However, one (perhaps expected, on past evidence) little wrinkle is that Grant Kirkhope, the illustrious composer of the DK Rap, alongside music for the likes of Goldeneye, Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Pinata, and a whole bunch more didn't actually know the rap was going to be used in the game.

Donkey Kong Bananza, Nintendo's forthcoming Switch 2 platformer, will have a musical twist centred on a previously leaked character inclusion.