Record Makers has unveiled the highly anticipated album Quit to Play Chess, posthumously honoring the late artist Cola Boyy from Oxnard, California. Set to be released on May 23, this album serves as a follow-up to his 2021 project, Prosthetic Boombox. The lead single "Babylon" comes alongside a visually captivating music video directed by Joey Frank.
Collaborators on Quit to Play Chess include Lewis OfMan, Andrew VanWyngarden of MGMT, Jared Solomon, and Nate Fox, with guest features from Erosika and acclaimed New York rapper Wiki.
In a heartfelt family statement, Cola Boyy’s loved ones expressed the profound loss: “To lose a brother, a son; there is a wide and hollow space within us that will never be filled. But there is music in that emptiness. We are lucky to still have his voice. His music is unlike anything else; it warms our hearts knowing that Cola Boyy will reach even more listeners with his unique style and political messages. Quit to Play Chess is a masterpiece that resonates deeply within our community. When played loud, it invites you to feel his presence.”
The tracklist for Quit to Play Chess includes:
01 Blame the Beret
02 Babylon
03 Crushin’
04 Homegirl
05 Busy [ft. Erosika]
06 800mph [ft. Wiki]
07 Heroes and Villains
08 Wave
09 Red Carpet
10 Walk Again
11 Top of the Class
12 Calling
