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Release Date:
August 1, 2014
Original Title:
Mega-Lo-Mania
Genres:
Documentary
Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR
Runtime: 61
A former Teacher turned Rapper is suddenly licensed by Capcom, Inc after a leaked album using copyrighted material owned by the video game company makes it way to a popular website. After 5 years in the making, Random aka Mega Ran, embarks on a 3 city tour of the southwest to perform his popular tunes with a live band known as The Lo Classics. Mega Ran performs the album that landed him the license as he takes his fans on a journey through a musical experience uncommon with Mega Ran and his classic 8bit sound. The first rapper to ever be licensed by the popular video game company explains his side of the story and why he is the next big star to hit the rap scene.
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