August 2005 - T2 Fan of the Month

Name: Matt B.

Nicknames: Matty & M.B.

Website: Sorry I don't have one.

Residence: Richmond, VA

Age: 18

Favorite Song: (ooo boy does this one change constantly) umm...I would have to say that right now my two favorite songs are Just The Girl by The Click Five and Cool by Gwen Stefani.

Favorite Video: Kelly Clarkson - Behind These Hazel Eyes/ Jesse McCartney - Beautiful Soul/ Gwen Stefani - Cool.

Favorite CD: Beautiful Soul - Jesse McCartney/ L.A.M.B - Gwen Stefani/ Chariot - Gavin Degraw/ Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson

Favorite Artist(s): Jesse McCartney, Kelly Clarkson, Gavin Degraw, Tyler Hilton, Gwen Stefani, Green Day, & Papa Roach

Favorite Disney Movie: Hmmm...There are so many Disney Movies...I guess I'll pick Finding Nemo.

Favorite Disney Character: Mickey Mouse

Hobbies: Music, Singing, Photography, Cars, Concerts, Movies, The Internet/ Instant Messaging

Pepsi or Coke: Coke!

Grapefruit or Pineapple: Pineapple

Nesquik - Very Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, Mocha: Chocolate

Mac or PC: PC

PS2 or XBox: X-Box

Favorite Pizza Topping: Cheese and Pepperoni

Best Concert Memory: Just recently I went to a Jesse McCartney concert back in June '05. Before the concert I was lucky enough to be one of the few to go back stage and meet Jesse. He is one of the nicest and coolest people I've ever met. Jesse is very mellow and chill and is also really great to talk to. It was the best concert I've ever been to!

There were some other good acts there too.

What Would Be Your Ideal Career (Why): Working in the music industry with the musicians. Possibly working at a record label or even being a manager to an artist. Being a TRL VJ looks like a ton of fun too (Watch out Damien and Vanessa I'm coming for your job)!

Why Do You Enjoy T2: It gives me the latest information on all my favorite artists and it's fun to check out.

Favorite TV Shows: Summerland, 7th Heaven, One Tree Hill (as you can see I'm a WB freak), Real World, Punk'd, and TRL.

Now's Your Chance... Ask Tommy A Question - Funny Or Serious:

I'm starting college this year and my plans are to try and get a degree that will let me work in the music industry with the musicians. What is some advice you have that will help me break into this field? What are some jobs that allow you to work with the artists?

Here ya go:

1. Meet as many people you can. You never know when a job opens up, it's nice to be fresh in someones memory.

2. Always do the best you can. Sometimes you only get one chance to impress someone - don't blow it.

3. In college I think it's best to study as many things as possible. This will not only help you find out what you are best at, but give you more opportunities later in life.

There are a ton of jobs that allow you to work with artists. Here's a list of the different companies that work with artists: Record Label, Management, PR, Radio Station, Music Store (Distributor), Studio (recording) and Internet Development.