Grandmaster Flash is a DJ Hero, plays DJ Hero

by JC Fletcher { Jul 2nd 2009 at 4:45PM }

If anyone belongs in a game called DJ Hero, it's Grandmaster Flash. The legendary musician has been at the forefront of hip-hop for basically forever, and is credited with inventing the art of messing with records to create noise, upon which the entire game is based.

In addition to appearing in-game, Flash contributed his own mixes to the soundtrack. In the video above, you can hear a segment of his mashup of Herbie Hancock's "Rockit" and N.E.R.D.'s "Lapdance." After the break, we've embedded a clip of the game featuring a mashup of his own "Here Comes My DJ" and Gary Numan's new wave anthem to isolation, "Cars."

MTV recorded footage of Flash trying the game for the first time, and let's just say his performance in the game is much more impressive than his performance of the game. For a more thorough writeup of Mr. Flash's thoughts on the game, check out GameDaily's writeup here.

Gallery: Grandmaster Flash in DJ Hero (PS3/360/Wii)

Tags: activision, dj-hero, grandmaster-flash, music

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jason Statham (Aka Vegeta) @ Jul 2nd 2009 4:55PM

So will he randomly scream out things like, "PUT A FORK IN IT THIS GUY IS DONE!!!!"?

I love Def Jam Vendetta

CzAr @ Jul 2nd 2009 4:56PM

I'll probably grab Scratch over this.

Shagittarius @ Jul 2nd 2009 5:09PM

I'll probably grab my balls and pose over this.

Reddrive @ Jul 2nd 2009 6:47PM

Go with Dr Dre's advice:
"See me grab my dick every time I pose for pictures"

The Dark Wang(Ohyeahcola in disguise) @ Jul 2nd 2009 5:04PM

i think we all agree the Hero franchise needs to die

Jason Statham (Aka Vegeta) @ Jul 2nd 2009 5:06PM

Why? People enjoy Guitar Hero and from what I'm hearing from people whho tried DJ Hero at E3, it's actually good.

Look At This Suit @ Jul 2nd 2009 5:09PM

I don't agree at all. This is an original take on the rhythm genre, just like the original Guitar Hero was.

The Dark Wang(Ohyeahcola in disguise) @ Jul 2nd 2009 5:10PM

yeah but they've whored it out and now other companies are filing trademarks like War Hero and Fitness Hero

Look At This Suit @ Jul 2nd 2009 5:16PM

No, they've whored out the Guitar Hero Franchise. This is a brand new take on the rhythm genre, and it looks like a blast to play.

Jason Statham (Aka Vegeta) @ Jul 2nd 2009 5:21PM

Wait. Wait you're telling me that a company is willing to make more games out of the same franchise because it's successful?

NO FUCKING WAY. I don't believe you.

VaultICEE @ Jul 2nd 2009 5:29PM

Guitar Hero needs to die.
Wanting to make money off a franchise is understandable, but don't kid yourself. Activision is just being greedy now. We do NOT need as many Guitar Hero games as they've given us this year.

However. Let's all give DJ Hero a chance, mmkay?

Jason Statham (Aka Vegeta) @ Jul 2nd 2009 5:49PM

"Activision is just being greedy now."

So are you implying that all other video game companies aren't greedy? And wouldn't make games for the sole purpose of making money?

Reddrive @ Jul 2nd 2009 6:51PM

It's called over-saturation. Get used to it.

Look at movies. Since X-Men it's not summer without a superhero movie.

xtremeholymuffin @ Jul 2nd 2009 8:04PM

Guitar Hero should die and be replaced by this.

ihateemo @ Jul 2nd 2009 10:36PM

@The Dark Wang(Ohyeahcola in disguise)

"other companies are filing trademarks like War Hero"

Erm, I'm pretty sure that the term "war hero" has been around longer than the franchise "Guitar Hero".

I am also pretty sure that "War Hero" will not be a rhythm game or even remotely related to any of the "Hero" rhythm games.