Grant Kirkhope, the man behind the legendary DK Rap, voiced his frustration over not being credited for his work in the Super Mario Bros. Movie. Despite reaching out to Nintendo, he found their policy leaves composers in the dark. With the original track sampled from Donkey Kong 64, Kirkhope's disappointment grows, especially as other songs received credit. His comments also shed light on the absence of Donkey Kong 64 from the Nintendo Switch Online library and hint at possible future music collaborations with Nintendo.
Published on: 4/29/2025
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