TGS: Jet Set Radio Future soundtrack details, new screens

[10.11.01] » Grand Royal Records teams up with Hideki Naganuma for Jet Set sequel.

   A big part of the charm of the original Jet Set Radio was its soundtrack -- one of the most original and catchy collection of tunes heard in years. As part of its pre-TGS announcements, Sega revealed full details on who exactly would be scoring the Xbox sequel.

   Perhaps the best news on the soundtrack front is that Wavemaster's Hideki Naganuma, who did a large chunk of the score for the original game, will indeed be returning with new compositions for the sequel. Joining him this time will be the Latch Brothers, composed of Mike D (of Beastie Boys fame), Tick, and Wag. The group spent considerable time with the Smilebit team and the game itself, and the five original tracks they've composed are said to match the urban, cartoon aesthetic of JSRF.

   The rest of the soundtrack will be supplied by artists from Grand Royal records. The indie label recently closed its doors, so the JSRF soundtrack will represent the final work from the company. In addition to Latch Brothers remixes of Grand Royal artists, Bran Van 3000, The Prunes, and BS 2000, the game will include new tracks from Bis, Cibo Matto, Scapegoat Wax, and Russell Simins (drummer for the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion).

   An actual track list has yet to be revealed, but look for more information as JSRF's early 2002 release date approaches. Meanwhile, check out 8 new screens from the show.