entertainment
March 11, 2026
Mourning in urban music: Colombian singer Zalek's death confirmed
Colombian urban music is in mourning following the death of Barranquilla singer Zalek, a young promise of the genre who was beginning to make his way in the country's music scene.
TL;DR
- Colombian urban music artist Zalek has died.
- The singer, originally from Barranquilla, passed away in a motorcycle accident in Medellín.
- His death was confirmed via social media by content creator Dimelo King and his press office.
- Zalek was considered a young talent in the urban and Latin regional music scene.
- He independently built a following on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
- His music mixed regional Mexican sounds with urban and modern Latin rhythms.
- Notable songs include 'Party Coquette,' 'Ay Amor,' and '¿Qué pasó?'.