Mega Ran releases tribute song to Sam Lake
Hip hop artist Mega Ran is showing love to video game director Sam Lake through the power of music.
Today, the artist released the single “Sam Lake,” which pays tribute to the acclaimed director and gives inspiration to other creative minds in the world. Lake is best known for their work on the Max Payne series, the Alan Wake series, Quantum Break, and Control. Mega Ran performed the song live at the 2025 New York Game Awards back in January. The artist’s full performance can be seen here.
Lake said this about the song, which is out on digital services right now:
"I feel honored and blessed to have a song built for me by Mega Ran, and I want to shout out all the fierce and brave creators out there building new worlds."
50% of all proceeds from the song will benefit The New York Video Game Critics Circle, which is a non-profit whose program "Playing With Purpose" connects students with the NYVGCC’s vast network of industry professionals providing mentorship and internship opportunities.
Mega Ran is currently on a North American tour alongside Magic Sword and Starbenders. Tour dates and tickets can be found here.