“How Far?” is the fourth installment in Gorillaz’s musical series Song Machine. The song, featuring UK rapper Skepta and legendary Fela Kuti & Africa 70 drummer Tony Allen, comes two days after the iconic drummer’s passing at 79 years old.
The song, featuring vocals from Skepta and instrumentation from Gorillaz and Allen, deals with themes of having fame and notoriety, with Skepta rapping about having to protect yourself once you gain the two qualities.
Gorillaz advertised this track as a tribute to Allen, with the single artwork expressing the group’s members' sadness on his passing.