What does DJ Hero 2 and RPG series Suikoden have in common? Both feature 108 stars, though while Suikoden’s stars represent demonic overlords from an ancient Chinese story, DJ Hero 2’s stars simply represent. Check out the full list below.
Come to think of it, I wouldn’t mind a Suikoden game where instead of collecting generic party members you collect popular music artists. I find the idea of fighting evil with Lady Gaga, Puff Daddy, and Mos Def by my side incredibly appealing. It’ll never happen, but a boy can dream.
One of my main issues with the original DJ Hero was a lack of variety. While the game featured tons of artists, you’d often see the same tune represented in multiple mixes. While each mix was different, the song repetition made them feel stale.
Hopefully that won’t be a problem in DJ Hero 2. As you can see from the full list of featured artists below, originally posted at EW.com, variety shouldn’t be an issue.
2Pac
50 Cent
Adamski
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force
Armand Van Helden
A-Trak
B.o.B.
Basement Jaxx
BlakRoc
Bobby Womack
Bruno Mars
Busta Rhymes
Calvin Harris
Chamillionaire
Chic
Chris Willis
Clinton Sparks
Colby O’Donis
Daft Punk
Damian Marley
David Guetta
Deadmau5
Deee-Lite
Dillinja
Diplo
Dizzee Rascal
DJ Shadow
Donna Summer
Dr. Dre
Drake
Edwin Starr
Eminem
Estelle
Flo Rida
Gorillaz
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Harold Faltermeyer
House Of Pain
Iyaz
Jackson 5
Janet Jackson
Justice
Kanye West
Kaskade
Kelis
Keri Hilson
Kid Cudi
Kool & The Gang
Lady Gaga
Lil Jon
Lil Wayne
LL Cool J
M.I.A.
M|A|R|R|S
Major Lazer
Malcolm McLaren
Mase
Melle Mel & Duke Bootee
Metallica
Missy Elliott
Mos Def
MSTRKRFT
N.O.R.E.
Nas
Nate Dogg
Naughty By Nature
Nelly
New Boyz
New Order
Newcleus
Nightcrawlers
Orbital
Pharoahe Monch
Pirate Soundsystem
Pitbull
Puff Daddy
Pussycat Dolls
Rihanna
Robin S.
RZA
Salt N Pepa
Sam Cooke
Sam Sparro
Sean Paul
Skibadee
Sneaky Sound System
Snoop Dogg
Snow
Soulja Boy Tell Em
Sparfunk & D-Code
Static Major
Stevie Wonder
Talib Kweli
The Chemical Brothers
The Crystal Method
The Egg
The Notorious B.I.G.
The Prodigy
Tiësto
Tiga
Timbaland
Tweet
Walter Murphy
Warren G
Wayne Smith
Will.I.Am
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Young Jeezy
If there isn’t an artist in that list that gets you at least a little bit excited, you probably don’t like music.
I’m not normally one to get worked up over music lists for rhythm games, but DJ Hero is a different animal. Rather than rehashing old music, it mashes together existing tunes into new, never-before-heard tracks. It might not be the most social music game out there, but it’s definitely the most original.
DJ Hero 2 is slated for release in October.
‘DJ Hero 2’: Check out the exclusive list of artists here! [EW.com]
