Apple TV+ has unveiled the roster of musical guests for its new 10-episode hybrid series Yo Gabba GabbaLand!, inspired by celebrated Emmy Award-nominated cultural phenomenon Yo Gabba Gabba. The series premieres globally on 9 August.
Alongside host Kammy Kam, played by rising star Kamryn Smith, and the original characters Brobee (Amos Watene), Foofa (Emma Penrose), Muno (Adam Deibert), Toodee (Erin Pearce) and Plex (Christian Jacobs), a new lineup of Super Music Friends and special guests will be joining the magical world of “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!” this season.
Viewers can expect musical performances and original music from Grammy Award-winning artists including Anderson Paak, Portugal The Man and Thundercat, along with Betty Who, The Linda Lindas, Miyavi, Cory Wong and Antwaun Stanley, Kurt Vile, The Drums and The Interrupters.
These artists will perform songs that tie back to the themes of each episode, including creativity, growth, friendship and more. Filled with optimism and fun, the performances teach kids and families life lessons through song and dance that allow them to learn, laugh and grow together.
Visiting guests across the season also include Reggie Watts (Tuca & Bertie, The Late Late Show With James Corden), Emmy Award winner Sam Richardson (The Afterparty), Gillian Jacobs (Community), Utkarsh Ambudkar (Ghosts), SAG Award winner Lauren Lapkus (Orange Is the New Black), SAG Award nominee Chelsea Peretti (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Grammy Award winners Diplo, Flea and Big Daddy Kane, alongside Academy Award winner Paul Williams and many more.
Created by Emmy Award-nominated Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz (co-creators of Yo Gabba Gabba!), Yo Gabba GabbaLand! is produced in partnership and collaboration with WildBrain and the company Yo Gabba Gabba, co-owners of the brand. Jacobs and Schultz also serve as executive producers on the series for the company Yo Gabba Gabba, alongside Josh Scherba and Stephanie Betts for WildBrain.