34-year-old disabled pop musician and activist Cola Boyy (Matthew Urango) passed away.

34-year-old disabled disco innovator and pop musician Matthew Urango, known as Cola Boyy, passed away. Born with spina bifida, scoliosis, and kyphosis, he first debuted in 2018 with his EP Black Boogie Neon and later released his debut album Prosthetic Boombox in 2021. Collaborating with high-profile acts like MGMT, Air's Nicolas Godin, and The Avalanches, Cola Boyy was also a disability-rights activist and advocate for people of color.

March 18, 2024
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