Who curated the soundtrack for NBA 2K15?

Pharrell Williams curated the soundtrack for NBA 2K15.

For NBA 2K15, 2K Sports brought in Pharrell Williams to select and shape the game’s music lineup. The Grammy-winning artist and producer chose 27 tracks spanning hip-hop, rock, electronic music, alternative sounds, and older classics, giving the soundtrack a deliberately broad range.

The soundtrack included songs such as “Scenario” by A Tribe Called Quest, “Planet Rock” by Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force, “Team” by Lorde, “Personal Jesus” by Depeche Mode, and Pharrell’s own “Hunter.” His role was curator rather than simply performer: he helped determine the overall musical identity of the game.

A common mix-up is confusing Pharrell’s role with later NBA 2K soundtrack collaborations. Jay-Z curated NBA 2K13’s soundtrack, while NBA 2K16 used playlists curated by DJ Khaled, DJ Premier, and DJ Mustard. NBA 2K15 therefore occupies a distinct place in the series’ soundtrack history as the Pharrell-curated edition.