The first DJ Hero had a lot of everything mixed in when it came to music so all music fans could find a track they enjoyed and be satisfied. The series has stepped it up even more with the newest list of artists released today.
Activision has released this statement:
“With the success of DJ Hero and overwhelming response to its soundtrack, we are excited to be working even more closely with our label partners, including Interscope Geffen A&M, on DJ Hero 2 to hand-pick the best music from the most recognizable artists in the world,” said Tim Riley, Vice President of Music Affairs, Activision.
“We’re excited to bring the hottest hits from our biggest artists to DJ Hero 2 including Eminem, Lady Gaga, Soulja Boy, 50 Cent, M.I.A., Timbaland, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and many more,” said Steve Berman, Vice Chairman, Interscope Geffen A&M. “The blockbuster lineup of music we’ve contributed, when mixed by world renowned DJs exclusively for the game, will help deliver one of the best soundtracks in all of entertainment.”
Artists confirmed are as follows:
- 2Pac
- 50 Cent
- Adamski
- Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force
- Armand Van Helden
- A-Trak
- B.o.B.
- Basement Jaxx
- BlakRoc
- Bobby Womack
- Bruno Mars
- Busta Rhymes
- Calvin Harris
- Chamillionaire
- Chic
- Chris Willis
- Clinton Sparks
- Colby O’Donis
- Daft Punk
- Damian Marley
- David Guetta
- Deadmau5
- Deee-Lite
- Dillinja
- Diplo
- Dizzee Rascal
- DJ Shadow
- Donna Summer
- Dr. Dre
- Drake
- Edwin Starr
- Eminem
- Estelle
- Flo Rida
- Gorillaz
- Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
- Harold Faltermeyer
- House Of Pain
- Iyaz
- Jackson 5
- Janet Jackson
- Justice
- Kanye West
- Kaskade
- Kelis
- Keri Hilson
- Kid Cudi
- Kool & The Gang
- Lady Gaga
- Lil Jon
- Lil Wayne
- LL Cool J
- M.I.A.
- M|A|R|R|S
- Major Lazer
- Malcolm McLaren
- Mase
- Melle Mel & Duke Bootee
- Metallica
- Missy Elliott
- Mos Def
- MSTRKRFT
- N.O.R.E.
- Nas
- Nate Dogg
- Naughty By Nature
- Nelly
- New Boyz
- New Order
- Newcleus
- Nightcrawlers
- Orbital
- Pharoahe Monch
- Pirate Soundsystem
- Pitbull
- Puff Daddy
- Pussycat Dolls
- Rihanna
- Robin S.
- RZA
- Salt N Pepa
- Sam Cooke
- Sam Sparro
- Sean Paul
- Skibadee
- Sneaky Sound System
- Snoop Dogg
- Snow
- Soulja Boy Tell Em
- Sparfunk & D-Code
- Static Major
- Stevie Wonder
- Talib Kweli
- The Chemical Brothers
- The Crystal Method
- The Egg
- The Notorious B.I.G.
- The Prodigy
- Tiësto
- Tiga
- Timbaland
- Tweet
- Walter Murphy
- Warren G
- Wayne Smith
- Will.I.Am
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- Young Jeezy
Just looking at the list I see many artists that will really get fans excited to mix with. DJ Hero 2 promises to offer DJ battles and on spot singing, so a friend can step in to the mic and sing or rap with the track with the jump out/jump in party play. The game also has 80 exclusive creations just for the game. DJ Hero 2 Hits the 360, Wii, and PS3 later this year. Trailer is below and you can check out www.djhero.com for more information.
