Episode 014 // Raheem “Mega Ran” Jarbo, musician, rapper, podcaster, hero and father, among, you know, many other things, on the heartdea13r Podcast with chr1stoph3r g0nda

Summary:

Mega Ran is kind enough to talk about his upbringing, career, making music, journey into children’s music, fatherhood, and how life is like a video game.

👀 What You’ll Hear:

Raheem “Mega Ran” Jarbo breaks down music, fatherhood, and the grind of the music business
Discover how video games shaped Raheem’s creativity and helped him prepare for life’s toughest battles
Hear how teaching in Philly classrooms built the adaptability that fuels his success on stage and in music
Learn why fatherhood and adoption gave him a powerful new perspective on art and community
Explore the balance between loving the creative process and navigating the realities of the music usiness
Understand why betting on yourself and investing in your own art is non-negotiable for long-term growth

🕰️ Chapters:00:00 Sega memories and the first spark of gaming

06:00 Arcade culture, cousins, wrestling, and hip hop weekends

09:00 Teaching roots, sociology influence, and surviving inner-city classrooms

16:00 Mentorship, carving a niche, and blending pop culture with music

22:00 Fatherhood, adoption, and making music that grows with kids

31:00 Finding positivity through community and the strength of asking for help

37:00 Foster parenting realities, pandemic babies, and the village that sustains you

42:00 Video game wisdom, enemies as signs you’re on the right path

45:00 Creativity vs. outcome—falling in love with the process

49:00 Business vs. art—sharing work without chasing algorithms

52:00 Investing in yourself, crowdfunding, and betting on your own art

57:00 Building teams, going all in, and sustaining long-term artistry

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