Rap stars Jay-Z and Eminem will contribute their popular songs to DJ Hero and will also contribute on a special branded version of the game. Their version will include an "advanced version" of the game's turntable controller, which also has a metal traveling case that converts to a DJ-ready stand. If that wasn't enough, this version also includes two music CD compilations featuring works from both artists.
“A DJ has the ability to use music to control people's emotions and is responsible for the entire vibe of a room, a club or a party,” said Jay-Z. “DJ Hero is the first video game that allows everyone to enjoy the unique experience of creating that environment.”
“I came up doing freestyle battles on local stages with other MCs and DJs,” said Eminem. “DJ’ing is an essential part of hip-hop and DJ Hero will give people all over the chance to experience the music from the other side of the turntables.”
Both artists will both provide music for exclusive downloadable content later this year for DJ Hero.
Wow, what a big development. These artists will serve as huge endorsers for DJ Hero. I'd hate to be the DJ game going up against DJ Hero!
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1:50 PM on 05.29.2009
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In before all the "Jay-Z/Rap sucks" nonsense. They both used to be good.
Just remember it used to be a respected genre, and there are still quality artists out there beyond the thicket of pop-rap.
And while it's nice to see both Eminem/Jay-Z, here's hoping for more hip hop based DJs to join the mix (lol). DJ Qbert anyone?
Jay Z on the other hand, I haven't listened to him since The Blueprint 1 and 2.
Then again, all of this is a matter of opinion.
@EternalDeathSlayer
The song "Tribute" just popped into my head after reading the end of your comment :)
The guy with MC in his name hates rap. hmmm.
Encore ftw.
Q-bert and Dan the automator thats a good example of people I want to see working on this game
@Monco Vega
Fuck dance/house, both genres are lame, I would much rather see some Jungle/Drum n Bass stuff, but I doubt it and dance/house is more likely to be in this game cause as I said above, pozers oversell quality
Also, morbid is fucking crazy if he thinks Eminem isn't "an mc/rapper." Not Kanye either? I think I understand what you mean, but just because they're not fucking Masta Ace doesn't mean they don't belong.