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New artists confirmed for Def Jam Rapstar
Mon, 12th Jul 2010
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Konami has announced a number of new tracks today for the upcoming title Def Jam Rapstar, which is in development by Terminal Reality and Def Jam Interactive

Def Jam Rapstar is set to be the only music game with an exclusive focus on Hip Hop, with 40 songs available from release. The new confirmed tracks include A Tribe Called Quest’s ‘Scenario’, and Ludacris’ ‘Stand Up’.

In addition to the new confirmed tracks, producers Cool & Dre and DJ Khalil will provide original instrumental tracks for the games “Freestyle Mode”, allowing the player to deliver original lyrics over the music.

Social networking is also to play a large part, with the game including integrated social networking and the option to post videos online.

Def Jam Rapstar releases on November 5th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii.

New Confirmed Tracks Include:

- A Tribe Called Quest, Scenario

- Jim Jones, We Fly High

- LL Cool J, Mama Said Knock You Out

- Ludacris, Stand Up

- Onyx, Slam

- RUN DMC, Run's House

For more information head along to www.defjamrapstar.com