Tributes have been paid to a Grammy-winning musician, known professionally as Talay Riley, who died in a double stabbing in east London.
The 35-year-old singer-songwriter, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, worked on tracks for artists such as Dua Lipa, Zendaya, Khalid, Flo and Chipmunk.
Stormzy and JLS star Oritse Williams are among those who have sent condolences to Orabiyi’s family, with rapper Wretch 32 posting: “Your brother was a gem & will be missed & never forgotten.”
Orabiyi was discovered with stab wounds in a garden in Rayleigh Road, Silvertown shortly after 09:00 BST on 5 June. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
The musician worked on hits including Khalid’s Young Dumb & Broke, The Chainsmokers‘ Who Do You Love, HER’s Lights On, Flo’s Walk Like This, and Kehlani’s Out The Window.
‘Outpouring of love’
His brother Michael Orabiyi, better known as record producer and songwriter Scribz Riley, wrote on Instagram that his heart was “shattered”.
Stormzy commented on the post, saying “I’m sorry bro”, while former X-Factor star Williams wrote: “Sending you and your family strength and prayers…”
Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan also paid tribute, writing: “Sending my condolences and prayers, so very sorry.”
In his Instagram post, Michael Orabiyi said his brother was a “friend to many, a mentor, an inspiration, and a light in so many people’s lives”.
He added: “He loved deeply, gave freely, and touched countless people through his talent, kindness, and spirit.
“The outpouring of love already shows how many lives he impacted. You inspired so many people and your legacy will continue to live on through your music…”
The second victim, a man in his 20s, is being treated for multiple stab wounds but his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing, police said.
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering Orabiyi.
A 27-year-old man has been released on bail pending further enquiries, while a man aged 24 and a woman, 25, have been released with no further action.
Det Ch Ins Joanna Yorke, from the Metropolitan Police, said: “Our investigation continues at pace. I would like to appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time of this incident to speak to police.
“We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who might have CCTV or other footage from the morning of the incident that could assist our investigation.”
