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

Chapter 587
Kawadorf, newly opened at the beginning of this year, is the only super five-star hotel in Shenzhen.

The decoration in the hotel is magnificent, showing the aristocratic atmosphere of Europe everywhere.

The four of Li Kai took the elevator to the [-]th floor on the top floor. As soon as the elevator door opened, a waiter in a white shirt, black trousers, and white gloves greeted him. After a few words, he led the four of Li Kai into the restaurant.

I ate a buffet tonight, 1888 yuan per person excluding service charge, which is definitely a luxury.

Sitting by the window, the four of Li Kai separated two tables, Xue Bing and Li Ran ran back and forth twice, six or seven plates were piled up on the dining table, and there were all kinds of delicacies on the plates, and the two began to eat heartily.

Li Ran is at a mature age, and her family conditions allow it. After moving to Shenzhen, her mother has never lost her little girl in terms of food, but no matter how rich the cooking is, it is home-cooked, butter crab, crispy suckling pig, French snails , Baked lobster in oil. These dishes are usually not available.

The little girl's mouth was full of oil, and she couldn't help but be happy.

And Li Kai and Qiao Li sat at another table, each with a glass of drink, chatting while drinking, not in a hurry to pick up the food, the appointed time hadn't arrived yet, and the friends from far away hadn't come yet.

After six o'clock, a white man and woman walked in under the guidance of the waiter. Li Kai and Qiao Li got up and smiled.

The white man is none other than John.

The chief surgeon of Qiao Li's heart surgery was led by John. Later, Li Kai's training in Universal Records was also arranged by John, including the temporary office of Qiao Li during Li Kai's training, which was also the lounge arranged by John. .

On the eve of leaving the United States, John specially invited the two of them to have a big meal, and drove them to the airport himself.

Although the previous cooperation between them was a transaction, the three-month intersection also established some personal relationships.

They shook hands and greeted each other, and John took the initiative to introduce the white woman who came with her, named Kalai Ni, a female singer under the label of Universal Star Records.

Looking at her in her early twenties, she has long chestnut hair, her cheeks have the unique contours of a white woman, her facial features are straight and three-dimensional, and her skin is white and delicate. She is about 1.7 meters tall by visual inspection, only a little shorter than Li Kai.

In terms of image, she is indeed a charming girl.

The four of them went to the dining table to get food and chatted while eating.

John had called Qiao Li a few times before, and this time he came to China specifically to seek further cooperation. Qiao Li and Li Kai knew this well, and had communicated with each other beforehand.

So, after chatting for a while, Qiao Li took the initiative to get to the point, first briefly introduced the situation of Huacan Group, and then said: "The next development plan of Huacan Group is to choose from among its various record companies. Some singers have entered the Asian music scene, as well as the international music scene”

Callini showed a surprised expression: "Are you entering the international music scene?"

Qiao Li looked at her: "Yes."

Kalai Ni said bluntly: "Huacan Group is just a local entertainment company in Huaguo, and it has been established for less than half a year. Among its contracted singers, there are no singers above the first line in Asia."

John interrupted in time: "The company attaches great importance to the opening, and has done some understanding of the Time Records where the opening is located, and the Huacan Group to which the Time Records belong."

John looked at Li Kai and said, "Hey, if you want to develop in the international music scene, I have a suggestion, you can take two steps, and try to have another work that can enter the top ten of the top [-] list, so that you can reach the standard of international music." The standards of the songwriters and songwriters, and then release a personal single or album as a singer."

"At that time, whether it's distribution channels or publicity resources, I can try my best to help you get connected."

It was the three English songs that Li Kai sang at the Xicheng Beer Festival that moved him, and this led to the subsequent deal. In John's view, Qiao Li's so-called Huacan's singers entering the international music scene should refer to Li Kai. .

As for the entire sub-region, the number of companies that have the resources to independently release films in the international music scene does not add up to more than two hands. These companies are all in the island country and Xiaohan, and there is no one in Huaguo.

Therefore, in his opinion, the biggest difficulty for Huacan to promote Li Kai to the international music scene is to find a company with independent film publishing resources to cooperate with, and threading needles is his specialty.

The reason why I suggested Li Kai to be a songwriter first is that this is the capital of the negotiation. If it is purely company-to-company cooperation, in the eyes of European and American record companies, a small songwriter who meets the standards of the international music circle is more important than a Huaguo record company. portion.

Qiao Li thought about it for a while, and after she understood it, she said, "Then if Huacan finds cooperation with a record company in Europe and the United States, how about its singers release the film through the other party?"

John smiled wryly: "It's not impossible, but the conditions will be very harsh. Huaguo's Huili Jing Records has cooperated with the American Longjue Entertainment Company. For the publicity resources of the United States and the six European countries, Longjue will be paid 300 million, plus 10 points."

Qiao Li was slightly moved. In the past, when Chinese singers released films in the international music scene, they basically followed the minimum standard of the total cost, that is, the total cost of a single was 500 million, and the total cost of an album was [-] million.

It's just that the channels and publicity resources in Europe and the United States are paid 300 million, plus a [-]% commission, which is simply being taken advantage of.

But think about it, this kind of cooperation is not reciprocal at all, it is just asking to use other people's resources, and they don't ask for you at all. In addition, in the history of Huili Jing Records, there are only three or four singers who released films in the international music scene. The kings and queens of different periods can distribute only one film, and they will charge a high price. It doesn’t matter whether they do your business or not.

Kalai Ni looked at Li Kai, and suddenly said: "My new album company has approved the project, you can customize a title song for me, as long as it reaches the level of the single you customized for Ruth, I am sure, I can Break into the top ten in the top [-]."

After a pause, he gave another quotation: "As for the cost, I can give the standard of a small coffee, 15 yuan."

John frowned, as if he was a little dissatisfied with Callaini's straightforwardness, but he still helped to add: "Calayney was born in a stage show, and his singing skills are very solid."

Before he could finish speaking, Carini said again: "My debut single "Don't SAY LOVE" topped the Top 1 chart at tenth, with a global sales of over 3 gold. "DOING" ranked No. [-] on the Top [-] list, and the second hit "CAN I TELL YOU" ranked No. [-] on the Top [-] list. It sold seven and a half platinum in the United States and over [-] million worldwide."

Seeing her confident look with a bit of arrogance, Li Kai nodded: "I see."

Then he glanced at Qiao Li, Qiao Li understood, and explained for him: "The company has several singers who are making albums recently, and they all have a song appointment with Li Kai."

Carini intercepted: "I want to finish the recording of my new album by the end of July, or early August at the latest, and then release the film before September. The song creation must be completed before mid-July. I can add another [-] yuan to the cost. , as an expedited fee."

"I'll look back at Li Kai's work schedule, and call when the time comes."

Qiao Li smiled and turned to John, who nodded in response.

Kalini, who didn't get an affirmative answer, wanted to say something, but was stopped by John's eyes, and then John took the initiative to change the topic.

At about eight o'clock, the two of John said goodbye and left. They made an appointment with Qiao Li at Time Records on Monday afternoon.

Take the elevator down to the lower floor, come out of the elevator, John called the driver while walking out, and when he got out of the hotel gate, his face suddenly sank, and he said bluntly: "I said, I just brought you to recognize someone tonight." Face, who told you to propose Yuege on your own."

Kalini's complexion was not very good. In fact, after she mentioned that Yuege did not get a positive answer, she didn't say anything. Even if she spoke, she just dealt with it. If it wasn't for her new album, she would have thought Just leave.

"What's the problem? He needs a song that enters the top ten of the top 16 list before the international music circle will truly recognize his status. I need two tailor-made songs as the main hit to hit the top [-] list. I follow the As you said, first guarantee one song, and then strive for two, this is a deal that each takes what he needs, is the price of [-] meters too low?"

Callini looked displeased and said, "He didn't agree immediately, I think he just wanted to increase the price."

John sneered: "He is not only the number one songwriter in China, but also a king-level singer in China. His total income last year was more than 4 million Hua Guoyuan, nearly 500 million yuan. He will care about writing a song for you. How many thousand dollars more?"

Without giving Kalini a chance to argue, John put a smile on his face: "You have to understand that you came to China this time to beg someone, not someone asking you to write a song for you, pointing to your approval The album's songs are in the top ten of the top [-] charts, let's put it this way, based on the results of the two singles of Xicheng Boy and Ruth, I just need to say a word for him on Huanxing, and some singers come to find He makes an appointment to sing, including a line that is much more popular than you."

John breathed a sigh of relief, and his tone became a little more serious: "Calini, your last album sold less than 200 gold worldwide, and your last album sold less than four platinum globally, and less than double platinum globally. That's right, the level has been reduced to the bottom of the second tier. This time your album is only approved for a fee of [-] yuan, which is almost the standard of the top tier of the third tier. Continue to hold the mentality of a first-line singer, and feel that the cooperation between you and songwriters is mutual achievement, then...you should cooperate with songwriters you have worked with in the past."

Kaleini gritted his teeth and said, "Do you want me to cry to him and pray that it won't work?"

Looking at her blushing face, John shook his head and said, "I didn't make you humble, but you have to give enough respect. His agent is right next to you, but you went to him directly. What do you give me?" Does his manager respect it? And your tone, as an observer, the most intuitive feeling for me is that it is full of arrogance. Does he need to write a song for you more, or do you need him to write a song for you more? head."

"Maybe you feel that you have given the other party respect, but in the eyes of Chinese people, being too straightforward is disrespect. You are thinking like an American, and Chinese people are different. When you ask for help, you have to conform to other people's thinking patterns, not others. you."

While speaking, John had already walked in front of the car in the parking lot. John opened the rear door, habitually giving priority to women, and turned sideways to make way for Carini.

Kalini fell silent abruptly, and stood there for a few seconds before stepping forward and jumping into the car.

On the other side, after the two of John left, Li Kai joined the table with the four of them and ate for another half an hour, until Li Ran touched his slightly swollen belly and stared at the few pastries left on the plate without moving. Fork, then pay the bill and leave.

While waiting for the elevator at the elevator entrance, Qiao Li asked casually, "Calini's new album is the main title, should I accept it or not?"

Li glanced at her, shook his head and smiled: "I still don't believe it, my work has to pass through her album to be in the top ten of the Top [-] list for the third time."

Qiao Li blinked: "That Monday afternoon, John came to the company to discuss cooperation, what should I say?"

Li Kai pondered for a while, and then said: "Didn't he say that Xicheng Boy wanted to ask me to sing for his next album? He came to Huaguo himself, so he can't let him go for nothing, no matter what, he can be regarded as half a friend." .”

Qiao Li understood what she meant, she pursed her lips, said hello, and the elevator door opened with a ding, and the four of them walked in one file at a time.

on Monday.

At ten o'clock in the morning, last week's sales list was released.

First, Li Kai, 317263.

Second, Shu Zhen, 301526.

Third, Red Heart Band, 252381.

Fourth, cool strikes, 172516.

Fifth, Dong Chengliang, 168256.

Sixth, Gong Lifeng, 129183.

Seventh, Yang Fan, 127351.

Eighth, Anguilong, 102716.

Ninth, Popular Girl Group, 92019.

Tenth, Jenny Lin, 90808.

Rolling Snow Records, General Manager's Office.

Mr. Luo was dazed with this sales chart. Shu Zhen's new album was released for the fourth week, and the piracy protection period expired for two days on the weekend. stamina.

Among them, the fire of the non-main title "Cool" played a vital role. First, the fire of "Joking Southward Journey" led to the theme song, and the duet male voice was Li Kai, for this song Brings additional popularity bonus.

In this way, within 24 days of being on the market, the cumulative sales volume is nearly 99, which is only 115 copies away from the minimum standard of 16 gold for the full moon, 123 million. Only 24 copies.

If we increase our publicity resources in the last week and make a final sprint, maybe we can really seal the queen in one fell swoop!
Dong Chengliang and Lin Zhenni both released their album last Tuesday, and the album was released for six days. The former sold nearly 17, while the latter sold 9, double the gap.

In the entire sales table, Huaguo singers occupy 8 seats, Xiaohan singers only occupy 2 seats, and Huacan's singers occupy the top six.

After a while of silence, a flash of determination flashed in Mr. Luo's eyes, he grabbed the phone and dialed out: "Old Liao, the training plan on Ikuqi's side needs to be re-drafted, Huacan's side. We should express something."

Vice President Liao sighed inwardly when he heard that, Gunxue was going to bow his head to Huacan after all.

(End of this chapter)