Max Matsuura
Japanese record producer and entrepreneur
Masato Matsuura (松浦 勝人, Matsu'ura Masato; born October 1, 1964 in Yokohama, Japan), better known by his stage name Max Matsuura (松浦 マックス, Matsu'ura Makkusu), is a Japanese record producer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and chairman of Avex Group, one of the largest music labels.2
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Born Oct 1, 1964.1
About
He is known mainly for discovering and developing new artists into stars (most notably Ayumi Hamasaki), as well as for reviving Ami Suzuki's career after she was dismissed by her previous record label.
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Companies
- $4.50 Theater CompanyFounder20
- Avex GroupFounder21
Early life and education
- 1983 to 1987Nihon University3
Career
Occupation: businessperson, record producer.9
- Date not recordedFounded YGEX4
- Date not recordedFounded Avex Trax5
- Date not recordedFounded Sonic Groove6
- Date not recordedFounded $4.50 Theater Company7
- Date not recordedFounded Avex Group8
Personal life
Matsuura lives in Denenchofu, Tokyo.
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Legal issues and controversies
In 2004, Matsuura was the subject of some controversy when he considered leaving Avex Music Group due to a feud with Tom Yoda. Many artists, including Ayumi Hamasaki, said that they would also move in the event that he did so. Thus, stocks for Avex Trax plunged and Yoda ended up resigning, ending the feud.
In March 2009, Matsuura helped Tetsuya Komuro in the latter's fraud case. Matsuura paid the plaintiff ¥648,000,000 (¥500,000,000 for the exact amount, ¥100,000,000 for compensations and ¥48,000,000 for delay damages).
On July 17, 2011, Matsuura closed his Twitter account due to an intense feud with fans of K-pop group JYJ.
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Awards
- Date not recordedMedal with Dark Blue Ribbon13
In the news
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- Avex Acquires 85% of S10 Entertainment in Major Global ExpansionLos Angeles Times, leans left, Oct 1, 2026…strategic investments will support this growth alongside the signing and development of new talent. “I’m grateful to Max Matsuura, Katsumi Kuroiwa, Shinji Hayashi and the Avex board for their continued trust and support,” said Silverstein.
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- 20Wikidata$4.50 Theater Company, Founder
- 21WikidataAvex Group, Founder