Atlantic Records Music Executive Continues His Support For Teens During The Trey Songz & J Holiday Tour
During the month of March, teens selected from Boys & Girls Clubs and the Music Mentor program in collaboration with Atlantic Records and It’s Cool To Be Smart had the opportunity to be up close and personal with Atlantic recording R&B artist and “Hearth Throb” Trey Songz who’s currently touring with Capitol Records artist J Holiday. The tour kicked off in February and is scheduled to run through March.
In late February, It’s Cool To Be Smart was approached by Sydney Margetson, VP of Publicity for Atlantic Records with a wonderful opportunity for teens to participate with the tour and make their dreams come true by meeting Trey Songz. Teens were chosen to attend the concert by their Club Directors from Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and New Orleans with current Music Mentees and Mentors from the It’s Cool To Be Smart organization. (Photo: ICTBS Music Mentor Keilly with Trey Songz in NY) After the show, the teens were escorted backstage to participate in a Q&A session and take pictures with Trey Songz.
“We wish there were more Record Executives like Mr. Margetson who over the years has committed to making sure the artists support their communities and give back a portion of their time for the youth”, stated Curtis B., Executive Director of It’s Cool To Be Smart.
Other Atlantic recording artists have supported the organization including T.I., Yolanda Adams, Keke Palmer, Juvenile, Sean Paul and the late Gerald Levert.