These days it has become very important to have great songs in a video game. Now 2K Sports has revealed that NBA 2K8 will include original and exclusive tracks from the late legendary producer J Dilla (aka Jay Dee) with Common, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and Madlib providing vocals.
NBA 2K8 soundtrack features songs that have roots of hip-hop, as well as an eclectic mix of songs from other genres that complement the virtual hoops action.
Here is the NBA 2K8 OST:
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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”
Tim Rosa is the 2K Sports Director of Brand and Lifestyle Marketing. He quotes, “For the NBA 2K8 soundtrack, we wanted to produce something different that bridges modern hip-hop with its rich heritage in funk and groove. In addition to showcasing some of J Dilla’s finest and unreleased cuts with marquee artists like Common, Talib Kweli and Q-Tip, we have included a diverse group of artists whose music really captures the spirit of the game.”
Q-Tip says, “J Dilla was one of the industry’s greatest talents. This recording is reflective of his legacy and of the wonderful body of work that he left behind.”
NBA 2K8 is being developed by Visual Concepts and is expected to release next month for the PS2, PS3 and the Xbox 360. Just some time ago, 2K Sports had sent word that Chris Paul would be on the cover of the game.