Grant Kirkhope

"I really like the Creepy Castle music in this game, I tried to get that "Adams Family" feel to the piece. Of course I still get teased about the DK Rap to this day….aarrgghh!"

- Grant Kirkhope

Grant Kirkhope (born 10 July, 1962) is a British composer who has been in video game composition since 1995 and is known for his compositions for Rareware games, especially the Banjo-Kazooie series. He is also somewhat infamous for the DK Rap, which has been remixed and referenced in many other games after its introduction. He also portrayed Donkey Kong in Donkey Kong 64.

Portrayals

 * Donkey Kong 64 – Donkey Kong
 * Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour – Donkey Kong
 * Mario Kart: Double Dash!! – Donkey Kong
 * Mario vs. Donkey Kong – Donkey Kong
 * Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis – Donkey Kong
 * Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! – Donkey Kong
 * Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! – Donkey Kong
 * Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move – Donkey Kong

Works

 * Donkey Kong Land 2 – Music
 * Donkey Kong 64 – Development Team
 * Donkey Kong Country – Vocals
 * Donkey Kong Country 2 – Vocals