Today EA Sports announced the long awaited soundtrack for the upcoming Madden 2009. EA celebrates the 20th year of Madden with their largest soundtrack ever and includes a handful of rising hip-hop stars. According to Steve Schnur, head of worlwide music for EA, they “considered 4000+ songs before deciding on the final 26 tracks.” As usual, hip-hop’s influence in the Madden soundtrack is heavy.

Schnur added “Kovas, Kardinal Offishall featuring Lindo P., Wale featuring Southeast Slim, and Timbaland’s new protege Izza Kizza further represent breakthrough Hip-Hop. And we believe that this time next year, Tyga and Kidz In The Hall will be true Hip-Hop superstars.” Young Dre, Busta Rhymes with Linkin Park and Gym Class Heroes fill out the rest of the hip-hop side. Here is a list of their songs featured on Madden ‘09. The full track listing is after the jump…

-Busta Rhymes w/ Linkin Park – We Made It
-Gym Class Heroes – I’m Home
-Izza Kizza – Millionaire
-Kardinal Offishall – Burnt
-Kidz in the Hall – Blackout
-Kovas – Wax On, Wax Off
-Tyga – Diamond Life
-Wale – Breakdown
-Young Dre – Workin’

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