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Chapter 841 I can go to receive the prize next Monday

For Zhou Yi, this round of European and American tours before the release of the new album is less stressful than before, especially in Europe.

The unprecedented popularity of Istanbul Night was enough for Warner to benefit from the release of Zhou Yi's new album. The unscrupulous Warner marketing department even made a new suggestion - change the cover of Zhou Yi's new album and put some champagne on it.

It’s free popularity, so why not waste it?

As for what Milan will think - that's not important.

Sacrifice yourself to save millions of families.

Ever since the stunning reversal in the Champions League final, countless European and American media professionals have made a fortune from the various spin-off news about the result.

Because the photo of opening champagne was too conspicuous, Zhou Yi has now been rumored to be the culprit of Milan's reversal - at the end of the first half, he went to the Milan locker room and asked the whole team to open champagne. All the Milan players drank until their legs went weak, which led to the reversal in the second half.

Although this news is obviously not very good at first glance, and was produced by the unprofessional newspaper "The Sun", it is still wild enough.

As we all know, if unofficial history is wild enough, it is hard to predict how quickly it will spread.

Of course, despite being plagued by rumors, Zhou Yi also gained something -

Thanks to the extremely high attention brought by the Istanbul Night, more than 90% of young and middle-aged fans in the entire European football region know the news that Zhou Yi is about to release a new English album.

The most direct consequence of this is that in the four European countries of Britain, France, Italy and Spain, the pre-order volume of Zhou Yi's new album has set a new historical high.

The UK is a major voting base for Zhou Yi because of its English-speaking population;
France is not a very large vote base, but Zhou Yi was already extremely popular in France because of his song "Happy" last year. Adding to the popularity of Istanbul, he will definitely be popular in France for the rest of his life.

There is no need to say much about Italy. Although AC Milan fans hate Zhou Yi to the core, fans of other Italian teams are extremely excited, especially AC Milan's city rival Inter Milan.

After learning that Zhou Yi was going to release a new album, Italian oil tycoon and Inter Milan Football Club chairman Massimo Moratti directly announced that he would buy 3 Zhou Yi autographed albums out of his own pocket and give them away for free to club staff and fan club organizations.

The confrontation between mortal enemies is often so plain and simple.

Don’t worry about who the player Kaka that Zhou Yi admires is, and don’t worry about champagne or not, he has already jumped on the bandwagon anyway.

Spend a small amount of money to do big things.

As for Spain, it was purely because Zhou Yi had a wave of exposure before Istanbul, and then the news about Ronaldinho and others was superimposed, and then he encountered such an explosive time as Istanbul. He made three consecutive high-frequency appearances in Spain, which can be said to have gained enough exposure.

"Currently, the total pre-sales of Spike's new album Monster in the UK have exceeded 40 copies. At the same time, the total pre-sales in France have reached 33 copies, successfully breaking the record for the highest pre-sales sales of foreign singers in the history of the French music scene.
“More than 27 copies were sold in Italy and 20 copies were sold in Spain, setting records for album pre-sales by non-European singers in both countries.

"In these four European countries alone, Spike's new album has already guaranteed physical sales of more than 120 million copies..."

In this era where albums are increasingly focused on being released in waves, the lifespan of an album can basically be estimated by combining pre-sale volume with three-day sales and first-week sales.

With the stable output in Europe and America through various means in the past three years, after the pre-sale figures of Zhou Yi's new album in European countries were announced one after another, major authoritative music magazines in Europe and America raised their sales expectations for his new album.

1100+.

You should know that before this, due to environmental factors, European and American institutions estimated that the global sales of Zhou Yi's new album would be between 800 and 900 million copies.

Although it seems that the sales volume has been cut in half compared to his past three albums, this is already the highest sales forecast in the European and American music scene. This is the result even if Michael Jackson returns to his peak strength.

The deterioration of the environment cannot be changed by human will.

The highest sales expectations of other top-tier movies are only estimated at 900 to million, or to million worldwide. Zhou Yi raised this upper limit to million.

Now, after several economically developed ticket bases in Europe announced their pre-sale volumes, Zhou Yi has raised the global sales forecast to more than 1100 million.

Although this number can be said to be halved compared to Zhou Yi's previous three English majors.

The first and second English albums officially entered the 3000 million club, and the third English album entered the 2000 million club, which was a drop of one third;

As a result, by the fourth English album, the expectations were cut in half.

"I don't really care about the numbers. Everyone knows that I am always the winner, and this year should be no exception."

When Zhou Yi was interviewed by a radio station in Washington, he did not show any negative emotions about the sales forecast being cut in half.

“Spike, but this year there’s the Backstreet Boys, and your old friend Mariah Carey.”

The host smiled wickedly and pulled out Mariah Carey's new album "The Queen Returns": "Leaving the Backstreet Boys aside, Mariah once called you a gentleman, so I want to know if you will play the gentlemanly spirit of putting ladies first?"

Zhou Yi smiled and said, "The best way to respect a lady is to give it your all. This means that we are on an equal footing. Holding back would be disrespectful to Maria."

Since the result of Istanbul Night set off the whole of Europe, he took advantage of the situation and the pre-sale of his new album in Europe will start earlier than in the United States.

There is no way. The United States is not very enthusiastic about football at the moment. Only the World Cup can add to the fun. The attention paid to the Champions League in the United States is definitely not as high as that of the American-themed football, baseball, basketball and other sports.

Zhou Yi himself has no interest in basketball, football, baseball or the like.

Therefore, he still has to personally take charge of the pre-sale promotion here.

"Oh, I totally agree with what Spike said, the competition between us is very healthy."

On the 8th, Mariah Carey, who has regained her youth, was asked about Zhou Yi during her promotional campaign: "He even wants to bet with me using Coca-Cola. God, he is so childish and cute. I have to keep in shape. Will I be fooled by him?"

Zhou Yi, who likes to gamble with bubble tea in China, uses Coca-Cola when he goes abroad - the main selling point is that it is dedicated to making people fat.

There's nothing we can do. The main reason is that bubble milk tea is not even very popular in the United States at this stage, it's absolutely not popular.

"NONONO, I think Maria may have misunderstood what I meant. Coca-Cola not only has sugar, but also has sugar-free cola. She can have a can from time to time when she works out."

On the 10th, Zhou Yi was asked about this while promoting his brand in Chicago. He continued to respond and promoted his own endorsement brand.

Sugar-free Coca-Cola, you deserve it!

When doing promotional activities, I would try my best to avoid Pepsi if it appears in the camera. What does it mean to be the best spokesperson?

"Even dogs won't drink diet cola! Sit at the same table with Pepsi!"

"I'm already drinking Coke, so why should I care whether it has sugar or not?"

"No, why do these two feel like they are chatting on the public screen of a game?"

Basically every day when I wake up I can see on the news Mariah Carey responding to Zhou Yi and Zhou Yi responding to Mariah Carey. Isn’t this a public screen chat?
Are you two trying to increase each other's KPIs by being honest with each other?
While hot news came out one after another, the Backstreet Boys, who released a new album at the same time as Zhou Yi, were also busy. When asked if they had the confidence to beat Zhou Yi, the head of Jive Records did not respond directly, but pointed out another set of data -

"I Want It That Way is still the most successful single of the new century. Even Spike cannot surpass it." I want to remind you that in the past era of Teen Pop music, our company was the absolute king. The sales miracles created by Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, and NSync were all the foundation of Jive Records.

"Many people think Spike is a miracle, but we don't think so. Because we have created miracles stronger than Spike three times, and the final winner will only belong to us..."

If Eminem hadn't emerged as a rising star, Backstreet Boys would have really dominated the American music scene.

But even so, Backstreet Boys has always been the pinnacle of Teen pop worldwide.

Except for Eminem, all the major physical sales records in the American music scene since the end of the last century are from Jive Records. Teen pop is a global hit.

Men have Backstreet and women have Britney.

Although Teen Pop has been criticized by many industry professionals, music critics and even media people in Europe and the United States for its popularity and simplicity, they can no longer care about so much in order to suppress Spike.

"After five years, the Emperor of Teen Pop has returned and released an original album to revive the glory of North American musicians!"

"Spike just tremble!"

There is no way. Britney can no longer be relied on now. We can only rely on the Backstreet Boys, a boy band whose sales myth has not yet been shattered.

After all, unlike Britney who has been involved in many scandals and has lost her golden age, Back Street broke the Guinness World Concert Box Office Record in 03, and the team image is very good.

After all, it is essentially created to be an idol boy group.

And also because of the collision with Zhou Yi, the attention to Backstreet Boys' new album far exceeded Jive Records' expectations - that's all money.

Of course, correspondingly, the attention to Zhou Yi’s new album in the United States has also increased.

The force is mutual.

One is the Teen Pop Emperor at the turn of the century who made a strong comeback to the original album market after five years, and the other is the Asian Music Emperor who has won the global album championship for three consecutive years since the new century and is aiming to ascend the throne of the new generation of pop king.

"Do you get stressed, Spike?"

"Honestly, no."

Monday, December 6nd.

Zhou Yi was interviewed by CNN and sat in a relaxed posture. When asked by the host, he shook his head without any pressure: "In fact, I have become accustomed to the high pressure of changing opponents every year. Before entering the American music scene, I also had a strong opponent every year in the Chinese music scene..."

All desensitized.

"But the Backstreet Boys are not the same band you once played against."

"Every year someone tries to say this, but what's the result? I know it may be a bit disrespectful to say this, but..."

Zhou Yi crossed his fingers in front of his abdomen, crossed his legs and smiled: "Now, they are the challengers."

Even the American music scene itself recognizes the challenger——

An American show on American soil said that Americans are here to challenge themselves.

It's a bit against Tiangang.

"Backstreet Boys' new album Never Gone will be released tomorrow, but your new album will be released on the 20th. Are you worried that the time difference will be exploited by Backstreet Boys and cause you to lose the sales champion throne?"

From the 14th to the 20th, the time is almost the golden period for the first week sales of an album.

If Backstreet Boys can seize this first-mover advantage, they will be able to reap the benefits.

"Lose the championship?"

Zhou Yi smiled and shook his head: "Even if they can be the daily sales champion for 14 days from the 19th to the 6th, and wait for my album to be released one day later, I am confident that I can surpass them on the 7th day."

Last year, because of his war with Eminem, his album sold 68 copies on the first day.

The total global sales this year will definitely decrease, but the first-day sales and even the first-week sales will definitely not be much worse, and may even be more.

His reputation has already been established, and the first batch of buyers happened to be loyal fans or even passers-by who had already recognized Zhou Yi's reputation.

It’s just like the incredible first-day box office of “Detective Chinatown 3”.

"Wait, what did you say?"

The host frowned: "You mean, you can let the Backstreet Boys be the sales champion for six days, but on the seventh day your album is released, your sales will surpass theirs in one day?"

What words?

What is this word? !
Although you are indeed very strong, this is too much of a disrespect to the Backstreet Boys.

After all, he has created a sales miracle.

"of course."

Zhou Yi spread his hands and said, "The era of teen pop is over. I can say that clearly."

Just like he said, the era of Teen pop is over, but unfortunately there are still some people who don't believe it.

Since no one is willing to burst this illusory bubble, let him completely end the so-called Teen pop era.

"Of course, if that doesn't sound good, I can put it another way."

Stroking his chin, Zhou Yi changed his words: "When I overtake them on the seventh day, I will convert the time they took to win the daily championship and award them a 90% championship trophy."

The golden first sale period is seven days, and we won 6 of them, which means we have a 90% chance of winning.

? ? ? ?
What the hell?
What is the 90% championship trophy?
"What about you?" The CNN reporter instinctively asked out of professionalism.

"I?"

Zhou Yi raised his eyebrows in surprise, as if he was very surprised by the host's question: "Of course I will go directly to the Warner Building next Monday to receive the first week sales champion trophy."

Next Monday, June 6th, is the first day his new album will be released.

(End of this chapter)