1993 My China Entertainment Age

Chapter 82 Century Records opens and begins recording a new album!

Author: Lone Orange on the Moon

Chapter 82 Century Records opens and begins recording a new album!

March 15, 1996.

Jiang Xiaofeng spent 16.5 million yuan to buy a small office building located on the East Third Ring Road of Yanjing.

This office building is only 7 stories high, with an average floor area of ​​500 square meters, and there is a parking garage underground.

Jiang Xiaofeng bought this office building first for investment, and secondly as an office building for a record company.

March 22, morning.

Century Records, founded by Jiang Xiaofeng, was officially established in Yanjing.

Manager Chen Jiaying, fellow student Wang Fei, Mainland music eldest brother Liu Huan, as well as friends in the industry such as Lao Lang, Zheng Jun, Gao Xiaosong, Huang Xiaomao, etc. all came to the scene to congratulate him in person.

Although Gao Xiaosong, Huang Xiaomao, and Lao Lang broke up, Jiang Xiaofeng, Gao Xiaosong, and Zheng Jun did not break up, and the latter also showed up in person to support them.

Because she had collaborated on the movie "Sunny Days", Taohong also attended the opening of Century Records as a close friend in the industry.

In the Yanjing literary and art circle, many people actually know about the relationship between Tao Hong and Jiang Xiaofeng.

Of course, as long as the relationship between boyfriend and girlfriend is not acknowledged by the woman and not photographed by reporters, then Jiang Xiaofeng and Tao Hong cannot be regarded as boyfriend and girlfriend in front of the media and the public, but can only be regarded as good friends.

The relationship between friends in the industry was decided jointly by Jiang Xiaofeng and Tao Hong after discussing it all night two days ago.

Because both Jiang Xiaofeng and Tao Hong think that when two people go out for a meal, they have to be secretive and hide behind each other, just like being thieves. It is really boring. It is better to be like good friends and communicate openly.

As long as Jiang Xiaofeng and Tao Hong neither admit it nor are they photographed intimately by reporters, their relationship will not be easily suspected by the media and fans.

In addition, Jiang Wen, Liu Xiaoqing, Er Yong and others are also here. They and Jiang Xiaofeng have become acquainted because of "Sunny Days".

In the past, Jiang Xiaofeng was just a supporting actor, but now he is a famous singer in China. Jiang Wen and others will naturally look at Jiang Xiaofeng with admiration.

In addition, Jiang Xiaofeng has nothing to say as a person. He only received a mere 5,000 yuan in salary to attend the premiere of the movie "Sunny Days" in Shanghai and Xiangjiang. There was no shirk at all and it was absolutely refreshing.

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In addition, Wang Shuo and Xu Jinglei, Feng Xiaogang and Xu Fan, two good couples, were also invited to attend the opening of Century Records.

They say entertainment is a circle, and this statement is absolutely true.

To put it bluntly, on the opening day of Century Film and Television Company, almost half of the people in the Yanjing entertainment circle came. Everyone present could have some relationship with each other, whether they were male and female friends or friends of friends.

In the eyes of most of them, it was a very honorable thing to be invited by Jiang Xiaofeng to participate in the opening event of Century Records.

Looking at this seven-story building, Zheng Jun, who was looking cool in his brocade, smiled and joked: "I said, Director Jiang, you are really generous, buying such a big office building!"

"As far as I know, the average record companies, including Red Star Production Co., which I signed before, and Dadi Records, which Lao Lang signed, only have space on your floor. Now that you have bought such a big office building, don't you think

Is it too extravagant and wasteful?”

Jiang Xiaofeng smiled and replied: "Old Zheng, what you said is a good idea. Now I only take out one floor and use it as the office building of Century Records."

"I don't need to use the remaining 6 floors just yet. When I really need them, I will naturally put them to use."

At this time, Gao Xiaosong also interjected: "Old Zheng, what do you know? You have no eyesight at all!"

"Director Jiang bought this office building in our capital, where land is at a premium, and he will not engage in any business from now on. The value of this building will also rise with the tide."

Everyone said "Jiang Director" to each other, making Jiang Xiaofeng feel happy and energetic.

Because of the rush, Century Records, founded by Jiang Xiaofeng, has not yet signed any singers, nor has it hired any well-known producers.

However, Jiang Xiaofeng is not in a hurry to sign other singers, because he has decided that the first record produced and released by Century Film and Television Company since its establishment will be Jiang Xiaofeng's own new album.

Jiang Xiaofeng has already planned that his new album will be produced by Century Film and Television and distributed in mainland China. As for the distribution in Hong Kong and Taiwan, it will be handed over to two record companies, New Art Treasure and Foremost respectively.

Regarding Jiang Xiaofeng's decision, her manager Chen Jiaying also expressed her understanding, because she has never received any income from Jiang Xiaofeng's record share and Huang Fei's record share.

Therefore, who will produce and distribute Jiang Xiaofeng's new album has no impact on Chen Jiaying.

Just like Wang Fei's current record "Perfunctory", it was not produced by Xinyibao or Fumao Records, but was produced by Zhang Yadong.

However, Jiang Xiaofeng was also very kind. He had a clear discussion with Chen Jiaying and signed a three-year management contract with her in advance. He still plans to leave it to Chen Jiaying to arrange his subsequent work in Hong Kong and Taiwan, such as holding concerts, or

For brand endorsements and the like, she will still get a 70/70 split.

Therefore, Chen Jiaying is also happy for Jiang Xiaofeng's trust, which shows that her previous efforts have been rewarded and affirmed.

The only thing Chen Jiaying is concerned about now is the progress of Jiang Xiaofeng's new album, because Jiang Xiaofeng is now at the peak of his career and his position in the Chinese music scene is not stable enough. If no follow-up works are released, it will be easy for fans to gradually forget about him.

In order not to let Chen Jiaying worry, Jiang Xiaofeng also vowed to her: "Sister Katie, don't worry, I have almost written the 10 songs for my new album, I guarantee you will be satisfied!"

Chen Jiaying nodded, and then asked: "Then when do you plan to return to Xiangjiang?"

Jiang Xiaofeng said calmly: "I won't go back for the time being. I plan to finish producing the record and then return to Hong Kong."

Chen Jiaying didn't have any objections. On the contrary, she felt relaxed. She just warned: "Fengzi, you are not allowed to be lazy. You must work hard even if I am not around."

"Sister Katie, I know, I will never let you down."

Two days later.

Chen Jiaying, Liang Rongjun and others returned to Xiangjiang, and Jiang Xiaofeng also began to recruit talents for Century Records. They recruited all kinds of talents, whether they were singers, producers, or even security guards and sweepers, all of whom were required to have good quality.

Because Jiang Xiaofeng is so famous, many independent musicians or producers came to Century Records to discuss cooperation with Jiang Xiaofeng, including Hu Haiquan, Ke Zhaolei and others.

Before that, Ke Zhaolei was still hesitating whether to sign with Red Star Production Company. Later, after Gao Xiaosong's strong recommendation, he came to Jiang Xiaofeng's Century Records and became the first contracted producer of Century Records.

Although Ko Zhaolei was not well-known before this, he had actually started composing and producing songs as early as 1990. In 1994, he began to use computers to compose music and arrange music for others. In 1995, he also performed for Louis Koo's version of "

"The Legend of the Condor Heroes", and wrote a mainland version of the opening song - "Return".

Moreover, what Jiang Xiaofeng appreciates the most is that Ke Zhaolei, who has a professional background, can play any instrument and understands almost all types of music. He can really be said to be a very versatile musician.

As for Hu Haiquan, he is the second producer signed by Century Records. Jiang Xiaofeng does not plan to let him be a singer for the time being. Although he is fully capable of being a singer, especially the bass and harmony are very good, but the treble is really not distinctive, even if he is

Even if he becomes a singer, it will be difficult for him to stand out.

In order to maintain the long-term competitiveness of Century Records, Jiang Xiaofeng, Ke Zhaolei, and Hu Haiquan signed seven-year and five-year contracts respectively.

After signing Ke Zhaolei and Hu Haiquan, Jiang Xiaofeng devoted his time and energy to creation again and began to produce his fourth album and third Mandarin album.

(End of chapter)