Plastic Beach is the third studio album by British
virtual band Gorillaz, released on 3 March 2010 by
Parlophone and
Virgin Records. Conceived from an unfinished Gorillaz project called
Carousel, the album was recorded from June 2008 to November 2009 and produced primarily by group co-creator
Damon Albarn. It features guest appearances by several artists, including
Snoop Dogg,
Gruff Rhys,
De La Soul,
Bobby Womack,
Mos Def,
Lou Reed,
Mick Jones,
Mark E. Smith,
Paul Simonon,
Bashy,
Kano,
Little Dragon and the
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.