Rick Ross, Wale & Meek Mill Remember Late Music Mogul: “I’m Still In Shock”

Maybach Music Group‘s Rick Ross, Wale and Meek Mill have all stepped forward to remember the life of late Atlantic Records music executive Mar Brown.

The trio went to Instagram Wednesday (December 21) to speak on Brown’s life and his impact on their careers.

According to reports, the Atlantic Records senior vice president of urban radio promotion died last night (December 20) following a fatal heart attack.

“This is shocking, tragic news to all of us, especially those who worked closely with him — both at Atlantic and across the industry,” reads an internal message sent out by Atlantic Records Group’s co-chairmen Craig Kallman and Julie Greenwald. “He was a fantastic music man, a devoted father, and an amazing human being, who was taken from us far too soon. Always passionate and caring, Mar was widely loved by artists, partners and colleagues. His paternal instincts extended to his team, for whom he was an uplifting mentor who could always be counted on for the answers.” (Yahoo! Music)

Brown previously spoke on the importance of artists connecting with fans across social media.

After his promotion in Jan of this year at Atlantic records, Brown stated: “In my position, you have to be able to connect the dots. Even though radio is still the #1 driver of music for consumers, these kids today want to see the artist’s photos, their associations, what they’re doing behind the scenes etc. It’s important to stay ahead of the social media curve and know what’s going on on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.” (Radio Facts)