via YouTube/GorillazMusic / NewsMusic / NewsGorillaz share a new song with Tony Allen and SkeptaHow Far?, the latest track from the band’s Song Machine project, was released in tribute to the late drummerShareLink copied ✔️May 3, 2020May 3, 2020Text Thom Waite On April 30, the legendary drummer and Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen passed away aged 79. In tribute, Gorillaz have shared a song featuring Allen, as well as Skepta, titled “How Far?”. “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,” reads a press release. The track will also form part of Gorillaz’s ongoing Song Machine project. “How Far?” is far from the first time Allen and Damon Albarn, of Gorillaz, have linked up though. The pair both performed in the supergroup The Good, the Bad & the Queen, with a debut album released in 2007. Albarn has also appeared on a few Tony Allen records. “I want to take care of youngsters – they have messages and I want to bring them on my beat,” reads a quote from the late drummer on an Instagram post announcing the new track. Listen to “How Far?” below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIs this the most corrupt World Cup ever?From Donald Trump’s alleged meddling to theories of a pro-Argentina conspiracy, accusations of foul play are taking over the 2026 World CupLife & CultureLife & CultureWhy the smartest person you know is watching Love IslandDODOFashionDoDo is longing for an escapist Italian summer – aren’t we all!Beauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaArt & Photography‘Queer, playful, chaotic and sweaty’: Photos from east London’s HowlLife & CultureIt’s a sin: Why gen Z are turning against ‘lust’Dazed LeagueThe heart and soul of LA’s exploding street soccer sceneBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismMusicEthel Cain responds to a ‘massive smear campaign’ that unearthed old postsEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy