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Max Matsuura
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| Birth name | 松浦 勝人 (Matsuura Masato) |
| Born | October 1, 1964 Yokohama, Japan |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
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Masato Matsuura (松浦 勝人, Matsu'ura Masato), born on October 1, 1964, in Yokohama, Japan, is better known as Max Matsuura (松浦 マックス, Matsu'ura Makkusu). He is a famous Japanese record producer and a business leader. He started and leads the Avex Group, which is one of the biggest music companies.
Max Matsuura is well-known for finding and helping new artists become big stars. A great example is Ayumi Hamasaki, who became very famous with his help. He also helped Ami Suzuki restart her music career after she left her old record company.
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Max Matsuura's Career
Max Matsuura began his career in the music world in 1988. He has played a huge role in shaping the Japanese music scene. He is known for his sharp eye in spotting talent.
Founding Avex Group
Max Matsuura founded the Avex Group. This company grew to become one of Japan's largest and most successful music labels. Avex has released many popular songs and albums. It has helped launch the careers of numerous artists.
Discovering Music Stars
One of Max Matsuura's biggest talents is discovering new artists. He helps them develop their skills and become successful. His work with Ayumi Hamasaki is a famous example of his ability to create superstars. He also helped Ami Suzuki get back into the music business.
Max Matsuura's Radio Show
Max Matsuura also has his own radio program. It is called Max Matsuura Work, Work, Play for Fun! (max matsuura 仕事が遊びで遊びが仕事). This show started on September 5, 2009. You can listen to it every Sunday morning. It is broadcast from 1:00 to 1:30 am on Nippon Broadcasting System.
Max Matsuura's Life
Max Matsuura lives in Denenchofu, which is a neighborhood in Tokyo.
