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Damon Albarn as 2D
- Damon Albarn lent his voice and melodica to create the iconic Gorillaz character 2D.
- His half-asleep vocal tone brilliantly fits the cartoon persona of the frontman.
Gorillaz as Trend Pioneer
- Damon Albarn used Gorillaz to break from Blur's musical expectations and stereotype constraints.
- Gorillaz anticipated and integrated intersecting 21st-century trends like anime, hip hop, and internet culture early on.
Fan Contrast: Blur vs Gorillaz
- Jeremy Gordon recounted meeting fans showing the generational divide between Blur and Gorillaz listeners.
- Gorillaz's visual style and sonic diversity attract a younger, more diverse crowd than Blur.