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{{italic title|List of ''Mario'' references in music}}
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Due to the popularity of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], the games have been referenced numerous times in popular songs.
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Due to the popularity of the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], the games have been referenced numerous times in popular songs.
=={{wp|Akapellah}}==
===Como Mario===
The instrumental to this track is sampled from the [[Athletic Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3)|Athletic Theme]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', while the lyrics are inspired by the ''Super Mario'' franchise.<ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qkNEdaMYLs </ref>


=={{wp|ASAP Ferg}}==
=={{wp|ASAP Ferg}}==
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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]].
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=={{wp|Alex Day}}==
=={{wp|Alex Day}}==
===I Hate ''Mario Kart Wii''===
===I Hate ''Mario Kart Wii''===
From Alex Day's ''117% Complete'' single, he describes his hatred for ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' and explains what happens as the race he is playing is progressing, which includes failing a [[Rocket Start]], going from last place to first using a [[Bullet Bill]], and getting hit by a [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]]. In addition, the [[Super Star (theme)|Super Star theme]] is incorporated into the end of the song.<ref>Alex Day - Topic (November 18, 2019). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUSnOjd6mFE I Hate Mario Kart Wii]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 19, 2024.</ref>
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 Bunny}}==
===Thunder and Lightning===
The Latin trap/reggaeton song "Thunder and Lightning" by Bad Bunny, features a verse from artist {{wp|Eladio Carrión}} who says the line, "Emes grande' en mi cuenta, Super Mario". This line translates roughly to "Big Ms in my account, Super Mario".


=={{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|bbno$}}==
===Go Bananas===
This song with fellow rappers {{wp|Yung Gravy}} and {{wp|Spark Master Tape}} features the line "Watch the [[Blue Shell]] do some damage, we in the back".
==Bear Ghost==
===The Mario Cliché===
This song is sung from the perspective of Mario breaking up with someone so he can focus on his own issues. The song draws a comparison between Mario's catchphrase "It's-a me" and the breakup line "It's not you, it's me." The song also uses one of Mario's other catchphrases, "Mama mia", in the lyric "Mama mia, I'ma need a shrink."


=={{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 K.R.I.T.}}==
===Remember the Titans===
This freestyle has the line, "Obstacles? I throw and jump over like I'm Mario".


=={{wp|Big Sean}}==
=={{wp|Big Sean}}==
===Go Legend===
In the song "Go Legend" with {{wp|Metro Boomin}} and featuring {{wp|Travis Scott}}, Big Sean raps the line, "In my castle like Mario, I give this shit my heart and soul".
===Rollin'===
The song "Rollin'" from Big Sean's mixtape ''UKNOWBIGSEAN'' features the line, "Motherfuckers walking in with shrooms, now I'm finna feel like Mario".
===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.
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=={{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|Bowling for Soup}}==
===Hey Mario===
This song is about the singer chastising Mario for continuing to rescue Princess Peach without any substantial reward. The lyrics specifically reference various elements from the games, including the [[Warp Zone]], [[Rainbow Road]], and Mario's various occupations. The music uses the power-up sound effect, [[coin]] sound effect, [[1-Up (theme)|1-Up jingle]], [[Game Over (theme)|Game Over]] theme. The music video uses Mario's sprites from the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' version of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' and features a racetrack based on [[Mario Circuit]] from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. During this, the item roulette uses sprites from ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''.


=={{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===
"Do the Donkey Kong" is a song that 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 its music.
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|Caparezza}}==
===Abiura Di Me===
This song contains the line "''Prendo soldi con il pugno alzato come Super Mario''" ("I earn money with my fist raised like Super Mario").
 
===Giotto Beat===
This song contains the line "''Siamo scaricabarile, senza prospettive: Donkey Kong, otto bit''" ("We're barrel unloaders lacking perspective: ''Donkey Kong'', 8 bits"; "barrel unloader" here meaning an individual who avoids responsibility and blame regarding a given matter, passing it onto others.)


=={{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 {{wp|magazine (firearm)|banana clip}}s and {{wp|shotgun shell}}s.
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 "{{wp|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.
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|Chiddy Bang}}==
===Here we Go===
This song on the album ''The Preview'' features the line, "And I love this game like Mario, but my flow is just like cardio".


=={{wp|Donald Glover|Childish Gambino}}==
=={{wp|Donald Glover|Childish Gambino}}==
===American Royalty===
===American Royalty===
A line in this song refers to himself as a "boss like Bowser".
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]]''.
===Heartbeat===
The song's second verse features the line, "Asking him if she wanna play games with the Super Smash Brothers, but none of them you".


=={{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]".
===Tazmanian Devil===
A lyric mentions needing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis cannabis] with "the purple on it like [[Waluigi]]".
=={{wp|Cupcakke|CupcakKe}}==
===Grilling Niggas===
The rap song includes the line "Lil' hoes need to play Mario".
=={{wp|Danny Brown}}==
===Greatest Rapper Ever===
The intro track from Danny Brown's debut album, ''The Hybrid'', includes the lines "hit the head, Mario" and "I gave her that Yoshi".


=={{wp|Das Racist}}==
=={{wp|Das Racist}}==
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=={{wp|deadmau5}}==
=={{wp|deadmau5}}==
On his performance during {{wp|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]]''.
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 {{wp|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.]]''
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 RPM==
===Flicka Da Wrist===
This track produced by producer DJ RPM features rapper Kevin Gates, with Gates saying the line, "Jumping and dodging the fence like I'm Mario".


==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|Doja Cat}}==
===NintendHoe===
This song contains many references to video games, and contains the lines, "''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'', you so ass though" and "Donkey Kong when he drum on that pussy".


=={{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|Drakeo the Ruler}}==
===Out the Slums===
On the song "Out the Slums" by the late rapper Drakeo the Ruler, guest feature {{wp|03 Greedo}} raps the lines, "Nintendo Switch on this handheld / Mario Kart, watch the tail slide out".


=={{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]]".
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}}==
==={{wp|Rocketeer (song)|Rocketeer}}===
===[[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 ''Super Mario'' character.
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 ''Super 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?"
"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|Hoodie Allen}}==
===Vroom===
In the official [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NnxJgJ-euA lyric video], rapper Hoodie Allen and actor Connor Price (who is the featured artist of this song) drive through various courses in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' via green screen and rear view from said game's gameplay.


=={{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 - ''Super Mario'' in Rap]</ref>
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|Jeezy}}==
=={{wp|Jellyfish (band)|Jellyfish}}==
===Takin' it There===
===Ignorance is Bliss===
This song featuring Trey Songz features the line in the first verse: "I go up and down, round and round, Super Mario".
{{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}}===
This song features rapper {{wp|Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull}}, in which he says in the interlude, is "And watch as a chick gon’ get Donkey Kong'ed."
One of the lines said by rapper [[Wikipedia:Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]] is "And watch, shit gon’ get Donkey Konged."
 
=={{wp|Joey Valence & Brae}}==
===PACKAPUNCH===
The second track featuring {{wp|Danny Brown}} from the American hip-hop duo's second studio album ''NO HANDS'' includes the following lines: "You a small fry, you look like Toad / I spit fire, I'm more like Bowser".


=={{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|Kesha}}==
===Boogie Feet===
The tenth track featuring {{wp|Eagles of Death Metal}} of the American singer's third studio album ''{{wp|Rainbow (Kesha album)|Rainbow}}'' includes a coin sound effect from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' in the first verse.


=={{wp|Kids See Ghosts}}==
=={{wp|Kids See Ghosts}}==
==={{wp|Reborn (song)|Reborn}}===
===[[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."
=={{wp|Kylie Minogue}}==
===Love Train===
Her 2023 song "Love Train" features the lyric "ninety-nine lives, Super Mario" in its opening verse.


==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 ''{{wp|Siberia (Lights album)|Siberia}}'' is "In the interim, the princess was in another castle."
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 {{wp|Lil Yachty}} features the instrumental to the ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' file select screen, with coin sound effects edited in throughout.
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===
{{wp|Andy Samberg}} claims "We all know we're born with one hundred honks," to which {{wp|Jorma Taccone}} adds, "But people throw them away like they were Donkey Konks."
[[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|Lupe Fiasco}}==
===Ooh===
A line in this song has the lyrics, "I'm the worst case scenario, bump heads for coins like Mario".
=={{wp|l=it|Machete Empire Records|Machete}}==
===YOSHI===
This song contains the line "''Continuo a chiedermi perché fai il Mario, bro, se sei Yoshi.''" ("I still wonder why you act like Mario, bro, if you're Yoshi.").


=={{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|Mike Stud}}==
===Glad You Came===
This freestyle sampling {{wp|The Wanted}}'s song of the same name contains the line, "I been hot, quit playing games this isn't Mario".


=={{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|Murda Beatz}}==
===Fortnite===
This song is a tribute to the game ''Fortnite'' and features rappers Ski Mask the Slump God, Yung Bans and Lil Yachty, with Ski Mask the Slump God's verse featuring the line, "My pockets as fat as Wario, and he's trying to see how far he go".
=={{wp|Neil Cicierega}}==
===Fredhammer===
One of the sound effects used in the song is [[Tanooki Mario]] shouting "Tanooki!" from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.


=={{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 "{{wp|Patent Pending (band)#"Brighter" (2013)|Brighter}}", the songs talks about why Mario should stop rescuing Princess Peach. Games and 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.
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."
==Powers Pleasant==
===Ball Alone===
On the song "Ball Alone" from hip-hop DJ and producer Powers Pleasant, {{wp|Joey Bada$$}} raps, "Plus I act an ass like Donkey Kong".


=={{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|Owen Pallett}}==
===An Arrow in the Side of Final Fantasy===
The song "An Arrow in the Side of Final Fantasy" from the album ''{{wp|Has a Good Home}}'' uses the melody of the [[star stage]]'s music from ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''.


=={{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.


==scizzie==
=={{wp|Shelley FKA DRAM}}==
===aquatic ambience===
The name of this song is based on the ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' song "[[Aquatic Ambiance]]".
 
=={{wp|DRAM (musician)|DRAM}}==
===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|SahBabii}}==
===Purple Ape===
In SahBabii's song "Purple Ape", the rapper delivers the line "I'm ridin' with Yoshi".  


=={{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|S3RL}}==
===This Beat Has Got Me===
The music video for the song "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SnUylW_HY4 This Beat Has Got Me]" has some of the on-screen lyrics use one of the fonts from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', specifically the one prominently used in course previews.
=={{wp|Skrillex}}==
===Kill Everybody===
The song "Kill Everybody" by Skrillex samples the [[Super Mushroom]] power-up sound from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''


=={{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.
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=={{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]]''.
===The Thin Grey Line===
The first line in the song is "I feel like Princess Peach, rose gold on my Mercedes", seemingly a reference to [[Pink Gold Peach]] and the [[Mercedes-Benz × Mario Kart 8|Mercedes-Benz]] collaboration downloadable content, both from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.


==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 {{wp|Allison (band)|Allison}} on their debut self-titled album, this time simply titled "[https://genius.com/Allison-mario-bros-3-lyrics 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 [[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|Tenacious D}}==
===Video Games===
Among the many video game references depicted in the official [https://youtu.be/GNJtPFXUnm4 music video] animated by YouTuber {{wp|Chris O'Neill (YouTuber)|Chris O'Neill}}, a side-scrolling ground level based on ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' is shown, depicting [[Jack Black]] dressed as [[Mario]] (with a "J" replacing the "M" on his cap) emerging from a [[Warp Pipe]], collecting a [[Super Mushroom]] that resembles a glans penis and growing in size, and stomping on a [[Koopa Troopa]] with {{wp|Kyle Gass}}' head. Additionally, a picture frame in the video contains a [[Super Star]], a Super Mushroom, and a [[Banana#Mario Kart series|Banana Peel]].
=={{wp|Title Fight}}==
The band's sophomore album, ''Floral Green'', includes a poster featuring a ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' cabinet.


=={{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|Yello}}==
=={{wp|Yung Lean}}==
==={{wp|Jungle Bill}}===
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]".  
The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgm9nyGYRX0 CD single remix] of the song features the sound effect that plays when stomping on a [[Chargin' Chuck]] or [[Koopalings|Koopaling]] in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', which came out in the band's home region of Europe four months before the remix's release.
 
=={{wp|Yung Gravy}}==
===Betty (Get Money)===
This song from the album ''Marvelous'' contains the line in the second verse, "Pull up with a [[Zelda]] and a [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and a [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]".
 
===Super Smash Bros.===
This song featuring a collaboration with fellow rapper {{wp|bbno$}} is named after the fighting game series of the same name, even containing the line, "I'mma Super Smash like Donkey Kong".


=={{wp|Yung Lean}}==
''Mario'' related references in his songs include the following:
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 ''Super Mario'', and two songs directly reference ''Super 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]".


''Super 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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