Substantial
Featured — Level Up
A godfather of Lofi Hip Hop.
More than just a game
An immersive experience.
In Level Up you traverse classic 16-bit landscapes where each level unfolds in sync with the tracks of a lyrically masterful album. It's not just about reaching the end — it's about flowing with the beat, becoming one with the music, and experiencing music in a new way.
Music brought to life
Artists & characters
The album was brought to life by talented artists and friends Creative Mind Frame has formed bonds with over the last decade — with masterful audio engineering by K-Murdock. If you enjoy this album, you'll enjoy their music too.
Starshine Dream
Featured — Level Up, Tomorrow
My wonderful wife.
Mega Ran
Featured — No Limits
Our own teacher rapper hero.
Ohm-I
Featured — Evolution
Nerdcore's favorite hacker.
Begoma
Featured — Evolution
A versatile and killer artist.
Kadesh Flow
Featured — Vibes
Technically gifted all around.
Oso Cinco
Featured — Top Score
Positively one of the best.
K-Murdock
Featured — Level Up
The fabled Sound Samurai.
Marcus D
Featured — Level Up
Producer extraordinaire.
Stream the album
Click a track to listen.
About the creator
Built by one person, on purpose.
A solo developer with a background in high-level athletics and music, bringing a unique perspective to game development — every element of the game resonates with authenticity and high energy.
Born in Ghana and raised in the US, the two-time Ninja Warrior, nerdcore rapper and operational excellence leader Creative Mind Frame lives by the motto: "Your life is a book, so treat every day as a page you want to read at the end."
Level Up started as an idea with an old friend, Neil Hausey. The retro music video evolved into a successfully funded Kickstarter, and eventually into a full-blown playable rap album — a concept never done before, now covered in Debug Magazine and selected for the Game Devs of Color Expo.
