News: Dan The Automator Puts Together Soundtrack For 'NBA 2K7'
2K Sports, the company responsible for some of the most popular sports games on the market, has announced the release of the soundtrack for "NBA 2K7," which is an exclusive collection of tracks put together by producer Dan The Automator.
The producer created beats for the soundtrack, which were tailor made for the likes of Fabolous, Mos Def, Ghostface, E-40, Slim Thug and even a remix of "Lyrics to Go," the classic hit by A Tribe Called Quest.
"It's cool to work on 'NBA 2K7' with 2K Sports. They have consistently made the best hoops videogame and produced by far the most diverse and representative video game soundtracks," said Dan the Automator. "Basketball has universal popularity in every city in America. For 2K7, I wanted to represent that universal appeal by bringing together artists from all the various regions in America. 2K7...bringn' the real hip-hop."
Equally excited about the collabo is 2K Sports, who not only admire Dan's production skills, but also his "solid gaming skills."
"We're fired up to work with Dan the Automator to create original beats and production for the NBA 2K7 soundtrack," said Tim Rosa, director of brand and lifestyle marketing for 2K Sports. "Dan's noted for his production skills, but he is also a huge sports fan with solid gaming skills. He gets it and brings it like few others."
One of the most prolific producers and remixers in the music industry, Dan the Automator achieved critical success in 1996 with Dr. Octagon, a classic collaboration with the Kool Keith. In 1999, Dan partnered up with heavyweight producer Prince Paul, releasing Handsome Boy Modeling School's Who's Your Girl? and in 2004 he released Handsome Boy Modeling School's White People.
The Automator has also worked with Del Tha Funkee Homosapien (on Deltron 3030), and in 2001, he attained international success with the multi-platinum debut Gorillaz album on Virgin Records.
The "NBA 2K7" soundtrack, titled Dan the Automator Presents: 2K7 is slated for release September 19 on Decon.
The final tracklist is as follows:
- Dan The Automator - "Intro"
- Slim Thug - "I Love This Game"
- Rhymefest - "Bang The Ball"
- Hieroglyphics - "Don't Hate The Player"
- Fabolous - "Ball Til You Fall"
- Aceyalone & Rakaa of Dilated Peoples - "Champions"
- E-40 & San Quinn - "Baller Blockin'"
- Ghostface & A.G. of D.I.T.C. - "2K007"
- Lupe Fiasco & Evidence of Dilated Peoples - "Catch Me"
- Mos Def & Anwar Superstar - "Here Comes The Champ"
- Charli 2na of Jurassic 5 - "Anchor Man"
- A Tribe Called Quest - "Lyrics To Go (Remix)"
- Zion I - "Fade Away"
In addition to elevating the music integration beyond the soundtrack is 2K Sports' reuniting of A Tribe Called Quest, who are also headlining the 2nd Annual 2K Sports Bounce Tour in support of "NBA 2K7".
The tour kicks off September 1st in Detroit.
This Fall, "NBA 2K7" will hit the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, and the PS2 and PS3 systems. www.ballerstatus.net |
