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Scratch: The Ultimate DJ: first tracks revealed photo

Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, a music rhythm game for fans of hip-hop, is on its way to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in June of this year. The game will feature 60 licensed and original tracks for you to scratch to, using the included Numark turntable controller.

A press release today reveals some of the tracks and artists that will be in Scratch:

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

On top of all of that, Beastie Boys' Mix Master Mike is helping to create the game, and his music will also be featured in the title.

"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 CCO 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."

Does this seem like something you can get down with, Destructoid?


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sicPOS's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 14:23
sicPOS
possibly, if it's any good.
Jaren Face's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 14:32
Jaren Face
Tech N9ne and Deltron 3030 have raised my eyebrows. Run DMC, Gorillaz, Intergalactic and Flashing Lights are added bonuses. I'll keep my eye on this.

The soundtrack is building up nicely, but I just need the gameplay to be there.
VampireChrist's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 14:38
VampireChrist
sick. i want this
etfp's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 14:46
etfp
i especially wondering if they're going to incorporate different styles of scratching into this game.

dj premier doesn't scratch like dj jazzy jeff.
it'd be cool to throw in a lil bit of grand wizard theodore or kool herc.

the inclusion of flashing lights is kinda eh (not sure if i want to hear someone cut that up. i can think of like 5 kanye songs i'd cut up before that) but aside from that, i'm keeping positive.
ran24's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 14:47
ran24
It's definitely something to keep an eye, but I'm a bit skeptical of how fun it is to scratch a toy controller. Soundtrack seems at least decent though.
classybot's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 14:47
classybot
Is there finally a game for the video game playing underground/alternative hip hop head? Want!
Char Aznable's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 14:50
Char Aznable
Cool, I would check it out.

At first I thought the guy in the header pic had a huge Kid n Play style afro.
Syn's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 15:05
Syn
I will probably never play this, but hey they got Tech N9ne and Del, that right there is enough to grab my attention.
mrberns's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 15:16
mrberns
Seems like any normal music game list. A couple of gems filled in by stuff that really has no place in the genre just to satisfy the mainstream. I'll pick it up if they have anything worthwhile like some Q-Bert, or in my dreams, DJ Yoda.
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 15:31
Qraze
holy shit! tech n9ne! i may have to get this if its at all like real spinning.
grafkhun's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 15:34
grafkhun
Gorillaz, thank you very much, my eye's are now following this game... also, more Daft Punk please?
Hank Peters's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 15:51
Hank Peters
I'm interested in this. Gameplay footage is either going to make or break my decision on this.
ZombiePlatypus's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 16:04
ZombiePlatypus
Depending on how it plays I may look into this, but if there's one thing the world does not need it's more "Let's Get it Started"...
GohanGVO's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 16:21
GohanGVO
*cranks up Del's Battle Song*

*pumps fist*
riomccarthy's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 16:37
riomccarthy
Um Intergalactic from the Beastie Boys AND Run DMC? This gets a definite yes from me. :D
Diverse's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 16:38
Diverse
Most of these are great. Leave out the Kanye West and Nelly tracks and this would be golden. And I'm really surprised to see Deltron on the list, although I do see why they chose them, Kid Koala did some amazing scratch work on that record. Eric B & Rakim is also a great choice. Eric B is one of the best DJs to ever lay hands on turntables. I'm having high hopes for Scratch. :)
atastysammich's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 16:43
atastysammich


"Ultimate DJ?" That robotic retard wouldn't know a turntable if it bit him on the ass!
ammoelf3's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 16:47
ammoelf3
Gorillaz+Del (ESPECIALLY 3030 stuff) is almost insta-buy territory.
TewDee's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 17:51
TewDee
Looks like shit if you ask me. Can I get some actual DJ songs? DJ Shadow anyone?
leahloveslyrics's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 18:36
leahloveslyrics
The console was designed by professional DJs!! Im so excited I could scream and the graphics look SHARP!! Put it on my credit card!
Kraid's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2009 18:37
Kraid
Needs more DJ Premier.
Jeffrey Kawasaki's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2009 14:49
Jeffrey Kawasaki
Eric B and Rakim....awesome!!!
Vanessa00's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2009 16:27
Vanessa00
I want to see the console - if it feels real and the songs look good - I will want to try it for sure
CheckTheRhyme's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2009 14:45
CheckTheRhyme
Tech n9ne is tight
lauren's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2009 16:19
lauren
sound likes a fun game. def gonna get this one
cstands's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2009 19:17
cstands
shoots dis game seems mad. gonna kill it on tha tables ya hearddd
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