Riley, 35, was a prolific songwriter credited on singles from Britney Spears, Dua Lipa, Iggy Azalea, Jason Derulo and Tinie Tempah.

Talay Riley, real name Mark Orabiyi, was discovered dead at a property on Rayleigh Road, Silvertown, after police were called at around 9am.

“It is with overwhelming sadness that we confirm that Mark ‘Yinka’ Orabiyi professionally known as Talay Riley passed away..