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And while I have you here:

Obviously, there was only one correct answer.

HIT IT, ROCKAPELLA!!!

As a kid, I absolutely loved all things Carmen Sandiego. The games, the PBS game shows, and even the Rockapella-featured music album were all staples of my childhood. But back then, the object of the game was to catch Carmen and her henchmen. For the first time ever, Carmen’s in your control, and now she’s gotta track down VILE to clear her name.

Yes, Carmen is still a notorious thief, but she’s got nothing to do with these new crimes. Alongside Player (AKA you!) and the ACME crime-fighting organization, Carmen trots the globe seeking clues and putting baddies behind bars. But it won’t be an easy task; the members of VILE are a lot smarter now than they were back in the 80s and early 90s. Not only do you have to figure out who is behind it and where they’re going next, Carmen will also have to solve puzzles to discover new hints.

Legendary a cappella group Rockapella were the recipients of the first lifetime achievement award from the Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards in 2014. This video was shown at the ceremony during the Boston Sings festival in April.

Since Deke Sharon was not only the founder of CASA and CARA, but also the musical director of The Sing-Off, he asked members of VoicePlay and Home Free to share some memories of Rockapella's influence on their own careers while they were on the road with the Sing-Off tour. Earl, Layne, Geoff, Tim, Adam, and Chris recorded a segment that begins at 7:26.

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Trivia

Rockapella's longtime beatboxer, Jeff Thatcher, produced 4:2:Five's first EP in 2001. He's also a visual artist, and has created several pieces of artwork for VoicePlay over the years.

4:2:Five recorded Rockapella's arrangement of "Hound Dog" for their 2004 album "Time Machine".

Layne has recorded and mixed tracks for Rockapella through his production studio, Rayne's Room.

Geoff subbed for Rockapella's bass, Ryan Chappelle, during their 2015 New Year's Eve show in Vegas.