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Black Materia: Vinyl Remixes and Remasters Mega Ran’s Beloved Final Fantasy VII AlbumFinal Fantasy VII-inspired album by Mega Ran and Lost Perception gets remixed and remastered by R23X and is available exclusively from The Yetee.

Press release:
Aurora, Illinois – April 19, 2016 – The Yetee is pleased to present a new 12″ 2xLP vinyl version of teacher, rapper, hero Mega Ran and producer Lost Perception’s Black Materia. Featuring newly orchestrated and arranged tracks by producer R23X, this exclusive vinyl release visits the classic fan-favorite album with completely new sounds, offering something familiar yet new. Completely remastered and remixed, Black Materia: Vinyl is spread across two 140 gram 12″ LPs. Exclusively produced by The Yetee, this record is now available in two versions, the regular edition black vinyl and the super limited edition White
Materia white vinyl:

Black Materia: Vinyl on The Yetee

Mega Ran’s evocative lyrics were inspired by his experience playing through the classic Squaresoft RPG, Final Fantasy VII. The songs are both personal and universal, as anyone who has played the game can relate the narrative Mega Ran weaves throughout.

“Black Materia was such a labor of love, and every day that I heard it after release, I wished I could have another go at it, with the production knowledge I have now. Thanks to The Yetee, we’ve been able to do it with style.”

At first glance, the dual-gatefold jacket features clean and minimal Final Fantasy VII-inspired art from Drew Wise. Pulling out the records, the sleeves feature striking artwork from Rodrigo Pradel. Each side features original works inspired by the classic RPG we all love.

Product Specifications:
Artist: Mega Ran, Lost Perception & R23X
Album: Black Materia: Vinyl
Release Date: April 16th, 2016

Vinyl Details:
2 x 12″ LP (140 grams) in a dual gatefold jacket (black) designed by Drew Wise. Inner sleeves with printed art from Rodrigo Pradel.

Price: $40 + shipping ($9 USA/$14 INTL)
Bonus: Stickers from Drew Wise
Available at: www.theyetee.com/megaran

About Mega Ran
When LA Weekly said that Ran’s “fanbase and niche audiences are growing at a rate not seen since Tech N9ne,” they meant it. A former teacher, Mega Ran (formerly Random) blends education, hip-hop and gaming in amazing new ways, penetrating the farthest reaches of the galaxy with his unique rhyme style and electric performances. The first ever rap artist to be licensed by a major game developer (CAPCOM), Ran takes the old and makes it new through his unique form of music he calls “Chip-Hop.” Arguably the world’s most well known video-game influenced performance artist, Mega Ran’s high-energy shows and fun, nerdy persona have led to speaking engagements, world tours, tons of convention and festival performances, and a legion of smart fans, patiently awaiting his next move.

Learn more: http://megaran.com/
Follow Mega Ran on Twitter and Facebook

About R23X
Vancouver-based producer R23X started recording music and video on VHS tapes in late 2014. This spawned his first album, OST (1).rar, which contained music “mastered” on VHS tapes – this garnered some attention because WHY. Since then he has steadily created music that is a blend of lo-fi ambience, retro videogames, and outmoded computer technology. His work has been featured on Billboard, The Guardian, and all over the ‘net since signing to London-based record label The Dream Catalogue in 2014.

Follow R23X on Twitter and SoundCloud

About The Yetee
The Yetee (creature) is a game-loving, beef jerky-eating, mythical beast lucky enough to work with amazing artists to make you hi-quality yet affordable clothes and art. The Yetee (company) is Owned and Operated by Mike and Glen and is based in Aurora, IL. They are focused on producing amazing art, music, apparel and miscelleanous things. They work with clients such as: Games Done Quick, Humble Bundle, JonTron, The Completionist, Octodad, The Binding of Isaac, Cuphead and musicians like Mega Ran, Grimecraft and more!

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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround