Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 757

The top idol declared independence, and the entire idol world was affected.

Seiko Matsuda not only posed with Yoko Minano, who also planned to use Sony's power to become independent, but also scared other little idols who were secretly thinking about job-hopping and independence.

The little idols weigh themselves, if they can't terminate the contract peacefully, and they can't find a suitable next home, then, as long as the current office is not so bad that it is unbearable, then let's just make do with it.

On the one hand, there are idols with their own minds, and on the other hand, they are shocked and dissatisfied with the appearance of an idol, but hindered by Sony's power, it is not easy to tear their faces, and the industry is waiting to catch another chicken to kill.

On the other side is SUNMUSIC, which has lost the first pillar of the firm and is now struggling.

To be honest, this firm, which has lost its mainstay artists, is on the contrary among the many firms that joined the Music Association, the least thoughtful about how to make an example of others.

Even if the various firms can unite to block a certain artist, they are still in competition after all.Now, without Seiko Matsuda's SUNMUSIC, the competitiveness is greatly reduced.

SUNMUSIC is not a short-sighted office hanging on a tree. When Seiko Matsuda was in full bloom, there was a conscious search for her successor, but with the retirement of Yukiko Okada, the first successor of Seiko left.

Immediately afterwards, SUNMUSIC made persistent efforts to promote the equally orthodox idol Noriko Sakai after Yukiko Okada.Coincidentally, Sakai's name is "Fazi", and Matsuda Seiko's real name is Puchi Noriko, which is also "Fazi".Not only that, but both idols are from Fukuoka.

Noriko Sakai, who was packaged by SUNMUSIC according to the orthodox idol training model, is not only the idol that the firm has placed high hopes on, but also the last orthodox newcomer in this increasingly collapsing idol industry.

However, maybe the public is tired of the orthodox, or maybe it is because they have seen too much of the side behind the idol "Qing Zhengmei" over the years, and now they have lost trust in the orthodox.

In short, although SUNMUSIC is pushing hard, Noriko Sakai's performance has always been so short.Although he is popular as an idol, his record sales are not very good, and he doesn't have any singles in the top ten charts, so he still can't reach the first line.

Therefore, for SUNMUSIC, it is not only necessary to deal with the sudden independence of Seiko Matsuda, but also to find a way to adjust the strategy, either continue to invest in Noriko Sakai, or push new people——

But in the current situation, if the general public does not follow Noriko Sakai, then there is no point in creating an "orthodox faction".

……

There is more than one orthodox who is facing difficulties. The firm plans to form a rock band and play an open-minded urban woman in TV dramas. Momoko Kikuchi is also an orthodox.

The road is getting narrower and narrower, and there is no other way but transformation, which seems to be something that the orthodox have to go through together.

This year, Kikuchi Momoko is also preparing to terminate the contract with the firm.

She has been cooperating happily with the firm for a long time. She showed her willingness not to renew her contract just after the new year, and the firm did not force it. Long before Seiko Matsuda became independent, the two parties reached a consensus, as long as Kikuchi Momoko passed away If you don't jump to work with a hostile force, then it's considered a peaceful breakup.

However, due to Seiko Matsuda's sudden independence, subtle changes have taken place in the firm's attitude.

The firm that was planning to let go amicably before suddenly became less friendly.

At this juncture, Kikuchi Momoko dared not allow Iwasaki Kayunmi to join the firm she set up for herself.If you change jobs to a powerful next home, then there is still room for maneuver.

Following Iwasaki Kayunmi, this road is no different from being independent.

However, although Kikuchi Momoko was disturbed by the change in the firm's attitude and the undercurrent in the industry, she did not panic because of it.

Not only that, but this seemingly dilemma has strengthened a thought in her heart that she had never spoken about before.

But at this moment, Iwasaki Kayunmi contacted Kikuchi Momoko and told her, "Xinei is the son of President Nishikawa, and he is willing to speak with his father. Please ask him to come forward to make peace and help us establish a firm."

Xinrong Production is an established firm in the industry. Zhou Fangyu Xiong of BURNING started working in Xinrong Production when he first entered the industry.With the help of the son of the founder of Shinei Productions, the independent road envisioned by Iwasaki Kayunmi seems to still work.

"President Xi Chuan's son?"

"This Nishikawa-san is now a golf player and has always been a loyal fan of yours. He mentioned it on a TV show."

Iwasaki Kayunmi is very satisfied with the line she has taken.

Although Xinrong Productions is an old brand and has some influence in the industry, there are no popular artists now, and its main business is not in the management of artists, but in copyright management and other businesses involving real estate.

With such an influential but not interested in intervening in the management of such a big firm, Iwasaki Kayunmi can show her talents as long as she agrees to accept the asylum of Xinrong Production and become a "Xinei Department".

As for President Nishikawa's son helping Kikuchi Momoko with his peace of mind, Iwasaki Kayunmi doesn't care, and believes that as long as he talks about it, Kikuchi Momoko knows it well.

Now I am a fan, maybe I will get to know each other better because of this matchmaking fate in the future, and it is not impossible to develop into other relationships.Even if Kikuchi Momoko had no intentions, Chairman Nishikawa's son couldn't help it.

Even if there will be a stalemate, by then, the office will have opened, Kikuchi Momoko's reputation will be used, and after he has a real interest relationship with Xinrong Production, the son of President Nishikawa will not rashly do something wrong for the sake of profit. suitable thing.

If you want to transform, how can you not rely on a big tree?
Iwasaki Kayunmi is very practical.Kikuchi Momoko not only has fame to take advantage of, but also other people's love for her.

Of course Kikuchi Momoko knew that.

It is common for idols these days to fall in love with or even marry the children of middle-level or high-level TV stations.Otherwise, if you marry a Dentsu MAN, you can still flourish as an actress.

However, Iwasaki Jiayunmi's performance was too straightforward, which made her feel uncomfortable.

"Time is running out, Peach Jam. Please think about it carefully. In order to realize this moment, I have planned many times. I hope that as a manager, I can go on with you and complete the transformation from an idol to an actor."

Iwasaki Jiayunmei said so, but in fact, she was not as anxious as when she was urging her a few days ago.Compared to that time, Iwasaki Kayunmi now has more confidence in her heart.

Kikuchi Momoko's contract is about to end, and now, because of Seiko Matsuda's independence, her firm's attitude has become tough. After a while, she can't find a firm that can take her in, and she has nowhere to go.

It turned out that Kikuchi Momoko was always wavering in the face of her persuasion.Iwasaki Kayunmi, who was counting on Kikuchi Momoko to support the office, was worried about this.But now, the situation has changed, and Iwasaki Kayunmi has the upper hand.

In a sense, Iwasaki Kayunmi is grateful for Seiko Matsuda's sudden independence.Thanks to this top idol who threw this bomb into the industry and pushed Kikuchi Momoko to her hand——

Plastic industry.

Iwasaki Kayunmi is full of confidence.

……

A Seiko Matsuda disturbed all the idols in the industry.

The influence of a top idol is terrifying.Even though Matsuda Seiko's sales are not as good as before, her every move is still the focus of public attention.Not only is it the focus of public attention, but it has even affected the industry.

And this top idol, she also has a "American dream" in her heart.

"Sheng Zisang is very interested in overseas work?"

Iwahashi Shinichi heard the somewhat awkward words from Sakai Masatoshi's mouth.

"I heard from the producer in charge of her that when planning her next career, Matsuda mentioned that she would like to try to release English records in the future." Sakai Masatoshi told him.

"I see." Iwahashi nodded.

"Try to release an English record" is too cunning a statement.

The same can be said for going to the United States to record an album for fun, and the same can be said for moving the base camp to the United States to formally enter the United States.I just don't know what Matsuda Seiko is planning.

"If you want to make English records, you won't be needed." Sakai Masatoshi joked, "You will definitely have to buy songs from abroad. Speaking of which, Sony and Warner have the most abundant foreign music libraries in Japan."

"Ah." Yanqiao Shen nodded.

Sakai Masatoshi casually mentioned, "Warner's Nakamori-san has made English records."

"I don't know how Seiko-san's English is..." Iwahashi Shinichi muttered, remembering Nakamori Akina's "Dolimus Komtulu" level of English.

One or two top idols all want to release English albums.

Masatoshi Sakai didn't expect Shinichi Iwahashi to pay attention to this place, he laughed, "I don't know."

"However," Shinichi Iwahashi said casually, "even if you want to make an English record, you don't necessarily have to use only foreigners' songs. Why do foreigners listen to a foreigner in their eyes and sing English songs with a strange accent?"

"That's what I said." Sakai Masatoshi didn't take Iwahashi Shinichi's words to heart.

What he said is the truth, and people in the Japanese music world may not be unaware of such a simple truth.However, for the Japanese, the matter of entering the United States is to follow the path of failure over and over again.

Sakai Masatoshi is unwilling to talk about this topic, "Right now, Matsuda still wants to release Japanese songs first."

"Then I'll call and ask after I pass, if I can send the song to Seiko-san." Yanqiao Shinichi said, "Please continue, Sakai-san."

Sakai Masatoshi didn't quite believe that he really planned to send a song to Seiko Matsuda, waiting to be chosen by her—that's all.If this guy really only wanted to sing for Seiko Matsuda...

Although it is more like a reasonable thing, it is too boring.

Sakai Masatoshi agreed to tell the producer on Matsuda Seiko's side that he wanted to confess to Matsuda Seiko, and if he agreed, he would forward the contact information to Iwahashi Shinichi.

So far, things seem to have come to an end.

However, Shinichi Iwahashi pondered in his heart what he had tasted from the information conveyed by Sakai Masatoshi.

It seemed that he more or less guessed what Matsuda Seiko's backup plan was.

Having said that, with her stage style, Iwahashi Shinichi really couldn't think of what kind of painting style Matsuda Seiko would look like if she came into beauty.And her singing style, will there really be crooked nuts to buy it?

It feels even more unrealistic than Akina Nakamori going to the United States.

……

All in all, terminate the contract for THE BLUE HEARTS first.

The band signed a contract with Meldac Records, and they didn't make much money. Now they want to terminate the contract, and the liquidated damages are quite a lot of money.

In order to redeem these guys, Iwahashi Shinichi bargained and paid 500 million yen.

The termination fee of 500 million yen is not much-compared with those sky-high termination fees.No less, no less, according to the status of the band.

Before the main story begins, take out 500 million yen.This piece of hot potato is really beyond the reach of ordinary people.

However, while negotiating the termination of the contract, it is not only the termination fee that is discussed, but also other things.

Shinichi Iwahashi is now the person in charge of the record company, and he acted as the band's agent, which means that GENZO intends to over-produce the band.

In this way, some remaining problems must be solved together.

For example, the ownership of the copyright of the song, what will happen to the band singing songs from the Meldac record period, and how to deal with the previous song "Chernobyl" that made the band choose to terminate the contract with the company...

Everything is related to the future of the band.

Come all the same.However, apart from the initial negotiation, Shinichi Iwahashi personally met with the director of Meldac Records. After a general consensus was reached, the specific implementation will be handed over to the company's people to handle.

In any case, the band finally returned to free agency.

Inside GENZO, it is not uncommon for Iwahashi Shen to spend a lot of effort to buy this band.However, as long as Wanyumi Watanabe supports him, the record company is almost his word, and everyone can only follow suit.

It can only be said that thanks to being a small company, there is a partner who will allow him to mess around no matter what he does, as long as he looks like he can give it a try.

While the staff were being directed around by him, on the other hand, they had to pray in their hearts, hoping that Yanqiao-san would not miss——

At worst, don't pay too badly.

After all, I have to eat with the president Sang.

While resolving the contract issue, as soon as Meldac released the record, Iwahashi Shinichi began preparations to produce the underground single he planned for the band.

This time, it must be done quickly, and it cannot be delayed for too long.

After a long time, the heat is gone, and all layouts lose their meaning.

After getting acquainted with the band, Iwahashi Shinichi learned a lot about the inside story.In my heart, the composition of the members of the band THE BLUE HEARTS is also a bit interesting.

Needless to say, the friendship between the lead singer and the guitarist, the bass player of the band was originally the manager responsible for contacting the performances during their underground band period.Later, the bassist of the band withdrew, and the agent took over the position himself, and then the current composition of members came into being.

It seems that the manager rolled up his sleeves and went on his own, which is quite common in the underground music circle...

Even so, after knowing this, Yanqiao Shinichi was quite kind.

(End of this chapter)