EMPIRE & NBA 2K Team Up For Limited Edition "Music To Ball To" Vinyl

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Jan 30

This year, February 14th will not only signify deep-seated love and commitment but also the release of EMPIRE & NBA 2K’s “Music To Ball To” collaboration. Celebrating music from the NBA 2K25 Season 2 soundtrack, the limited edition vinyl box set comes housed in a premium box with a gloss hardwood floor print on its exterior, and a basketball-textured inner box.

The dope design comes courtesy of Brandon Murio, while the double set features 13 songs, that showcase a mix of genre-defining sounds from EMPIRE artists like Larry June, Money Man, BabyTron, Asake, and LUCKI.

Our partnership with 2K allows us to merge music, sports, and tech in an innovative way that feels authentic to the Bay Area,” said EMPIRE Founder/CEO Ghazi. “We’ve created an experience that shapes how we play, listen, and live”.

"We're thrilled to expand our partnership with 2K, one of the most significant platforms in digital entertainment,” said Alexandra Moore, Chief Business Officer at EMPIRE. “This partnership bridges basketball and music culture in a tangible, collectible format that celebrates their deep cultural synergy while appealing to fans of both worlds”.

“We’re excited to give NBA 2K fans and music lovers a chance to own this unique collectible that highlights the cultural intersection of music and basketball,” said David Kelley, Director of Partnerships and Licensing at 2K. “This collaboration with EMPIRE underscores our commitment to delivering unparalleled experiences to the 2K community.”

The EMPIRE & NBA 2K Present: Music to Ball To limited edition vinyl box set also includes: