Cola Boyy, whose real name is Matthew Urango, has been confirmed dead, according to a statement from his “Record Makers” label.
The self-described “disabled disco innovator” is only 34 but has struggled with various spinal conditions throughout his life.
Cola Boyy’s Family Believes His Death Is Related To His Spine Condition
The musician’s father, Joseph Urango Jr., recently spoke to news outlets about his cause of death following news of his death.
According to Urango, Cola Boyy’s twin brother made the unfortunate discovery. He reportedly went to check on his sister when he found her not breathing.
Urango shared that paramedics were immediately called to their home, but unfortunately, Cola Boyy was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the news outlet, Cola Boyy was on oxygen at his home, and he was still connected to the device when his brother found him unresponsive.
Now, amid an investigation into the cause of his death, the musician’s family believe it may be linked to spinal health problems. Throughout his life, Colaboyy struggled with various spinal conditions, including spina bifida and scoliosis.
His Record Label Announces His Departure
A statement from Cola Boyy’s music label, Record Makers, confirmed his death. The musician, who famously described himself as a “disabled disco innovator,” died on Sunday at the age of 34.
According to Stereogum, Cola Boyy is a multi-instrumentalist who has a thriving career in disco and dance music. Although he is new to the industry, he has collaborated with major artists in the genre, such as MGMT and The Avalanches.
Cola Boyy is also known for his confidence despite facing various spinal problems. A statement from the Record Maker reads, “He’s quite the soul, an ageless man, a childlike spirit with old legendary musicals…”
The label expressed appreciation for Cola Boyy’s lyrics, melodies and vocal abilities, calling his music “unique and timeless.”
They added, “We love it at Record Makers. We send all the love we can to Matthew’s family and to his many friends. The music and its power will live on.”
His Manager Pays Tribute On Social Media
Cola Boyy’s manager, Jack Sills, paid tribute to the late musician on his Instagram page.
His post read, “Rest in peace to my brother @colaboyy. Anyone who knows Matthew knows he has a larger than life personality. He was always the life of the party and could cut it with anyone. He is also one of the most talented and humble people I have ever met.”
Sills further wrote that Cola Boyy “cares deeply about his family, friends and community” and often shows that love in his music. He then revealed that the artist has just finished working on his next album and plans to release new music and projects for fans this summer.
Sills closed his statement by saying, “I will continue to work with his family and @recordmakers to make this happen. Love you, homie. Cola Boy Forever!”
Fans shared their condolences and sent love to Cola Boyy’s family in the comments section of his Instagram post.
Cola Boyy’s Career Started In 2018
Cola Boyy launched his music career in 2018 with the release of his Debut EP, “Black Boogie Neon.”
The singles “Penny Girl” and “Buggy Tip” from the album were very successful and brought them to the attention of Cola Boyy of pop-psychedelic group MGMT. They then took it on as their opening act on their tour.
After that, Nicholas Goudin of the French duo “Air” asked Cola Boyy to write lyrics and provide vocals on “The Foundation,” a successful song from his solo album “Concrete and Glass.”
Cola Boyy also worked with electronic group The Avalanches on their 2020 album, “We Will Always Love You.” The musician co-wrote the song “We Go On” and provided vocals for it along with Mick Jones of “The Clash.”
Cola Boyy Is Also A Disability Rights Activist
Aside from his music career, Cola Boyy is also a prominent activist for the rights of the disabled and the rights of all people of color. He works with organizations such as Todo Poder Al Pueblo and APOC (Anarchist People Of Color). Over time, the musician began to use his lyrics to convey his social message and beliefs.
During the interview with TMRW Magazine, Cola Boyy talks about his belief in rights. He said, “Not many people look disabled. Society wants us to stay inside and be shy and docile, and not feel confident, or cool, or sexy. They just don’t want us to feel any of that, you know?”
The musician revealed that these societal expectations “often weighed on me” but never stopped him from living life and expressing himself. She added, “I’ve always been a very outgoing person but still not the most confident, I’m still very critical of myself.”
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