 In 1997, Nigo released his debut album "Ape Sounds" under Mo'Wax, with DJ/Producer James Lavelle of UNKLE.Nigo is also co-owner and head designer of Pharrell Williams' clothes brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream.On February 1, 2011, it was announced that A Bathing Ape had been sold to Hong Kong fashion conglomerate I.T Group.