2K Sports today announced the soundtrack for NBA 2K8, which will feature 23 tracks, including three produced by late producer, J Dilla ( a.k.a. Jay Dee). Common, Talib Kweli, Madlib, and Q-Tip, all of whom had previously worked with J Dilla before his death early last year, contributed vocals for the tracks.

“J Dilla was one of the industry’s greatest talents,” said Q-Tip. “This recording is reflective of his legacy and of the wonderful body of work that he left behind.”

Joining the Dilla collaborations are 20 other selections, which focus heavily on hip-hop but provide a wide range of current and classic offerings.

“For the NBA 2K8 soundtrack, we wanted to produce something diverse that bridges modern hip-hop with its rich heritage in funk and groove,” said Tim Rosa, director of brand and lifestyle marketing at 2K Sports. “In addition to showcasing some of J Dilla’s finest and unreleased cuts with marquee artists like Common, Talib Kweli and Q-Tip, we’ve included a diverse group of artists whose music really captures the spirit of the game.”

Check out the full listing below. NBA 2K8 is slated to hit stores next week for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 2.

1. Billy Ball & The Upsetters - Tighten Up Tighter
2. Baron Zen - Turn Around (Peanut Butter Wolf Instrumental Mix)
3. Breakestra - Getcho Soul Together Pt. 2
4. Cut Chemist - Bunky’s Pick
5. Devo - Through Being Cool
6. Ernie & The Topnotes - Dap Walk
7. The Fabulous Jades - Cold Heat
8. Fishbone - Skankin to the Beat
9. G-Love & Special Sauce - Shooting Hoops
10. Tommy Guerrero - Molotov Telegram
11. A Guy Called Gerald - Hurry to Go Easy
12. The Highlighters Band - Funky 16 Corners
13. J Dilla ft. Common - E=MC2
14. J Dilla ft. Madlib - The Official (2K8 Mix)
15. J Dilla ft. Q-Tip & Talib Kweli - Lightworks
16. Percee P - Throwback Rap Attack
17. Quantic - When You’re Through
18. Quasimoto - Chrome Dreams
19. Finley Quaye - Ultra Stimulation
20. J. Rocc - Cold Heat Megamix
21. Run-DMC - Sucka MC’s
22. Sonic Trip - Energy Play
23. The Stone Roses - Fool’s Gold

Source:
1UP.com