British virtual band Gorillaz have provided us with an all-new EP dubbed Meanwhile.
Notting Hill Carnival may be cancelled again this year but this project from Gorillaz is a tribute to the iconic event and sees them link up with Ladbroke Grove’s AJ Tracey and Jelani Blackman, as well as Jamaica-born, London-based Alicai Harley and the icon Barrington Levy.
The carnival vibes are in full swing on the closing track “Déjà Vu” where we hear Alicai laying down her vocals on a steel pan-infused production.
The release of the EP comes after Gorillaz made their return to the stage this month at London’s O2 arena, where they debuted all three tracks from the EP and also broughout AJ, Jelani and Alicai.
Be sure to take in Meanwhile below!