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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

2K Sports has 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 PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation2 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/.