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{{Infobox Music
 
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|nl-name    = K.K.-club
 
|nl-name    = K.K.-club
 
|ru-name    = Круиз К. К.
 
|ru-name    = Круиз К. К.
|image      = AlbumArt-Cruisin NH.png
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|image      = K.K. Cruisin' NH Texture.png
 
|caption    = Album cover in {{NH|nolink}}
 
|caption    = Album cover in {{NH|nolink}}
 
|audiotitle  = Aircheck
 
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|audiotitle2 = Live Performance
 
|audiotitle2 = Live Performance
 
|audiofile2  = NH BGM Live 035 Urban.flac
 
|audiofile2  = NH BGM Live 035 Urban.flac
|genre      = G-funk
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|genre      = G-funk<br>Acid jazz
 
|mood        = A little grumpy...
 
|mood        = A little grumpy...
 
|instruments =  
 
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|composer = Toru Minegishi
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|label      = Blue Note
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"'''K.K. Cruisin<nowiki>'</nowiki>'''" is a [[K.K. Slider]] [[List of K.K. Slider songs|song]] that first appears in {{DnM}}. Noted for its slow tempo, whistling synth, and hip-hop beat, it appears to be based on {{Wp|G-funk}}, a subgenre of hip-hop that emerged during the early 1990s and remained popular throughout the decade.
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"'''K.K. Cruisin{{'}}'''" is a [[K.K. Slider]] [[K.K. Slider songs|song]] that first appears in {{DnM}}. The aircheck, noted for its slow tempo, whistling synth, and {{Wp|hip-hop}} beat, appears to be based on {{Wp|G-funk}}, a subgenre of hip-hop that emerged during the early 1990s and remained popular throughout the decade. The live performance version appears to be based more upon {{wp|acid jazz}}, a precursor to G-funk from the 1980s. It may take inspiration from "{{Wp|Virtual Insanity}}" by the English {{Wp|funk}} band {{Wp|Jamiroquai}}, which has a similar chord progression.
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==Album cover==
 
==Album cover==
[[File:AlbumArt-Cruisin.png|thumb|left|128px|Album cover in {{NL|nolink}}]]
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[[File:K.K. Cruisin' NL Texture.png|thumb|left|128px|Album cover in {{NL|nolink}}]]
The album cover for "K.K. Cruisin'" features K.K. Slider, wearing funky clothing, sitting and has his legs crossed. In {{NH|short|nolink}}, the posing was changed and K.K. wears sunglasses instead of sleeping mask. The text at bottom-left position is illegible, while in {{NH|short|nolink}}, it reads "K.K. Cruisin'."
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The album cover for "K.K. Cruisin'" features K.K. Slider wearing a suit, shield sunglasses, and gold chains. He sits on a leather couch with his legs crossed. In {{NH|short|nolink}}, K.K.'s pose was changed, and he now wears aviator sunglasses. The cover appears to take inspiration from English R&B artist {{Wp|Mark Morrison}}'s 1996 album ''{{Wp|Return of the Mack (album)|Return of the Mack}}''. The text at bottom-left position is illegible in {{NL|short|nolink}}, while in {{NH|short|nolink}}, it reads "K.K. Cruisin'" atop a red wax seal.
 
 
The cover art is a reference to the album cover of ''{{Wp|Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told}}'' by American rapper {{Wp|Snoop Dogg}} as K.K is sitting in a similar position and wearing similar clothing.
 
 
{{Clear|left}}
 
{{Clear|left}}
  
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
===In {{PG|nolink}}===
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===In {{DnM|nolink}}===
In {{PG}}, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in [[Bangle]]'s house. In {{DnMe+}}, it is also played in the houses of [[Agent S]] and [[Joe]].
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In {{DnM}}, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in [[Bangle]]'s house.
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===In {{DnM+|nolink}} and {{PG|nolink}}===
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In {{DnM+}} and {{PG}}, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of Bangle and [[Bertha]].
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===In {{DnMe+|nolink}}===
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In {{DnMe+}}, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of Bangle, Bertha, [[Joe]], and [[Velma]], and the aircheck of the song's live performance can be received from Bangle, Bertha, [[Boris]], Joe, and Velma at maximum friendship.
  
 
===In {{WW|short|nolink}} and {{CF|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{WW|short|nolink}} and {{CF|short|nolink}}===
In {{WW}} and {{CF}}, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in Agent S's house.
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In {{WW}} and {{CF}}, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in [[Agent S]]'s house.
  
 
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
In {{NL}}, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of [[Deirdre]], [[Eugene]], [[Timbra]], and [[Vivian]].
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In {{NL}}, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of [[Deirdre]], [[Eugene]], [[Timbra]], and [[Vivian]]. K.K. Slider has the aircheck of the song's live performance placed as a piece of [[furniture]] inside of his [[RV]].
  
 
===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
In {{NH}}, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of [[Baabara]], [[Cesar]], [[Francine]], [[Jambette]], [[Monique]], [[Opal]], [[Pancetti]], [[Raymond]], [[Robin]], [[Shari]], and Vivian.
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In {{NH}}, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of [[Baabara]], [[Cesar]], [[Francine]], [[Jambette]], [[Monique]], [[Opal]], [[Pancetti]], [[Raymond]], [[Robin]], [[Shari]], and Vivian. The aircheck of this song can be obtained from one of these villagers after visiting their house by their favor. This song's aircheck can also be purchased in [[Nook Shopping]] daily selection for {{Currency|Bells|3200}}.
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In {{HHP}}, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of [[Ed]], [[Pierce]], [[Shep]], and [[Zell]].
  
 
===In {{HHD|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{HHD|short|nolink}}===
In {{HHD}}, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of [[Ed]], [[Pierce]], [[Shep]], Timbra, and [[Zell]].
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In {{HHD}}, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of Ed, Pierce, Shep, Timbra, and Zell.
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===In {{PC|short|nolink}}===
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In {{PC}}, "K.K. Cruisin'" plays on the {{I|gold phonograph|PC}} from the [[Golden Collection Set]].
  
 
==Other appearances==
 
==Other appearances==
===In ''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
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===In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
 
K.K. Cruisin' is featured in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, being played by K.K. Slider during Saturday nights on [[Smashville]] or [[Town and City]].
 
K.K. Cruisin' is featured in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, being played by K.K. Slider during Saturday nights on [[Smashville]] or [[Town and City]].
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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K.K. Cruisin' NL Model.png|{{NL|short}} model
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K.K. Cruisin' HHD Icon.png|{{HHD|short}} icon
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K.K. Cruisin' (Wall-Mounted) HHD Icon.png|{{HHD|short|nolink}} wall-mounted icon
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K.K. Cruisin' (Album Cover) HHD Icon.png|{{HHD|short|nolink}} album cover icon
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K.K. Cruisin' aF Texture.png|Album cover in {{aF|short}}
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K.K. Cruisin' NH Icon.png|{{NH|short}} icon
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</gallery>
  
 
==Names in other languages==
 
==Names in other languages==
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|ru-r=Kruiz K. K.
 
|ru-r=Kruiz K. K.
 
|ru-m=K.K. Cruise
 
|ru-m=K.K. Cruise
|zhq=都市K.K.
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|zh=都市K.K.
|zhq-r=Dūshì K.K.
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|zh-r=Dūshì K.K.
|zhq-m=Urban K.K.
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|zh-m=Urban K.K.
 
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{{Note list}}
 
{{Note list}}
  
{{Music}}
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{{Navbox Music}}
 
[[Category:K.K. Slider songs]]
 
[[Category:K.K. Slider songs]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori songs]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori songs]]
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[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori+ songs]]
 
[[Category:Animal Crossing songs]]
 
[[Category:Animal Crossing songs]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori e+ songs]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori e+ songs]]
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[[Category:Dòngwù Sēnlín songs]]
 
[[Category:Wild World songs]]
 
[[Category:Wild World songs]]
 
[[Category:City Folk songs]]
 
[[Category:City Folk songs]]
 
[[Category:New Leaf songs]]
 
[[Category:New Leaf songs]]
 
[[Category:New Horizons songs]]
 
[[Category:New Horizons songs]]
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[[Category:Happy Home Designer songs]]
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[[Category:amiibo Festival songs]]
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[[Category:Pocket Camp songs]]
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[[Category:Super Smash Bros. songs]]
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[[es:Tota-gánster]]

Latest revision as of 23:54, November 23, 2024

K.K. Cruisin' NH Texture.png
Album cover in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Composed by Toru Minegishi
Mood A little grumpy...
Owned by
Genre G-funk
Acid jazz
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 アーバンけけ
 都市K.K.
 Kéké R&B
 Tota-gánster
 K.K. Cool
 Круиз К. К.
 팝K.K.
 都市K.K.
 Kéké R&B
 Tota-gánster
 K.K. Cruisin'
 K.K.-club

"K.K. Cruisin'" is a K.K. Slider song that first appears in Doubutsu no Mori. The aircheck, noted for its slow tempo, whistling synth, and hip-hop beat, appears to be based on G-funk, a subgenre of hip-hop that emerged during the early 1990s and remained popular throughout the decade. The live performance version appears to be based more upon acid jazz, a precursor to G-funk from the 1980s. It may take inspiration from "Virtual Insanity" by the English funk band Jamiroquai, which has a similar chord progression.

Album cover[edit]

Album cover in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

The album cover for "K.K. Cruisin'" features K.K. Slider wearing a suit, shield sunglasses, and gold chains. He sits on a leather couch with his legs crossed. In New Horizons, K.K.'s pose was changed, and he now wears aviator sunglasses. The cover appears to take inspiration from English R&B artist Mark Morrison's 1996 album Return of the Mack. The text at bottom-left position is illegible in New Leaf, while in New Horizons, it reads "K.K. Cruisin'" atop a red wax seal.

Appearances[edit]

In Doubutsu no Mori[edit]

In Doubutsu no Mori, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in Bangle's house.

In Doubutsu no Mori+ and Animal Crossing[edit]

In Doubutsu no Mori+ and Animal Crossing, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of Bangle and Bertha.

In Doubutsu no Mori e+[edit]

In Doubutsu no Mori e+, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of Bangle, Bertha, Joe, and Velma, and the aircheck of the song's live performance can be received from Bangle, Bertha, Boris, Joe, and Velma at maximum friendship.

In Wild World and City Folk[edit]

In Animal Crossing: Wild World and Animal Crossing: City Folk, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in Agent S's house.

In New Leaf[edit]

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of Deirdre, Eugene, Timbra, and Vivian. K.K. Slider has the aircheck of the song's live performance placed as a piece of furniture inside of his RV.

In New Horizons[edit]

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of Baabara, Cesar, Francine, Jambette, Monique, Opal, Pancetti, Raymond, Robin, Shari, and Vivian. The aircheck of this song can be obtained from one of these villagers after visiting their house by their favor. This song's aircheck can also be purchased in Nook Shopping daily selection for  3,200 Bells.

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of Ed, Pierce, Shep, and Zell.

In Happy Home Designer[edit]

In Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, "K.K. Cruisin'" is played in the houses of Ed, Pierce, Shep, Timbra, and Zell.

In Pocket Camp[edit]

In Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, "K.K. Cruisin'" plays on the gold phonograph from the Golden Collection Set.

Other appearances[edit]

In the Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

K.K. Cruisin' is featured in the Super Smash Bros. series, being played by K.K. Slider during Saturday nights on Smashville or Town and City.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Japanese アーバンけけ
Āban Keke
Urban K.K.

Korean 팝K.K.
Pap K.K.
Pop K.K.

Simplified Chinese 都市K.K.
Dūshì K.K.
Urban K.K.

Russian Круиз К. К.
Kruiz K. K.
K.K. Cruise

Dutch K⁠.⁠K⁠.-⁠club K.K. Club

German K.K. Cruisin'

European Spanish Tota-gánster K.K. Gangster

European French Kéké R&B K.K. R&B

Italian K.K. Alla deriva
K.K. Cool (New Horizons)
K.K. Adrift
K.K. Cool

Notes[edit]