'Animal Crossing' fans recreate iconic album covers with K.K. Slider
As much of the world continues self-quarantine and social distancing measures, Animal Crossing has taken over online culture. From hot discourse about Tom Nook's capitalist empire to escapist fantasies about being able to pay off a mortgage, Animal Crossing is driving pandemic entertainment. In-game pop culture escaped to the real world — K.K. Slider's iconic album covers are a meme now.
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, players "win" the game when they get singer K.K. Slider to perform at their developing islands. The white dog's music is also available to purchase in the in-game store. His songs run the gamut of genres, from salsa to R&B to Soviet Union-inspired anthems. And now, thanks to devoted fans, his music includes IRL songs, too. Read more...
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