Start with a pop song

Chapter 143: The wings are strong; the big list!
It's about five o'clock in the afternoon.

The band members of "Xiao Song and His Friends" who were having a great time ordered some takeout.

While they were eating, Li Qingqing came rushing over.

"A senior vice president from Yiwang Cloud contacted me."

As soon as I entered the door, I was told some explosive news.

"We were invited to join the company on a non-exclusive basis. The conditions were quite good. Not only did they give us all the profits, they also gave us a large signing fee and promotional resources that could be written into the contract!"

She looked at Song Dao and Lin Fei: "I think this is an opportunity."

Lin Fei and Song Dao looked at each other.

Li Qingqing continued, "I contacted the people at Penguin Music. They were reluctant, but they didn't refuse too obviously. They said they would have a meeting to discuss it and give me a reply later."

In fact, opening up all channels and releasing songs on all platforms is also the next focus of Feiyang Music.

In the early stage, the main purpose is to make more money, and more resources can be obtained through exclusive release.

But with the current popularity of Lin Fei and Song Dao, there is a trend that they are driving the platform in turn.

Even if there are no promotional resources, once a song is released, it can become a hot search on major websites thanks to the power of fans.

Another thing is that, from the very beginning, the exclusive release agreement signed between Feiyang’s people and Penguin was for “works” rather than natural persons.

So as long as they want, they can release any new song on any platform they want.

But that's not how it works.

The cooperation had always been pleasant, and the Penguin Music Summit Awards gave Song Dao so many awards.

It can be said to be full of sincerity.

If the matter can be resolved well through communication, then there is no need to cause any unpleasantness.

The Penguin family has always been quite domineering.

For singers who work with them, it’s either exclusive or get out.

But obviously, not everyone can treat it this way.

In just half a year, a returning diva, an explosively popular Song Dao, plus two equally popular people, Kong Xi and Hu Wei, have brought so many new users to the Penguin Music platform!
After Li Qingqing used the excuse that Teacher Song wanted to go to Yiwang Cloud to teach those people a lesson, she put forward the requirement that future works should not be exclusive.

They held a quick meeting.

During this period, many people were very angry and said that it was impossible to accept.

……

"Isn't this obvious? They're trying to take this opportunity to negotiate terms. Have they forgotten how they became so popular in the first place?"

"If we hadn't given Song Dao resources from the beginning, if it hadn't been for our Penguin-run singer-songwriter program, would Song Dao have become popular? Now that they want non-exclusive rights, they are simply ungrateful!"

"Does Lin Fei really think that her position is secure?"

"If you want non-exclusive, no way!"

In the conference room of Penguin Music, several middle managers spoke indignantly.

However, none of the executives said anything.

After these people had criticized him, an executive who had been in charge of contacting Fei Yang looked at the boss, cleared his throat, and said, "Can I tell you?"

The boss nodded.

"Let me first state my attitude. I don't want them to release songs on our site in a non-exclusive way."

No one spoke, because they knew there was more to come.

“But this cannot be changed by our will.”

"I understood what everyone said just now, and I partially agree with it."

"But there is one thing I don't agree with. We did give them a lot of resources, but it was a mutual achievement."

"We didn't make Song Dao famous. Put aside your sectarian thinking and think carefully. If he had originally used the Yiwang Cloud platform, wouldn't he have become popular?"

These words made many people fall into deep thought.

The vice president continued, "It seems that our charts are dominated by them. Many companies spend money to get on the charts but cannot compete with them. That's because their songs are indeed of high quality and their popularity is there, not because our recommendations are good enough."

At this time, their boss spoke up and said, "I have some data here. After Lin Fei's comeback and Song Dao's explosion in popularity, our number of new users has increased more than the total increase in the past five years."

He glanced at the silent crowd and said, "So now, no, not now, from the very beginning, we need Lin Fei and Song Dao more, not them need us more."

A hammer is fixed.

To say anything else is nonsense.

Only this kind of data can make everyone shut up.

If they really dare to force people away - get out of here if they don't give me an exclusive.

Daily activities will be greatly affected!

After the membership expires, a large number of users will leave along with people like Feiyang.

So it is obvious who takes the initiative and who needs whom more.

Many of these people have previously mocked the unprofessionalism of various lists published by Yiwang Cloud.

Why not professional?

You don’t have Lin Fei and Song Dao!
……

Life sloppy studio.

Li Qingqing soon received a call from the vice president of Penguin Music.

She turned on the speakerphone.

"Mr. Li, haha, sorry to have kept you waiting for so long."

The voice over there sounded very enthusiastic.

"You're welcome, Mr. Zhang." Li Qingqing also replied with a smile.

"We just had a meeting, and many people were unwilling to do so. President Li, you also understand that Teacher Lin and Teacher Song have too much influence, and no one wants to let go of these two gold mines that they can dig themselves."

"But I convinced them, and also successfully convinced our boss. No matter what, the cooperation between the two sides has always been very pleasant. There is no need to make everyone unhappy because of something like this."

Li Qingqing smiled and said, "Thank you very much, Mr. Zhang. I will treat you to a meal someday."

"Haha, no problem. I'll ask you later, does Mr. Song really want to write a rock song? I'll have someone change the contract right away. Except for changing the exclusive to non-exclusive, all other terms will remain the same!"

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang. You are so kind. We should not be ungrateful. So, in the future, we will try to choose to premiere our songs here!"

"Oh, that's great!"

After the two sides chatted for a few more words, they hung up the phone.

Li Qingqing smiled and said, "The senior executives at Penguin Music are all clear-headed now."

In fact, she had known for a long time that as long as she brought it up, the other party would definitely agree.

But there may be some unpleasant exchanges in the middle.

Now the process of quarreling with each other is omitted. On the one hand, those people are very smart; on the other hand, it is because of the status of Lin Fei and Song Dao.

No matter how reluctant you are, you have to accept it eventually.

Soon, the new contract from Penguin Music was sent over.

Although it is not as good as the conditions that Yiwangyun offered in the past to poach people from Feiyang.

But for the Penguins, this is already a huge concession.

"It may not be so easy to get on the Penguin Music charts in the future." Li Qingqing said with a smile: "There are gains and losses, just don't take it too seriously in the future."

Zhong Yutong asked curiously, "Why is it difficult to fight? Aren't Master and Sister Fei's songs invincible as soon as they come out?"

In the past six months, the impression that Feiyang is the only dominant force in Penguin Music has been deeply rooted in people's minds.

Whether it is veteran divas such as Jiang Ying and Shi Yuyan, or first-line superstars such as Zhang Huan who have been popular for many years.

None of them are a match.

Song Dao said: "The major music charts are actually very valuable, just like the top stars in the film and television industry need good films and TV series to add points to themselves; people in the music industry rely entirely on these charts.

When we signed exclusively to Penguin, they protected us.

Even if those big companies try to make the list, they won’t go too far.

But if it’s not exclusive, that’s hard to say.”

Zhong Yutong understood immediately and murmured, "Aren't they afraid that we will leave completely?"

Lin Fei said: "That's why it's hard to fight, not that it's impossible to fight."

Zhong Yutong held her forehead with her hand: "It's too complicated. Master, how do you know so much? No wonder my uncle said that it's not easy to get into the entertainment industry..."

Everyone chuckled.

Yan Yu turned his gaze to Song Dao.

It’s not easy to get into any circle. Even farmers need to have some education to farm.

In her mind, as long as she has her own dog, there is really nothing to be afraid of.

Even if Penguin Music no longer protects it as much as before, it will not suppress it easily.

As long as Song Dao, the core, is there, Fei Yang has nothing to fear.

……

eight pm.

The homepage splash screen of E-net Cloud suddenly changed from the song "Mask" with bursting flames and those energetic young men who made people frown at the sight of them, to a band background image with only six outlines of human figures.

Eight large golden characters shine brightly—a mysterious character is about to appear!

Even though it is just the outline of a character, the person in the center is still like a ray of light in the darkness.

Many people know who it is without even guessing.

"Song is here!"

"Oh my god, is Brother Gou going to release a song on Yiwangyun?"

"The one in the middle is Song Dao, and the one playing the drums is definitely the girl in red!"

"The one on the keyboard is also a girl, who is she?"

"The keyboard won't be a diva, right?"

"How is that possible? Would a diva go play in a band?"

"Hahaha, is that really Brother Gou? Isn't he a non-exclusive to Penguin Music?"

"Ahhh, is Brother Dog coming?"

"I just opened a membership for that stupid goose!"

On the forum of Yiwang Cloud, countless netizens were excited.

Compared to the mysterious Yiwang Cloud, the splash screen ads from Penguin Music are much more direct.

It can be regarded as directly lifting the skirt of Yiwangyun.

——The new song of God Rock will be released on time at 8 o'clock tomorrow night!
However, on the pictures on Penguin's side, there is only a handsome picture of a man passionately playing the electric guitar.

In addition, several other large music platforms in Xia Country have also announced the news that Song Dao Rock's new song will be released soon.

Guru Music - A new song from God, to make the whole audience excited!

Wanqian Music——Almighty Dog Brother, coming to Wanqian!

Even Orange Juice Music, an APP just launched by the audio-visual subsidiary, gave Song Dao’s new song a splash screen recommendation!

Release songs on all platforms!
The inevitable has finally happened, the thing that all companies in the music business truly fear.

Under the leadership of Song Dao and Lin Fei, Fei Yang's group finally broke out of their lair and came out to grab territory!
Then it was my turn to show off. I changed my previous lazy and lazy style.

Not only did they let their major anchors promote the event in various ways during live broadcasts and videos, they also used the official account of the "Annual Celebration" to easily catch this huge wave of traffic!

——[Tomorrow night at 7 o'clock, I will show the annual celebration, and the band "Xiao Song and His Friends" will make a brilliant appearance!
The rock music you want to listen to is available!
The girl in red that you want to see is here!
Your favorite somersault cat girl is here!

The prince of sad love songs that you all talk about exists!
You said there is a beautiful prairie singer who can sing beautifully!

There are still some unexpected band members for all of you!!!】

This promotion is really awesome!

Countless people who were paying attention to this matter were excited on the spot!
No matter whether it’s the music circle, the entertainment circle or the rock circle, no matter whether it’s Penguin Music, Yiwang Cloud or other major music platforms, no matter what the various hot topics are on the Internet.

I want them all!
This is the advantage and power of latecomers.

This time, the audio-visual player was severely damaged by my show.

The level of frustration was even stronger than that of Penguin Music, which was forced to let go of its own son and daughter.

Anyone can see that I will definitely make a lot of money from this show!

Just look at the average customer acquisition cost of major websites today and you’ll know that this wave of publicity is worth at least hundreds of millions!

……

at the same time.

The official account of the Xiaguo Music Association posts on several major platforms.

"The Xiaguo Music Association will join hands with major music platforms to create the most authoritative and professional music charts in Xiaguo through big data collection and no human intervention! Please stay tuned for the specific release date!"

If we say that Song Dao and Lin Fei are the current mainstays of Penguin Music, from exclusive releases to releasing songs on all platforms, their popularity has exploded and they have instantly become the hot search headlines on all major platforms.

Then the content released by the Xiaguo Music Association caused an uproar within the music circle!
As the official organization of Xiaguo Music, they have long wanted to do this and have been pushing it forward.

But there hasn't been much progress.

In the eyes of laymen, music charts are nothing more than a way to prove whose songs are more popular.

But its commercial value is too great!

Major companies, businesses, and online platforms are using these lists to find suitable spokespersons and commercial performance partners.

You say you are a great singer, but your songs can't even make it into the top ten or even top twenty on the charts, so what's so great about you?

Why is that idiotic band Bursting Flame still so popular?
It is also because they are ranked high on the rock sub-list of the Yiwang Cloud Ranking.

Use this to get tickets to major music festivals.

He has attracted many fans through his strange and "individual" costumes, extremely loud heavy metal music, and straightforward and rough lyrics.

If it weren't for the rock charts on Yiwang Cloud, this would be an underground band that few people would know about.

A small sub-list can make them popular.

The power of the rankings is evident.

In this situation, almost every family is keeping a close eye on their own little piece of land.

You play with yours and I play with mine.

I take yours and you fight for mine.

You said your list is the most authoritative because you have Lin Fei and Song Dao. I also said I am the best because I have the King of Hong Kong and the Queen of Taiwan!

If a ranking list really appears, we can collect and organize data from major platforms to create the most authoritative and credible list, which will naturally be the best for the public and the business sector.

But when it comes to something that involves huge interests, no one is willing to let it go.

If a "big chart" really appears, the power of the charts on major music platforms will be instantly weakened.

This alone is an immeasurable loss!
Especially for the platform itself and those major companies that like to rank.

If you want to make it to the charts in the future, the cost will be too high!

The cost of cultivating cross-border top stars like Wang Xiaobo and Sun Kai will also double!

Who can guarantee that you are fair?

Who can guarantee that you won’t do something behind the scenes?

Therefore, all major music platforms, including major companies, have been resisting.

For some unknown reason, this time the Xia Country Music Association actually came up with such an irresistible charter.

Through big data sampling and data collection across the entire platform, the most scientific approach is provided.

And promised that there would be no human intervention.

Finally got this done!
Before this, there was no news at all.

When this announcement was issued, it did not become a hot topic, but it did force major companies to work overtime.

Negotiate countermeasures!

Because everyone knows that the industry status and commercial value of singers who can become the first batch to enter the list will definitely attract much attention.

Those who can top the list in the first batch will surely become the real top players in the industry!

However, many people couldn't help but discuss it in private.

"This seems to be a major reform and progress in the Xiayu music scene. If it really works, it won't be a bad thing for all real musicians. But why do I always feel like something is wrong?"

"Do you think it has something to do with Song Dao?"

"It's impossible to change? No matter how famous he is or how powerful his background is, he can't push for such a thing."

“It may not have a direct relationship with him, but it is very likely that this matter was successfully promoted because of his presence.”

……

Song Dao was also quite surprised when he received the news.

He already knew about it before the Xiaguo Music Association issued the announcement.

Yin Hong told him that.

I had just returned home from Yan Yu's studio.

Yin Hong called him directly.

"Song, this is a great opportunity for you, stop writing random songs."

"Teacher Yin, can this 'big list' really guarantee fairness and justice?"

"Yes, don't worry about that. We were the ones pushing this matter behind the scenes, and the final word came from above. The big boss has said that the Xiayu music scene must be revitalized, and anyone who dares to mess around will be punished!"

"If that's the case, then it's really possible?"

"Of course you can. That's why I say this is your chance, and also your chance as a group of Feiyang people. Seize it well. Strive to become famous overnight!"

"Okay, Mr. Yin, if you let me go, I will definitely work hard."

Yin Hong changed the subject at this time: "By the way, I heard that you had a fight with those people in the rock circle?"

"Haha, it's not a big problem." Song Dao simply told Yin Hong what happened.

Yin Hong: "I've been busy lately and haven't been paying much attention to the internet. I was drinking with Lao Chen, Chen Ting, tonight, and he mentioned you. His tone was a bit disdainful, saying that you are young and have achieved a little, but you don't know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is. Although the current rock scene is terrible, it's not something a pop singer can say such nonsense."

Chen Ting is a rock pioneer and godfather of the Xiayu music scene.

His status and position are extremely high, and to some extent, his influence is even greater than that of Yin Hong.

His status in the underworld is also a little higher.

But in the minds of most ordinary people, Yin Hong is definitely more famous.

Anyway, overall, there is not much difference between these two people.

They are all hall-of-fame big shots.

"I refuted him on the spot. Although I didn't mention that you were Shuiji Sanqian, I told him that with your character and behavior, you are definitely not the kind of frivolous kid who speaks wildly. With your creative talent, it would be normal even if you really wrote a great rock song."

Yin Hong said with a smile: "He didn't believe me, and after a few drinks he made a bet with me, saying that if you can really write a rock song that he approves of, he will open a bottle of 40-year-old wine at home and not only treat me, but also you!"

Song Dao was somewhat speechless and asked, "Did he approve of it?"

Yin Hong smiled and said, "Don't worry, he just has a bad temper and is impatient, he just doesn't understand you. For a truly talented person, there is nothing to say! As long as you write a song that I approve of, he will definitely not cheat!"

Song Dao also smiled and said, "Okay then, at the annual celebration of my show tomorrow night, we will give Sister Fei Yanyu a surprise."

"Hahaha, Lin Fei wants to join us? This is really lively! I'll call him later and ask him to go and see!"

Put down the phone.

Song Dao was also speechless.

Unexpectedly, this incident even alarmed Chen Ting, a real big shot in the rock circle.

It seems that the commotion caused was quite big.

The boss was a bit arbitrary and even criticized him at a private dinner.

However, Chen Ting's words, "Although the current rock scene is very bad," really touched his heart.

It’s not that the Xiayu music scene has not produced many rock talents, but they were basically concentrated in the 1990s.

It once reached its peak.

But in the late 1990s, marketization and commercialization became increasingly serious.

People are paying more and more attention to popularity when making music.

It is difficult to find classic rock songs with a "rock core" anymore.

People like Chen Ting basically retire from the entertainment industry after achieving success.

The current rock scene is extremely chaotic.

Or it could be a group of people who are not presentable enough and force themselves into this circle.

Close the door and have fun by yourself.

And crazy xenophobic!

Or there are those people who have some rock elements and call themselves rock singers, and take commercial performances everywhere to make money.

As for him, a young man who started out as a pop song writer, it was normal for Chen Ting to not understand him and criticize him in private.

But Teacher Yin really believes in him!

I actually made a bet with Chen Ting about this.

The other side said that if the loser takes out a bottle of 40-year-old wine, I'm afraid Yin Hong will also make the same bet if he loses.

However, Teacher Yin will definitely not lose.

Song Dao opened the system and took a look at his reputation. The eight-digit number starting with three was so cute!

I casually changed that golden voice.

He has been looking forward to this thing for a long time.

Even if you have already acquired hall-level singing skills, having this is the real insurance.

Looking at the time, it's already past eleven o'clock in the evening.

Well, it’s also before the meal.

Take it directly.

A feeling of sleepiness soon came over me.

go to bed.

Before going to bed, I thought to myself: The sheep in the rock circle is quite fat!

(End of this chapter)