2K Sports Announces NBA(R) 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 New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive “Take Two” redirects here. For other uses, see Take Two (disambiguation). Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) is an American publisher, developer, and distributor of video and computer games and video game peripherals. Software, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : TTWO TTWO Take Two Interative Software, Inc. (stock symbol) ), today announced that NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= [R] 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 Back to the roots, also called Spurensuche, is a program by the Republic of Austria's well established exchange-programm. Whereby a group of 15 young Israelis, who have Austrian family roots, are invited to Austria and together with 15 young local Austrians do research about their 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 2K NBA 2K is a basketball video game series that was initially exclusive for the Sega Dreamcast starting in 1999. The series was originally published by Sega, under the label Sega Sports and developed by Visual Concepts. 8 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 Percee P (born John Percy Simon in 1971) is an underground hip-hop artist from the Patterson Projects in The Bronx, New York City, United States. He is known in the underground for selling his mixtapes himself at shows and for his many guest appearances on other alternative , Run-DMC, Devo, Cut Chemist Cut Chemist is the performing name of Lucas MacFadden, a solo turntablist. He is a former member of the funk Latin band Ozomatli, and of hip hop group Jurassic 5. Career , 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"
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