This collection, compiled by Stones Throw’s founder and president, features new collaborations by Talib Kweli, Q-Tip and MF DOOM rapping over beats by the late J Dilla, as well as new tracks by Madlib, Guilty Simpson, Percee P, Koushik, and J.Rocc, amongst others. It also introduces new artists, including Karriem Riggins and Madlib's group Supreme Team and Peanut Butter Wolf’s latest signing to the label, James Pants.

2K8: B-Ball Zombie War includes a diverse line-up of notable artists and includes a number of tracks that have been licensed by 2K Sports for its 2K8 video games. This marks the first Stones Throw collaboration with a video game publisher.

The release of the 2K8: B-Ball Zombie War album will be supported by two nationwide tours: The 2K Sports Bounce Tour featuring Common, Q-Tip and Percee P in September, and The 2K Sports B-Ball Zombie Tour with Stones Throw artists Madlib, Peanut Butter Wolf and J Rocc and special guests beginning in November.