British singer-songwriter Talay Riley, real name Mark Orabiyi, was pronounced dead last Friday when the 35-year-old was discovered in Silvertown, in the West Ham district of London.
The award-winning artist, who worked with and wrote hits for the likes of Britney Spears, Usher, Ellie Goulding, Kelela and Dua Lipa, was stabbed to death, the Metropolitan Police confirmed.
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder, according to the Met.
In a tribute on social media, his brother, artist Scribz Riley (real name Michael Orabiyi), said: "My heart is shattered!
This doesn't feel real.
