Avex USA Publishing has signed Ambezza to a global publishing agreement. Based in Mannheim, Germany, the hitmaker is best known for producing “Life Is Good” by Drake and Future and “Girls Want Girls” by Drake and Lil Baby. He has also worked on records from stars like Young Thug, Gunna, Baby Keem, Iann Dior, Tinashe, Marshmello, Lil Wayne, Kodak Black, 21 Savage, Trippie Redd, Chris Brown and many more.
Ambezza is managed by Matt Geffen and Jamil Davis of The Revels Group. Along with their management relationship, Ambezza also founded his own publishing and production company, Ivory Sound, in partnership with The Revels Group’s Coup D’Etat in 2022. He is represented by Andrew Orcutt of Orcutt Legal.
Ambezza says of his new deal, “AVEX is a unique company with a global footprint, driven team, and distinctive creative reach. I couldn’t be more excited to begin this new chapter of my career alongside Lou, Naoki and the entire AVEX team.”
“Ambezza is a true force and beyond his humility, work ethic and dedication to the craft, he is an incredible friend and business partner. We’ve been extremely blessed to be part of his team for the past three years and are incredibly grateful to kick off the next three with this new partnership with AVEX,” adds Geffen, president of The Revels Group.
“Ambezza is the definition of an outlier in his creative approach. His drive, energy, and talent sets him apart. Looking forward to expanding upon the amazing music he’s already involved with, while continuing to reach new listeners around the world. We are beyond excited to welcome him and his team to the AVEX family,” says Lou Al-chamaa, svp, head of publishing a&r, Avex USA.
Ambezza will join other hitmakers like J. Que, Will Jay, Xansei on the Avex USA Publishing Roster. In addition, Avex USA works jointly with Brandon Silverstein Publishing on writer/producers like HARV, Jasper Harris, Shenseea, Cxdy, David Arkwright, Declan Hoy, and KOSA.
Avex USA is the American branch of Avex Group, one of Japan’s preeminent entertainment companies. Avex USA, which is headquartered in the West Hollywood-based Avex House, oversees SELENE (record label), Avex USA Publishing, and Future of Music (investment fund).
