NBA 2K8 Soundtrack
2K Sports recently released the official soundtrack of NBA 2K8, featuring original and exclusive tracks from the late legendary producer J Dilla (aka Jay Dee) with Common, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and Madlib providing vocals.
“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. The soundtrack will also include music 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”
September 25, 2007 at 9:36 pm | Sports |
