Donkey Kong Country (Nintendo Music)

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Donkey Kong Country
Album art for Donkey Kong Country in Nintendo Music
Composed by:
David Wise, Eveline Fischer, Robin Beanland (uncredited)
Publisher Nintendo
Release date World October 30, 2024[?]
Format Digital
System Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Number of tracks 26
Length 44:45[1]

Donkey Kong Country is a digital soundtrack corresponding to the game Donkey Kong Country that was made available on Nintendo Music on October 30, 2024, alongside the app's launch. It features music tracks that originate from said game, as well as various playlists for listening uses. It was the first Donkey Kong Country soundtrack to be added to the service.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! are listed as related games.

Tracklist[edit]

The banner image for Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music.
The Donkey Kong Country banner, found at the top of the page.

The "All tracks" playlist, found on the Donkey Kong Country page, features all of the tracks associated with the soundtrack. In total, it contains 26 tracks and is 44 minutes long.

Image English title Japanese title Length Extend to... supported
The image for "Opening Fanfare" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Opening Fanfare OPENING FANFARE 0:07 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Theme" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Theme TITLE SCREEN PAGE 1:22 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Simian Segue" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Simian Segue THE MAP PAGE 1:52 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "DK Island Swing" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. DK Island Swing JUNGLE LEVEL 2:46 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Cave Dweller Concert" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Cave Dweller Concert THE CAVES 3:08 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Aquatic Ambiance" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Aquatic Ambiance WATER MUSIC 3:27 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Well Done" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Well Done WELL DONE, COMPLETE LEVEL 0:07 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Cranky's Theme" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Cranky's Theme CRANKY KONG PAGE 1:16 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Life in the Mines" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Life in the Mines MOVING PLATFORMS 2:10 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Mine Cart Madness" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Mine Cart Madness THE CART LEVEL 2:24 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Misty Menace" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Misty Menace THE MINE LEVEL 2:28 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Voices of the Temple" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Voices of the Temple THE TEMPLE 2:11 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Lost a Balloon" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Lost a Balloon LOST A LIFE 0:04 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Funky's Fugue" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Funky's Fugue FUNKY KONG PAGE 2:15 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Forest Frenzy" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Forest Frenzy FOREST LEVEL 2:00 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Treetop Rock" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Treetop Rock THE EWOK LEVEL 1:58 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Bonus Room Blitz" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Bonus Room Blitz BONUS LEVEL 0:59 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Better Luck Next Time" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Better Luck Next Time LOSE IN THE BONUS ROOM 0:06 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Candy's Love Song" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Candy's Love Song CANDY KONG PAGE 1:16 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Northern Hemispheres" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Northern Hemispheres THE SNOW LEVEL 2:27 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Ice Cave Chant" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Ice Cave Chant THE ICE CAVE 2:03 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Fear Factory" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Fear Factory THE WAREHOUSE LEVEL 2:07 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Bad Boss Boogie" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Bad Boss Boogie END OF LEVEL BADDIE 1:58 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "K. Rool's Cacophony" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. K. Rool's Cacophony END OF GAME MUSIC 0:21 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Gang-Plank Galleon" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Gang-Plank Galleon THE PIRATE SHIP 1:49 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "The Credits Concerto" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. The Credits Concerto CREDITS 2:13 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.

Playlists[edit]

Donkey Kong Country features three playlists that only contain tracks from its soundtrack.

Top tracks[edit]

Cover image for the Top tracks playlist from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music
Cover image for the Nintendo Music Top Tracks playlist on Nintendo Music

The "Top tracks" playlist is the main playlist for Donkey Kong Country, appearing first on its soundtrack page. This playlist can appear in the "Find your favorites" and "Featured playlists" sections on the Home screen. Additionally, all of the tracks found on this playlist appear on the "Nintendo Music Top Tracks" playlist, found in the "Top recommendations" section.

It contains 14 tracks and is 27 minutes long.

Image Title Length Extend to... supported
The image for "Opening Fanfare" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Opening Fanfare 0:07 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Theme" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Theme 1:22 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Simian Segue" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Simian Segue 1:52 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "DK Island Swing" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. DK Island Swing 2:46 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Bonus Room Blitz" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Bonus Room Blitz 0:59 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Aquatic Ambiance" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Aquatic Ambiance 3:27 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Funky's Fugue" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Funky's Fugue 2:15 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Mine Cart Madness" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Mine Cart Madness 2:24 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Treetop Rock" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Treetop Rock 1:58 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Bad Boss Boogie" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Bad Boss Boogie 1:58 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Northern Hemispheres" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Northern Hemispheres 2:27 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Fear Factory" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Fear Factory 2:07 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Gang-Plank Galleon" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Gang-Plank Galleon 1:49 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "The Credits Concerto" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. The Credits Concerto 2:13 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.

In the "Find your favorites" section on the homepage, the image for "DK Island Swing" is used to represent this playlist.

Levels[edit]

Cover image for the Levels playlist for Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music.

The "Levels" playlist consists of all tracks from Donkey Kong Country that play during the game's levels. This excludes "Bonus Room Blitz" (which plays during bonus levels), as well as "Bad Boss Boogie" and "Gang-Plank Galleon" (which play during boss battles).

It contains 12 tracks and is 29 minutes long.

Image Title Length Extend to... supported
The image for "DK Island Swing" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. DK Island Swing 2:46 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Cave Dweller Concert" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Cave Dweller Concert 3:08 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Aquatic Ambiance" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Aquatic Ambiance 3:27 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Life in the Mines" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Life in the Mines 2:10 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Mine Cart Madness" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Mine Cart Madness 2:24 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Misty Menace" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Misty Menace 2:28 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Voices of the Temple" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Voices of the Temple 2:11 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
The image for "Forest Frenzy" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Forest Frenzy 2:00 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Treetop Rock" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Treetop Rock 1:58 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Northern Hemispheres" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Northern Hemispheres 2:27 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Ice Cave Chant" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Ice Cave Chant 2:03 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Fear Factory" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Fear Factory 2:07 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.

Extended-Playback Collection[edit]

Cover image for the Extended-Playback Collection playlist from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music

The "Extended-Playback Collection" playlist consists of tracks from Donkey Kong Country compatible with the "Extend to..." feature, allowing them to loop seamlessly for 5, 10, 15, 30 or 60 minutes. This playlist can also be found on the "Extend your enjoyment" section of the Home screen.

It contains 14 tracks and is 28 minutes long.

Image Title Length Extend to... supported
The image for "Theme" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Theme 1:22 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Simian Segue" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Simian Segue 1:52 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Aquatic Ambiance" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Aquatic Ambiance 3:27 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Mine Cart Madness" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Mine Cart Madness 2:24 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Misty Menace" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Misty Menace 2:28 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Funky's Fugue" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Funky's Fugue 2:15 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Forest Frenzy" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Forest Frenzy 2:00 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Treetop Rock" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Treetop Rock 1:58 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Bonus Room Blitz" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Bonus Room Blitz 0:59 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Candy's Love Song" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Candy's Love Song 1:16 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Northern Hemispheres" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Northern Hemispheres 2:27 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Ice Cave Chant" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Ice Cave Chant 2:03 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "Bad Boss Boogie" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Bad Boss Boogie 1:58 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
The image for "The Credits Concerto" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. The Credits Concerto 2:13 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.

Other playlists[edit]

Main article: List of playlists with Super Mario tracks on Nintendo Music

Tracks from Donkey Kong Country also appear on other playlists, usually alongside tracks from other soundtracks.

Characters[edit]

Cranky Kong[edit]

Cover image for the Cranky Kong playlist on Nintendo Music

The "Cranky Kong" playlist contains two tracks from Donkey Kong Country.

Image Track Length
The image for "Theme" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Theme 1:22
The image for "Cranky's Theme" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Cranky's Theme 1:16

Funky Kong[edit]

Cover image for the Funky Kong playlist on Nintendo Music

The "Funky Kong" playlist contains one track from Donkey Kong Country.

Image Track Length
The image for "Funky's Fugue" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Funky's Fugue 2:15

Match your mood[edit]

Powering Up[edit]

Cover image for the Powering Up playlist on Nintendo Music

The "Powering Up" playlist contains one track from Donkey Kong Country.

Image Track Length
The image for "Funky's Fugue" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Funky's Fugue 2:15

Winter[edit]

Cover image for the Winter playlist on Nintendo Music

The "Winter" playlist contains one track from Donkey Kong Country.

Image Track Length
The image for "Ice Cave Chant" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Ice Cave Chant 2:03

Set the scene[edit]

Title Themes[edit]

Cover image for the Title Themes playlist on Nintendo Music

The "Title Themes" playlist contains one track from Donkey Kong Country.

Image Track Length
The image for "Theme" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Theme 1:22

New Adventures[edit]

Cover image for the New Adventures playlist on Nintendo Music

The "New Adventures" playlist contains one track from Donkey Kong Country.

Image Track Length
The image for "DK Island Swing" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. DK Island Swing 2:46

Boss Battles[edit]

Cover image for the Boss Battles playlist on Nintendo Music

The "Boss Battles" playlist contains one track from Donkey Kong Country.

Image Track Length
The image for "Bad Boss Boogie" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Bad Boss Boogie 1:58

Victory![edit]

Cover image for the Victory! playlist on Nintendo Music

The "Victory!" playlist contains one track from Donkey Kong Country.

Image Track Length
The image for "Well Done" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Well Done 0:07

The Final Battles[edit]

Cover image for the The Final Battles playlist on Nintendo Music

The "The Final Battles" playlist contains one track from Donkey Kong Country.

Image Track Length
The image for "Gang-Plank Galleon" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Gang-Plank Galleon 1:49

Staff Credits[edit]

Cover image for the Staff Credits playlist on Nintendo Music

The "Staff Credits" playlist contains one track from Donkey Kong Country.

Image Track Length
The image for "The Credits Concerto" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. The Credits Concerto 2:13

Top recommendations[edit]

Selects[edit]

Updated cover image for the Nintendo Music Selects playlist on Nintendo Music introduced around April 24, 2025
“A curated playlist of the very best tracks from the Nintendo Music library.”
"Nintendo Music Selects" playlist description, Nintendo Music

The "Nintendo Music Selects" playlist is composed of tracks that are deemed to be the very best among all soundtracks found on the service. This playlist contains three tracks from Donkey Kong Country.

Image Track Length
The image for "Theme" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Theme 1:22
The image for "DK Island Swing" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. DK Island Swing 2:46
The image for "Aquatic Ambiance" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Aquatic Ambiance 3:27

Extended-Playback Picks[edit]

Cover image for the Extended-Playback Picks playlist on Nintendo Music
“The Extend to... feature can now be used with playlists——and there's a curated playlist of recommended tracks too!”
Recent highlights, Nintendo Music

The "Extended-Playback Picks" playlist is composed of tracks best suited to utilize the "Extend to..." feature. It contains three tracks from Donkey Kong Country.

Image Track Length
The image for "Theme" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Theme 1:22
The image for "Simian Segue" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Simian Segue 1:52
The image for "Aquatic Ambiance" from Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Music. Aquatic Ambiance 3:27

Notes[edit]

  • Unlike other soundtracks on the Japanese version of Nintendo Music, this soundtrack's track names don't use kanji, instead using fully-capitalized English words. It shares this trait with Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!.
  • The tracklist for the "Top tracks" playlist is out of order compared to how they are ordered in other playlists, with some tracks being shuffled:
    • "Bonus Room Blitz" is listed between "DK Island Swing" and "Aquatic Ambiance," when normally it would be between "Treetop Rock" and "Northern Hemispheres."
    • "Funky's Fugue" is listed before "Mine Cart Madness," when normally it would be listed after.
    • "Bad Boss Boogie" is listed between "Treetop Rock" and "Northern Hemispheres," when normally it would be between "Fear Factory" and "Gang-Plank Galleon."

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Polley001. Nintendo Music Information Database. Google Sheets (English). Retrieved August 9, 2025.