Nerdcore rap artist
Mega Ran is a big Mega Man fan — it’s in the name. Now he has announced a team-up with Noveliss, of the Detroit hip-hop group Clear Soul Forces, to produce the ultimate Mega Man X tribute album: Maverick Hunters.
Mega Ran and Noveliss use several classic melodies from the Mega Man X series to illustrate stories of a changing world (“Dream Summer”), not-so-distant memories (“Memory Card”), and pro-wrestling rivalry (“Clash of the Titans”). Producers Hiro Beats, Yon Li, and DJ DN3 helped with the beats. A bonus track, “Grove of Titans,” is included on the Bandcamp release, produced by Young RJ of Slum Village and featuring RoQy TyRaiD.
“I’ve always been a Mega Man classic and X guy,” Mega Ran says, “but Noveliss has been a fan of Zero since the beginning. His enthusiasm for those games has made me revisit them and while challenging, they arguably have the most engaging story of the...
