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Mega Ran is one of the most prolific hip hop artists you have heard, but likely have not heard of. His music is featured in hundreds of video games, earning him an award from the Guinness Book of World Records. Now he’s a children’s musician with a beat and a message. Get inspired by his amazing journey in an engaging conversation with our Kids Crew.
This time on The Children’s Hour, we’re joined by Mega Ran, musician, rapper, artist who’s music can be found in video games, movies, and on his albums. Mega Ran is a self proclaimed “nerdcore” rapper who was inspired to create positive rap music for people of all ages to enjoy.
Mega Ran answers questions from the kids crew that help us learn about the steps he took in life to become a music artist, his process for creating music, the importance of video games to him, his reactions to breaking a Guinness World Record, and his message to everyone out there, what inspires him, and so much more!
This episode is filled with Mega Ran music, check out the playlist below. Learn more about the artist and his upcoming events in his website here. Visit his YouTube channel to see more of his work. Hear many tracks on this episode from Buddy’s Magic Toy Box, filled with musical collaborations with some of our favorite artists.
This episode was produced by Katie Stone, our Executive Producer, our Senior Producer, Christina Stella, educator Lorraine Archibald, and transcription by Alexander Jacobson.
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Please note: not all songs heard on The Children’s Hour can be found in Spotify.
Playlist: Mega Ran
title | artist | album |
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Count Me In | Mega Ran | Buddy's Magic Toy Box |
Lovable and Capable | Mega Ran | Buddy's Magic Toy Box |
Friends Winning (feat. Koo Koo) | Mega Ran | Buddy's Magic Toy Box |
Summer-man | Ketsa | FMA |
The Goonies 'R' Good Enough | Cyndi Lauper | The Goonies (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |
Big and Scary | Mega Ran | Buddy's Magic Toy Box |
Recess (feat. JER & Stacked Like Pancakes) | Mega Ran | Buddy's Magic Toy Box |
Love is the Dream (feat. Sean Ardoin) | SaulPaul | Black Folk Music |
Movies and Popcorn and Video Games | Pierce Freelon | D.A.D |
Korobeiniki (Tetris Theme) | WDR Funkhausorchester | Single |
Gimme the Fruit! (feat. Whitney Peyton) | Mega Ran | Buddy's Magic Toy Box |
Our Turn (feat. Maya Rae) | Alphabet Rockers | The Movement [Deluxe] |
Say Word | Secret Agent 23 Skidoo | Infinity Plus One |
That's Okay (feat. Kadesh Flow) | Mega Ran | Buddy's Magic Toy Box |