Sué

Josue Gilberto Damian Martinez is a Chicano artist born in Guerrero, Mexico but raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He draws on his lived experiences as sources for inspiration, using a combination of HipHop/Rap, R&B, Latin Urban and Soul to deliver his narratives. Growing up in the South Side of Santa Fe, Josue was immersed in Chicano hip-hop culture and surrounded by "cholo" or gang activity. As a youngster, he slowly discovered his ability for writing stories, poems, and lyrics, which eventually led to rapping. He performed under the names Jay Dee, Creative Jay, and finally is making a name for himself under Sué.

Josue’s first project was released in 2014 under the title “Music Breaks Silence,” composed of 14 tracks featuring local Santa Fe artists. He then released his second Mixtape in 2019 titled “4 Years” which can only be found on Soundcloud. Dropping various singles and EPs have kept him busy in more recent years.

Josue is the first in his family to graduate from college and his aptitude in bilingual lyricism allows him to bring cultures together through his music. His brothers, known as Pichilín and Jacobó, can also be found collaborating on different projects. Keeping family close has kept Josue connected to his roots while he navigates an increasingly polarizing world that never has time for the “little guys.”