, better known by his stage name , is a Japanese record producer and businessman. He is the founder of

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, one of the largest music labels. He is known mainly for discovering and developing new artists into stars (most notably

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), as well as for reviving

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's career after she was released by her previous record label.

Radio program

His weekly radio program, , started on September 5, 2009, and it is broadcast every Sunday, 1:00–1:30 am, on

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Controversies

In 2004, Matsuura was the subject of some controversy when he considered leaving Avex Music Group due to a feud with

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. 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

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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

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account due to an intense feud with fans of

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group

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.TokyoHive – avex CEO Max Matsuura closes Twitter account due to JYJ fans?
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Personal life

Matsuura lives in Denenchofu, Tokyo.

References

External links

Personal website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Matsuura, Max Avex Group people Japanese record producers Japanese music industry executives Japanese radio personalities People from Yokohama 1964 births Living people Nihon University alumni