After failing the college entrance examination, he became a big star

Chapter 228 The first person to eat crabs
Xu Qianqiu's premonition coincided with Li Kai's judgment.

Referring to the experience of the previous life on Earth, the changes of the times in the music world all started with Wei Lan, and then suddenly the tide rose!
In April and May, coolness strikes, Hong Xuanfeng, Cai Kangcheng and others seem to stir up more than just slight waves, and it has reached a turning point in the era when everything is ready and the east wind is not owed.
However, regarding what Xu Qianqiu said about the connection between the box office of the concert and the explosion of other music genre albums, Li Kai had a different opinion, and said: "Fans can like multiple singers at the same time, and they can also like multiple genres at the same time. It depends on the box office and the sales volume of albums of other genres, this should not have a direct impact."

"Why not."

Feng Mo curled his lips: "This is a lesson learned from the past. During the chaotic period of the music scene in the early 90s, lyrical slow songs could stand out. Except for the albums of lyrical slow songs, the overall sales have been rising steadily. There is also a very important point, that is, other songs Feng singer, the concert box office has shown a sharp decline."

"I remember very clearly that the watershed was the summer of [-]. The overall ticket sales rate for the concerts of six other genre singers was less than [-]%, while the overall ticket sales rate for the concerts of lyrical and slow singers was higher than [-]%. "

"Since then, many musicians in the circle have predicted that the era of lyrical slow songs will come to dominate. As a result, in just half a year, the predictions have turned into reality."

Xu Qianqiu hummed, and took over the topic: "The wind direction of the domestic music scene is determined by the singers at the top of the pyramid, that is, the top-tier singers, and the top-tier singers. Whether the popularity of these singers is rising or falling, the box office of the concerts is the most important." Intuitive expression."

"Since Guo Yifu failed to try other styles of music, his contract with Rolling Snow expired, and he opened his own studio. The sales of the last two albums are only double-platinum, but his annual national tour is no less than 20 times. The field is full, and the positioning of him in the circle is still the king of the second day, and he can even be used to compare with Liu Mingliang."

"Li Jie has not released two and a half-platinum albums for three consecutive years. The latest album is even only one-and-a-half platinum, but his annual tour is no less than 15 times, Hong Kong Island, Taiwan, Guangzhou In the city, the capital, and outdoor venues with 3 to [-] thousand people, it is still hard to get a ticket, and his status as the king of heaven is unshakable."

"There is also Zhao Yongkang, who doesn't even have a two-and-a-half-platinum album. The reason why he wears the title of Quasi-Uranus King, but there are not many objections in the circle, is because he is among the first-line singers, with the most concerts and the total box office. tallest."

"If today's super-first-tier, top-notch concerts have a high box office, it shows that their popularity is still strong. Fans can love multiple singers and genres, but the number one in their hearts is What belongs to them, and also their masterpiece, is the lyrical slow song.”

Speaking of this, he made a money gesture: "A concert ticket, the minimum is 280 yuan, and a tape is 10 yuan. The fans' love is self-evident. If you can't become the number one in the fans' hearts, how can it be possible to explode More than three double-platinum records?"

It's not that Li Kai doesn't understand what Xu Qianqiu said, but he didn't think of it before, or he thought it through. Now, he is completely aware of it. He nodded his head after being taught, and his eyes flickered a few times, revealing a touch of thought.

the next few days.

The focus of media reports revolves around the changing times of the domestic music scene.

It used to be a battle of genres, but now advanced has become a change of the times. From this, it is not difficult to see that the unified pattern of lyrical and slow songs is already in jeopardy.

This week, the number of released singers has dropped to only 10, of which 3 albums are non-lyrical slow songs, and the ratio of [-]% is the highest since April.

In order to postpone the release of the film, Lin Yue did not hesitate to quarrel with Gao Dongliang in public, and was invited to Qiao Li's office by both.

In the end, Lin Yue still released the film this week, which was postponed from Monday to Friday. I thought Lin Yue would be punished by the company, but he didn't. He just reported criticism.

In addition to Lin Yue, a third-tier singer under Deputy Director Luo also requested to postpone the release of the film, not this week, but the first week of June, which was originally scheduled to be postponed to July. After being rejected by Deputy Director Luo, the third-tier The singer didn't dare to quarrel with Deputy Director Luo, but it was complained all over the world. Soon, everyone in the company knew about it.

This kind of phenomenon is not a special case of Time Records, it is also happening in many record companies.

This is caused by the general downturn of lyrical slow song records in the past six months, especially in the past two months.

For newcomers, the first single is a cruel assessment. If they fall below the pass line, they will face termination of the contract and return to their original form.

For third-tier and second-tier singers, an album will hit the street, let alone a big hit, and if it fails to reach the sales standard corresponding to the singer's level, the price of commercial performances will drop. In addition, the cost of the next album will also drop. will decrease accordingly.

Therefore, many singers in the circle now have a mentality that has changed from longing for the album to be released as soon as possible in the past to procrastinating.
Daishi Records.

After hearing the report from manager Fang Yin, Xu Qiaoling paused the recording of the song, left the recording studio with a shake of her head, and went straight to the deputy director's office.

Mo Zizhou had expected Xu Qiaoling to come, looked at her tense cheeks, and sighed inwardly.

"Qiaoling, since you released your album in December last year, nine singers under the company have released albums for five consecutive months. Only Deng Feng's album has exceeded the expected sales, and the others."

Mo Zizhou shook his head: "Three of the four singers who were originally scheduled to release the film next week and June strongly requested to postpone the release. At this time, as the company's first female singer, you must set an example."

Xu Qiaoling's first solo album, after half a year, the cumulative sales volume has reached 188 million copies, a double platinum achievement in a single year is guaranteed, and the title of Little Diva is also completely secured.

Therefore, the company plans to hold a concert for her, in Beijing, Shanghai and other six places, with an indoor venue of about 5 people, scheduled to start in late August and end at the end of September, basically once a week.

In order to cooperate with the concert, Xu Qiaoling's new album is scheduled to be released at the end of July, but now, it is scheduled to be released in June!

Xu Qiaoling said softly: "I can accept the release of the film one month in advance. Anyway, I have already recorded four of the eight songs in the new album, but for the two main songs, I will only use Li Kai's works."

Mo Zizhou smiled wryly: "Qiaoling, you have seen the direction of the music scene in the past two months. The sales of lyrical and slow song albums are generally not satisfactory."

Xu Qiaoling interrupted: "Li Kai's works are not purely lyrical slow songs, "Qilixiang" is Chinese style, "Norwegian Forest" is rock style, including the title of my last album, "Girl Waving Wings" It's also an inspirational song."

After all, the topic changed and got to the point: "Mr. Mo, when Ning Lan and He Jingyun's albums [-] and [-] were the main hits, and they swept the fifth round of new song recommendations on both charts, you said that the ban on Li Kai in the circle would not last long. , as long as three months, as short as one month, it must be broken."

Mo Zizhou smiled bitterly, nodded and said: "Yes, I said that, but now Li Kai has not moved at all. If you ask him to make an appointment to sing, Daishi Records will become the first person to eat crabs."

Xu Qiaoling let out a groan, and then said, "Then my new album will be released at the end of July as originally planned. Anyway, it will be three months long, and in mid-June, it will be three months. Then I will ask him to make an appointment to sing again." .”

The tone was as indifferent as water, but there was no doubt that there was no room for negotiation.

Mozi's head is as big as a bucket. He has foreseen this matter long ago and mentioned it to the general manager Dai Fusheng. Dai Fusheng means that the company's situation is not good in the past few months. If he takes the lead and becomes the first to eat crabs People, being used as an excuse by the five giants, even if it is a small target, it will make things worse.

Of course, the most important thing is that the trend of fashion changes, whether Li Kai's works can follow the trend is still unknown.

"Qiaoling, the company owes you this time. No matter how much your album sells, the fee for the next album will only be higher than the standard for this one. Moreover, I will give you a guarantee that the price of the next album will be one or two. The main fight, definitely leave it to Li Kai, okay?"

Mo Zizhou patted his forehead a few times, feeling a little aggrieved, that is, Xu Qiaoling, if it was another singer under her, how could she make such a change of direction and compromise, just slap the table and give orders to die!
But Xu Qiaoling didn't understand at all, and insisted: "The main album is not Li Kai's work, and the sales volume cannot be guaranteed. If I can't even sell platinum, my popularity will plummet, and the concert box office will also plunge. I can't make fun of my future."

Mo Zizhou was a little annoyed and had already made concessions, but Xu Qiaoling was as stubborn as a rock. Who is the leader and who is the subordinate?
Just when he was about to say something serious, Xu Qiaoling spoke again, and this time, she directly showed the bottom line: "As long as the company promises to use Li Kai's works as the main feature of my album, I am willing to use the share of my singer's contract as a guarantee to sign the contract." Make a betting agreement."

Mo Zizhou was stunned for a moment: "Qiaoling, you have to be clear that the reference standard for the VAM agreement is the last album, and your last album is two and a half platinum by default."

Xu Qiaoling nodded: "I know very well, just sign two and a half platinum."

Mo Zizhou fell silent suddenly, met Xu Qiaoling's firm eyes, after a while, he let out a long breath, and said slowly: "Since you said so, I will fight for you, go first, wait for me information."

After all, wave your hand.

After Xu Qiaoling and the others left, Mo Zizhou showed a look of helplessness on his face, and shook his head, "Sensibility overwhelms reason. Women are women after all."

Two and a half platinum is the standard betting agreement, and the upper limit is three platinum. If it is really achieved, Xu Qiaoling will be like Ning Lan, and she will be sealed in one fell swoop!

With his sophistication, how could he fail to guess Xu Qiaoling's thoughts? As for triple platinum, even if Xu Qiaoling had ambitions, she would not be sure. , at least one million, and help Li Kai break the seal!

On the other side, as soon as she left the office, Fang Yin said, "Qiaoling, you're a bit hasty in proposing a VAM agreement."

Having been together for more than half a year, the two are already very familiar with each other, Xu Qiaoling did not shy away, nodded: "I know"

As he said that, he changed the topic: "Sister Fang, I'll tell you the truth, Li Kai's works are broken, and there must be someone who eats the crab first."

Fang Yin also guessed a little bit, and now she was confirmed, and sighed: "It's a price"

"Without him, there would be no me. This price is nothing." Xu Qiaoling's tone was as firm as ice and snow, and a flash of determination flashed in her eyes!
(End of this chapter)