NBA 2K8 announces the official sountrack

by: Elliot - posted: 9/24/2007 4:16:00 PM

The Hip Hop Gods have smiled down on NBA 2K8 from 2K Sports. Such greats as Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, and Madlib will offer their unique beats to the NBA basketball title. Click here for the official site or read on for a full list of artists and songs on the soundtrack.

2K Sports Announces NBA® 2K8 Soundtrack to Showcase an Array of Eclectic Music Offerings

 

Soundtrack to Feature Run-DMC, Devo, Stone Roses and Exclusive J Dilla Collaborations with Common, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and Madlib

 

New York, NY – September 24, 2007 – 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that NBA® 2K8 will feature original and exclusive tracks from the late legendary producer J Dilla (aka Jay Dee) with  Common, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and Madlib providing vocals. The in-game soundtrack will also include music that harkens back to the roots of hip-hop, as well as an eclectic mix of songs from other genres that complement the virtual hoops action.

 

As one of the music industry’s most influential producers, J Dilla inspired many artists, including Common, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and Madlib, all of whom he had previously collaborated with in some fashion. These artists were tapped to keep J Dilla’s legacy alive because of their friendship and respect for this fallen talent. Now exclusively on the NBA 2K8 soundtrack, three J Dilla tracks will feature the lyrics of Common, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, and Madlib.

 

“J. Dilla was one of the industry's greatest talents,” said Q-Tip. “This recording is reflective of his legacy and of the wonderful body of work that he left behind.”

 

The in-game soundtrack to NBA 2K8 introduces today’s gamers to classic tracks from The Highlighters Band, Ernie and The Topnotes, Billy Ball & The Upsetters, and The Fabulous Jades. Rounding out the soundtrack are offerings from Quasimoto, Percee P, Run-DMC, Devo, Cut Chemist, Fishbone, Stone Roses and many more.

 

“For the NBA 2K8 soundtrack, we wanted to produce something diverse that bridges modern hip-hop with its rich heritage in funk and groove,” said Tim Rosa, 2K Sports Director of Brand and Lifestyle Marketing. “In addition to showcasing some of J Dilla’s finest and unreleased cuts with marquee artists like Common, Talib Kweli and Q-Tip, we’ve included a diverse group of artists whose music really captures the spirit of the game.”

 

Track listing:

 

·         J Dilla feat. Madlib                          “The Official (2K8 Mix)”

·         J Dilla feat. Q-Tip & Talib Kweli        “Lightworks”

·         J Dilla feat. Common                       “E=MC2”

·         Run-DMC                                        “Sucka MC's”

·         Stone Roses                                   “Fool's Gold”

·         Breakestra                                       “Getcho Soul Together Pt. 2”

·         Fishbone                                        “Skankin to the Beat”

·         Tommy Guerrero                             “Molotov Telegram”

·         Percee P                                         “Throwback Rap Attack”

·         Quasimoto                                      “Chrome Dreams”

·         Devo                                              “Through Being Cool”

·         Quantic                                           “When You're Through”

·         J. Rocc                                           “Cold Heat Megamix”

·         Cut Chemist                                    “Bunky's Pick”

·         Billy Ball & The Upsetters                 “Tighten Up Tighter”

·         The Highlighters Band                      “Funky 16 Corners”

·         A Guy Called Gerald                        “Hurry to Go Easy”

·         Sonic Trip                                       “Energy Play”

·         Baron Zen                                       “Turn Around (Peanut Butter Wolf Instrumental Mix)”

·         Finley Quaye                                   “Ultra Stimulation”

·         G-Love & Special Sauce                  “Shooting Hoops”

·         Ernie & The Topnotes                      “Dap Walk”

·         The Fabulous Jades                        “Cold Heat”

                                                            

NBA 2K8 is rated E for Everyone and will be available October 2, 2007 for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. NBA 2K8 features exciting all-new play modes, defensive mechanics, off-ball controls, a radically improved franchise mode and an impressive set of other updated features.

 

For more game information, log onto www.2ksports.com/games/nba2k8/