| The Child of Lov | |
| Landscape: | yes |
| Birth Name: | Martijn William Zimri Teerlinck |
| Alias: | Cole Williams |
| Birth Date: | 1987 3, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Lendelede, Belgium |
| Origin: | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Occupation: | Poet, musician |
| Years Active: | 2012–2013 |
| Label: | Domino Records, Double Six Records |
| Past Member Of: | MF Doom, Damon Albarn, Thundercat |
| Website: | http://www.thechildoflov.com |
Martijn William Zimri Teerlinck (31 March 1987 – 10 December 2013), known as Cole Williams, or The Child of Lov, was a Dutch poet and musician born in Lendelede Belgium, but raised in Amsterdam[1] and Alkmaar,[2] The Netherlands.
The debut single "Heal" was released by Domino Recording Company's sister label Double Six on 26 November 2012.[3] The accompanying video was shot in Atlanta, Georgia by the LA-based duo Focus Creeps (who have previously directed videos for Arctic Monkeys and Girls).[4] His second single "Give Me", was released on 7 January 2013, after a demo leaked online sometime in 2012.[5] Williams' debut album The Child of Lov was released in June 2013 and features contributions from DOOM, Thundercat and Damon Albarn.[1]
He suffered from Marfan syndrome and died of complications of surgery on 10 December 2013. [6] [7]