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  • Clappington
    Pro
    • Sep 2013
    • 737

    #16
    Re: Pharrell Williams to Curate NBA 2K15 Soundtrack - Official Cover Art Revealed

    Originally posted by Gilley
    I think it's almost a guarantee "Happy" will be in the game. If you don't like it, you can always turn it off.
    Oh I know I could do that, I did that with blur lines as soon as I got 2k, limited 2k14 short play list even more, if it is on the game at least have a good amount of songs on the playlist.
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    • WaddupCouzin
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      • Jul 2002
      • 2366

      #17
      Originally posted by XxJustAguessxX
      Why..........why......I don't get it. Hire a DJ who specifically does hip hop and basketball related music. I hate 2k14 soundtrack it's so not a basketball soundtrack, who wants pharrell on here, they feminizing the game.
      You obviously don't know Pharrell's track record, let me give you a youtube assignment, view anything from the CLIPSE (Grindin)and Superthug from NORE. Then report back to me. I don't think the entire soundtrack will be like that but let's not act like Pharrell can bring heat, stop it.
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      • gluecows
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        • May 2011
        • 73

        #18
        Re: Pharrell Williams to Curate NBA 2K15 Soundtrack - Official Cover Art Revealed

        Happy about Pharell making the soundtrack and the fact that it will be the largest soundtrack to date but if "Happy" is a song in 2k I WILL stab myself in the ears with the 2k15 disc. I can't listen to that song anymore
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        • spankdatazz22
          All Star
          • May 2003
          • 6219

          #19
          Re: Pharrell Williams to Curate NBA 2K15 Soundtrack - Official Cover Art Revealed

          Ah, this thread will be entertaining - it's early and hasn't disappointed so far

          Personally I like the music choice; Pharrel's one of the more talented and respected young artists/producers out there. He's produced for quite a few artists across genres so I think the soundtrack will be pretty diverse.

          The cover shot of Durant I'm okay with, but thought they could've used a better action shot - or perhaps something showing more emotion (this means they've removed player emotion from the game!!! /sarcasm). Not a big deal either way

          As far as people dissing the soundtrack ALREADY - it's expected. 2K had Kurtis Blow's old school "Basketball" for 2K12 and there were people around here hating on that. Not much 2K can do to appease some people at this point
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          • DIRK41NOWITZKI
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            • Sep 2013
            • 956

            #20
            Re: Pharrell Williams to Curate NBA 2K15 Soundtrack - Official Cover Art Revealed

            Originally posted by spankdatazz22
            Ah, this thread will be entertaining - it's early and hasn't disappointed so far

            Personally I like the music choice; Pharrel's one of the more talented and respected young artists
            I wouldn't call him young, he's like 40.


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            • XxJustAguessxX
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              • Sep 2012
              • 2000

              #21
              Re: Pharrell Williams to Curate NBA 2K15 Soundtrack - Official Cover Art Revealed

              Originally posted by WaddupCouzin
              You obviously don't know Pharrell's track record, let me give you a youtube assignment, view anything from the CLIPSE (Grindin)and Superthug from NORE. Then report back to me. I don't think the entire soundtrack will be like that but let's not act like Pharrell can bring heat, stop it.
              Come on man, you know pharrell will have no music like that on the soundtrack. They will be stupid pop music to reach a more global crowd instead of the hardcore fan, nba live soundtrack is great.

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              • JODYE
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                • May 2012
                • 4834

                #22
                Re: Pharrell Williams to Curate NBA 2K15 Soundtrack - Official Cover Art Revealed

                Originally posted by XxJustAguessxX
                Come on man, you know pharrell will have no music like that on the soundtrack. They will be stupid pop music to reach a more global crowd instead of the hardcore fan, nba live soundtrack is great.
                Just like NBA 2k13 was pop?

                I can almost guarantee that Grindin' in some capacity will be included. Whether it be the song or the instrumental.
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                • spankdatazz22
                  All Star
                  • May 2003
                  • 6219

                  #23
                  Re: Pharrell Williams to Curate NBA 2K15 Soundtrack - Official Cover Art Revealed

                  Originally posted by DIRK41NOWITZKI
                  I wouldn't call him young, he's like 40.


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                  Really!? Wow, didn't know. I didn't think he was in his mid-20's but didn't think he was 40 either. Oh well, he looks young - and young can be relative
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                  • bxphenom7
                    Pro
                    • Feb 2012
                    • 593

                    #24
                    Ok, I won't hate. Just don't put "Happy" in there. Hope some Lupe is in there

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                    • JerzeyReign
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                      • Jul 2009
                      • 4847

                      #25
                      Re: Pharrell Williams to Curate NBA 2K15 Soundtrack - Official Cover Art Revealed

                      Originally posted by King_B_Mack
                      Exactly what legend have they not payed to be in a game? I'm curious to see who this person or persons are.
                      Charles Barkley
                      Reggie Miller
                      Grant Hill
                      TMac
                      Yao Ming

                      Others who weren't great but I'd like to see:

                      Theo Ratliff, Toni Kukoc (as a Sixer fan I'd like to see these guys added to the 01 Sixers)

                      Stephon Marbury
                      Steve Francis


                      Just off the top. You could bring in those 90s Pacers' teams, 90s Suns' teams, and those mid 2000 Rocket teams - teams guys would play with before the Euro teaams.
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                      • VDusen04
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Aug 2003
                        • 13034

                        #26
                        Re: Pharrell Williams to Curate NBA 2K15 Soundtrack - Official Cover Art Revealed

                        This actually sounds relatively promising. I understand it's a press release and its goal is to appeal to all, but I admit I did like the sound of "most extensive and musically diverse". I have been pulling for 2K to at least somewhat drift back to the musical diversity their franchise showcased throughout most of their history.

                        2K13's 90% pop rap rundown was a soundtrack low point for me. I like popular rap, but not exclusively on my soundtrack, particularly when I'd already heard and worn out most of the tracks included. It was sort of the same issue with Kurtis Blow's "Basketball" in 2K12. It was a really cool concept and fun to hear initially but having to hear "We're playin' bassssssssketbawwwwwwl" by force every time we revved up the game became a little grating.

                        Originally posted by JerzeyReign
                        Sidenote: Why does 2K pay these big music guys to come in but won't pay a legend to be put into a game?
                        It'd be nice to see some small additions to classic teams - perhaps some newer clubs that wouldn't necessitate a ton of payments because some of the players would still be active.

                        But yeah, I feel like 2K's apparent ability to do things like get Pharrell to curate a soundtrack they could have selected themselves (I feel 2K did a better job than Jay-Z at making a game soundtrack) as well as adding more and more Euro teams (who I assumed receive royalties) should probably come close to squashing the ol' "2K can't add any more classic teams because money" line of reasoning.

                        That said, I'm always happy and glad when I see the classic teams we do have still remain. Hopefully gamers will be able to edit rosters again next year so squads will not be forced to be filled out with the likes of generic Will Jones and David Williams.

                        Originally posted by XxJustAguessxX
                        Why..........why......I don't get it. Hire a DJ who specifically does hip hop and basketball related music. I hate 2k14 soundtrack it's so not a basketball soundtrack, who wants pharrell on here, they feminizing the game.
                        As I mentioned earlier, I believe the presser's numerous references to musical diversity could be a good thing. For starters, System of a Down is pretty far removed from hip-hop, so their mention could be a solid sign. I do not know Pharrell super well, but from what I've known of his history, he's got solid musical roots - not just from a pop perspective.

                        Originally posted by grodbetatted
                        So it's going to be a very commercialized track like the jay z track was. Wish they would get less hyped artist or dj because they usually get better songs that aren't commercial
                        If the tracks are truly diverse and feature a mix of a little bit of everything, I will be pleased. Though, I still believe 2K could have probably just selected a great soundtrack themselves. I'm supposing this is a means of drawing attention to their product with a big name (like Jay-Z in 2K13). It seems their funds now allow for things like this. If the soundtrack ends up being legit, more power to them.

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                        • elgreazy1
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                          • Apr 2007
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                          #27
                          Re: Pharrell Williams to Curate NBA 2K15 Soundtrack - Official Cover Art Revealed

                          I guess it might help sell more games? Don't most people play their own music at this point?

                          Curious thing about the cover, why would NBA2k15 and WWE2k15 not follow the same art direction? It's from the same publisher and the same sports division.
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                          • Rockie_Fresh88
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                            • Oct 2011
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                            #28
                            Re: Pharrell Williams to Curate NBA 2K15 Soundtrack - Official Cover Art Revealed

                            Cool I guess
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                            • kadzier
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                              • Dec 2013
                              • 494

                              #29
                              Re: Pharrell Williams to Curate NBA 2K15 Soundtrack - Official Cover Art Revealed

                              had no problem with the previous 2 soundtracks so expect this one to satisfy as well.

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                              • XxJustAguessxX
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                                • Sep 2012
                                • 2000

                                #30
                                Re: Pharrell Williams to Curate NBA 2K15 Soundtrack - Official Cover Art Revealed

                                Let us add our own music from the HD. Save 2K money and put that money back into game play elements.

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