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Due to the popularity of the [[ | {{About|references to the ''Mario'' games in music|official music of the ''Mario'' franchise|[[List of albums]]}} | ||
Due to the popularity of the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], the games have been referenced numerous times in popular songs. | |||
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[[File:Alestorm Curse of the Crystal Coconut poster.png|thumb|250px|The cover art for Alestorm's ''Curse of the Crystal Coconut'']] | [[File:Alestorm Curse of the Crystal Coconut poster.png|thumb|250px|The cover art for Alestorm's ''Curse of the Crystal Coconut'']] | ||
The title of Alestorm's sixth studio album, ''{{wp|Curse of the Crystal Coconut}}'', is inspired by the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise.<ref>Munro, Scott (January 8, 2020). [https://www.loudersound.com/news/alestorm-swing-back-into-action-with-curse-of-the-crystal-coconut Alestorm swing back into action with Curse Of The Crystal Coconut]. ''Loudersound.com''. Retrieved March 8, 2020.</ref> One of the album's tracks is a cover of "[[Booty and the Beast|Pirate Scorn]]" from the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' television series. Additionally, the album's cover art features several references to the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise, such as an eponymous [[Crystal Coconut]] from ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', the skeletal remains of a [[Donkey Kong|gorilla wearing a red tie]], a floating [[DK Coin]], and several [[Klomp]]s from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', as well as generic ''Donkey Kong'' motifs such as [[banana]]s and [[barrel]]s, including a [[TNT Barrel]]. | The title of Alestorm's sixth studio album, ''{{wp|Curse of the Crystal Coconut}}'', is inspired by the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise.<ref>Munro, Scott (January 8, 2020). [https://www.loudersound.com/news/alestorm-swing-back-into-action-with-curse-of-the-crystal-coconut Alestorm swing back into action with Curse Of The Crystal Coconut]. ''Loudersound.com''. Retrieved March 8, 2020.</ref> One of the album's tracks is a cover of "[[Booty and the Beast|Pirate Scorn]]" from the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' television series. Additionally, the album's cover art features several references to the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise, such as an eponymous [[Crystal Coconut]] from ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', the skeletal remains of a [[Donkey Kong|gorilla wearing a red tie]], a floating [[DK Coin]], and several [[Klomp]]s from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', as well as generic ''Donkey Kong'' motifs such as [[banana]]s and [[barrel]]s, including a [[TNT Barrel]]. | ||
=={{wp|Alex Day}}== | =={{wp|Alex Day}}== | ||
===I Hate ''Mario Kart Wii''=== | ===I Hate ''Mario Kart Wii''=== | ||
From Alex Day's ''117% Complete'' single, | From Alex Day's ''117% Complete'' single, Alex Day describes his hatred for ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' and explains what happens as the race he is playing is progressing. The song can be listened to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANTLoQJKffk here]. | ||
=={{wp|Allison (band)|Allison}}== | =={{wp|Allison (band)|Allison}}== | ||
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===France Freestyle=== | ===France Freestyle=== | ||
On the song "France Freestyle" by Baby Keem, from his second mixtape, ''Die For My Bitch'', he says the line "beat the box like Bowser". | On the song "France Freestyle" by Baby Keem, from his second mixtape, ''Die For My Bitch'', he says the line "beat the box like Bowser". | ||
=={{wp|Bad Meets Evil}}== | =={{wp|Bad Meets Evil}}== | ||
===I'm On Everything=== | ===I'm On Everything=== | ||
The song, by hip-hop duo, Bad Meets Evil (composed of {{wp|Eminem}} and {{wp|Royce da 5'9"}}), references Mario in the line "Me and visions on 'shrooms, call us the Mario Brothers". | The song, by hip-hop duo, Bad Meets Evil (composed of {{wp|Eminem}} and {{wp|Royce da 5'9"}}), references Mario in the line "Me and visions on 'shrooms, call us the Mario Brothers". | ||
=={{wp|Big Gigantic}}== | =={{wp|Big Gigantic}}== | ||
===Just the Same=== | ===Just the Same=== | ||
This song by EDM, hip hop and jazz production duo Big Gigantic features guest vocals by rappers {{wp|Vic Mensa}} and {{wp|Mick Jenkins}}, with Vic Mensa's verse featuring the line "States attorneys jump on n**gas heads like Mario". | This song by EDM, hip hop and jazz production duo Big Gigantic features guest vocals by rappers {{wp|Vic Mensa}} and {{wp|Mick Jenkins}}, with Vic Mensa's verse featuring the line "States attorneys jump on n**gas heads like Mario". | ||
=={{wp|Big Sean}}== | =={{wp|Big Sean}}== | ||
===Ashley=== | ===Ashley=== | ||
On the song "Ashley", featuring singer {{wp|Miguel (singer)|Miguel}}, Big Sean in the second verse says the following lines: "It's been weird since I went out west and did an album with no I.D and ain't came back since". This was followed by a sample of Mario grunting from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. | On the song "Ashley", featuring singer {{wp|Miguel (singer)|Miguel}}, Big Sean in the second verse says the following lines: "It's been weird since I went out west and did an album with no I.D and ain't came back since". This was followed by a sample of Mario grunting from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. | ||
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=={{wp|Belmont (band)|Belmont}}== | =={{wp|Belmont (band)|Belmont}}== | ||
===''Bowser's Mixtape'' and Bowser's Castle=== | ===''Bowser's Mixtape'' and Bowser's Castle=== | ||
[[File:BowsersMixtape.jpg|thumb|Cover to ''Bowser's Mixtape''.]] | [[File:BowsersMixtape.jpg|thumb|right|Cover to ''Bowser's Mixtape''.]] | ||
In 2021, the band Belmont released a mixtape titled ''Bowser's Mixtape'' after the first song in the tracklisting, "Bowser's Castle". The song was later included in the 2022 single release of "Parasitic", which was comprised of three different songs, "Bowser's Castle" being one of them. | In 2021, the band Belmont released a mixtape titled ''Bowser's Mixtape'' after the first song in the tracklisting, "Bowser's Castle". The song was later included in the 2022 single release of "Parasitic", which was comprised of three different songs, "Bowser's Castle" being one of them. | ||
=={{wp|Blood on the Dance Floor (band)|Blood on the Dance Floor}}== | =={{wp|Blood on the Dance Floor (band)|Blood on the Dance Floor}}== | ||
===It's On Like Donkey Kong=== | ===It's On Like Donkey Kong=== | ||
The song title mentions [[Donkey Kong]]'s name, and the phrase itself is repeated throughout the chorus. | The song title mentions [[Donkey Kong]]'s name, and the phrase itself is repeated throughout the chorus. | ||
=={{wp|BTS (band)|BTS}}== | =={{wp|BTS (band)|BTS}}== | ||
===War of Hormone=== | ===War of Hormone=== | ||
The song features the coin and power-up sound effects from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' | The song features the coin and power-up sound effects from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. | ||
=={{wp|Buckner & Garcia}}== | =={{wp|Buckner & Garcia}}== | ||
===Do the Donkey Kong=== | ===Do the Donkey Kong=== | ||
The song debuted in the 1982 album, ''{{wp|Pac-Man Fever (album)|Pac-Man Fever}}''. The song was later released as a single in May 1982. The song is based the ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' arcade game and features many of the game's sound effects as well as some of the in-game music. | |||
=={{wp|Cardi B}}== | =={{wp|Cardi B}}== | ||
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===Game Gonna Cost a Fee=== | ===Game Gonna Cost a Fee=== | ||
In the song "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdct7EofJh8 Game Gonna Cost a Fee]" it is mentioned that "I ride with bananas and shells like Mario and Luigi", "[[Banana Peel|bananas]]" and "[[Koopa Shell|shells]]" referring (respectively) to | In the song "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdct7EofJh8 Game Gonna Cost a Fee]" it is mentioned that "I ride with bananas and shells like Mario and Luigi", "[[Banana Peel|bananas]]" and "[[Koopa Shell|shells]]" referring (respectively) to [[Wikipedia:Magazine (firearm)|banana clips]] and [[Wikipedia:Shotgun shell|shotgun shells]]. | ||
=={{wp|Chance the Rapper}}== | =={{wp|Chance the Rapper}}== | ||
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===Boys=== | ===Boys=== | ||
On the song " | On the song "[[wikipedia:Boys (Charli XCX song)|Boys]]" by Charli XCX, a modified version of the ''Super Mario Bros.'' coin effect sound is looped throughout the track's instrumental. | ||
=={{wp|Donald Glover|Childish Gambino}}== | =={{wp|Donald Glover|Childish Gambino}}== | ||
===American Royalty=== | ===American Royalty=== | ||
A line in this song | A line in this song states he has "balls like Bowser". | ||
===Eat Your Vegetables=== | ===Eat Your Vegetables=== | ||
The instrumental to this song samples "Aquatic Ambience," the music for the underwater levels in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. | The instrumental to this song samples "Aquatic Ambience," the music for the underwater levels in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. | ||
=={{wp|Chris Webby}}== | =={{wp|Chris Webby}}== | ||
===Roll=== | ===Roll=== | ||
This rap song features the line "[http://rap.genius.com/1490309/Chris-webby-roll/Donkey-kong-in-the-flesh-like-the-ape-loose Donkey Kong in the flesh like the ape loose]". | This rap song features the line "[http://rap.genius.com/1490309/Chris-webby-roll/Donkey-kong-in-the-flesh-like-the-ape-loose Donkey Kong in the flesh like the ape loose]". | ||
=={{wp|Das Racist}}== | =={{wp|Das Racist}}== | ||
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=={{wp|deadmau5}}== | =={{wp|deadmau5}}== | ||
On his performance during | On his performance during [[:Wikipedia:The Game Awards 2015|The Game Awards 2015]], the Canadian artist included remixed versions of [[Super Mario World (album)|The Evil King Bowser]] and [[Super Mario World (album)|Haunted House BGM]] from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. | ||
=={{wp|Denzel Curry}}== | =={{wp|Denzel Curry}}== | ||
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===Pyro (2019 Leak)=== | ===Pyro (2019 Leak)=== | ||
In this track from his collaboration EP with producer | In this track from his collaboration EP with producer [[Wikipedia:Kenny Beats|Kenny Beats]], he says the line "Fire flows like I'm red and white Mario" in reference to Mario's [[Fire Mario]] ability from the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. | ||
==DJ Scheme== | ==DJ Scheme== | ||
===E-ER=== | ===E-ER=== | ||
DJ Scheme is a hip hop producer, and member of the hip hop collective {{wp|Members Only (hip hop collective)|Members Only}}. His debut album, ''FAMILY'', features this song which features {{wp|Ski Mask the Slump God}}, Danny Towers and {{wp|Lil Yachty}}. Ski Mask the Slump God's verse features the lines, "On the patio fucking Princess's peach, Mario / Yellow Louis V overalls on me, look like Wario". | DJ Scheme is a hip hop producer, and member of the hip hop collective {{wp|Members Only (hip hop collective)|Members Only}}. His debut album, ''FAMILY'', features this song which features {{wp|Ski Mask the Slump God}}, Danny Towers and {{wp|Lil Yachty}}. Ski Mask the Slump God's verse features the lines, "On the patio fucking Princess's peach, Mario / Yellow Louis V overalls on me, look like Wario". | ||
=={{wp|Drake}}== | =={{wp|Drake}}== | ||
===6 God=== | ===6 God=== | ||
The instrumental to this song samples the "Haunted Chase" track from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. | The instrumental to this song samples the "Haunted Chase" track from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. | ||
=={{wp|Dunderpatrullen}}== | =={{wp|Dunderpatrullen}}== | ||
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=={{wp|Epic Rap Battles of History}}== | =={{wp|Epic Rap Battles of History}}== | ||
===Mario Bros vs Wright Bros.=== | ===Mario Bros vs Wright Bros.=== | ||
Youtube channel, Epic Rap Battles of History, created a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_hKLfTKU5Y video rap battle] with [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] battling the Wright Bros. [[Princess Peach]] and [[Donkey Kong]] are mentioned once each, with a line stating: "Your princess is in our castle now, yeah she's gone, cause stayed up all night playing ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]". | |||
=={{wp|Far East Movement}}== | =={{wp|Far East Movement}}== | ||
=== | ===[[Wikipedia:Rocketeer (song)|Rocketeer]]=== | ||
One line in the middle of "Rocketeer" is "We're on some next level, Super Mario." | One line in the middle of "Rocketeer" is "We're on some next level, Super Mario." | ||
=={{wp|Fetty Wap}}== | =={{wp|Fetty Wap}}== | ||
===Yoshi=== | ===Yoshi=== | ||
The thirteenth song off Fetty Wap's second major studio album is titled "Yoshi", after the '' | The thirteenth song off Fetty Wap's second major studio album is titled "Yoshi", after the ''Mario'' character. | ||
=={{wp|Flatbush Zombies}}== | =={{wp|Flatbush Zombies}}== | ||
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=={{wp|Hobo Johnson}}== | =={{wp|Hobo Johnson}}== | ||
===Mario & Link=== | ===Mario & Link=== | ||
"Mario & Link" uses sound effects from various video games, including '' | "Mario & Link" uses sound effects from various video games, including ''Mario'' games, and directly samples Peach's dialogue from the end of ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. It begins with the lines: "Hello there, uh, it's Frank and this song is dedicated to Mario and Link due to their undying perseverance which I'm not sure I should do the same of... Mario's never getting some and Link's never getting some so why should princesses love me?" | ||
=={{wp|Horse the Band}}== | =={{wp|Horse the Band}}== | ||
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=={{wp|Ice Cube}}== | =={{wp|Ice Cube}}== | ||
===Now I Gotta Wet 'Cha=== | ===Now I Gotta Wet 'Cha=== | ||
The first line of the song is "It's on like Donkey Kong."<ref name="Mario references in rap">[http://themushroomkingdom.net/mania/mario_in_rap.shtml The Mushroom Kingdom - '' | The first line of the song is "It's on like Donkey Kong."<ref name="Mario references in rap">[http://themushroomkingdom.net/mania/mario_in_rap.shtml The Mushroom Kingdom - ''Mario'' in Rap]</ref> | ||
=={{wp|Jack Harlow}}== | =={{wp|Jack Harlow}}== | ||
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The song's instrumental has a ''Super Mario Bros.'' coin sound effect used throughout. | The song's instrumental has a ''Super Mario Bros.'' coin sound effect used throughout. | ||
=={{wp| | =={{wp|Jellyfish (band)|Jellyfish}}== | ||
=== | ===Ignorance is Bliss=== | ||
{{main|Ignorance is Bliss}} | |||
From the album ''[[White Knuckle Scorin']]'', the song is narrated by [[Bowser]], speaking to [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]. | |||
=={{wp|Jennifer Lopez}}== | =={{wp|Jennifer Lopez}}== | ||
==={{wp|On the Floor}}=== | ==={{wp|On the Floor}}=== | ||
One of the lines said by rapper [[Wikipedia:Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]] is "And watch, shit gon’ get Donkey Konged." | |||
=={{wp|JPEGMafia}}== | =={{wp|JPEGMafia}}== | ||
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===Sick Beat=== | ===Sick Beat=== | ||
The song's backing track is based around a sample of the "Star Select" jingle from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. | The song's backing track is based around a sample of the "Star Select" jingle from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. | ||
=={{wp|Kids See Ghosts}}== | =={{wp|Kids See Ghosts}}== | ||
=== | ===[[Wikipedia:Reborn (song)|Reborn]]=== | ||
On the {{wp|Kid Cudi}} and {{wp|Kanye West}} collaboration project, Kanye West includes the line in this song, "All of you Mario, it's all a game." | On the {{wp|Kid Cudi}} and {{wp|Kanye West}} collaboration project, Kanye West includes the line in this song, "All of you Mario, it's all a game." | ||
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===Video Games=== | ===Video Games=== | ||
KJ-52's Christian-themed rap song contains various game references and sound effects. KJ-52 raps about how "I was down to one life and I didn't have another / but now I'm super like the Mario Brothers." | KJ-52's Christian-themed rap song contains various game references and sound effects. KJ-52 raps about how "I was down to one life and I didn't have another / but now I'm super like the Mario Brothers." | ||
==Lady Diane== | ==Lady Diane== | ||
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===Syntax Era=== | ===Syntax Era=== | ||
One of the lyrics is "I'm Donkey Kong, fat freak the notes". | One of the lyrics is "I'm Donkey Kong, fat freak the notes". | ||
=={{wp|Lemon Demon}}== | |||
===Fredhammer=== | |||
One of the sound effects used in the song is [[Tanooki Mario]] shouting "Tanooki!" from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. | |||
=={{wp|Lights (musician)|Lights}}== | =={{wp|Lights (musician)|Lights}}== | ||
===Timing is Everything=== | ===Timing is Everything=== | ||
One of the first lines of track 7 on Canadian musician Lights' 2011 album '' | One of the first lines of track 7 on Canadian musician Lights' 2011 album ''[[Wikipedia:Siberia (Lights album)|Siberia]]'' is "In the interim, the princess was in another castle." | ||
=={{wp|Lil Dicky}}== | =={{wp|Lil Dicky}}== | ||
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=={{wp|Lil Yachty}}== | =={{wp|Lil Yachty}}== | ||
===RunRunning=== | ===RunRunning=== | ||
On his debut mixtape, this particular song from rapper | On his debut mixtape, this particular song from rapper [[Wikipedia:Lil Yachty|Lil Yachty]] features the instrumental to the ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' file select screen, with coin sound effects edited in throughout. | ||
=={{wp|Logan Whitehurst}}== | =={{wp|Logan Whitehurst}}== | ||
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=={{wp|The Lonely Island}}== | =={{wp|The Lonely Island}}== | ||
===I Don't Give A Honk=== | ===I Don't Give A Honk=== | ||
[[Wikipedia:Andy Samberg|Andy Samberg]] claims "We all know we're born with one hundred honks," to which [[Wikipedia:Jorma Taccone|Jorma Taccone]] adds, "But people throw them away like they were Donkey Konks." | |||
=={{wp|Ludacris}}== | =={{wp|Ludacris}}== | ||
===Spur of the Movement=== | ===Spur of the Movement=== | ||
One of the lines is "We play Mario Brothers, we eat the [[Super Mushroom|'shroom]] and get power."<ref name="Mario references in rap"/> | One of the lines is "We play Mario Brothers, we eat the [[Super Mushroom|'shroom]] and get power."<ref name="Mario references in rap"/> | ||
=={{wp|Machine Gun Kelly (musician)|Machine Gun Kelly}}== | =={{wp|Machine Gun Kelly (musician)|Machine Gun Kelly}}== | ||
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===Hoe Cakes=== | ===Hoe Cakes=== | ||
The song includes the following line: "Own his own throne, the boss like King Koopa". | The song includes the following line: "Own his own throne, the boss like King Koopa". | ||
=={{wp|The Mountain Goats}}== | =={{wp|The Mountain Goats}}== | ||
===Thank You Mario But Our Princess in Another Castle=== | ===Thank You Mario But Our Princess in Another Castle=== | ||
The song is sung from the perspective of [[Toad]] after being rescued by Mario. Inspired by the infamous line that is the song's title, Toad sings about the horrible time he had while being kidnapped. | The song is sung from the perspective of [[Toad]] after being rescued by Mario. Inspired by the infamous line that is the song's title, Toad sings about the horrible time he had while being kidnapped. | ||
=={{wp|The NESkimos}}== | =={{wp|The NESkimos}}== | ||
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=={{wp|Patent Pending (band)|Patent Pending}}== | =={{wp|Patent Pending (band)|Patent Pending}}== | ||
===Hey Mario=== | ===Hey Mario=== | ||
From the 2013 album " | From the 2013 album "[[wikipedia:Patent Pending (band)#"Brighter" (2013)|Brighter]]", the songs talks about why Mario should stop rescuing Princess Peach. Games and sub-series like ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'', ''[[Dr. Mario (series)|Dr. Mario]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' are mentioned as well. The coin sound effect is also used in some lines. | ||
=={{wp|Peabod}}== | =={{wp|Peabod}}== | ||
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===Shoot My Shot=== | ===Shoot My Shot=== | ||
In one line, the song mentions Mario and Bowser by saying, "Hotter than Bowser, this ain't super Mario." | In one line, the song mentions Mario and Bowser by saying, "Hotter than Bowser, this ain't super Mario." | ||
=={{wp|The Preachers}}== | =={{wp|The Preachers}}== | ||
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===Rock N Roll=== | ===Rock N Roll=== | ||
The song "Rock N Roll" featuring artists, {{wp|Kid Cudi}} and {{wp|Kanye West}}, has rapper Pusha T saying the lines, "I been gettin' at these coins as I'm breakin' down the brick / Make the jump to each level, Super Mario exists". | The song "Rock N Roll" featuring artists, {{wp|Kid Cudi}} and {{wp|Kanye West}}, has rapper Pusha T saying the lines, "I been gettin' at these coins as I'm breakin' down the brick / Make the jump to each level, Super Mario exists". | ||
=={{wp|Ruth B.}}== | =={{wp|Ruth B.}}== | ||
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The beat to "Break the Bank" by Schoolboy Q is produced by musician {{wp|The Alchemist (musician)|The Alchemist}}, who included a sample of [[Toad]] screaming from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', slowed and faded, and played throughout the song. | The beat to "Break the Bank" by Schoolboy Q is produced by musician {{wp|The Alchemist (musician)|The Alchemist}}, who included a sample of [[Toad]] screaming from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', slowed and faded, and played throughout the song. | ||
=={{wp|Shelley FKA DRAM}}== | |||
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===Cha Cha=== | ===Cha Cha=== | ||
The song "Cha Cha" by DRAM has an instrumental that samples the Star Road theme from ''Super Mario World'', and uses the staple coin effects throughout | The song "Cha Cha" by Shelley FKA DRAM (artist formerly known as DRAM) has an instrumental that samples the Star Road theme from ''Super Mario World'', and uses the staple coin effects throughout. | ||
=={{wp|Ski Mask the Slump God}}== | =={{wp|Ski Mask the Slump God}}== | ||
===Merlin's Staff=== | ===Merlin's Staff=== | ||
The song "Merlin's Staff" from his mixtape ''Sin City The Mixtape'' contains the lines "On the go like Mario, drive in a kart" and "Kickstand, stick-shift, Peach colored kart". | The song "Merlin's Staff" from his mixtape, ''Sin City The Mixtape'', contains the lines "On the go like Mario, drive in a kart" and "Kickstand, stick-shift, Peach colored kart". | ||
==={{wp|Nuketown}}=== | ==={{wp|Nuketown}}=== | ||
The song "Nuketown" from the album ''{{wp|STOKELEY}}'' contains the line, "Ate a Mario mushroom quick, uh-huh". | The song "Nuketown" from the album ''{{wp|STOKELEY}}'' contains the line, "Ate a Mario mushroom quick, uh-huh". | ||
=={{wp|Smif-N-Wessun}}== | =={{wp|Smif-N-Wessun}}== | ||
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=={{wp|Soulja Boy}} and Young L== | =={{wp|Soulja Boy}} and Young L== | ||
[[File:Souljaboymario.jpg|thumb|Album cover to ''Mario & Domo vs. the World'' (2012)]] | [[File:Souljaboymario.jpg|thumb|right|Album cover to ''Mario & Domo vs. the World'' (2012)]] | ||
===''Mario & Domo vs. the World''=== | ===''Mario & Domo vs. the World''=== | ||
Rappers Soulja Boy and Young L (of the hip hop group {{wp|The Pack (group)|The Pack}}) collaborated on a mixtape titled ''Mario & Domo vs. the World'', released in 2012. The album cover features Mario in the ''Paper Mario'' style, with differently colored clothing, and {{wp|NHK}} Japanese broadcast mascot, {{wp|Domo (NHK)|Domo}} facing each other. Most songs have the name Mario name-dropped in some fashion; for example, the song "Triple Chain Gang" has Soulja Boy saying the line "Mario, on my neck with Domo". In another song, "One", Mario's name is only briefly mentioned in the introduction when Soulja Boy is repeating his name four times and Mario's name two times before his verse actually begins. | Rappers Soulja Boy and Young L (of the hip hop group {{wp|The Pack (group)|The Pack}}) collaborated on a mixtape titled ''Mario & Domo vs. the World'', released in 2012. The album cover features Mario in the ''Paper Mario'' style, with differently colored clothing, and {{wp|NHK}} Japanese broadcast mascot, {{wp|Domo (NHK)|Domo}} facing each other. Most songs have the name Mario name-dropped in some fashion; for example, the song "Triple Chain Gang" has Soulja Boy saying the line "Mario, on my neck with Domo". In another song, "One", Mario's name is only briefly mentioned in the introduction when Soulja Boy is repeating his name four times and Mario's name two times before his verse actually begins. | ||
=={{wp|Suicideboys}}== | =={{wp|Suicideboys}}== | ||
===Genesis=== | ===Genesis=== | ||
The instrumental of this song samples the Game Over theme of ''[[Super Mario World]]''. | The instrumental of this song samples the Game Over theme of ''[[Super Mario World]]''. | ||
==Supah Mario== | ==Supah Mario== | ||
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==Taller Para Niños== | ==Taller Para Niños== | ||
===Super Mario Bros. 3=== | ===Super Mario Bros. 3=== | ||
Spanish song by the Mexican group; only the last line in the song actually refers to ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Song was later covered by Mexican band | Spanish song by the Mexican group; only the last line in the song actually refers to ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Song was later covered by Mexican band [[Wikipedia:Allison (band)|Allison]] on their debut self-titled album, this time simply titled "[https://genius.com/Allison-mario-bros-3-lyrics Mario Bros. 3]". | ||
=={{wp|Tchami}}== | =={{wp|Tchami}}== | ||
===Praise=== | ===Praise=== | ||
The official [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fro3lapavWI music video] contains many references to various video games, and at one point, French DJ Tchami goes through a map and enters a level which are both heavily based on ''[[Super Mario World]]''. | The official [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fro3lapavWI music video] contains many references to various video games, and at one point, French DJ Tchami goes through a map and enters a level which are both heavily based on ''[[Super Mario World]]''. | ||
=={{wp|Trace Adkins}}== | =={{wp|Trace Adkins}}== | ||
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=={{wp|XXXTentacion}}== | =={{wp|XXXTentacion}}== | ||
===Came2Kill=== | ===Came2Kill=== | ||
The song "Came2Kill" from the mixtape ''{{wp|Members Only, Vol. 3|XXXTENTACION Presents: Members Only, Vol. 3}}'' uses an edited version of the instrumental to [[Joke's End]] from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' composed by Yoko Shimomura. | The song "Came2Kill" from the mixtape, ''{{wp|Members Only, Vol. 3|XXXTENTACION Presents: Members Only, Vol. 3}}'' uses an edited version of the instrumental to [[Joke's End]] from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' composed by Yoko Shimomura. | ||
===Bowser=== | ===Bowser=== | ||
This song "Bowser" from the mixtape "Members Only, Vol. 3" features rapper Ski Mask the Slump God, and it features various pop culture references, including video games and television cartoons, but features no additional references to Mario outside from the song name. | This song "Bowser" from the mixtape "Members Only, Vol. 3" features rapper Ski Mask the Slump God, and it features various pop culture references, including video games and television cartoons, but features no additional references to Mario outside from the song name. | ||
=={{wp| | =={{wp|Yung Lean}}== | ||
Yung Lean is a Swedish rapper whose lyrics frequently reference video games. His music video to "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stgrSjynPKs Hurt]" features video game related graphics and footage, such as including gameplay from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Some of his songs reference ''Mario'', and two songs directly reference ''Mario'' in the title: "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX1a3JngmpI Yoshi City]" and another titled "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0xPRKrsl3U Princess Daisy]". | |||
''Mario'' related references in his songs include the following: | |||
*"[http://rap.genius.com/2159695/Yung-lean-hurt/In-tokyo-playing-mario In Tokyo, playing Mario]" from "Hurt" | *"[http://rap.genius.com/2159695/Yung-lean-hurt/In-tokyo-playing-mario In Tokyo, playing Mario]" from "Hurt" | ||
*"[http://rap.genius.com/2536091/Yung-lean-kyoto/Im-wario-when-im-in-mario-kart I'm Wario, when I'm in Mario Kart]" in "Kyoto" | *"[http://rap.genius.com/2536091/Yung-lean-kyoto/Im-wario-when-im-in-mario-kart I'm Wario, when I'm in Mario Kart]" in "Kyoto" | ||
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