DJ Hero

Platform(s): PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360
Genre: Rhythm
Publisher: Activision
Developer: FreeStyleGames
Release Date: Oct. 27, 2009

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'DJ Hero' (ALL) Renegade Edition's Jay-Z And Eminem 2-CD Pack Track List

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2009 @ 5:59 a.m. PDT

DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance. An all-new turntable controller transforms players into DJs by creating original mixes of popular songs and music from the world's most exciting artists and DJs.

DJ Hero will drop the needle with a completely fresh experience and legendary artists including Black Eyed Peas, 50 Cent, Justice, Marvin Gaye, Beck, Beastie Boys and N.E.R.D. DJ Hero features more than 100 individual songs that have been transformed into more than 80 exclusive, original mixes by superstar DJs including DJ Shadow, DJ Z-Trip and DJ AM. With an innovative, new turntable controller and the hottest music collection of original music, DJ Hero is a unique new social music gaming experience that will excite the millions of dance club music fans who can now play along to hit songs from a range of genres including hip-hop, R&B, pop, rock and electronica allowing them to rule the party with original mixes.

The makers of Guitar Hero introduce a new way to experience your favorite music. With DJ Hero you will be the life of the party as you scratch and mix more than 100 songs into over 90 unique mixes.

Learn basic and advanced DJ Hero techniques, then spin your way through different set lists in beginner, easy, medium, hard, and expert modes. Grab your friends and start your own DJ Hero party.

JAY-Z's CD - his first “best of” compilation ever - features one hit song from each of his 11 chart-topping studio albums, plus his contribution to the Notorious feature film soundtrack.  The EMINEM CD contains deep album cuts, rarities and an all-new, unreleased track titled “Taking My Ball,” making its exclusive debut only on the DJ Hero Renegade album.  Fans eager to hear “Taking My Ball” before its October 27, 2009 debut with DJ Hero Renegade Edition can tune-in to the All Out Show on EMINEM’s Sirius XM Radio Channel SHADE45 on October 16, 2009 at 6:00pm to hear the track drop before the game’s release.

“The tracks we put on this disc are mostly overlooked or rarer favorites of mine from all different parts of my career,” said EMINEM.  “I also put a brand new, unheard song on there so even the biggest fan has something new.”

“JAY-Z and EMINEM are two of the biggest selling artists of the last decade and have influenced music, arts, entertainment, fashion and technology around the world,” said Dan Rosensweig, president and CEO of Guitar Hero.  “Their involvement with the game, especially the Renegade Edition and DJ Hero Renegade album, shows their commitment to being on the bleeding edge of entertainment.”

In addition to the exclusive DJ Hero Renegade album, the DJ Hero Renegade Edition featuring JAY-Z and EMINEM includes a DJ Hero game, a premium Renegade turntable controller and a hard shell turntable carrying case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand.

DJ Hero Renegade album - JAY-Z’s disc track list:

  • Ain't No N***a - JAY-Z Featuring Foxy Brown
  • Where I’m From - JAY-Z
  • Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) - JAY-Z     
  • Jigga My N***a - Ruff Ryders Featuring JAY-Z 
  • I Just Wanna Love U (Give it 2 Me) - JAY-Z
  • Izzo (H.O.V.A.) - JAY-Z
  • 03’ Bonnie & Clyde - JAY-Z Featuring Beyoncé Knowles
  • Dirt Off Your Shoulder - JAY-Z
  • Show Me What You Got - JAY-Z
  • Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)… - JAY-Z
  • Brooklyn Go Hard - JAY-Z Featuring Santigold  
  • D.O.A. (Death of Auto Tune) - JAY-Z

DJ Hero Renegade album - EMINEM’s disc track list:

  • Taking My Ball - EMINEM
  • Say Goodbye to Hollywood - EMINEM
  • Soldier - EMINEM
  • The Re-Up - EMINEM & 50 Cent
  • Rabbit Run - EMINEM
  • Get U Mad - EMINEM
  • Bad Guys Always Die - Dr. Dre & EMINEM
  • Public Enemy No. 1 - EMINEM
  • Say What You Say - EMINEM Featuring Dr. Dre
  • Lose Yourself - EMINEM
  • Hey Lady - Obie Trice Featuring EMINEM
  • One Shot 2 Shot - EMINEM Featuring D-12

In DJ Hero, faces in the crowd are transformed into the life of the party as the game’s turntable controller – created exclusively for DJ Hero and featuring familiar DJ tools including a fully-rotating turntable, sample buttons, effects dial and cross fader – immerses fans into the authenticity of DJ culture and a sea of music. By utilizing and mastering various DJ techniques including scratching, blending, cross fading and sampling, while leaving room for creative expression with a variety of effects and player chosen samples and scratches, gamers will rule the party performing music as only a DJ can. Social expression is heightened with euphoric multiplayer gameplay where two DJs can battle competitively or have a player join in to emcee over any track in the game with a mic. Additionally, gamers can rock together as DJ Hero features DJ-guitar exclusive mixes played with a turntable controller and Guitar Hero guitar controller.

Expanding upon the revolutionary easy to pick up/challenging to master gameplay mechanics developed and refined in Guitar Hero®, DJ Hero delivers an all-new interactive music experience that allows players to start the party and not only experience, but to hear music in an all-new way. With over 100 individual songs, highlighted in 93 unique never-before-released mixes that blend genres of music, including hip-hop, pop, rock and dance, DJ Hero delivers the most diverse and international collection of music ever assembled in a music game by incorporating anthems from legendary artists. Created exclusively for DJ Hero, the turntable controller immerses fans into the DJ culture and a sea of music as they utilize and master various DJ techniques including scratching, crossfading and sampling, while leaving room for creative expression with a variety of effects and player chosen samples and scratches, transforming a face in the crowd into the life of the party.

The DJ Hero Renegade Edition featuring JAY-Z and Eminem includes a copy of the game, a premium Renegade turntable controller, hardshell turntable carrying case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand, and an exclusive JAY-Z and EMINEM 2-CD pack featuring "best of" and new, unreleased material.


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