Scratch: The Ultimate DJ Setlist
There has been no confirmation if this game well be coming ot the Wii, but in all honesty I do not see why it would not.
Santa Monica, Calif. – Feb. 11, 2009 – Genius Products, Inc. and Genco Interactive announced today new songs for Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, a music rhythm game for fans of hip-hop. Developed by 7 Studios, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ features 60 original and licensed tracks from the most popular hip-hop and R&B artists.
The setlist will include:
· Flashing Lights- Kanye West
· Intergalactic- Beastie Boys
· Let’s Get it Started- The Black Eyed Peas
· Slacker- Tech N9ne
· Don’t Sweat the Technique- Eric B. and Rakim
Additional music from artists:
· Run DMC
· The Gorillaz
· Nelly
· Deltron 3030
The Scratch development team has collaborated with Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys, who is providing creative and technical input for the game. Scratch: The Ultimate DJ will also feature music from Mix Master Mike’s upcoming album, set to launch later this year.
“I’m honored to be featured on the Scratch: The Ultimate DJ setlist, alongside some of the most talented artists in hip-hop,” said Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys. “It’s exciting to work on a project that gives fans the opportunity to create their own music using the turntable and sampler.”
“As a music producer for some of the biggest artists in hip-hop music, I can’t stress enough the importance of having a credible playlist in a music game such as Scratch,” said Quincy Jones III, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of QD3 Entertainment. “The artists and songs that were announced today definitely sets the stage for Scratch and lets gamers and hip hop fans know that we are serious about making a game just for them. We look forward to enticing fans even more, with other names we’ll be announcing in the months to come.”
In addition to a heavy-hitting setlist, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ features distinctive urban environments, an array of customizable DJ personalities and a turntable style controller created by Numark, one of the leading manufacturers of DJ equipment.
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ will be available on next generation consoles in Summer 2009.
The game’s official Web site can be found at www.scratchvideogame.com.
February 12, 2009
I'm loving the music line up, and graphics look clean! Great article! I found another good one on the Rollingstone site Rolling Stone: Ultimate DJ
February 20, 2009
so does the turntable actually really work?
February 20, 2009
Not sure yet, I haven't seen or heard of any hands-on impressions with the game. Hopefully soon..
March 2, 2009
Looks tight- where do I get more info?
March 2, 2009
This is all the info so far from the game, but I would expect to hear more from the Game Developers Conference coming up March 25-27 in San Francisco.
March 18, 2009
dudee this game looks like sooo sick!!! i can’t wait to play it!!!
March 25, 2009
cant wait for this game to come! gonna be legit babyyyyy