Movie for the use of the infamous DK Rap. In an interview with Eurogamer, Kirkhope said he spoke with Nintendo after the film's release, and the company had made the decision to not credit any ...

Movie for the inclusion of his DK Rap from Donkey Kong 64. Back in 2023 after the film's release, Kirkhope shared his frustration on social media, calling the decision "fucking depressing".

“The DK Rap” composer Grant Kirkhope has hit out at The Super Mario Bros Movie for failing to credit him. Kirkhope created “The DK Rap” for the 1999 Nintendo game Donkey Kong 64. Following ...

The DK Rap, the original beat that was bananas, continues to live on culturally almost 25 years later--for better or worse. Seth Rogen, who voices Donkey Kong in The Super Mario Bros. Movie ...

Grant Kirkhope, who has composed video game musics for decades, recently expressed his dismay that he was not credited for DK Rap in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. DK Rap first appeared in developer ...

“In the history of video game soundtracks, one song towers above all,” said Rogen, referring to the ‘DK Rap’ — the theme song to Nintendo 64 game Donkey Kong 64. Rogen revealed that in ...

While the gameplay is still iconic, even more so was the opening theme "The DK Rap", which introduced players to the characters. In celebration of the game's 25th anniversary, rapper Substantial ...

If you've been a part of the Nintendo gaming community for a while, then chances are you're well acquainted with 'DK Rap', the charming introductory theme tune seen in 1999's Donkey Kong 64.

In a post on Bluesky today, Kirkhope shared a brand-new version of the rap featuring the rapper Substantial. It’s got new lyrics and some very fun wah-wah pedal guitar work in the backing track.