Gorillaz released the single, “Désolé,” featuring vocalist Fatoumata Diawara. The song and video mark the second installment in Gorillaz’ Song Machine series.
Désolé means “sorry” in French and the song is sung in English, French and Bambara, the latter being the national language of Diawara’s native Mali.
“Making Désolé with Fatou was a real moment for me, you know. She’s an African Queen,” Gorillaz animated beat maker Russel said in a statement. “This lady made the song what it is, beautiful, like life. What can I say about Désolé? They say sorry is the hardest word, but that’s not true… Try saying antidisestablishmentarianism with a mouth full of gluten free cronuts on a speed boat without licking your lips.”
The visual follows Gorillaz animated heroes 2D, Noodle and Russel (poor Murodc was left behind, désolé) as well as Gorliaz mastermind Damon Albarn and Diawara on an adventure to Italy’s idyllic Lake Como. Watch it below:
