Their sixth album, The Now Now (2018), featured stripped-down production and a greater musical focus on Albarn. The band's fifth album, Humanz, was released after a seven-year hiatus on 28 April 2017.
became a music producer for the band after more than 10 years providing the voice of Russel and was credited as such alongside Albarn and Hewlett in the official 2019 documentary Gorillaz: Reject False Icons. Their fourth album, The Fall (2010), was recorded on the road during the Escape to Plastic Beach Tour and released on 25 December 2010. Their second studio album, Demon Days (2005), went six times platinum in the UK and double platinum in the US and spawned the successful lead single "Feel Good Inc.".The band's third album, Plastic Beach (2010), featured environmentalist themes, a synth-pop approach and an expanded roster of featured artists. The band's 2001 debut album Gorillaz, which featured dub, Latin and punk influences, went triple platinum in the UK and double platinum in Europe, with sales driven by the success of the album's lead single "Clint Eastwood". With Gorillaz, Albarn departed from the distinct Britpop of his band Blur, exploring a variety of musical styles including hip hop, electronic music and world music through an "eccentrically postmodern" approach. Gorillaz' music often features collaborations with a wide range of featured artists, with Albarn as the only permanent musical contributor. Their fictional universe is presented in music videos, interviews and short cartoons. The band primarily consists of four animated members: 2-D (vocals, keyboards), Murdoc Niccals (bass guitar), Noodle (guitar, keyboards, vocals), and Russel Hobbs (drums). Gorillaz are an English virtual band created in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, from London, England. Produced by Steve Ujfalussy and Nick Pilotta Video and Audio Production: Steve Ujfalussy. Gorillaz have won an array of awards, such as a BRIT Award for Best British Group in 2018 and the The Jim Henson Creativity Honor in 2005.A few weeks ago I fractured my arm, but that didn’t stop me from making videos! Enjoy my waltz cover of “Feel Good Inc.” by Gorillaz, sling and all! Gorillaz have built up an array of hit songs such as Clint Eastwood, Feel Good Inc, Stylo and the 2005 UK Official Singles Chart Number 1 Dare, as well as a handful of albums such as the Official UK Album Chart Number 1 Demon Days. Gorillaz have also featured a stellar range of guest vocalists such as Mark E Smith, Shaun Ryder, Grace Jones, Daley, De La Soul, George Benson, Slowthai, Jean Michel Jarre and Georgia on their songs. Gorillaz are a British virtual band created in 1998 by singer, songwriter and musician Damon Albarn and comic artist Jamie Hewlett, and consists of vocalist 2-D (born Stuart Pot, on in Crawley, West Sussex), bassist and Satanist Murdoc Niccals (born Jin Stoke On Trent), guitarist and vocalist Noodle (born Octoin Osaka, Japan), and drummer Russel Hobbs (born Jin Brooklyn, New York).