Gorillaz’s “Clint Eastwood” (2001) introduced the world to the virtual band’s genre-blending style. With a lazy hip-hop groove, a haunting melodica hook (nodding to Ennio Morricone Western vibes), and rap verses by Del the Funky Homosapien, the track created an eerie, catchy vibe. This innovative cartoon-meets-rock collaboration became a global hit and a defining alternative anthem of the 2000s.