Remember The Crew

The DK Rap is officially old enough to have a beer. To celebrate we are throwing the greatest 21st birthday one could ever hope for. The DK Rap was created by musical genius Grant Kirkhope. You may remember Grant are the man who made your childhood amazing. The thing is, these games (Donkey Kong 64, Banjo-Kazooie, GoldenEye 007) and their soundtracks have aged beautifully. Now sit back, grab a beer, and listen to the top 5 best remixes of the DK Rap.

The Original DK Rap can be found below.

The Top 5 Remixes Of The DK Rap

#5 – DK Rap To Relax/Study To

We are starting off this list with an absolute vibe. The DK Rap has never felt more modern and chill. If you have a paper to write, a research project due, or if you are currently writing an article about the rap from an old Donkey Kong game, this remix is perfect for you. This remix is bringing out a sense of productivity in me. I can see myself enjoying this for time to come. This song always reinvents itself every time it starts to get old (which is never).

#4 – Never Gonna DK Rap

This one is a classic. I am surprised the title of the video wasn’t ‘Donkey Kong 64 Switch Confirmed’. This track is a nostalgia trip. Whether you are remembering the original hit song by Rick Astley, or are just experiencing vivid memories of being Rick Rolled, either way this remix is a total time machine. I am a huge fan of this remix. I might even use it to Rick Roll people here on out.

#3 – DK Rapsody

Like the original track ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, this song is an absolute masterpiece. It is hard to believe art like this can even exist. The internet was created just to fulfil the prophecy of this remix being created. The piano really fits in with the emotional rapping. It really creates a whole new definition of the lyrics. It almost brings tears to my eyes. This remix brings a masterpiece full circle.

#2 – Bring Donkey Kong To Life

This remix is incredibly epic. Imagine playing Halo with your friends while jamming this. It really fits the “ass-kicking” nu-metal vibe. The lyrics and flow was always suited to have riffage behind them. This is the first remix on the list to feature additional guest vocals. Amy Lee lent her voice to this remix, and it sounds incredible. I feel like I am watching an action film while listening to this, but also in audience for an epic opera. This remix deserves the number 1 spot, but one other song is just too perfect. What could possibly beat this perfectly epic remix?

Honorable Mention – Steamed Hams

While this entry mostly isn’t a song (there is a song in the middle), it sure is a remix. The DK rap got the ‘Steamed Hams’ treatment, which is a popular style of modern youtube poops. The video is chaotic and hilarious. You will need a beer to make it through this one, as it is wild.

#1 – Remember The Crew

It has all come down to this. This list was difficult to compile, as each of these remixes have been incredible, but this one just has something special about it. Remember The Crew seriously sounds like a hit track. Featuring guest vocals by Linkin Park’s own Mike Shinoda, the track is crafted to be a hit. It sounds as if Mike Shinoda wrote the original ‘Remember The Name’ just for the DK Crew. I would find it impossible to believe that the DK Rap fits in this perfectly. Remember The Crew deserves the number 1 spot for hitting that special part of the brain that says “I am listening to a hit song right now”. This remix is one to remember forever. I will always remember the crew.

What did you think of the list? Which DK Rap remix is your favorite? Send a special happy birthday to Grant Kirkhope. It isn’t his birthday, but it might as well be.