Gorillaz have released new track "How Far?," featuring legendary Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen and rapper Skepta, in tribute of Allen, who died on April 30 at age 79.
In a statement, Gorillaz wrote, "The track was written and recorded with Skepta in London just before lockdown and is being shared immediately as a tribute to the spirit of a great man, Tony Allen."
With the song, Gorillaz shared a quote attributed to Allen: "I want to take care of youngsters – they have messages and I want to bring them on my beat."
Allen had a longstanding working relationship with Gorillaz mastermind Damon Albarn — the pair played together in the Good, the Bad & the Queen and Rocket Juice and the Moon.
Listen to "How Far?" below.
In a statement, Gorillaz wrote, "The track was written and recorded with Skepta in London just before lockdown and is being shared immediately as a tribute to the spirit of a great man, Tony Allen."
With the song, Gorillaz shared a quote attributed to Allen: "I want to take care of youngsters – they have messages and I want to bring them on my beat."
Allen had a longstanding working relationship with Gorillaz mastermind Damon Albarn — the pair played together in the Good, the Bad & the Queen and Rocket Juice and the Moon.
Listen to "How Far?" below.