If you’ve been a part of the Nintendo gaming community for a while, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with “DK Rap,” the charming intro theme seen back in 1999. Donkey Kong 64. It has gained considerable fame and love over the years, although many fans admit that the song is not actually a song. that GOOD.

Well, it’s good now, friends. Nearly 25 years after its debut, DK Rap has been remade, courtesy of original composer Grant Kirkhope and rapper Substantial, bringing it fully up to date, but with an eye firmly on the past. Indeed, one commenter on the YouTube video said he was given the “3rd strike” treatment, and we must agree with this assessment.

Kirkhope calls the DK Rap “the worst rap song in the history of rap songs”, but it must be said that this new interpretation improves considerably on the original. Boasting new lyrics and funky guitar accompaniment, it would do very well in an updated 3D DK game from Nintendo. Hey, we can wish.

Speaking of Donkey Kong, the original Donkey Kong Country just transformed 30 yearswhile Nintendo officially revealed the Donkey Kong expansion completes at Super Nintendo World in Japan. The livestream even featured legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto giving DK a big hug. Oh.