02/10/2023
In the hallowed halls of EDM Magazine and OrbitRadio.FM, there is a quiet, echoing void. Today, we mourn the loss of a colleague and a family member – Mario Lopez. It feels like just yesterday when a young, 18-year-old Mario walked through our doors, camera in hand, eyes shining with dreams. Dreams of capturing the ethereal moments, the heartbeat of our rave community, the soul behind every song.
For 15 years, he walked with us, taking his raw, youthful enthusiasm and molding it into sheer brilliance. His photographs weren't just pictures; they were memories, emotions, stories. They were the reflection of Mario's heart – passionate, full of life, and infectious in its joy. Every captured laugh, every tear, every pulsating beat of the music was through Mario's lens.
His spirit was the epitome of vivacity. Each smile he gifted us and every joke he cracked weren't just fleeting moments; they were his legacy. Mario was the lifeblood of our community. He wasn't just there to capture memories. He was an integral part of them.
As we scroll through the posts, reminiscing about the past, we see a tapestry of emotions and stories, all woven together by Mario. The void he leaves is palpable, not just in our family but in the hearts of everyone whose life he touched.
Wizkid, as many of us affectionately knew him, was more than a moniker. It was the embodiment of his spirit – youthful, vibrant, and timeless. Today, as we grapple with this profound loss, we remember not just the photographer but the soul that brightened our world.
Mario, your legacy lives on through every image you captured, every heart you touched, and every soul you uplifted. We may have lost a beacon of light, but the luminance of your spirit will guide us forever. Rest in Peace, our beloved Wizkid. You left an indelible mark on our hearts. Until we meet again, know you are deeply loved and profoundly missed. 😪
