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UK music industry mourns death of Richard Antwi
RnB/Hip Hop | Monday 15th February 2016 | Miles
'Visionary' music lawyer/Exec and label founder Richard Antwi passed away on Feb 11th 2016, the cause of death is still yet undetermined.
Richard Antwi was regearded amoungst many in the Uk urban music scene as 'influential', 'visionary' and a 'leader'. His death came as suprise amoungst friends who were all shocked by the loss.
In 2013 he launched Full + Bless Management and also founded record label Levels Entertainment as a joint venture with EMI Music Publishing with BBC Radio 1xtra DJ Twin B.
Those that knew him and had worked with him left many warming messages on the internet including Wretch 32 who wrote: "There was never a dull moment in your presence. You told me to be the best. A true leader and a gentleman, thank you for being you.”
RIP Richard Antwi. A warrior for many UK artists and a Good person. Thoughts are with his family.
— Estelle (@EstelleDarlings) February 12, 2016
Richard passed away at the age of 38 and at such a young age gained respect from his peers and was reponislbe for aiding the growth of many artists including Lethal Bizzle, Daley, Tine Tempah, Estelle and Mr Hudson to name a few.
