Cola Boyy left fans heartbroken with his final social media post before his death.
His label, Record Makers, and manager, Jack Sills, delivered the news about his death in statements online. According to the posts, the disco musician and disability activist - who branded himself a "disabled disco innovator" - died on Sunday at the age of 34.
Weeks before his death, Cola Boyy - born Matthew Urango - shared a heartfelt post that left his fans heartbroken.
Cola Boyy's Final Post Before His Death Revisited
On Instagram in February, the "Don't Forget Your Neighborhood" musician uploaded the latest photo of himself and a throwback snap to mark his birthday.
"Today's my MF BIRTHDAY! Feels good to be alive and with new music on the horizon!! Bday shoutout to my twin brother Marcus who moved up to damn Tacoma and I miss very much!" he captioned the post.
It marked his last post before his death on Sunday. His cause of death remains unknown.
"Rest in peace to my brother @colaboyy," Sills wrote. "Anyone who knew Matthew knows he had a larger than life personality. He was always the life of the party and could chop it up with anyone. He was also one of the most talented and down to earth people I've ever met."
The manager also spoke highly of his "humor and natural charisma" that made him closer to people.
Cola Boyy reportedly finished making his new album before his death, though the details have yet to be released.
The disco musician began his career with his EP, Black Boogie Enon, in 2018. The material contained his hit song, "Penny Girl," that made it to Fader Magazine's 100 Best Songs of that year.
In 2021, he released Prosthetic Boombox after collaborating with other musicians like The Avalanches, Nicolas Godin and MGMT.
As an activist, Cola Boyy worked closely with the groups Anarchist People Of Color and Todo Poder Al Pueblo as he advocated disability and people of color's rights.
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Fans Remember Cola Boyy
Following Cola Boyy's death, fans left heartfelt messages on his Instagram page and posted tributes online.
"MAN I'm genuinely so upset, Rest in Piece Cola Boyy, Discovered him through Myd, Loved his style of music a ton, Prosthetic Boombox was one of my fav albums of 2021," one wrote.
The Avalanches' official X page added, "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and collaborator Matthew Urango @ColaBoyy Matthew was the most effervescent hilarious talented &passionate guy you could ever meet. He was a man of his convictions and of his word."
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