Humanz

Damon Albarn constructed this project to mirror the chaotic nerves of the 2016 political landscape. Contributors including Grace Jones and Mavis Staples followed specific instructions to perform as if the world were finishing the following day.

Jagged club beats and layered synthesizers characterize the output, mixing dark hip hop with dance pop. The result is a frantic and high energy atmosphere that links futuristic ideas with the reality of urban dance floors.