Gorillaz are an English virtual band created by Blur frontman, Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett. The band consist of 4 fictional animated band members 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs. Their sound is described as alternative, hip hop and pop.

In 2001 they released their debut album, Gorillaz, which featured songs such as, Clint Eastwood and 19-2000. They have 6 albums to their name and have earned a Grammy Award, 3 MTV Europe Music Awards and earned a Guinness World Records for world's "Most Successful Virtual Band".