List of songs in DJ Hero 2


DJ Hero 2 is the sequel to DJ Hero, a spinoff of the Guitar Hero series. DJ Hero 2 was developed by FreeStyleGames, published by Activision and released worldwide in October 2010 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii consoles. Like its predecessor, DJ Hero 2 simulates turntablism, the playing of two songs in mix, using a special turntable-based controller that includes the ability to crossfade between the two songs, and scratching the recording. Players are challenged to match these actions, shown through on-screen scrolling indicators in synchronization with the mix; correct actions boost the player's score, while correctly performing several consecutive actions can increase the player's scoring multiplier. Specifically marked sections of songs allow the player to freestyle through crossfading, scratching, or inserting music samples into the mix. The player is not penalized for failing to perform actions. The goal is to obtain a high score for each mix, earning the player a star rating from one to five, which helps to advance the player's progress through the game.
DJ Hero 2 on-disc setlist includes 83 mixes from over 100 different songs spanning 85 artists. Several mixes have been composed by professional DJs, including David Guetta, Deadmau5, DJ Qbert, Tiësto and RZA, who also appear as in-game avatars. The success of the first game eased the acquisition of music licenses for the sequel, and allowed the inclusion of more popular music. However, licensing for such music remained a difficult barrier. Reviews found the setlist to provide better variety from the first game's heavier hip-hop influences. The game also supports downloadable content, both existing downloadable mixes from DJ Hero and new mixes since the sequel's release.

Setlist

The following table lists the mixes and their constituent songs that are available on the DJ Hero 2 disc. Most mixes involve two different songs, but others are beat juggles using the same core song on two different tracks for unique effects. Within the game's career mode, songs are arranged in six venues, and further into three or four song setlists, often featuring songs all mixed by the same DJ artist. In certain sets that feature a real-life artist, the player will perform as that artist's avatar within the game. The player must earn a certain number of stars from previous venues and setlists to unlock later ones. Other mixes are specifically designed as Battle Mixes to be played in the game's two-player DJ Battles mode. All mixes are available to play in the game's Quickplay mode.
Reviewers found the soundtrack provided a wider range of genres, moving away from hip-hop and into house and dance genres, to appeal to more players. Matt Helgeson of Game Informer considered that the mixes were "uniformly great", and balanced popular artists with skilled DJ mixers. Eurogamer's Keza MacDonald stated the soundtrack was "faultless" and that while featuring a large number of songs from the club scene, the soundtrack is "still a powerful draw if you don't know or even like the music". Official Xbox Magazine UKs Mike Channell believed the "mashups also feel even more playful this time around", creating new interpretations of the lyrics of songs through the mixing. Cian Hassett of PALGN called the setlist "the most incredible fusion of contrasting genres known to man". Some critics commented that they felt the first game's track list was better; Damien Hatfield of IGN felt there was "more variety" in the original game's mix and better representation within certain genres, while Michael Brown of 1UP.com favored DJ Heros set for "how it mixed together frequently disparate tracks" and that many mixes in the sequel favored too much of one song in the mix.
Song 1 titleArtist 1Song 2 titleArtist 2Mix artistVenueBattle Mix?SetlistBPM
"Hot in Herre"Nelly"Regulate"Warren G featuring Nate DoggFreeStyleGamesIbizaWest Coast Beats100
"Galvanize"Chemical BrothersThe Chemical Brothers"Leave Home"Chemical BrothersThe Chemical BrothersFreeStyleGamesShanghaiDance Anthems, Checkpoint Battle 104
"Replay"Iyaz"Rude Boy"RihannaFreeStyleGamesIbizaRadio Jams90
"Bounce" MSTRKRFT featuring N.O.R.E.FreeStyleGamesLondonDJ Battle
"Don't Cha"Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes"I Know You Want Me "PitbullFreeStyleGamesIbizaRadio Jams127
"Where's Your Head At?"Basement Jaxx"Bonkers"Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van HeldenFreeStyleGamesShanghaiDance Anthems127
"Just Dance"Lady Gaga featuring Colby O'Donis"Ghosts N Stuff"Deadmau5FreeStyleGamesShanghaiDeadmau5 Megamix128
"California Love"2Pac featuring Dr. Dre"Nothin' on You"B.o.B featuring Bruno MarsFreeStyleGamesBerlinVocoder100
"I Will Be Here"Tiësto featuring Sneaky Sound System"Speed Rail"TiëstoFreeStyleGamesLas VegasTiësto Megamix132
"Nasty"Janet Jackson"D.A.N.C.E."JusticeFreeStyleGamesShanghaiPop Mixes, Checkpoint Battle 112
"War"Edwin Starr"Waters of Nazareth"JusticeFreeStyleGamesShanghaiDJ Battle
"Informer"Snow"ABC"Jackson 5The Jackson 5FreeStyleGamesIbizaOpening Night96
"Hero"Nas featuring Keri Hilson"Get By"Talib KweliFreeStyleGamesLas VegasEast Coast Beats95
"Acapella" KelisFreeStyleGamesLondonDavid Guetta Megamix128
"Human After All" Daft PunkFreeStyleGamesIbiza: EncoreBonus Setlist136
"Midnight in a Perfect World" DJ ShadowFreeStyleGamesIbiza: EncoreDJ Shadow79
"ABC"Jackson 5The Jackson 5"O.P.P."Naughty By NatureA-Trak
"American Boy"Estelle featuring Kanye West"Good Times"ChicFreeStyleGames118
"Heads Will Roll" Yeah Yeah Yeahs"Where's Your Head At?"Basement JaxxFreeStyleGamesLas VegasA-Trak, Checkpoint Battle 127
"Love Don't Let Me Go "David Guetta & The Egg"Low"Flo RidaFreeStyleGamesLondonDavid Guetta Megamix, Checkpoint Battle 130
"Jump Around"House of Pain"Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See"Busta RhymesFreeStyleGamesShanghaiBonus Setlist108
"Axel F"Harold Faltermeyer"Get Busy"Sean PaulFreeStyleGamesBerlinBonus Setlist114
"Galang"M.I.A."Under Me Sleng Teng"Wayne SmithFreeStyleGamesBerlinDiplo94
"Jungle Boogie"Kool & the Gang"The Message"Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five featuring Melle Mel and Duke BooteeFreeStyleGamesIbizaOpening Night103
"In Da Club"50 Cent"Get Low"Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz featuring Ying Yang TwinsFreeStyleGamesLas VegasEast Coast Beats95
"I Want Your Soul"Armand Van Helden"Push It"Salt-N-PepaFreeStyleGamesBerlinHouse128
"Lollipop"Lil Wayne featuring Static Major"Not Afraid"EminemFreeStyleGamesLondonHot 10086
"Twist 'Em Out"Dillinja and Skibadee"Welcome To Jamrock"Damian MarleyFreeStyleGamesIbiza: EncoreClosing Party172
"Ridin'"Chamillionaire"Crank That "Soulja Boy Tell 'EmFreeStyleGamesIbizaRadio Jams72
"I'm Not Alone"Calvin Harris"Show Me Love" Robin SFreeStyleGamesShanghaiDance Anthems135
"Push The Feeling On "Nightcrawlers"I Know You Want Me "PitbullFreeStyleGamesBerlinHouse, Checkpoint Battle 130
"Planet Rock"Afrika Bambaataa and The Soul Sonic Force"Push It"Salt-N-PepaFreeStyleGamesLondonOld Skool, Checkpoint Battle 130
"LoveGame"Lady Gaga"Heartless"Kanye WestFreeStyleGamesLondonBonus Setlist104
"Black & Gold"Sam Sparro"Love Is Gone" David Guetta featuring Chris WillisFreeStyleGamesLondonDavid Guetta Megamix136
"You Gonna Want Me"Tiga"The Way I Are"Timbaland featuring Keri HilsonFreeStyleGamesBerlinHouse125
"Say Whoa"A-Trak"Bounce"MSTRKRFT featuring N.O.R.E.FreeStyleGamesLas VegasA-Trak128
"Pump Up The Volume"MARRS|Mpipe

Downloadable content

DJ Hero 2 supports downloadable content in the form of new mixes that can be purchased from the consoles' respective online stores. A free add-on allows players to purchase and play existing downloadable content from the first game to use within DJ Hero 2. Activision's February 2011 decision to shutter their Guitar Hero development initially stated that no further downloadable content will be forthcoming for the title, but due to "continued support" from their fanbase, Activision has since clarified it will continue to release Do the rolex sweep in downloadable content for the game. Activision has stated that it will provide packs in March and April 2011 based on work that was ongoing at the time of their closure of the Guitar Hero division.
Song 1 titleArtist 1Song 2 titleArtist 2Mix artistMix packRelease date
"OMG" Usher featuring will.i.amFreeStyleGamesHit Makers Mix Pack
"Umbrella"Rihanna"Let's Get It On"Marvin GayeFreeStyleGamesHit Makers Mix Pack
"Shutterbugg"Big Boi featuring Cutty"Return of the Mack"Mark MorrisonFreeStyleGamesHit Makers Mix Pack
"Hustler"Simian Mobile Disco"Pump Up the Jam"TechnotronicFreeStyleGamesElectro Hits Mix Pack
"I'm in the House" Steve Aoki featuring Zuper BlahqFreeStyleGamesElectro Hits Mix Pack
"I'm in Miami Bitch"LMFAO"Shake & Pop"Green VelvetFreeStyleGamesElectro Hits Mix Pack
"Feel It in My Bones" Tiësto Ft. Tegan and SaraFreeStyleGamesTiësto Mix Pack Presented By Coca-Cola
"Knock You Out"Tiësto Ft. Emily HainesYoung LionsTiëstoFreeStyleGamesTiësto Mix Pack Presented By Coca-Cola
"Louder Than Boom"TiëstoTrafficTiëstoFreeStyleGamesTiësto Mix Pack Presented By Coca-Cola
"Debaser"Pixies"Invaders Must Die"ProdigyThe ProdigyFreeStyleGamesHard Edge Mix Pack
"Body Movin'"Beastie Boys"Rock and Roll Is Dead"Lenny KravitzFreeStyleGamesHard Edge Mix Pack
"Human Beat Box"Fat Boys"King of the Beats"MantronixFreeStyleGamesOld Skool Mix Pack
"Whoomp! "Tag Team"The 900 Number"45 KingFreeStyleGamesOld Skool Mix Pack
"Triple Trouble"Beastie Boys"Funky Cold Medina"Tone LocFreeStyleGamesOld Skool Mix Pack
"The Catalyst" Linkin ParkFreeStyleGamesLinkin Park Mix Pack
"When They Come for Me" Linkin ParkDiploLinkin Park Mix Pack
"Pts.OF.Athrty" Linkin ParkFreeStyleGamesLinkin Park Mix Pack
"For An Angel"Paul van Dyk"9pm "ATBFreeStyleGamesTrance Anthems Mix Pack
"Not Over" Paul Oakenfold featuring Ryan TedderFreeStyleGamesTrance Anthems Mix Pack
"Punk"Ferry Corsten"Imagine"Armin Van BuurenFreeStyleGamesTrance Anthems Mix Pack
"Salt In the Wounds" PendulumFreeStyleGamesPendulum Mix Pack
"Watercolour" PendulumFreeStyleGamesPendulum Mix Pack
"Set Me On Fire" PendulumFreeStyleGamesPendulum Mix Pack
"My World Premiere"Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf"The Red"JaylibFreeStyleGamesIndie Hip Hop Mix Pack
"Party Hard"PerceptionistsThe Perceptionists featuring Guru and Camu Tao"Ghostwriter"RJD2FreeStyleGamesIndie Hip Hop Mix Pack
"" AtmosphereFreeStyleGamesIndie Hip Hop Mix Pack
"We No Speak Americano" Yolanda Be Cool & DCUPFreeStyleGamesUltra Mix Pack
"House Music" Benny BenassiFreeStyleGamesUltra Mix Pack
"Sofi Needs A Ladder" Deadmau5FreeStyleGamesUltra Mix Pack

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