The opening of China Entertainment Group gave Jay Chou a head-on confrontation

Chapter 847 You release an album, and seeing him is like a mayfly seeing the sky (3)

The hosts and reporters of top American TV stations such as ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and CNN followed the news with all their might, just like a cat smelling fish, eager to lie on the giant Zhou Yi and suck its blood.

Newspapers including top newspapers such as The New York Times, New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times were sold out during this round of controversial and war of words!

This was a fire that caught the entire American pop music industry off guard and even affected other artists, who were chased by the media to inquire about their positions and opinions.

Madonna, who had paid tribute to Che Guevara on her album cover two years ago, but whose anti-war album was a complete failure and was severely criticized by Zhou Yi, and who eventually helped Zhou Yi achieve the miracle of five titles with his second album, was the first to be questioned by the media:

"Madonna! Madonna! What do you think of the conservative groups accusing Spike of using art to interfere in US internal affairs and the remarks of some people that the Chinese have no right to judge US policies?

"Do you think Spike's album is not worthy of its reputation?"

There's no need for reporters to explain in detail what happened. After all, if you, as a person in the music industry, didn't know about Spike's new album after it was revealed, you'd be a bit of a fool.

"In fact, I don't think Spike's album is just empty talk. On the contrary, I think Spike is very brave. He used music to say things that many people dare not say."

Madonna, who is still busy making money from her world tour, has a professional and polite smile on her face: "He is like a warrior, a music revolutionary who transcends national boundaries, and the spokesperson for the world's progressive generation..."

As she spoke these words, Madonna's heart sighed.

These were actually the drafts she had prepared for herself two years ago.

Unfortunately, she didn't get to use it in the end due to the album's poor reputation and sales, and now it has to go to that bastard Spike.

She can't say Spike is wrong to attract fans, because in a sense, ever since she released the album with a cover paying tribute to Che Guevara's classic photo two years ago, she was destined to stand on Spike's side in this controversy.

Otherwise, she would be denying herself two years ago.

At the same time, it is also denying the fan base that is willing to accept her point of view.

This is unacceptable for Madonna, who is currently on a world tour and who simultaneously prides herself on being progressive.

"NO! Out! Out!"

On the NBC TV show, the left-wing and right-wing guests each had their own opinions. Gao Hua, one of the opponents, was even more excited than the Americans - "These are all smokescreens from Warner. Madonna used to work for Warner Records, so of course she would speak for Spike.

"In fact, Spike's album is a weapon to incite rebellion. I think the FBI can start an investigation into Spike. Spike is very likely suspected of being a spy!"

Gao Hua's tone was urgent: "He is the propaganda ambassador of a certain Eastern civilized country, and he wants to brainwash the new generation of American teenagers!"

Coincidentally, the news programs of CBS, FOX, CNN and other TV stations all had heated arguments between the guests on both sides.

"Spike's album completely rips off the mask of media hegemony! The public has the right to know the truth!"

"A Chinese wants to teach the United States how to do things? I strongly demand an investigation into the relationship between Warner and Chinese capital!"

"Art is immortal! Progress is indestructible! Spike is challenging hegemony with his musical notes!"

"Bullshit! Spike's political speculation outweighs the essence of his music! This is completely tarnishing the spiritual heritage of the golden rock era!"

"Young people lack political judgment. What Spike is doing is dividing the traditional values ​​of American society!"

"This album by Spike wants to express the resonance of humanity that transcends ideology! Don't you have any humanity left?!"

There was a lot of noise on TV programs, and all major print media were also filled with various news about Zhou Yi.

The New York Times: "Beware of cultural infiltration! Spike's new album incites anti-American sentiment!"

The Guardian: "Spike tears off the hypocritical mask of the American media, and Generation Z votes for the truth with sales!"

Daily Mail: "Monster or savior? Spike's album tears apart American values!"

Los Angeles Times: "Apple Store sales hit a new high! Spike reconstructs the rules of the modern music industry: the perfect balance between artistic ambition and business empire!"

The Sun: "Exclusive disclosure! Spike's rumored girlfriend Rihanna's net worth soared 300% due to duet song!"

The Washington Post: "The Soft Power Confrontation Behind the Spike Phenomenon: The Global Game of Music, Politics and Identity" -

"There is no doubt that Spike is a representative figure of China's Generation Z. He has never received a Western education and grew up in a Chinese education environment. One thing that needs to be reminded is that Spike is exporting a non-American-centric, non-Western-centric worldview and values.

"His sampling of Iraq war news is an abuse of war scars..."

Depend on!
What a shame!
"You dare not take the responsibility for what you did, and you are just complaining here."

Qian Jiang cursed under his breath and crumpled up the newspaper in his hand and threw it into the wastebasket.

Zhou Yi, who was resting with his eyes closed, raised one eyelid and glanced at him, then arched his body in the sofa in comfort: "This is just the beginning. At least now they admit that they did it."

If this had happened during the period when Long Er entered the palace, it would have been a one-sided victory.

There is no need for such a debate.

"What do you mean by admitting that you did it? Why do I feel that your requirements for the Americans are very low?" Qian Jiang, who has been worrying about the direction of public opinion every day during this period, was very puzzled.

"It's a compliment to be a human being."

Zhou Yi removed the battery and threw it into the trash can a second before the alarm went off: "The firefighters of 911 are a lesson for us."

To be honest, Zhou Yi did expect that an album criticizing the United States, the media and opposing the Iraq War could cause such a big fuss.

He had originally planned to make the matter bigger, fearing that the fire wouldn't be strong enough.

After all, America's reputation in the international arena has been getting worse and worse in the past two years, all because of the Iraq issue.

Even Madonna cosplayed Che Guevara to oppose the war, so one can imagine the mainstream attitude of the American entertainment industry towards the Iraq War, an act of aggression.

The Black Eyed Peas' first number one single also opposed the Iraq War, criticized the United States, and even directly scolded the FBI, CIA and other agencies.

Therefore, before the release of the album "Monster", he was worried that the American people were tired of it and planned to secretly add fuel to the fire.

Now it seems unnecessary.

The no longer invincible American soldiers were mired in the quagmire of war, the domestic economy of the old United States began to have frequent problems, and social hostility was far more serious than it was two years ago - and with Zhou Yi's provocation, the anger was even more intense.

What's more, Zhou Yi's largest fan base is a group of young people and teenagers, with college students, office workers just entering the society, and junior and senior high school students as the three main components.

Especially college students.

They were exposed to various thoughts on campus and were also full of sympathy for the Iraq War. There were protests against the war every year.

Now, with the help of the world's number one singer Zhou Yi, the fire has undoubtedly burned even more fiercely. "Makes Me Wonder" was the first to win the monthly golden song of the state radio station in Washington State.

This is all the result of the college students’ enthusiastic help.

Of course, there are supporters and opponents. In Mississippi, the two songs "Makes Me Wonder" and "21 Guns" were directly boycotted and not included in any radio rankings after public opinion arose.

“Bullshit!”

While the two were talking, a shout suddenly came from the TV screen in the lounge -

Following the sound, a man wearing a T-shirt with a slogan "Boycott Spike" pointed at a pile of garbage in front of the camera and yelled: "Spike should not be telling us or America what to do!

“Go back to China!”

That pile of garbage is all broken Zhouyi albums.

There were tapes and CDs, and the box covers were torn into pieces. Not far from the man, there was a person who was obviously a fan of Zhou Yi. He directly held up Zhou Yi's peripheral T-shirt and lit it with a lighter! With a "click", Qian Jiang strode to the TV and directly pressed the power button. He turned his head to look at Zhou Yi on the sofa and smiled: "Ayi, it's time for us to set off too."

"I'm not that fragile yet, Old Qian."

Zhou Yi sighed with a casual smile, picked up a hat and put it on his head backwards, then stood up and walked out of the organizer's lounge.

As soon as this album came out, his fans' opinions became increasingly polarized.

At the same time, it also washed away the fans who supported the United States in launching the Iraq War.

Zhou Yi, who came to Boston to attend the music awards and act as a big star, has become accustomed to this.

Zhou Yi's fans, who had snapped up all the tickets long ago, held up banners and slogans in support of Zhou Yi outside the music festival. Some even painted their faces red to show their support for their idol who was full of humanity.

“He sang about our anger at the war.”

The huge banner read a clear tribute: "Super hero——Music man, Phoenix spike!"

Below a string of English letters is a simple sketch of Zhou Yi walking out of the venue after the 50 Cent PPT conference and standing under the blue sky with his arms outstretched.

As we all know, among American superhero comics, the top three most famous, profitable and popular ones are all man——

Super man, Batman, Spider man.

The first two are from DC, and the third one is from Marvel.

DC happens to be affiliated with Zhou Yi's former parent company, Time Warner. Before the two parties separated, they even had a dream collaboration in the incident against Eminem.

And because of Zhou Yi's courage in facing the United States, many people gradually began to give Zhou Yi a final nickname, a nickname that imitates a superhero -

Music man:Phoenix spike.

A true superhero, a true man—Spike the Phoenix!
"All safety issues have been confirmed. You can go on stage with confidence. The security team will conduct a strict inspection based on the highest domestic standards."

Qian Jiang, who also saw the slogans of those fanatical fans, did not forget to give Zhou Yi a reassurance before he went on stage.

With public opinion so outrageous and so many crazy people in the United States, Qian Jiang was 100% focused on Zhou Yi's security.

There is no other way. If security is not done well, Zhou Yi will have no place to cry if he is forced to cosplay as John Lennon one day.

Zhou Yi adjusted his guitar and hung it around his waist. He smiled and high-fived Qian Jiang before stepping out of the backstage amid the thunderous cheers outside and stepping into the center of the music festival.

"Phoenix spike!"

"Phoenix spike!"

"Phoenix spike!"

"Phoenix spike!"

Compared to the past, this time he actually added the prefix "Phoenix" which he claimed in the album.

“Boston!”

Zhou Yi slowly descended from the high platform, raised his right hand, held the tripod microphone in front of him with his left hand, and shouted loudly -

The passionate prelude was accompanied by Zhou Yi's exciting strumming, and the frenzy of "Monster" that was enough to penetrate the bone marrow, along with the restless atmosphere on the scene, instantly filled the minds of everyone present!
“I!

“I feel like a monster!”

The shouting and roaring at the top of one's lungs was only the first song this afternoon, but the tens of thousands of fans singing along had almost broken their throats, and the sound waves swept the sky!
As the main ticket seller of this show, and even the dumpling in the plate of vinegar, Zhou Yi, the main star, will sing for a full half hour - including the conversation time in between, it is about 45-50 minutes.

"Thank you very much for your cooperation. Although I don't know what Music Man is, I still understand Phoenix."

Zhou Yi took off one of his earphones and smiled. His voice was a little hoarse from his reckless roar, but it made a lot of female fans scream.

Zhou Yi, whose singing skills have also improved compared to the past, has already learned systematic scientific singing methods, but when it comes to singing rock, he is still more accustomed to - or prefers - purely functional singing methods.

It's a hard top!

A real man will roar and shout!
That exhilarating sense of release is a great experience that a studio album can never bring to live audiences!

"Well, what about this song? I heard that it has been banned from public performance in Mississippi and even boycotted on radio. Is that true?"

Zhou Yi pretended to be helpless, shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands, standing in front of the tripod with his legs apart, with a mischievous smile on his face: "America, you have to be confident."

Cheers and whistles rose one after another from the stage, accompanied by the roaring drumbeats, and the peace doves that were not peace doves at all were released together.

"A 21-gun salute to welcome peace.

“21 Guns, for you guys!”

Zhou Yi gently strummed the guitar strings and sang the lyrics that triggered the chorus:

"Do you know what's worth fighting for'
“When it's not worth dying for (Why do you still fight for him)

“Does it take your breath away?
“And you feel yourself suffocating…”

The extremely high-decibel chorus even stopped the vehicles on the road outside the festival venue. One of the large screens on the festival stage was showing the plot of the MV of this song - that was the bloody reality of the US military invasion of Iraq.

Some of the material was the Iraqi scenes that Zhou Yi had previously shot but were not used when filming the Chinese version of "Return of the Tibetans", while the new footage was of the same place being devastated by the US military two years later.

"If I were an American, I would be anxious."

Qian Jiang, who was silently watching Zhou Yi backstage, listening to the lyrics and watching the plot, could only sigh like this to his team members.

Undoubtedly, Zhou Yi's album has flaws.

The kind that can't be ignored.

But Zhou Yi himself has made up for this.

With global sales exceeding 670 million copies in the first week, "Monster" has become the best-selling anti-American album since the new century and the only one that is popular all over the world!

On the Apple Music Store charts, the paid purchase data for songs in "Monster" is still soaring.

This is true. When you release an album, seeing him is like a mayfly seeing the sky!

"come on!"

On the stage, Zhou Yi, holding a salute, fired a shot directly into the sky at a forty-five-degree angle!
"One, 21 guns!"

Zhou Yi then threw the useless salute toward the audience, carrying his guitar on his back, and ran to the forefront of the T-shaped stage design. After a silky and wonderful kneeling slide, he lay down at the end of the stage, holding the guitar high in one hand.

"One, 21 guns!"

Off the stage, men and women were so excited that they subconsciously shouted out those two words:

"Fucking! USA!"

"Fucking! USA!"

(End of this chapter)