Konami picks up Def Jam Rapstar

Konami picks up Def Jam Rapstar
James Orry Updated on by

Video Gamer is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Prices subject to change. Learn more

Konami has announced it has secured an exclusive distribution agreement with Autumn Games, 4mm Games and Def Jam Interactive for the upcoming music video game Def Jam Rapstar.- an interactive Hip Hop music game experience coming to Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii this autumn.

“Hip Hop music has for 30 years re-defined the sound, boundaries and culture of popular music,” said Shinji Hirano, President of Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. “We look to bring that ambition to fruition by pushing the boundaries of music games with Def Jam Rapstar. The star power development teams of 4mm Games and Def Jam Interactive are going to bring a music game experience that no one has seen to date, which is why we are so excited to be a part of such a unique game.”

Def Jam Rapstar is the only music game that focuses exclusively on Hip Hop, featuring more than 40 of the greatest Hip Hop songs available at release, including region specific music for the UK and Europe.

Initial confirmed Def Jam Rapstar gameplay tracks include:

2 Pac-I Get Around

50 Cent-I Get Money

Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg-Nuthin’ But a “G” Thang

Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx-Gold Digger

Lil’ Wayne-A Milli

Notorius B.I.G. -Juicy

Slick Rick-Children’s Story

T.I. featuring Rihanna-Live Your Life

Wu Tang Clan-C.R.E.A.M.

Young Jeezy featuring Kanye West-Put On