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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.
Due to the popularity of the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], the games have been referenced numerous times in popular songs.


=={{wp|ASAP Ferg}}==
=={{wp|ASAP Ferg}}==
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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".


=={{wp|Big Gigantic}}==
=={{wp|Big Gigantic}}==
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=={{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'===
===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".
This song from Big Sean's mixtape ''UKNOWBIGSEAN'' features the line, "Motherfuckers walking in with shrooms, now I'm finna feel like Mario".


===Ashley===
===Ashley===
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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|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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===Pyro (2019 Leak)===
===Pyro (2019 Leak)===
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.]]''
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==
==DJ RPM==
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=={{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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===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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===Ooh===
===Ooh===
A line in this song has the lyrics, "I'm the worst case scenario, bump heads for coins like Mario".
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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===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|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 "[[wikipedia: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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===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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===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 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}}==
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==={{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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===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]]''.
==[[wikipedia:Tenacious D|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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===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|Jungle Bill}}===
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}}==
=={{wp|Yung Gravy}}==
===Betty (Get Money)===
===Betty (Get Money)===
This song from the album ''Marvelous'' contains the line in the second verse, "Pull up with a [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] and a [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and a [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]".
This song from the album ''Marvelous'' contains the line in the second verse, "Pull up with a [[Princess Zelda|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}}==
=={{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 ''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]".  
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]".  


''Super Mario'' related references in his songs include the following:
''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"
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