With Bobby Womack resurfacing on the Gorillaz‘s Plastic Beach in 2010 after what seemed to be a long hiatus, was a clear indicator of an artist exploring different sounds. The 69-year-old legend will be releasing his 12th studio album on XL Recordings, the same label Gil Scott-Heron last recorded on, and this will be his first solo release in twelve years.

“Please Forgive My Heart,” a free download below, is the first single off his forthcoming album The Bravest Man In The Universe, scheduled to release in June 12. What’s beautiful about this song is its minimalism, which only further highlights Womack unfaltering vocals. Sounds oh so good.

If you missed the Unsung episode on Bobby Womack, check it out here. An incredible talent, with an incredible story. Glad to see him fully back!! Now let’s light some candles for a collaboration with Omar.

Let’s just say, there’s a lot of excitement surrounding the return of Gorillaz and they’ve started off on the good foot. Just hearing that the legendary Bobby Womack would be featured on their debut single, “Stylo,” is testament that Damon Albarn would be pushing Gorillaz further than before.

It’s hard to believe that this somewhat virtual band hit in 2001, bringing all influences into their production, with amazing visuals through video and live performance, and a vast array of musical artists. The next thing Gorillaz should do with the release of the Plastic Beach album, is complete the whole stylo with an animation movie. The band’s story is legend, “world-storming band born out of the sick mind of foul-smelling bass-player and ego-driven mastermind Murdoc Niccals.”

If you didn’t hear the single, check out the two versions below and let me know your thoughts on which one you prefer. The Chiddy Bang remix is available for free download, courtesy of RCRD LBL.

“Stylo” feat. Mos Def & Bobby Womack

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Stylo” feat. Mos Def & Bobby Womack (Chiddy Bang Remix) DOWNLOAD

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