Al Branch is the general manager and partner at Blueprint Group, a full service, multi-platform management and artist development company.

A leading firm, Blueprint Group's roster includes Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Hit-Boy, T.I. (co-managed with Jason Geter) Lil Twist and producer Kane Beatz,

Beyond their highly successful Grammy campaigns, Blueprint Group is celebrated for their creative branding initiatives, having aligned their artists with brands such as, but not limited to, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, AT&T, T-Mobile, Blackberry, Boost Mobile, Moet Hennessy, Grey Goose, Martini Moscato, Sprite, NBA 2K, FIFA 2011, Def Jam Rap Star, Gatorade, Louis Vuitton, Converse and Nike. Blueprint Group is also known for focusing on the development of their clients touring profile and their involvement in groundbreaking tours which include the recently completed Club Paradise Tour headlined by Drake, Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday World Tour, the hugely successful 2011 Watch The Throne Tour, Lil Wayne's 2011 I Am Still Music Tour, as well as, the summer blockbuster Young Money Presents: America's Most Wanted Music Festival in 2009.