Rip Ride Rockit artist names released

ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - Along with first-ever maneuvers and high-tech innovation, Universal Orlandos new Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster is an entirely new way to experience music, the Orlando area attraction proclaims. The coasters playlist will feature 30 hits from artists that span across five genres of music and generations of fans.

They are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Grammy Award winners and pop culture icons. They are the latest and the legendary of the music world featuring the Black Eyed Peas, No Doubt, Donna Summer, Kanye West, Evanescence and N.E.R.D., and MC Hammer.

"Riding a roller coaster, going fast and the energy that's in my music - they go hand-in-hand," said MC Hammer, whose song "U Cant Touch This" is a song choice on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.  "So, riding Rockit at 65 miles per hour with the music pumping is going to be a lot of fun."

Guests will use a personal touchpad mounted on the lap bar to make their music selection. They will choose their favorite genre - Classic Rock/Metal, Rap/Hip-Hop, Club/Electronica, Pop/Disco or Country - and then pick a song.

Each seat is outfitted with individual stereo speakers so guests can rock out to 90 decibels of music - and yet never hear the songs playing for other riders. Their song pick will be the soundtrack to their ride and to a music video they can purchase that uses on- and off-board cameras to mix music, moves and special effects.

"I think that this is a really creative use of music. Were very excited to be a part of something so outside the box and for our fans to experience music in this cool new way," added Amy Lee, Evanescences founder, singer and songwriter.

Each genre of music includes contemporary and classic artists, with songs for every age group. A virtual guest touchpad will appear, similar to the one guests will see on the roller coaster.

More information is available at www.universalorlando.com .