A Whopping 108-Artist-Strong List Revealed for DJ Hero 2

[SageRuffin]

No, Just Give The DJ A Break by Dynamix II?!?! There is just not enough techno for a gae called DJ Hero

This statement shows that you know little about being an actual DJ. So, to quote Yahtzee, "allow me to submerge your subconscious under the putrescent waters of knowledge" (I think that's how it went).

First off, techno has little if any correlation with DJ-ing (hereafter referred to "Turntablism"). Secondly, Tuntablism is, believe it or not, a fundamental aspect of - you ready? - hip-hop culture. While Turntablism and techno can certainly and often coincide, techno is not a part of Turntablism.

So while this may be an awesome if overplayed song


it ultimately has little to do with Turntablism. This song, however, has everything to do with Turntablism (and makes great effect of various anime cliches):


Ya feel me?

 

[Sporky111]

Wow, I'm actually pretty excited for this just from the artists. I'm really curious what they'll do with Metallica, but one artist stands out in particular: Kelis. We may be listening to Milkshake a lot more in the future

 

[tehroc]

No, Just Give The DJ A Break by Dynamix II?!?! There is just not enough techno for a gae called DJ Hero

This statement shows that you know little about being an actual DJ. So, to quote Yahtzee, "allow me to submerge your subconscious under the putrescent waters of knowledge" (I think that's how it went).

First off, techno has little if any correlation with DJ-ing (hereafter referred to "Turntablism"). Secondly, Tuntablism is, believe it or not, a fundamental aspect of - you ready? - hip-hop culture. While Turntablism and techno can certainly and often coincide, techno is not a part of Turntablism.

When I used techno, I used it as a laymans term. I referred to a classic song in the breakbeat/electro culture which is very much entrenched in turntablism. Many of 90s most famous rappers started their careers mixing Kraftwerk and the likes including Dr Dre and Ice-T to name a few. I've seen more shows with DJs in our dance scene then I have with live PAs.

DJ Hero 2's setlist lacks on both electro and drum and bass fronts.

Sandstorm is garbage btw, I'd be embarrassed to hear it being played today in a club.

 

[Matvejs]

i remember NaughtyByNature's "Hip-hop hooray" from my 1st game ever ^^ demo version for Nba Live...don't remember the year exactly, but that was like one of the 2 songs in it. stuck in my mind forever. btw, if u see that plus DjShadow, Rza, YeahYeahYeahs (for whatever reason ^^ ) i think someone HAS done his musical homework although i've never had a console, much less the willing to buy plastic guitars(or turntables) to enjoy crappy pop-music like LilWayne or Gaga, aint gonna buy ^^

 

[SageRuffin]

No, Just Give The DJ A Break by Dynamix II?!?! There is just not enough techno for a gae called DJ Hero

This statement shows that you know little about being an actual DJ. So, to quote Yahtzee, "allow me to submerge your subconscious under the putrescent waters of knowledge" (I think that's how it went).

First off, techno has little if any correlation with DJ-ing (hereafter referred to "Turntablism"). Secondly, Tuntablism is, believe it or not, a fundamental aspect of - you ready? - hip-hop culture. While Turntablism and techno can certainly and often coincide, techno is not a part of Turntablism.

When I used techno, I used it in as a laymans term. I referred to a classic song in the breakbeat/electro culture which is very much entrenched in turntablism. Many of 90s most famous rappers started their careers mixing Kraftwerk and the likes including Dr Dre and Ice-T to name a few. I've seen more shows with DJs then have live PAs

DJ Hero 2's setlist lacks on both electro and drum and bass fronts.

Be that as it may, the fact remains that techno still has little correlation with actual Turntablism. While I'm certainly not arguing that some DJs and producers old and recent have used techno in their tracks, techno itself is not an integral part of Turntablism.

To be fair, neither is rap. I just find it odd if not baffling that so many like to claim that a game about Turntablism needs techno in the setlist in order for it to be worth a damn (at least if the users on Gamespot are any indication).

Observation: Eh, "Sandstorm" was the first thing that came to mind. It's one of the few upbeat techno songs I like, so to each his own.

 

[UnkeptBiscuit]

Well I don't think it is. I don't want to support Kotick or his policies on his company, regardless of what grand experience I'll miss, and if some developers "suffer" because of it then so be it. People always say that the consumer has to respond with their wallet, so I'm just doing that. That's why I refused to buy MW2 (and glad I didn't), Infinity Ward themselves may be good people, but Activision is not (specifically, of course, Kotick) If Activision wants me to buy DJ Hero 2, they better clean up their act (by first firing Kotick if that is possible at all, with him being their CEO and whatnot).

Just to note, I'm not saying that DJ Hero is a bad game, I've never played it (maybe someday though) so I can't judge. And while I understand what you're saying with "Just because you don't like the music doesn't mean you won't like the game." doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of a music game? To more or less quote Yahtzee here "It came to a point where I realized that I wasn't even listening to the music anymore, just tapping the colors to jog the little part of my brain for joy." Review [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/941-Beatles-Rock-Band-and-Guitar-Hero-5].

That's fine by me. I respect your refusal to buy the game, but expect to find me playing it just after it comes out.

 

[Chechosaurus]

I think you've used the word "artist" in a very loose fashion there. Will.I.Am? Not exactly a modern day Vivaldi. Although, that being said, there are one or two passable names in there.

 

[Infernoshadow211]

Why the heck is Soulja Boy in there?

 

[SageRuffin]

Why the heck is Soulja Boy in there?

What the f... him and Lil' Wayne?!

Well... there just went my good mood. Looks like I'll have to pop in Dragon Age and have my female knight bang Leliana to - ahem - make me feel better.

 

[lacktheknack]

I saw the photo, and instantly thought "Lady Gaga". I was right. And they have Tiesto on there! Man, If I had a console...

 

[tehroc]

Be that as it may, the fact remains that techno still has little correlation with actual Turntablism. While I'm certainly not arguing that some DJs and producers old and recent have used techno in their tracks, techno itself is not an integral part of Turntablism.

Your stuck on this techno term, very sorry I even mentioned it. I hate the word personally as as people use it to cover the entire electronic spectrum of music. Once again DJ Hero 2's set list lacks in breaks, electro and drum and bass, three very important genres in the DJ community.

 

[qazmatoz]

I will never forgive JFK for killing DFA 1979 to do MSTRKRFT.

 

[SageRuffin]

Be that as it may, the fact remains that techno still has little correlation with actual Turntablism. While I'm certainly not arguing that some DJs and producers old and recent have used techno in their tracks, techno itself is not an integral part of Turntablism.

Your stuck on this techno term, very sorry I even mentioned it. I hate the word personally as as people use it to cover the entire electronic spectrum of music. Once again DJ Hero 2's set list lacks in breaks, electro and drum and bass, three very important genres in the DJ community.

Oh I know techno is only asmall sub-genre of electronica, just like house, garage, downtempo, uptempo, euro, etc. I just used it for ease of use.

And I guess wr're just looking at this from two different angles. As such, we'll just agree to disagree and leave it at that. Work for you?

 

[Formica Archonis]

108? So, there's a diehard Buddhist making the set list?

 

[Raziel_Likes_Souls]

Let's hope they mash up The Oshawa Connection with Street Justice. 2 of Canada's best artists, on one song. God Bless MSTRKRFT and Deadmau5. Also, more Daft Punk. I hope Da Funk is on the playlist now. And The MSTRKRFT remixes. Just so I can hear Death From Above 1979 in a videogame.

 

[Raziel_Likes_Souls]

I will never forgive JFK for killing DFA 1979 to do MSTRKRFT.

Holy crap, I thought I was the only one who remembered those guys. But if it makes it up, they might put the MSTRKRFT remix of Sexy Results. Also, they both kinda killed the band, they got pissed off with each other, and JFK want to go more dance, and Sebastien wanted to go more punk. So it wasn't only JFK's fault.

 

[Jumplion]

Well I don't think it is. I don't want to support Kotick or his policies on his company, regardless of what grand experience I'll miss, and if some developers "suffer" because of it then so be it. People always say that the consumer has to respond with their wallet, so I'm just doing that. That's why I refused to buy MW2 (and glad I didn't), Infinity Ward themselves may be good people, but Activision is not (specifically, of course, Kotick) If Activision wants me to buy DJ Hero 2, they better clean up their act (by first firing Kotick if that is possible at all, with him being their CEO and whatnot).

Just to note, I'm not saying that DJ Hero is a bad game, I've never played it (maybe someday though) so I can't judge. And while I understand what you're saying with "Just because you don't like the music doesn't mean you won't like the game." doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of a music game? To more or less quote Yahtzee here "It came to a point where I realized that I wasn't even listening to the music anymore, just tapping the colors to jog the little part of my brain for joy." Review [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/941-Beatles-Rock-Band-and-Guitar-Hero-5].

That's fine by me. I respect your refusal to buy the game, but expect to find me playing it just after it comes out.

And that's fine by me. I respect your acceptance to buy the game from Activision, that's your right as a gamer as well. Just know where your money goes to.

 

[qazmatoz]

I will never forgive JFK for killing DFA 1979 to do MSTRKRFT.

Holy crap, I thought I was the only one who remembered those guys. But if it makes it up, they might put the MSTRKRFT remix of Sexy Results. Also, they both kinda killed the band, they got pissed off with each other, and JFK want to go more dance, and Sebastien wanted to go more punk. So it wasn't only JFK's fault.

I always liked the punk aspects of the band a lot more, especially in Heads Up, so in my mind it's still on JFK. I never actually looked up what Grainger got up to after they split.

-looks up his solo stuff-

Sounds like Queens of the Stone Age. I guess that's cool? Still a shame they split. I'm actually covering old DFA stuff on drums with my buddy now. So sweaty, so much fun.