Go-go music is the soundtrack of Washington, D.C. Despite a four-decade history and a few national hits like “Da Butt,” by Experience Unlimited (E.U.), and “Shake Your Thang,” by Salt-n-Pepa with E.U., the funk offshoot, often referred to as a cousin of hip-hop, is a proudly regional music — born in the nation’s capital and embraced and supported by fans in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. A trip to the city will reveal the music blasting from automobiles and businesses as new bands carry on the...
- 6/16/2022
- by Jay Quan
- Rollingstone.com
As you have seen, we’ve been closely following the release of DJ Hero, the next step in rhythm gaming from Activision. Today is no exception as the company has now released the full 93 song set list for the game. While all club styled mixes, remixes and mashups, DJ Hero boasts one of the most varied collection of artists in any Hero franchise release.
With everything from the Jackson 5 to 2Pac, Daft Punk to Queen and everything in between, that variety of DJ Hero’s playlist is unmatched, as long as you like mashups and remixes. If you are a musical purist to the extreme, this game isn’t really what you’d be looking for.
In addition, the game will feature 10 tracks where players can plug in their Guitar Hero guitar and play alongside their friend on the DJ Hero turntable for a true real time rock / dance mashup.
With everything from the Jackson 5 to 2Pac, Daft Punk to Queen and everything in between, that variety of DJ Hero’s playlist is unmatched, as long as you like mashups and remixes. If you are a musical purist to the extreme, this game isn’t really what you’d be looking for.
In addition, the game will feature 10 tracks where players can plug in their Guitar Hero guitar and play alongside their friend on the DJ Hero turntable for a true real time rock / dance mashup.
- 10/15/2009
- by John Carle
- The Flickcast
Activision already named its headlining talent behind the music of "DJ Hero," but today the company released the names of all 93 mixes that players will face during the game's set list. Featuring extra helpings of Daft Punk and Jay-z, the list includes big names 50 Cent and the Beastie Boys to late legends like DJ Am and 2Pac. Even fans of Weezer and Queen will find something to like, as the samplings come from all over rock and and hip-hop. Check out the whole track list after the jump.
· 2Pac - "All Eyez On Me" vs. The Aranbee Pop Orchestra - "Bittersweet Symphony (Instrumental)"
· 50 Cent - "Disco Inferno" vs. David Bowie - "Let's Dance"
· 50 Cent - "Disco Inferno" vs. InDeep - "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life"
· Afrika Bambaataa - "Zulu Nation Throwdown" vs. Freedom Express - "Get Down"
· Beastie Boys - "Here's A Little Somethin' For Ya" vs. DJ Shadow...
· 2Pac - "All Eyez On Me" vs. The Aranbee Pop Orchestra - "Bittersweet Symphony (Instrumental)"
· 50 Cent - "Disco Inferno" vs. David Bowie - "Let's Dance"
· 50 Cent - "Disco Inferno" vs. InDeep - "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life"
· Afrika Bambaataa - "Zulu Nation Throwdown" vs. Freedom Express - "Get Down"
· Beastie Boys - "Here's A Little Somethin' For Ya" vs. DJ Shadow...
- 10/6/2009
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Multiplayer
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