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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. | |||
=={{wp|A$AP Ferg}}== | |||
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===Perfume=== | ===Perfume=== | ||
A$AP Ferg's debut mixtape includes this song, with the line, "And I click like Donkey Kong when I hit this long". | |||
=={{wp| | =={{wp|A$AP Mob}}== | ||
===Young | ===Young Nigga Living=== | ||
The instrumental to this track from their debut album incorporates a sound clip of [[Yoshi]] dying from ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. | The instrumental to this track from their debut album incorporates a sound clip of [[Yoshi]] dying from ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. | ||
=={{wp|Alestorm}}== | =={{wp|Alestorm}}== | ||
[[File:Alestorm Curse of the Crystal Coconut poster.png|thumb|250px|The | [[File:Alestorm Curse of the Crystal Coconut poster.png|thumb|250px|The poster 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 "[[ | 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 poster 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 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}}== | ||
===''Mario Bros | ===''Super Mario Bros.''=== | ||
A | A remake of the ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' theme by Taller Para Niños. | ||
=={{wp | =={{wp|Apathy}}== | ||
===Can't Leave Rap Alone=== | ===Can't Leave Rap Alone=== | ||
This song | This song, by underground rapper, Apathy, features the line "[http://rap.genius.com/874375/Apathy-cant-leave-rap-alone/Im-like-donkey-kong-i-got-you-niggas-dodgin-my-barrels I'm like Donkey Kong, I got you niggas dodgin' my barrels]". | ||
=={{wp| | =={{wp|Asther Roth}}== | ||
===Lark On My Go-Kart=== | ===Lark On My Go-Kart=== | ||
Asther Roth raps, "Mario Kart skills are outrageous," in this song from his second album. | |||
=={{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 Sean}}== | =={{wp|Big Sean}}== | ||
===Ashley=== | ===Ashley=== | ||
On the song | On the song featuring singer Miguel, Big Sean in the second 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 Mario grunting from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. | ||
===Jump Out the Window=== | |||
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Big Sean has a line in the first verse in the song in which he recalls, "Remember when you used to though and hit the [[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]] / And you always picked the [[Princess Peach|princess]]." | Big Sean has a line in the first verse in the song in which he recalls, "Remember when you used to though and hit the [[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]] / And you always picked the [[Princess Peach|princess]]." | ||
=={{wp| | =={{wp|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, though it was not as successful as the album nor the "Pac-Man Fever" single release. 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| | =={{wp|Caps & Jones}}== | ||
=== | ===Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah=== | ||
Later in the song, the ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' theme can be heard. | |||
=={{wp|Cardi B.}}== | |||
=={{wp|Cardi B}}== | |||
===I Like It=== | ===I Like It=== | ||
During the | During one of the verses, Cardi sings "'Bout my coins like Mario!" | ||
=={{wp|Chamillionaire}}== | =={{wp|Chamillionaire}}== | ||
Rapper Chamillionaire's nick name is Koopa or King Koopa, and occasionally in songs he introduces himself as such | Rapper Chamillionaire's nick name is Koopa or King Koopa, and occasionally in songs he introduces himself as such. | ||
===Game Gonna Cost a Fee=== | ===Game Gonna Cost a Fee=== | ||
In | In [[Wikipedia:Chamillionaire|Chamillionaire's]] "[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 | =={{wp|Childish Gambino}}== | ||
===American Royalty=== | ===American Royalty=== | ||
Gambino has a line in this song that goes, "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}}== | ||
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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]". | ||
== | ==[[Wikipedia:Smif-N-Wessun|Cocoa Brovaz]]== | ||
===Super Brooklyn=== | |||
The song samples the underground and overworld song from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and various sound effects from the game, such as the jump, lose a life, jump, or sliding down the flag sound effects. It is never officially released due to the unlicensed use of the music, though it is an underground hit in 1999 and led to a deal by Rawkus Records.<ref>(August 2, 2012). [https://www.bet.com/music/photos/2012/08/when-hip-hop-meets-video-games.html#!080112-music-hip-hop-meets-video-games-smif-n-wessun When Hip Hop Meets Video Games]. ''Bet''. Retrieved October 6, 2020.</ref> | |||
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=={{wp|Das Racist}}== | =={{wp|Das Racist}}== | ||
===Rainbow in the Dark=== | ===Rainbow in the Dark=== | ||
Kool A.D.'s verse includes the line, "Like Don King playing ''Donkey Kong Country'' at his cousin’s house". | |||
=={{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}}== | ||
===Envy Me=== | ===Envy Me=== | ||
Florida rapper | Florida rapper includes the line "I'm shroomed out my mental like Mario Bros." in this song. | ||
===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.]]''. | ||
=={{wp|Drake}}== | =={{wp|Drake}}== | ||
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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]]''. | ||
== | ==[[Wikipedia:DRAM (musician)|DRAM]]== | ||
=== | ===Cha Cha=== | ||
This song's instrumental samples the Star Road theme from ''Super Mario World'', and uses the staple coin effects throughout. | |||
=={{wp|Eminem}}== | =={{wp|Eminem}}== | ||
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===Tone Deaf=== | ===Tone Deaf=== | ||
In this song exclusive to the deluxe edition of the album ''Music To Be Murdered By'', Eminem says in the first verse, "Stuck inside of a ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' race duckin' saw blades" | In this song exclusive to the deluxe edition of the album ''Music To Be Murdered By'', Eminem says in the first verse, "Stuck inside of a ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' race duckin' saw blades". | ||
=={{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 going ''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|Flatbush Zombies}}== | =={{wp|Flatbush Zombies}}== | ||
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===I Am Not Your Gameboy=== | ===I Am Not Your Gameboy=== | ||
The song is told from a [[Game Boy]]'s point of view asking the listener not to insert games such as ''Tetris'', ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'', ''Super Mario'' and other Game Boy games. | The song is told from a [[Game Boy]]'s point of view asking the listener not to insert games such as ''Tetris'', ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'', ''Super Mario'' and other Game Boy games. | ||
=={{wp|G-Eazy}}== | |||
===Last Night=== | |||
One of the song's features is rapper Kyle, in which he says in his verse, "Sex and ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', hoes want to play". | |||
=={{wp|He Is Legend}}== | =={{wp|He Is Legend}}== | ||
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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}}== | ||
===Birdo=== | ===Birdo=== | ||
"Birdo" is loosely based off the Nintendo Character [[Birdo]]. The song uses electronic 8-bit sounds with electric guitar. It is in Horse the Band's 3rd album ''[[Wikipedia:The Mechanical Hand|The Mechanical Hand]]''. The song is mostly about the vocalists distaste for eggs and traumatic childhood. | |||
=={{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|J. Cole}}== | =={{wp|J. Cole}}== | ||
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===Trouble=== | ===Trouble=== | ||
In this song, he says the lines, "I'm Koopa, I never been the Mario type / No saving hoes | In this song, he says the lines, "I'm Koopa, I never been the Mario type / No saving hoes." | ||
=={{wp|Jay Rock}}== | =={{wp|Jay Rock}}== | ||
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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. | ||
== | ==[[Wikipedia: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 a chick get Donkey Konged." | |||
=={{wp| | =={{wp|JPEGMAFIA}}== | ||
===Kenan | ===Kenan and Kel=== | ||
On his sophomore album, | On his sophomore album, JPEGMAFIA raps the following two lines in a verse: "I'm dressin' up like I'm Prince Peach / And if you sendin' in Marios to defend me". | ||
=={{wp|Kero Kero Bonito}}== | =={{wp|Kero Kero Bonito}}== | ||
===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 (Kids See Ghosts 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." | ||
=={{wp|Kim Hyun-joong}}== | =={{wp|Kim Hyun-joong}}== | ||
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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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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". | ||
== | ==[[Wikipedia: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 Wayne}}== | =={{wp|Lil Wayne}}== | ||
=== | ===[[Wikipedia:No Worries (Lil Wayne song)|No Worries]]=== | ||
On this song, Lil Wayne states in the second verse: "Let me see that Donkey Kong | On this song, Lil Wayne states in the the second verse: "Let me see that Donkey Kong". | ||
=={{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. | ||
== | ==[[Wikipedia:Logan Whitehurst|Logan Whitehurst & The Junior Science Club]]== | ||
===What It's Like in Japan=== | ===What It's Like in Japan=== | ||
[http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/362208 "What It's Like in Japan"] featured on the album "Very Tiny Songs", describes [[Japan]] (from where Mario was created) in a manner clearly modeled after a typical ''Super Mario Bros.'' level, featuring sound effects from the game and having its last line (''That's what it's like when you go to Japan''). The end is sung to the tune of ''Super Mario Bros.''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Game Over]] theme. | [http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/362208 "What It's Like in Japan"] featured on the album "Very Tiny Songs", describes [[Japan]] (from where Mario was created) in a manner clearly modeled after a typical ''Super Mario Bros.'' level, featuring sound effects from the game and having its last line (''That's what it's like when you go to Japan''). The end is sung to the tune of ''Super Mario Bros.''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Game Over]] theme. | ||
== | ==[[Wikipedia:Logic (rapper)|Logic]]== | ||
===Super Mario World=== | ===Super Mario World=== | ||
The song's title is the same as the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] game ''[[Super Mario World]]''. | The song's title is the same as the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] game ''[[Super Mario World]]''. | ||
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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|Major Lazer}}== | =={{wp|Major Lazer}}== | ||
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One of the lines on the middle of the song is "Make yourself bigger like mushroom, Mario Kart." | One of the lines on the middle of the song is "Make yourself bigger like mushroom, Mario Kart." | ||
== | ==[[Wikipedia:The Mountain Goats|The Mountain Goats & Kaki King]]== | ||
===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}}== | ||
[http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=91259 The NESkimos] is a band that plays metal versions of music from Nintendo games, including ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. | [http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=91259 The NESkimos] is a band that plays metal versions of music from Nintendo games, including ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. | ||
=={{wp| | =={{wp|Mac Miller}}== | ||
=== | ===Blue Slide Park=== | ||
This track from rapper Mac Miller's debut album of the same name includes the line: "We just tryna go bananas like it's Donkey Kong". | |||
=={{wp|Patent Pending (band)|Patent Pending | =={{wp|MF Doom}}== | ||
===Hoe Cakes=== | |||
The song includes the following line: "Own his own throne, the boss like King Koopa". | |||
==[[Wikipedia: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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In one line, the song mentions ''Mario Kart'' by saying, "We made an art out of Mario Kart, we're smart gents." | In one line, the song mentions ''Mario Kart'' by saying, "We made an art out of Mario Kart, we're smart gents." | ||
==Phil J.== | =={{wp|Phil J.}}== | ||
===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}}== | ||
===Better Than It Ever Could Be=== | ===Better Than It Ever Could Be=== | ||
The song contains some notes from the ending theme of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. | The song contains some notes from the ending theme of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. | ||
=={{wp| | =={{wp|Roxette}}== | ||
=== | ===Almost Unreal=== | ||
"[[wikipedia:Almost Unreal|Almost Unreal]]" was featured in the ''[[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' film as the first song in the credits. There are two versions of the music video, one with references to the film and one without. The former includes images from the film and several minor references, including one of the [[Mushroom King|king's]] [[Mushroom]]s and several warnings of [[de-evolution]]. The video ends with the main character being De-Evolved into a lizard, which crawls out of his clothes. The scene of the lizard is cut out of the latter version of the video, along with the De-Evolution warning. In both videos the main character plays a video game, progressing through levels as the video continues. | |||
The | |||
=={{wp|Schoolboy Q}}== | =={{wp|Schoolboy Q}}== | ||
===Break the Bank=== | ===Break the Bank=== | ||
The beat to | The beat to this song is produced by DJ "The Alchemist", who included a sample of [[Toad]] screaming from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', slowed and faded, and played throughout the song. | ||
=={{wp|Ski Mask the Slump God}}== | =={{wp|Ski Mask the Slump God}}== | ||
=== | ===Bowser=== | ||
Ski Mask the Slump God has a song titled "Bowser", featuring deceased rapper {{wp|XXXTentacion}}, from the mixtape "Members Only, Vol. 3". The song features various pop culture references, including video games and television cartoons, but features no additional references to Mario outside from the song name. | |||
==={{wp|Nuketown}}=== | ==={{wp|Nuketown}}=== | ||
The song "Nuketown" from the album | The song "Nuketown" from the album "{{wp|STOKELEY}}" contains the line, "Ate a Mario mushroom quick, uh-huh". | ||
=={{wp|Snoop Dogg}}== | =={{wp|Snoop Dogg}}== | ||
===The Bidness=== | ===The Bidness=== | ||
One of the lyrics is "Half dog, half gorilla, bitch Donkey Kong".<ref name="Mario references in rap"/> | One of the lyrics is "Half dog, half gorilla, bitch Donkey Kong".<ref name="Mario references in rap"/> | ||
==Supah Mario== | ==Supah Mario== | ||
[https://genius.com/artists/Supah-mario Supah Mario] is the stage name for DeMario Priester, a hip hop music producer who has produced instrumentals to tracks for big name artists including Drake, {{wp|Young Thug}}, {{wp|2 Chainz}}, and others. | [https://genius.com/artists/Supah-mario Supah Mario] is the stage name for DeMario Priester, a hip hop music producer who has produced instrumentals to tracks for big name artists including Drake, {{wp|Young Thug}}, {{wp|2 Chainz}}, and others. | ||
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===Mario Bros. 3=== | ===Super Mario Bros. 3=== | ||
A | A song by the Mexican group, only the last line in the song actually refers to ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Song was later covered by band, [[Wikipedia:Allison (band)|Allison]]. | ||
=={{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}}== | ||
===Honky Tonk Badonkadonk=== | ===Honky Tonk Badonkadonk=== | ||
The country song makes a reference to [[Donkey Kong]] when Trace Adkins says "She's got it goin' on like Donkey Kong." | The country song makes a reference to [[Donkey Kong]] when Trace Adkins says "She's got it goin' on like Donkey Kong." | ||
=={{wp|Tyga}}== | =={{wp|Tyga}}== | ||
===Hijack=== | ===Hijack=== | ||
The song makes a reference to [[Bowser]] when the rapper says "Motherfucking beast bitch call me King Koopa." | The song makes a reference to [[Bowser]] when the rapper says "Motherfucking beast bitch call me King Koopa." | ||
=={{wp|Waka Flocka Flame}}== | =={{wp|Waka Flocka Flame}}== | ||
===Karma=== | ===Karma=== | ||
This song from Waka Flocka Flame's debut album | This song from Waka Flocka Flame's debut album, "{{wp|Flockaveli}}" contains the line, "Ran up on his car, had him eating shells like Mario Go-Kart". | ||
=={{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/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/2587305/Yung-lean-5th-element/Super-mario-everyday Super Mario everyday]" in ''5th Element'' | |||
*"[http://rap.genius.com/2159695/Yung-lean-hurt/In-tokyo-playing-mario In Tokyo, playing Mario]" from | |||
*"[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 | |||
*"[http://rap.genius.com/2587305/Yung-lean-5th-element/Super-mario-everyday Super Mario everyday]" in | |||
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