Chapter 101 - Order Completion

Not only that, after the broadcast of the program, the sales trend of Song Ya’s long-silent first single I feel it coming has obviously recovered. Many listeners who supported his remarks chose to buy the single to express their attitude, and even second-hand stores and Zhide Klerk also got a little benefit.

"Don't you think it's a bit strange this time? The four major TV networks collectively reported that there are quite a few discrimination incidents in Quanmi, right?"

Song Ya later felt something was wrong, and expressed her thoughts when having dinner with Mariah Carey and others.

"There are many incidents of discrimination, but it's rare to see them captured so clearly."

David Cole said while flipping through the newspaper: "The photographer was very close to the scene of the beating, and the photography skills are not bad."

"In short, this matter should come to an end soon. Although the Los Angeles police are still talking hard, they can't stand it. As long as normal people who have seen that video, it is impossible to stand on the side of the police, regardless of whether it is black or white. Even if it is white supremacy Even if you are an activist, you dare not speak out at this moment."

Walter said: "APLUS, since your new single has been produced, you should release it as soon as possible. Mr. Motura has already asked about it once when there is no need to spend money."

Song Ya was a little surprised, "But the MV hasn't started filming yet?"

"That's not urgent. Many singles are released first and the MV is supplemented later. Everyone is very optimistic about your song remember the name. It will no longer be like I feel it coming, which only has a one-month promotional period. The plan made by the publicity department As long as several months, in short, we will make it appear on the shelves of major video stores first." Walter replied.

"Okay." The marketing strength of Sony Columbia Records was beyond doubt, and Song Ya agreed.

"Is it another money-saving MV this time?" Roberto Klevel asked with a smile.

"Roughly the same."

Remember the name's original MV will not cost more than I feel it coming, except that there are more people. Song Ya plans to go back to Chicago to shoot, and hold a party at A+ records, so he takes care of things by the way.

"Our publicity department really loves you." David Cole finished, and all four men laughed.

"Um?"

Only Mariah Carey didn't smile, and was still drinking in a depressed mood. The four realized that they had a happy chat just now and left her in the cold.

"Miss Kelly, you don't need to care about the critics' criticisms, they are just jealous." David Cole persuaded.

Since the Grammy was nominated for 2nd, and it was the very important Best Newcomer and Best Pop Female Singer, during this period of time, music critics began to criticize Mariah Carey. The attacks mainly focused on two points. One is her The lyrics in the song are too plain, and the second is that Sony Columbia Records and Motura are behind her winning the award.

There is nothing to say about these two points. Although Song Ya and her are friends, they won two awards at the Grammys for the first time. No one would believe that Motura did not work hard behind his back. As for the lyrics...it is indeed a bit plain, but there is a reason for that. Most of the lyrics are written by Mariah Carey herself, in order to match the difficulty of singing songs that are most suitable for her good voice, not based on literature Sex is the first goal, and it is natural to be shallow.

But those music critics, especially the members of NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) who are eligible to vote in the Grammys, criticized one by one very mercilessly, making it seem that they did not vote for Maria at the time. Kelly, here comes the question, how did she get the award without voting?

Those guys were in place by Motura's public relations before the awards, and now they are starting to get rid of them.

"Why do you care about those people?"

Song Ya also said: "After you won the award, your record sales have exploded, and the album and single are running towards 10 million, right?"

"Hmph." Mariah Carey snorted twice complacently.

"However, don't be too obsessed with showing off your skills.

The song of the same title in the second album is still following the old path of the first album, and those people will still use this as an issue. Honestly, Walt poured cold water on it, "Besides, it's not good for the voice to keep posting this kind of song. There must be a day when there will be a concert." "

Mariah Carey pouted.

"Shut up, Walt, we know our songs by heart."

David Cole cursed with a smile, it was written by him and Roberto Clivell, the two of them plus Songya, and the three of them made Mariah Carey happy before finishing the dinner and going home.

Song Ya never mentioned Empire?State?of?Mind. Although this song is the apocalypse I got when I was with Mariah Carey, if I rashly propose to sing with the other party, there are too many things involved in it. up.

First of all, Mariah Carey is a new DIVA, which is not comparable to Lowry or Mira's status at the time. If she proposes a chorus by herself, it is easy to be misunderstood as trying to take advantage.

Secondly, Walt and the other three of Mariah Carey's albums are basically arranged by the three of them, and it is easy to cause conflicts of interest if they intervene in it themselves.

Also, Mariah Carey is now taking the adult lyrical style, and the main audience is white people. Most of them don’t listen to it at all, and even hate rap music. If you can really put Empire?State?of?Mind into the other album Maybe it will cause sales to drop.

In short, Song Ya has not yet figured out how to bring this matter up to Sony Columbia. For the time being, he plans to record an original version first according to the old method, and then have an open and honest talk with Motu. Sony Columbia's well-established network foundation was completely destroyed.

But now this song is not on the agenda, he is not in a hurry.

Next, it took half a day for him, Delay and Al to cooperate with the publicity department to shoot the cover of remember the name's single.

Mira’s movie has also been closed, but the two still can’t get together. William Morris arranged for her to participate in a protest in Los Angeles, and gave her the name of equal rights pioneer that De Klerk packaged for her. It would be too stupid not to use it at this time .

Song Ya also has his own protest in Chicago to participate in, and it just so happens that he has to go back to shoot the MV.

"Okay, that's it."

He handed back the final version of the album cover in his hand to the publicity director. The black silhouettes of him, Delay and Al only occupied a small part of the picture, against the mottled color blocks of the white wall, and the single name and other information were condensed in the One corner, simple and recognizable. This is consistent with the style of the previous I feel it coming. On the cover of that single, there is a black silhouette of him and Halle Berry embracing. The background color block is composed of the dim red of the sunset in the MV and the black of some strange rocks. Future singles and albums will also be in this style.

Then he met with Mawota, Andrew and Hunter, who were going to work at A+ Records. The three of them would drive to Chicago together. After all, the job changed, and all their belongings in New Jersey had to be brought there.

"Hayden has returned to Chicago, and he will help you rent a house there." Song Ya explained briefly, then said goodbye to them, and rushed to the airport with Delay and Al.

"After participating in tomorrow's protest, we will start filming the MV as soon as the crew arrives."

Back downstairs at A+ Records in Chicago, Song Ya couldn't help but feel a lot more relaxed. He always works at a fast pace every time he travels to New York, which is a bit tiring.

"Maybe you should sign one or two new singers. Every time we leave, the place will be empty. It's a waste of money to rent a recording studio and not use it." Delay smiled and pressed the elevator switch.

"Let's talk about it later... When the three of Mawota come to work, this place will be too small. Maybe we can talk about it in a bigger place." Song Ya replied.

"Old Joe Music's old equipment is falling behind the times."

Al, who had seen Columbia's studio equipment before, reminded him.

"Yeah." Song Ya nodded, thinking about whether he could use the expected income of the A+ record in I feel it coming to find a bank loan to upgrade the equipment, "Oh! The bank's money is well spent, and I owe me a few million I don't feel..."

Just as he was talking, the elevator stopped on the fourth floor and the door opened.

Song Ya looked up and saw two girls running towards the elevator.

"Hey! APLUS! Help me stop them!" Big A chased out from behind again, clutching his bleeding nose, and shouted loudly.

Song Ya frowned, he wouldn't help Big A stop someone let alone a girl, and hurriedly dodged out of the elevator.

Unexpectedly, one of the girls also changed the direction of running and bumped into his arms.