»The Mountain« is Gorillaz's ninth studio album, an expansive soundscape of instruments and sounds, richly underpinned with voices, melodies and rousing beats, comprising a collection of 15 songs that embody Gorillaz's collaborative ethic. The album features exceptional artists and contributors including: Ajay Prasanna, Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash, Anoushka Shankar, Asha Bhosle, Asha Puthli, Bizarrap, Black Thought, Gruff Rhys, IDLES, Jalen Ngonda, Johnny Marr, Kara Jackson, Omar Souleyman, Paul Simonon, Sparks, TRUENO and Yasiin Bey, as well as the voices of friends and contributors who have already passed away, including Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Dennis Hopper, Mark E Smith, Proof and Tony Allen.