| Danger Mouse discography | |
|---|---|
 Danger Mouse performing with Broken Bells in 2010 | |
| Studio albums | 18 |
| Singles | 3 |
The discography of American musician, songwriter, and record producer Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) consists of studio albums released as a solo artist, member of a group, and extensive production credits for other artists. Burton first rose to prominence in 2004 with the release of The Grey Album , a critically acclaimed mashup record that combined vocal tracks from Jay-Z’s The Black Album with instrumentals from the Beatles' White Album . Despite legal controversies regarding copyright, the project went viral, establishing Burton as a significant figure in the remix and sampling culture and launching his career as a highly sought-after producer.
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Following his solo breakthrough, Burton co-founded several successful musical duos. Most notably, he formed Gnarls Barkley with singer CeeLo Green, achieving international commercial success with their debut album St. Elsewhere (2006) and the Grammy-winning single "Crazy." He also formed the indie rock band Broken Bells with James Mercer of The Shins, releasing a self-titled debut in 2010. Burton's collaborative nature has led to project-specific partnerships with a wide range of artists, including the hip-hop collaboration Danger Doom with MF Doom, Rome with Italian composer Daniele Luppi, and Lux Prima with Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Beyond his own groups, Danger Mouse has built a prolific catalog as a producer for A-list artists across multiple genres. He is credited with producing Gorillaz's multi-platinum album Demon Days (2005), as well as significant works for The Black Keys ( Attack & Release , El Camino , Turn Blue ), Beck ( Modern Guilt ), and Portugal. The Man ( Woodstock ). His production portfolio also includes albums for U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Norah Jones, and A$AP Rocky. Burton has won multiple Grammy Awards, including the award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, in 2011, recognizing his distinctive, cinematic, and often retro-inspired production style.