Stones Throw Teams Up With 2KSports For "B-Ball Zombie War"; New Music From Dilla, Doom, Talib, Madlib, and more

   We're teaming up with video game trendsetters 2K Sports to present the soundtrack for the latest in 2K’s series, NBA 2K8. Stones Throw president Peanut Butter Wolf has compiled B-Ball Zombie War, a 20-song companion piece to the video game. The album and the game will be released October 2nd.

   B-Ball Zombie War features new collaborations by Talib Kweli, Q-Tip and MF DOOM over beats by J Dilla, as well as new tracks by Madlib, Guilty Simpson, Aloe Blacc, Koushik, MED and Guilty Simpson among others. New names are introduced, including Karriem Riggins and Madlib’s group Supreme Team.

   This will be the first Stones Throw collaboration with another brand since last year’s Chrome Children compilation with Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Stones Throw is best known for its work with Madlib, J Dilla and MF Doom.

   The release of B-Ball Zombie War album and 2K8 video game will be followed by a marketing push by both Stones Throw and 2K Sports and two nationwide tours: Common, Q-Tip and Percee P in September, and a Stones Throw showcase including Madlib, Peanut Butter Wolf and J Rocc beginning in November. (Press Release)