Scratch: The Ultimate DJ
New tracks licensed for hip-hop game out early next year.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Sept. 23, 2009 – Scratch DJ LLC announced today new licensed tracks for Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, the upcoming music rhythm videogame. Developed by Commotion Interactive, with creative and technical support from legendary scratch DJ, Mix Master Mike, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ will allow players to put their own “spin” on tracks with an innovative turntable style controller produced by Numark. The game will feature more than 60 licensed and original hip-hop and R&B songs from mainstream and underground artists.
New licensed tracks include:
Gifted – N.A.S.A. Feat Kanye West, Santo Gold, Lykke Li Looking Fly – Murs Skanky Panky – Kid Koala Iced Lightning – RJD2 They Reminisce Over You – Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth Friends – Whodini Push It – Salt n Pepa Life in a Cage – The Knux Previously announced artists and licensed tracks: Peter Piper – Run DMC Feel Good Inc. – Gorillaz Hot in Herre – Nelly Mastermind – Deltron 3030 “In the development of Scratch, we have remained committed to creating a setlist that will inspire and impress dedicated fans of hip-hop,” said Quincy Jones III, CEO and chief creative officer of QD3 Entertainment. “As a long time fan and participant of hip-hop culture, I am very excited about the range of artists and various time periods represented in the game from old school hip-hop to today’s hottest new talent. It's been great having so much freedom in picking music that is true to the genre.”The Scratch development team has worked to secure some of hip-hop’s most prolific artists and a collection of landmark songs. In addition to a heavy-hitting setlist, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ features distinctive urban environments with a unique art style and an array of customizable DJ characters.
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ will be available on the PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game system from Microsoft in early 2010.
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About Numark
Numark has produced dozens of products that changed the landscape of the DJ world. Numark's innovations include the world's highest-torque turntable motor, the first 100% digital 10" scratch mixer, and the first CD players that provide simultaneous control of multiple effects. Today, Numark is at the forefront of professional digital tools that leverage the power of Apple's iPod®, with the DJ in mind. Numark continues their tradition of innovation by producing breakthrough video products for the ever-growing number of VJs and digital DJs.
About Genius Products, Inc.
Genius Products, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GNPR) is the owner of Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment content management company focused on producing, licenses and managing intellectual property from multiple third party partners and an internal library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD, TV, film and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of multiple outlets including retailers throughout the U.S.
About Commotion Interactive
Commotion Interactive is the music and party game division of Bedlam Games Inc., an independent venture capital backed developer of next generation console video games located in Toronto, Canada. Formed in 2006 and independent since 2007 the studio has gathered some of the finest industry veterans to come together to develop quality titles for current generation console platforms. For more information, please visit www.commotioninteractive.com
About QD3
Founded in 2002, by Quincy D. Jones III, QD3 (QD3.com) is the leading independent urban multi-platform media and entertainment company. The company produces, aggregates and distributes original urban programming across online, DVD, television, VOD, mobile and theatrical platforms. Through strategic partnerships with, Genius Products, Vh1, BET, Nickelodeon, Helio and several new media syndication outlets, the company is fulfilling its mission to deliver entertaining and thoughtful content documenting urban culture. Notable titles from the QD3 DVD Collection include multi platinum DVD titles such as Tupac Shakur – Thug Angel and the BEEF series featuring T.I., 50 Cent, The Game, LL Cool J, Ice Cube and many others. QD3 has also produced hit singles for Tupac, LL, Ice Cube and others as well as composed scores for projects such as Menace II Society and Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
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