THE HAPPY DICTATOR
Released:
September 11, 2025
Highest UK Chart Position:
23

Artwork:
Tracklist:
THE HAPPY DICTATOR feat SPARKS
THE HAPPY DICTATOR feat SPARKS (RADIO EDIT)
THE HAPPY DICTATOR feat. SPARKS INSTRUMENTAL
Formats:
ISRC: QMDA72543804
ISRC Radio Edit: QMFME2541966
DIGITAL: 199538495379
Record Labels:
Kong Studios Essex Ltd.
Liner notes:
Written & Performed by Gorillaz and Sparks. Produced by Gorillaz, James Ford, Samuel Egglenton, Remi Kabaka Jr. Composer by Damon Albarn, Ronald Mael & Russell Mael. BANSURI by Ajay Prasanna. Group Background Vocalists by Pari Thanku, Pulkit Rajvanshi, Rahul Pandey, Raja Lakshmi Sanjay, Ritika Sahni, Sanskar Vaidya, Vaishnavi Shanker, Vamsee Kotaru & Vijayaa shanker. Percussion by Viraj Acharya.
Additional Info:
On 4 September, presenter Jack SaundersW announced that they would play the new single on BBC Radio 1 at 6 pm UK time on 11 September.
Just a few hours before the song's premiere, a sneak preview was made available on Groove Bones Selecta Juke Box on the Kong Studios website.