on Bandcamp as well as at show’s me & Ran will be doing in support of the project. We also got animated 8-bit styled videos in the works to accompany the songs, courtesy of the homie
, so stay tuned & spread the word to fellow Hip-Hop heads & gamers alike!
-K-Murdock
**DJ’s: hit us up for drops, Press: hit us for review copies. Fans: hit us and tell us how good or bad we’re doing! 🙂
-Random
MC Lars- Reaping Beauty Feat. Beefy & Random
“Reaping Beauty” is brought to you by MC Lars featuring colleagues Random and Beefy, with Tina Root singing the hook. Ms. Pac-Man, Zelda, Lara Croft, compared to our girl they’re much too soft …
Get the song free via mclars.com
Random “Push” Video
Random, aka Mega Ran, Big Ran or Random Beats. Half-teacher, half musician, all hustle. A 14-year music veteran, Philadelphia native and Phoenix transplant, Random’s bars are filled with all of the heartache, pain, triumph, tragedy and fun that come with everyday living. A graduate of Penn State University and middle school instructor, Random speaks to the everyman, transcending race or class barriers.”I never want anyone to predict my next move,” he says. You can, however, expect the unexpected from Random, hence the name.
It all started with The Call, Random’s political and spiritually charged debut album in 2006, which went on to rave reviews and critical acclaim. The Call is now being utilized in university coursework in several colleges in the US.
For his stunning follow-up, Random stayed true to his moniker and released the fun filled video-game tribute album Mega Ran, which continues to reach new heights after video game corporation CAPCOM offered Random an exclusive licensing agreement, leading to movie soundtrack placements and press coverage in Blender, Wired and several other magazines.
Random’s newest release, The 8th Day, is available now.
Something new… something different… something Random.
Visit Random’s YouTube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/random2g
Random- Teacher Rapper Hero
TeacherRapperHero
tracklisting:
1. TeacherRapperIntro (prod by DN³)
2. It’s Alright (prod by Samik)
3. Finally (Marvin Tribute 1) (prod by Pac0naut)
4. Inbox (electric remixation) ft. 88-Keys and DN³ (prod by DN³)
5. Words From LazieJim
6. N.O.W. (prod by Roca Dolla)
7. Waitin Ft Ohene and JonBap (produced by Random)
8. Anything Ft Naledge Of Kidz In The Hall (DN³ Remix)
9. Green Bean Ft Mickey Factz (prod by Mosaic)
10. Much More promo (J Dilla)
11. EMC promo (J Dilla)
12. Toe Rings (prod by Mosaic)
13. Pro Wrestling Ft DN³ and JonBap (Madlib)
14. uKnow The Name (prod by DN³)
15. Indian Hump promo (Madlib)
16. Hand Me Downs (MP Fiend Remix)
17. Peter Is Back Ft. Mr. Miranda and DN³ (prod by DN³)
18. KIA Music promo (J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League)
19. Kicks So Fresh (skit) (prod by DN³ and Random)
20. Spread The Love (prod by DN³)
21. Robot Master (prod by Cauze FX) (*Unreleased Mega Ran 9 track)
22. PunchOut!! (prod by RythmIQ)
23. Take Notice promo (J Dilla)
24. Grown ft. G. (prod Random)
25. Reset Button (Remix ft Word Burglar, Zealous 1, and Maja) (prod by Samik)
26. TeacherRapperOutro prod DN³
BONUS:
27. Blessed To Breathe (ft Blaze Rock, Ocean, ROK) (prod by the Council Productions)
28. Forever(prod by K-Murdock)
(*from the upcoming K-Murdock/Random album “Forever Famicom”)
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Teacher Rapper Hero
Mega Ran in Mega Man 10
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http://www.petitiononline.com/mm10char/petition.html
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http://randomhiphop.proboards.com/index.cgi
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