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He is also known for writing the [[DK Rap]] featured in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', which became famous as an [[List of references on the Internet#DK Rap|internet meme]]. The song went on to be arranged for the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] and ''[[Donkey Konga]]'', and was featured briefly in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. Kirkhope initially showed excitement upon learning that the DK Rap was featured in the film,<ref>[https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/1641555322723774464?s=20 If you’d told me in ‘97, when I wrote the worst rap track in the history of rap tracks, that it would go on to be in a Mario Bros movie I’d would’ve burst with excitement! Long live the DK Rap! @Sethrogen]. ''Twitter''.</ref> but was disappointed after not spotting his name in the credits (it only says "'DK RAP' From Donkey Kong 64").<ref> [https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/1643446092791705600?s=20 I was really looking forward to see my name in the credits for the DK Rap, but alas as expected it's not there ........ fml]. ''Twitter''.</ref> | He is also known for writing the [[DK Rap]] featured in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', which became famous as an [[List of references on the Internet#DK Rap|internet meme]]. The song went on to be arranged for the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] and ''[[Donkey Konga]]'', and was featured briefly in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. Kirkhope initially showed excitement upon learning that the DK Rap was featured in the film,<ref>[https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/1641555322723774464?s=20 If you’d told me in ‘97, when I wrote the worst rap track in the history of rap tracks, that it would go on to be in a Mario Bros movie I’d would’ve burst with excitement! Long live the DK Rap! @Sethrogen]. ''Twitter''.</ref> but was disappointed after not spotting his name in the credits (it only says "'DK RAP' From Donkey Kong 64").<ref> [https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/1643446092791705600?s=20 I was really looking forward to see my name in the credits for the DK Rap, but alas as expected it's not there ........ fml]. ''Twitter''.</ref> | ||
==Portrayals== | ==Portrayals== | ||
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*''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'' – Donkey Kong | *''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'' – Donkey Kong | ||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' – Mumbo Jumbo / Jinjos | *''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' – Mumbo Jumbo / Jinjos | ||
==Games credited== | |||
*''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' – Music | |||
*''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' – Development Team (composed the soundtrack in lieu of [[Eveline Fischer]]) | |||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' – Vocals (GBA) | |||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' – Vocals (GBA) | |||
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' – Music<ref>[https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/874360302833344512 Kirkhope's Twitter]</ref> | |||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' – Arrangement<ref>[https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/1138511771394641920 Kirkhope's Twitter]</ref> | |||
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' – Music<ref>@grantkirkhope. (June 12, 2021). [https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/1403808079435632640 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved June 12, 2021.</ref> (with [[Yoko Shimomura]] and [[Gareth Coker]]) | |||
==Song credits== | ==Song credits== | ||
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* For the Galaxy! — Composition/arrangement | * For the Galaxy! — Composition/arrangement | ||
* The Liberation of the Sparks — Composition/arrangement | * The Liberation of the Sparks — Composition/arrangement | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
