Chinese entertainment, from radio love songs to superstars

Chapter 30, Unpopular Singer

On November 11, Chen Yaochuan, who had disappeared for nearly a month, appeared.

Looking at his cheerful face, you can tell there is good news.

It was not difficult for Shen Lang to guess.

His albums sold well in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and other parts of Asia.

As the person who pushed this matter forward, how could Chen Yaochuan not be happy?

I’m afraid I’ll wake up laughing even in my dreams.

But it's not just because of this.

Chen Yaochuan, against all odds, accepted Shen Lang's copyright conditions and signed him to Xinsuo Records.

"Xiao Shen, let me explain to you first. This copyright condition only applies to songs you create yourself. If the company hires someone to write a song for you to sing, then the copyright of the song belongs to the company."

Chen Yaochuan explained a clause in the contract.

"clear."

Shen Lang knew that this was their biggest concession.

And he just wanted to keep the copyright of the songs he copied.

His plan is to rely on a big tree to develop himself, and then establish his own company or studio.

The contract brought by Chen Yaochuan is so good that it can be said to be unique in the entertainment industry.

There are two situations for profit sharing. One is that if it is Shen Lang's own song production album, then it is 50-50. If it is a song production album given by the company, then it is 60-40. It doesn't matter because this situation will not occur.

The term is two years.

And accepted the copyright conditions.

It would be unreasonable not to sign this.

So, Shen Lang made a move and made himself an artist under Xinsuo Records.

"Don't worry, Xiao Shen. As long as I stay in Xinsuo, I will make you a superstar and this goal will not change." Chen Yaochuan vowed.

"Mr. Chen, thank you for your kindness. Let's take it one step at a time." Shen Lang didn't want to get into any trouble.

The thrill of reaching the top in one step is unparalleled.

But a star without a solid foundation is like a castle in the air and can collapse at any time.

He doesn't want to build a "beautiful dream" where everything will disappear when he wakes up.

"According to your wishes." Chen Yaochuan gave Shen Lang the freedom that can be described in four words: "Do whatever you want." Whatever he wants to do and how he wants to do it is up to him, but the company's professional team will also give him a plan that suits him. "Do you have any follow-up plans now?"

"Mr. Chen thinks so highly of me, so I naturally cannot let you down. Let's do this. I will release a single at the beginning of next year, and then an album in the first half of the year." Shen Lang has his own plan, and he will do so whether he signs with a company or not.

"No problem, I'll have someone start promoting it." Chen Yaochuan said excitedly.

To produce a superstar is the pursuit of every music producer.

In his eyes, Shen Lang is the future superstar.

Rounding it off would be equivalent to giving him this achievement for free.

"Ling ring ring~"

At this time, Shen Lang's cell phone rang: "Mr. Chen, excuse me, I need to answer the call."

"Hey……"

"now……"

"OK……"

After hanging up the phone, Shen Lang looked at Chen Yaochuan and asked, "Mr. Chen, can I borrow the company's recording studio?"

Chen Yaochuan smiled and said, "Use it as you like, just treat it as your own home."

He even drove Shen Lang there personally.

On the way, he asked curiously, "Are you recording a single now?"

Shen Lang shook his head and explained, "Not long ago, Zhou Jianhui from Warner asked me to write a song for their singer Stefanie Sun. He just called me and said that he has arrived in Beijing and wants me to guide Stefanie Sun in singing this song. He also wants me to be the male lead in the MV of this song." "Oh..." Chen Yaochuan smiled and said, "Zhou Jianhui, I know him well."

Both of them work for the world's three major record companies.

One is the general manager of Warner Music’s branch in Formosa Province.

One is the president of Sony Music’s branch in Formosa Province.

The rank and status are similar.

Moreover, Formosa Province is a small place, and the companies are competitors. They see each other every day, so it is not surprising that they know each other.

Half an hour later, at the building of Xinsuo Records' mainland branch in Yanjing.

It is called a building, but it is just a three-story villa.

The first floor is the reception room and equipment warehouse;
The second floor contains various offices;

The third floor is a recording studio.

Shen Lang and Chen Yaochuan arrived first.

Waited for about ten minutes.

Zhou Jianhui and Sun Yanzi just arrived.

"Yaochuan? You guys..." Zhou Jianhui had a bad feeling when he saw Chen Yaochuan and Shen Lang together.

"Haha, Jianhui, Xiao Shen is our new person now." Chen Yaochuan said proudly.

"Then congratulations." Zhou Jianhui said with gritted teeth.

"Don't be like that. You already have Xiaosun, and one album can sweep the music scene in Taiwan Province." Chen Yaochuan said with a smile.

"Let me introduce you. This is Mr. Chen Yaochuan, the president of Xinsuo Records."

"Hello, Mr. Chen."

"Hello."

Zhou Jianhui introduced Chen Yaochuan and then said, "This is the musical talent Shen Lang who wrote the song for you."

Sun Yanzi extended her hand, a youthful smile appeared on her face, and she said, "Hello, I'm Sun Yanzi."

Shen Lang raised the corner of his mouth, revealing a charming smile, shook hands with her, and said, "Hello."

The future “unpopular singer”.

It is actually difficult for people to associate these four words with Stefanie Sun.

At that time, many netizens expressed disbelief after seeing it.

Are you talking about Stefanie Sun, who defeated Jay Chou right after her debut and won the Best Newcomer Award at the 12th Golden Melody Awards?

Is she the Stefanie Sun who stands at the top of the Chinese music scene and has won almost all the awards in the Chinese music scene?

Perhaps the netizen who posted the message did not expect that an unintentional sharing would cause so much controversy.

Even Stefanie Sun herself saw it and responded: I, as a less popular singer, would like to thank everyone for their attention and will have a new song soon.

Someone has done statistics and found that in the early 21st century, in the Chinese pop music scene, the album sales of Jay Chou and Stefanie Sun accounted for 40% of the entire Taiwan Province, nearly half of the market.

Therefore, there is a popular saying in the Chinese music scene: For men, there is Jay Chou, and for women, there is Stefanie Sun.

Now it is the year 2000, and Stefanie Sun in front of Shen Lang has just made her debut.

She looked exactly like the girl who sang "It's getting dark..." in his impression. She was about 1.6 meters tall, thin, with short hair. At first glance, she looked a bit androgynous, and her favorite clothes were vests and jeans.

Judging from her appearance, Stefanie Sun is not a beauty in the traditional sense. Apart from her big bright eyes, her facial features are not outstanding.

Compared with female singers of the same period, she does not have the dynamism of Cai Yilin, the elegance of Elva Hsiao, the gentleness of Fish Leong...there are almost no eye-catching elements.

So much so that there was once a comment like this: If you throw Stefanie Sun into a crowd of people, you won’t be able to find her.

But she has a unique style and perspective. Although she is not breathtakingly beautiful, she has a unique beauty. That kind of kindness, freshness and free and easy style can only be seen in her.

That is why she is irreplaceable.

(End of this chapter)