Mega Ran
Musician
Arizona





See also: MySpace
Biography:
Raheem Jarbo, better known as Random or Mega Ran, personifies what Hip-Hop should be: Spontaneous, fun, and true. Every album conveys a different theme, a different vibe and a different emotion. You can, however, expect the unexpected from Random, hence the name. After teaching himself to make beats on the MTV Music Generator software for PlayStation, Random landed a job at a Philadelphia studio as a producer and engineer. During downtime, he would create his first demo tape. This led to Random signing with indie label RAHM Nation Recordings and releasing his debut album, The Call, in 2006. Random made waves by going way left of his backpack roots when he released "Mega Ran" in 2007. It was an album completely comprised of sampled 8-bit beats from the hit video game series "Mega Man."
This led to an unprecedented barrage of work from Ran. The album (and its follow up, Mega Ran 9) virtually exploded after video game corporation CAPCOM offered Random a special licensing agreement, and calling on Ran to perform at Comic-Con and other special events. In 2009, Random signed a deal with Japanese record label River City Records and released RANDOMONIUM, a collection of previously released material. In 2010, Random collaborated with critically acclaimed producer K-Murdock to release FOREVER FAMICOM, a conceptual album paying homage to the 8-Bit NES and 16-Bit Super NES video game consoles.
In 2011, less than a year after the success of FOREVER FAMICOM, Random teamed with AZ producer LOST PERCEPTION to create "Black Materia," an immense album experience that chronicled the events and story of the classic video game Final Fantasy VII. This album went on to rank in the top 10 of its categories on Amazon and iTunes, beating out mainstream stars such as Kanye West and Lil Wayne. In November, he released the final piece of the Mega Ran trilogy, Mega Ran 10, with CDs and even a special blue vinyl. A month later, Ran released "The Memorandum," a throwback hip-hop experience with AZ hip-hop artist Mr. Miranda.
Today, Random is no longer a teacher by title, but still travels the world to entertain and educate through the gift of music. From the clubs and lounges to the packed comic and gaming conventions all over, Random's music has managed game and movie soundtrack placements and press coverage in Playstation Magazine, Wired Magazine, The Phoenix New Times, URB Magazine, Game Developer, Nintendo Power, and more.
Random has performed at numerous music festivals such SXSW and Nerdapalooza, as well at San Diego Comic-con 2011.
To find out even more, check out his website: http://megaran.com/
Convention Guest Appearances
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2020
East Coast Gaming Expo 2020 - July 24-26, 2020 in Cherry Hill, NJConvention Cancelled- JoCo Cruise 2020 - March 7-14, 2020 in Departing from Fort Lauderdale, FL 2019
- Youmacon 2019 - October 31 - November 3, 2019 in Detroit, MI
- EXP Con 2019 - October 11-13, 2019 in St. Augustine, FL
- PAX West 2019 - August 30 - September 2, 2019 in Seattle, WA
- Anime Festival Orlando 2019 - August 9-11, 2019 in Orlando, FL
- New Jersey Gamer Con 2019 - July 26-28, 2019 in Cherry Hill, NJ
- Anime Midwest 2019 - July 5-7, 2019 in Rosemont, IL
- AniMinneapolis 2019 - May 24-26, 2019 in Minneapolis, MN
- PAX South 2019 - January 18-20, 2019 in San Antonio, TX 2018
- J1-Con 2018 - September 14-16, 2018 in Atlantic City, NJ
- Keystone Comic Con 2018 - September 14-16, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA
- Classic Game Fest 2018 - July 28-29, 2018 in Austin, TX
- Blerdcon 2018 - July 27-29, 2018 in Arlington, VA
- Anime Midwest 2018 - July 6-8, 2018 in Rosemont, IL
- AniMinneapolis 2018 - May 25-27, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN
Universal FanCon 2018 - April 27-29, 2018 in Baltimore, MDConvention Postponed- NashiCon 2018 - March 23-25, 2018 in Columbia, SC
- Louisville Arcade Expo 2018 - March 2-4, 2018 in Louisville, KY 2017
- Youmacon 2017 - November 2-5, 2017 in Detroit, MI
- PAX West 2017 - September 1-4, 2017 in Seattle, WA
- Mizucon 2017 - August 25-27, 2017 in Miami, FL
- Game On Expo 2017 - August 11-13, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ
- Anime Midwest 2017 - July 7-9, 2017 in Rosemont, IL
- TooManyGames 2017 - June 23-25, 2017 in Oaks, PA
- AniMinneapolis 2017 - May 26-28, 2017 in Minneapolis, MN
- Shumatsucon 2017 - April 14-16, 2017 in Columbus, OH
- GalaxyFest 2017 - February 24-26, 2017 in Colorado Springs, CO
- Newcon PDX 2017 - December 30, 2016 - January 1, 2017 in Portland, OR 2016
- TempleCon 2016 - August 25-28, 2016 in Warwick, RI
- Mizucon 2016 - August 19-21, 2016 in Miami, FL
- Anime Midwest 2016 - July 8-10, 2016 in Rosemont, IL
- TooManyGames 2016 - June 24-26, 2016 in Oaks, PA
- TexanCon 2016 - March 18-20, 2016 in Stephenville, TX
- Taiyou Con 2016 - January 15-17, 2016 in Mesa, AZ 2015
- Orlando Nerd Fest 2015 - August 7-10, 2015 in Orlando, FL
- San Japan 2015 - July 31 - August 2, 2015 in San Antonio, TX
- Anime Midwest 2015 - July 3-5, 2015 in Rosemont, IL
- J1-Con: Music Fest 2015 - May 31, 2015 in Philadelphia, PA
- MomoCon 2015 - May 28-31, 2015 in Atlanta, GA
- Shuto Con 2015 - March 20-22, 2015 in Lansing, MI
- A&G Con 2015 - March 13-15, 2015 in Covington, KY
- MAGFest 2015 - January 23-26, 2015 in National Harbor, MD
- Taiyou Con 2015 - January 16-18, 2015 in Mesa, AZ 2014
- Tomodachi Fest 2014 - October 3-5, 2014 in Boise, ID
- Alcon 2014 - September 4-7, 2014 in Leicester, UK
- Orlando Nerd Fest 2014 - August 7-11, 2014 in Orlando, FL
- TooManyGames 2014 - June 27-29, 2014 in Oaks, PA
- HamaCon 2014 - June 6-8, 2014 in Huntsville, AL
- NashiCon 2014 - April 19-20, 2014 in Columbia, SC
- KotoriCon 2014 - January 10-11, 2014 in Sewell, NJ
- MAGFest 2014 - January 3-6, 2014 in National Harbor, MD 2013
- Kollision Con 2013 - November 15-17, 2013 in Rosemont, IL
- Tomodachi Fest 2013 - October 4-6, 2013 in Boise, ID
- NashiCon 2013 - April 13-14, 2013 in Columbia, SC
- LoneStar Comic Con 2013 - March 22-23, 2013 in Schertz, TX
- MAGFest 2013 - January 3-6, 2013 in National Harbor, MD 2012
- UmiCon Daytona 2012 - September 7-9, 2012 in Daytona Beach, FL
- ConBravo! 2012 - July 27-29, 2012 in Burlington, ON, Canada
- Anime Midwest 2012 - July 6-8, 2012 in Lisle, IL
- No Brand Con 2012 - May 4-6, 2012 in Eau Claire, WI
- Tekkoshocon 2012 - March 21-25, 2012 in Pittsburgh, PA 2011
- PariahCon 2011 - June 10-11, 2011 in Lakeland, FL
- Phoenix Comicon 2011 - May 26-29, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ
- Tekkoshocon 2011 - March 31 - April 3, 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA 2010
- Kitsune Con 2010 - September 3-6, 2010 in Wooster, OH
- T-MODE 2010 - April 16-18, 2010 in Alexandria, VA
- Mizuumi-Con 2010 - February 27, 2010 in San Antonio, TX
- NonCon 2010 - February 19-21, 2010 in Poughkeepsie, NY 2009
- San Japan 2009 - August 14-16, 2009 in San Antonio, TX
- Animeland TuCon 2009 - July 31 - August 2, 2009 in Tucson, AZ
- Anime Express 2009 - March 13-15, 2009 in Daytona Beach, FL 2008
- Middle Tennessee Anime Convention 2008 - April 25-27, 2008 in Nashville, TN
71 confirmed guest appearances