List of SSB4 Music (Donkey Kong series)
This is a list of music tracks pertaining to the Donkey Kong universe in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Donkey Kong[edit]
| Donkey Kong | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Donkey Kong |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong |
| Arrangement debut | Super Smash Bros. Brawl |
| Stage of usage | 75m |
| Availability | Default |
| Link | [1] |
Origin[edit]
A medley of various songs and sound effects from the original Donkey Kong, taken directly from Brawl.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong
Arrangement: Hirokazu Tanaka. ex
Composition: Nintendo
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Opening (Donkey Kong)[edit]
| Opening (Donkey Kong) | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Opening (Donkey Kong) |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong |
| Arrangement debut | Super Smash Bros. Brawl |
| Stage of usage | 75m |
| Availability | Default |
| Link | [2] |
Origin[edit]
A remix of the title theme from Donkey Kong, incorporating the short riff where Donkey Kong appears and the Hammer theme. This song was also lifted directly from Brawl.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong
Arrangement Supervisor: Shota Kageyama
Composition: Nintendo
Arrangement: PROCYON STUDIO
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
25m Theme[edit]
| 25m Theme | |
|---|---|
| Track title | 25m Theme |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong |
| Stage of usage | 75m |
| Availability | Default |
| Link | [3] |
Origin[edit]
The short 1-second loop of music that plays on the 25m level on the original arcade version of Donkey Kong. Returns from Brawl.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Kongo Jungle[edit]
| Kongo Jungle | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Kongo Jungle |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country |
| Arrangement debut | Super Smash Bros. |
| Stage of usage | Jungle Japes Kongo Jungle 64 |
| Availability | Default (3DS) Unlockable (Wii U) |
| Link | [4] |
Origin[edit]
Kongo Jungle is the "DK Island Swing" track from Donkey Kong Country. This arrangement is taken directly from the original Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong Country. This track is notable for being the first piece of music taken directly from Smash 64 since Melee.
To fit the now-standard 1-2 minute limit, the song has been abridged for SSB4, trimming off the first 23 seconds.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Country
Arrangement Supervisor: Hirokazu Ando
Composition: Rare Limited
Arrangement: HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Unlock Method (Wii U)[edit]
- Unlock the Kongo Jungle 64 stage by clearing The Original Heavyweights event.
Jungle Level[edit]
| Jungle Level | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Jungle Level |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country |
| Arrangement debut | Super Smash Bros. Brawl |
| Stage of usage | Jungle Hijinxs |
| Availability | Default |
| Link | [5] |
Origin[edit]
This remix of the "DK Island Swing" track from Donkey Kong Country, which played on various jungle levels in that game. This version pays homage to the original theme with animal sounds, jungle noises, etc. in the background. The intro and ending have been shortened so that the track is closer to two minutes in length. This remix returns from Brawl where it played on the Rumble Falls stage.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Country
Arrangement Supervisor: Kentaro Ishizaka
Composition: Rare Limited
Arrangement: HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Jungle Level Jazz Style[edit]
| Jungle Level Jazz Style | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Jungle Level Jazz Style |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country |
| Arrangement debut | Super Smash Bros. 4 |
| Stage of usage | Jungle Hijinxs |
| Availability | Default |
| Link | [6] |
Origin[edit]
This is a jazz-styled remix of the "DK Island Swing" track from Donkey Kong Country, which played on various jungle levels in that game.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Country
Arrangement Supervisor: Hiroyuki Kawada
Composition: Rare Limited
Arrangement: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Jungle Level Tribal Style[edit]
| Jungle Level Tribal Style | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Jungle Level Tribal Style |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country |
| Arrangement debut | Super Smash Bros. 4 |
| Stage of usage | Kongo Jungle 64 |
| Availability | Unlockable |
| Link | [7] |
Origin[edit]
This is a flute-based remix of the "DK Island Swing" track from Donkey Kong Country, which played on various jungle levels in that game.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Country
Arrangement Supervisor: Hiroyuki Kawada
Composition: Rare Limited
Arrangement: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Unlock Method[edit]
Unlock the Kongo Jungle 64 stage by clearing The Original Heavyweights event
Jungle Level Ver. 2[edit]
| Jungle Level Ver. 2 | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Jungle Level Ver. 2 |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country |
| Arrangement debut | Super Smash Bros. Brawl |
| Stage of usage | Kongo Jungle 64 |
| Availability | Unlockable |
| Link | [8] |
Origin[edit]
This is a frantic, jazzy remix of the "DK Island Swing" track from Donkey Kong Country, which played on various jungle levels in that game. This remix returns from Brawl, where it played on the Rumble Falls stage.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Country
Arrangement: Motoi Sakuraba
Composition: Rare Limited
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Unlock Method[edit]
Unlock the Kongo Jungle 64 stage by clearing The Original Heavyweights event
King K. Rool / Ship Deck 2[edit]
| King K. Rool / Ship Deck 2 | |
|---|---|
| Track title | King K. Rool / Ship Deck 2 |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest |
| Arrangement debut | Super Smash Bros. Brawl |
| Stage of usage | Kongo Jungle 64 |
| Availability | Unlockable |
| Link | [9] |
Origin[edit]
A remix of the Gangplank Galleon theme from Donkey Kong Country when Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong first battled King K. Rool. This remix was originally composed for Brawl, but has been abridged in Wii U in order for the entire loop to be under two minutes.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Country
Arrangement Supervisor: Shogo Sakai
Composition: Rare Limited
Arrangement: HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Unlock Method[edit]
- Unlock the Kongo Jungle 64 stage by clearing The Original Heavyweights event.
Stickerbush Symphony[edit]
| Stickerbush Symphony | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Stickerbush Symphony |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest |
| Arrangement debut | Super Smash Bros. Brawl |
| Stage of usage | Smash Run Jungle Hijinxs |
| Availability | Default |
| Link | [10] |
Origin[edit]
This arrangement is a remix of "Stickerbush Symphony" from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest that comes directly from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, where it was called "Bramble Blast."
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Country 2
Arrangement Supervisor: Michiko Naruke
Composition: Rare Limited
Arrangement: Naru2 Co.,Ltd.
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
DK Rap[edit]
| DK Rap | |
|---|---|
| Track title | DK Rap |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong 64 |
| Arrangement debut | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | Jungle Hijinxs |
| Availability | Unlockable |
| Link | [11] |
Origin[edit]
This arrangement is a remix of the infamous "DK Rap" from Donkey Kong 64, which previously appeared in both Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Oddly enough, this version of the track omits the verses concerning Lanky Kong and Chunky Kong - seeing as all tracks in the game have a total runtime of around two minutes each, it can be assumed that this was done to conserve disc space for the game.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong 64
Arrangement Supervisor: Hirokazu Ando
Vocals: James W. Norwood Jr.
Composition: Rare Limited
Arrangement: HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Unlock Method[edit]
- Playing as Donkey Kong, complete a chain of 200 on Trophy Rush.
| Lyrics |
|---|
| He-he-here we go
So they're finally here, performing for you If you know the words, you can join in too Put your hands together, if you want to clap As we take you through this monkey rap Huh DK Donkey Kong He's the leader of the bunch, you know him well He's finally back to kick some tail His coconut gun can fire in spurts If he shoots ya, it's gonna hurt He's bigger, faster, and stronger too He's the first member of the DK crew DK Donkey Kong DK Donkey Kong is here This Kong's got style, so listen up dudes She can shrink in size, to suit her mood She's quick and nimble when she needs to be She can float through the air and climb up trees If you choose her, you'll not choose wrong With a skip and a hop, she's one cool Kong DK Donkey Kong He's back again and about time too And this time he's in the mood He can fly real high with his jetpack on With his pistols out, he's one tough Kong He'll make you smile when he plays his tune But Kremlings beware 'cause he's after you DK Donkey Kong DK Haha, Donkey Kong DK Donkey Kong DK |
Battle for Storm Hill[edit]
| Battle for Storm Hill | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Battle for Storm Hill |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat |
| Stage of usage | Jungle Hijinxs |
| Availability | Default |
| Link | [12] |
Origin[edit]
This track is taken directly from Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat, where it was the background music to the eponymous first stage of the Durian Kingdom, which consists of Donkey Kong climbing a hill at night during a rainy storm, while cannons on the hill fire at him.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Jungle Beat
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Gear Getaway[edit]
| Gear Getaway | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Gear Getaway |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country Returns |
| Arrangement debut | Super Smash Bros. 4 |
| Stage of usage | Jungle Japes Jungle Hijinxs |
| Availability | Default |
| Link | [13] |
Origin[edit]
This track is a remix of the music that plays during the Gear Getaway stage (among other Rocket Barrel levels) in Donkey Kong Country Returns.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Country Returns
Arrangement: Noriyuki Iwadare
Composition: Nintendo
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Other Uses[edit]
This track was used during Super Smash Bros. Direct 4.8.2014 when showcasing the items for Super Smash Bros 4.
Donkey Kong Country Returns (Vocals)[edit]
| Donkey Kong Country Returns (Vocals) | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Donkey Kong Country Returns (Vocals) |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country Returns |
| Arrangement debut | Super Smash Bros. 4 |
| Stage of usage | Kongo Jungle 64 |
| Availability | Unlockable |
| Link | [14] |
Origin[edit]
This track is a remix of the title theme of Donkey Kong Country Returns, with monkey vocals added in.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Country Returns
Arrangement Supervisor: Kenji Yamamoto
Composition: Nintendo
Arrangement: Nintendo
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Unlock Method[edit]
Unlock the Kongo Jungle 64 stage by clearing The Original Heavyweights event
Donkey Kong Country Returns[edit]
| Donkey Kong Country Returns | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Donkey Kong Country Returns |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country Returns |
| Stage of usage | Kongo Jungle 64 |
| Availability | Unlockable |
| Link | [15] |
Origin[edit]
This track is the title theme taken from Donkey Kong Country Returns, a remix of the original theme from Donkey Kong and its original arrangement in Donkey Kong Country.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Country Returns
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Unlock Method[edit]
Unlock the Kongo Jungle 64 stage by clearing The Original Heavyweights event
Jungle Hijinxs[edit]
| Jungle Hijinxs | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Jungle Hijinxs |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country Returns |
| Stage of usage | Jungle Hijinxs |
| Availability | Default |
| Link | [16] |
Origin[edit]
Taken directly from Donkey Kong Country Returns, this track plays on the game's very first stage Jungle Hijinxs.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Country Returns
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Other Uses[edit]
This track was used during Wii U - Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-Fact Extravaganza when Jungle Hijinxs was revealed.
Mole Patrol[edit]
| Mole Patrol | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Mole Patrol |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country Returns |
| Stage of usage | Jungle Hijinxs |
| Availability | Default |
| Link | [17] |
Origin[edit]
This track is in fact "Lift-Off Launch" from Donkey Kong Country Returns, although the track does play on the "Mole Patrol" level.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Country Returns
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Mangrove Cove[edit]
| Mangrove Cove | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Mangrove Cove |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze |
| Stage of usage | Jungle Hijinxs |
| Availability | Default |
| Link | [18] |
Origin[edit]
Taken directly from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, where it plays on the level of the same name.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Swinger Flinger[edit]
| Swinger Flinger | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Swinger Flinger |
| Game | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze |
| Stage of usage | Jungle Hijinxs |
| Availability | Default |
| Link | [19] |
Origin[edit]
Taken directly from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, though oddly, the level of the same name doesn't actually play this track (the first level that does play it actually being Bopopolis). It is itself a remix of the original Donkey Kong Country's DK Island Swing song.
Composition & Arrangements[edit]
Source: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo
 Donkey Kong universe
| |
|---|---|
| Fighters | Donkey Kong (SSB · SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Diddy Kong (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · King K. Rool (SSBU) |
| Assist Trophy | Klaptrap |
| Boss | Giant Donkey Kong |
| Stages | Kongo Jungle · Kongo Falls · Jungle Japes · Rumble Falls · 75m · Jungle Hijinxs |
| Items | Hammer · Barrel Cannon · Peanut · Spring |
| Enemies | Kritter · Tiki Buzz |
| Other | Dixie Kong · DK Barrel · DK Island · Pauline · Zinger |
| Trophies, Stickers and Spirits | Trophies (SSBM · SSBB · SSB4) · Stickers · Spirits |
| Music | Brawl · SSB4 · Ultimate |
| Masterpiece | Donkey Kong |
| Related universe | Mario |
