Snoop Dogg & Mos Def For New Gorillaz Album

Damon Albarn lines up the guests…

15:19, Monday, 30 November 2009

Damon Albarn has revealed that the new Gorillaz album will feature US rappers Snoop Dogg and Mos Def.

Speaking to The Guardian the Blur frontman also confirmed the title of the third disc from the cartoon band- Plastic Beach. It will be released in 2010 and according to Damon is "the most pop record i've ever made."

As well as the hip hop stars the record will feature vocals from soul legend Bobby Womack and The Bee Gees' Barry Gibb.

The Syrian National Orchestra and The Horrors have also recorded parts for Albarn.

Gorillaz are the creation of Damon and artist Jamie Hewlett. Their last album Demon Days was produced by Danger Mouse (Gnarls Barkley/ Beck) and had guest spots from Roots Manuva, De La Soul and Shaun Ryder.

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