They were so nice and thankful and made sure to tell me I was about to record something big that would make millions of people happy. Yes, some folks from Nintendo were there, as well as the big guys in Japan via Skype. Was anyone from Nintendo present when you recorded? Did they have any specific feedback for you? So yes, I sang to the instrumental tracks which were already produced. I read music and really appreciate lead sheets, especially in this case as this song was not simple. They had a Japanese singer do a demo version, which they sent to me several weeks before the recording session. What was the recording process like? Had they already recorded the music and just had you record English vocals over it? If I’d known, I would’ve found a way to get that part! I didn’t know there was going to be a commercial like that. It’s really an honor, and exciting to give her a voice.ĭo you play Pauline in the live-action commercial, as well? Yes I do! Apparently it’s a pretty big deal because she’s never spoken before. She doesn’t do much speaking in the game, but do you play Pauline’s in-game voice as well? It may have been a few days before the actual recording session. I can’t remember when I learned the song was for Super Mario Odyssey. I don’t know if other women were in the running or not, but fortunately they liked what i sent them so they said, 'Yes! Let’s do it!' They recommended me to the client in Japan, so Japan had me audition basically by sending them some samples of my voice. Well, I was asked by my friends at Cup of Tea studio, who were doing all the voice recording, if I was interested in singing a song for a Nintendo video game. How did the role of singing 'Jump Up Superstar' come about? Did you audition for something mysterious and learn what it was later? Or did you have a good idea what it was early on?

I love all roles, except maybe screaming villains that do nothing but scream! Sakura is definitely one of my favorites, because I have been voicing her for so long and I know her so well. What are some of your favorite roles you’ve been able to perform? You played Sakura in Naruto and Barbie at one point. I have recorded quite a few albums which you can find on iTunes if you search my name, Kate Higgins. when I get to play a character who sings, as well, it’s the best of both worlds. Music certainly prepared me for voiceover and I’ve always been an actress at heart. I moved to Los Angeles to sing and do music. Game Informer: What’s your history with voiceover and singing? We spoke with her over e-mail about how she landed the role of Pauline, what she thinks of the strange lyrics, and more. She even played Miles 'Tails' Prower in a number of Sonic games. The English version of the song is sung by Kate Higgins, whose voice you may recognize from the English dub of Naruto where she plays Sakura or as Barbie in the show, Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse. About a week ago, Nintendo even made the song available to purchase on iTunes. It's an odd song, with lyrics that directly reference specific mechanics from the game, but it is undeniably catchy and joyful.

At E3 2017 Nintendo unveiled 'Jump Up Superstar', its jazzy, big-band tribute to Super Mario Odyssey.

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