2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

Mega Ran

Saturday, March 19
1:15AM - 1:50AM

Karma Lounge
105 E 5th St

Artist-8327

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"(Mega Ran)'s proven he can excel in storytelling, punchlines, poignancy, freestyling and, well, pretty much any other way you can measure an MC." - LA Weekly

"Meet Mega Ran, your new favorite video game oriented rapper" - NOISEY

Mega Ran (formerly Random), aka Raheem Jarbo of Philadelphia is probably best known for releasing "Mega Ran," a video game tribute album that caught the attention of international game developer CAPCOM, who offered young Ran an unprecedented licensing agreement. He's gone on to land viral fame with songs and videos that have reached ESPN, ABC, Comedy Central and even pro-wrestling.

Arguably the world's most well known video-game influenced performance artist, the former teacher's high-energy shows and fun, nerdy persona have led to world tours, festival and video game tournament performances, and a legion of smart art fans he calls "Team Mega."

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Event Type
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