…but not for “Renegade pt.2″. Before I get into the post I should let you know I’m not Shake nor Meka (as the “blame it on” line suggests). Last time I spoke with Shake he was on route to the Emergency Room. Some of you might be following his Twitter and have caught the intermittent messages about chronic head pains, pharmaceutical drugs and numerous hospital visits over the past few weeks. I know it’s nothing life threatening but I’ll let him divulge in the details when he’s back. I was asked to take shape as Shake’s apparition for the time being and post here and there.
If you’re like myself, Rock Band and Guitar Hero are both fun; but there was always that voice in your head asking for a hip hop generated version. According to USAToday.com, “DJ Hero” is the answer to our invocations. Mike Snider writes:
Both rappers are bringing their music to the newest offshoot of Activision’s successful $2 billion Guitar Hero franchise. The game, played with a turntable-shaped controller, is due out this fall for PlayStation 3, PS2, Xbox 360 and Wii (no price or rating yet).
A limited edition comes with the rappers’ exclusive new greatest-hits CDs, possibly including previously unreleased tracks, plus an advanced version of the controller, a DJ stand and metal traveling case. Jay-Z and Eminem will serve as consultants to Activision and the game’s developer, FreeStyleGames.
Click the “continue reading” link for the rest of the informative news article.
The complete list of tracks the rappers are providing is still being worked out. Jay-Z plans on including Izzo (H.O.V.A.) and Dirt Off Your Shoulder for sure. Also possible: tracks from his in-the-works Blueprint 3 album. “I have a ton of content, I just need the pipeline,” he says. “I love the freedom of (DJ Hero). I could wake up tomorrow morning with the idea for a song and call the guys at Activision and start working on getting it out.”
Eminem is more cryptic about his contributions. “I don’t want to give away any surprises yet,” he says in an e-mail interview. “DJ Hero will include my music, and I’ll be providing additional material as downloadable content by the end of the year.”
Players use the features on the game’s controller — a rotating record platter, sampling buttons, an effects dial and a cross fader — to match streams of song tracks, create effects and add personal touches to score points.
“You actually get lost doing it,” says Jay-Z, who has played the game. It creates “a DJ’s universe,” he says.
In addition to single-DJ action, two players can compete or play cooperatively. Special mixes will let players use the Guitar Hero controller. The game spans hip-hop, electronica, R&B, soul and pop/rock with songs by 50 Cent, Beastie Boys, KRS-One, Blondie, N.E.R.D., Gorillaz and David Bowie. Superstar DJs such as DJ Shadow, DJ Z-Trip and DJ AM will contribute, too.
“You are going to get over 100 songs from 80 artists and 80 brand-new mixes that have never been heard before, including one with Eminem and Jay-Z (together),” says Guitar Hero president and CEO Dan Rosensweig.
“This is a game I can see myself actually playing,” Eminem says. “DJ’ing is fundamental to rap music, so it’s a great fit.”
I know quoting an entire story is bad form but I was having difficulty pulling choice quotations. Everything seemed neccesary. So once again, salutations to Mike Snider and USAToday.com for the information.
I can’t front this sounds dope and I’m not even into games anymore (for years now) and this sounds like something I’m willing to buy along with a gaming system or two.
This is a great idea and fun tool for all I think.
Oh and Hov be looking like a fuckin dork ma’fucka in them weird ass BIFOCALS and the other weird shit these last few years.
I think Beyonce got this nigga wilding. Shit he might be singing on Blueprint 3 album the way it might play out (I hope not lol)! jk
Get well soon Shake.
What about rapping?
Where’s the fun in just imitating a beat with a controller? I want to rap. lol
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Get Known Radio / Jay-Z & Eminem Reunite… said this on May 29th, 2009 at 3:06 am
ive been waiting for something like this haha
Hope shake finds better spirits.
Good post!
my son is gonna be fighting me for xbox 360 playing time now…..lil mike, I’m claming mines. love my seed but I’m playin’ for 50-11 hours…ha ha.
Who was that masked man?
Wishing you a speedy recovery shake
@thatdude
there was this game for PS2 that u could rap along (like u sing in rockband) can’t remember the name for the life of me tho.
Big homie need line up and a can of sportin’ waves.
parapper the rapper? ahahaha i never played that shit cuz it just seemed so corny
^^^ lol
naw the game was called “Get On Da Mic.” It had Jada on the cover and the game was fucking terrible.
Music shit aside, get better Shake!
Get well Shake!
So i should wait for ‘DJ Hero’ and not ‘Scratch: The Ultimate DJ’ game that comes out in September.
get well cat
I doubt I’ll play DJ Hero but man, I fucking played Rock Band about 2 weeks ago and I contradicted myself like a motherfucker. I talked all that shit about those guitar games and after playing Rock Band I want the shit lol.
They also dropping Def Jam Rap Hero which is like some rap karaoke shit……so i guess people was tired of the rock songs
Im not sure about this one yo… then again i wasnt sure about Guitar Hero.. and that shit is the truth when you drunk..lol.
feel better shake
get well soon breh
hope you’ll recover soon bro
Finally…a person that can actually fucking write on this blog.
can’t wait.
Get well Shake.
And game sounds interesting.. 2009 is the year of Eminem & Jay-Z
Get well Shake
this is wack its a disgrace to real djs and mcs!!!!
lmao at Shake’s apparition….even in ill health, Shake still has a big sense of humor.
get well soon Shake!!!…and at first I was only up on that new DJ Scratch video game with there Numark-created game controller…but looks like I may have to check out DJ Hero now after this.