The New Mexico Hip Hop community suffered an unimaginable loss on November 5, 2019 when Andrew “Wake Self” Martinez was killed by a drunk driver. The seasoned emcee/community activist was only 30 years old at the time of his death. Two days after his passing, Wake was supposed to be at Santa Fe’s Meow Wolf for a release party to unveil what would prove to be his last album, the eerily titled, ‘Ready To Live’ . But Wake never got the opportunity to reveal his work. Instead, his family and friends have dedicated their time to make sure the project is heard. On Friday ( January 3 ), Wake’s family and friends held a sold-out album release party in Albuquerque for where a roster of local artists performed in his honor, another testament to his unforgettable impact. Source: DM360
