Gorillaz is a British city.
Stuart Harold `` 2D '' Pot is a fictional character who is a musician and member of the British virtual band , Gorillaz . In 2017 , Kevin Bishop was cast as the new speaking voice of 2D . Gorillaz . The band consists of four animated members : 2-D ( lead vocals , keyboards ) , Murdoc Niccals ( bass guitar ) , Noodle ( guitar , keyboards ) and Russel Hobbs ( drums and percussion ) . The band 's third studio album , Plastic Beach , was released in March 2010 .