China Entertainment 2000

"Super Interview" was one of the few entertainment programs at the beginning of the millennium that could compete with CCTV's interview programs.

It was first broadcast in February 2000. After more than a year of accumulation and precipitation, "Super Interview" not only achieved success, but also successfully made the two hosts of the program - Li Jing and Dai Jun famous.

Many big names in the music industry will appear on this show during the promotion period.

Thanks to his outstanding performance in "Happy Camp", after Zhou Yi returned to the mainland, the "Super Interview" program team immediately extended an invitation to him.

"The male host of this show, Dai Jun, I don't know if you have heard of his songs. He was once a very popular singer. After he became famous, he turned into a host and has a second career."

On the phone, busy Qian Jiang introduced the whole story of the invitation: "And He Jiong from "Happy Camp" has a good relationship with him. Your performance in the base camp last time left a deep impression on the mainland entertainment variety show.

"It is rumored that when preparing for the selection of guests for the special program, Dai Jun asked He Jiong privately how he was doing. He Jiong gave you a very high evaluation and said that external rumors such as being perverse and overbearing were all rumors.

"The program team of "Super Interview" has included you as a guest candidate and has invited you after comprehensive consideration.

"If you agree, they will produce a special program for you. Of course, the premise is that you must cooperate with them to dig out some past that has not been exposed in front of the media lens and some behind-the-scenes stories of your career in the music industry, and maybe even interview people around you. people……"

As an entertainment-oriented talk show, if there are no topics about the past of the guests, some interesting things to talk about, or even VCR mutual damage among friends, it would be absolutely embarrassing to come out to meet people.

"Super Interview" is now so popular thanks to this refreshing model for mainland audiences.

After all, who wouldn’t want to eat from a big star?

"This is no problem. How can I cooperate?"

"My idea is to first let some of the on-location crew members of "Super Interview" come over to shoot some of your MV recording scenes, including some behind-the-scenes, so that you can have an EP of "Gangnam" and "Graduation" at that time publicity;

"Then there are the conventional publicity methods, such as asking the program team to get some photos of your childhood, previous singing videos, or even interviews with your former classmates, etc..."

Qian Jiang poured out all his thoughts in one breath, like pouring beans out of a bamboo tube.

More than two months have passed since the release of Zhou Yi's second album "Jiangnan". Now that "Jiangnan" has successfully dominated the market, the sales growth of genuine albums has naturally been hit by piracy all over the street.

Thanks to Zhou Yi's outstanding performance in "Happy Camp" and the big commotion in Hong Kong, the sales of genuine "Jiangnan" have rebounded. With this rare graduation EP, some filming behind-the-scenes and the like can be used to increase the popularity.

Of course, as the twin stars with the biggest gimmicks, the interview with Stefanie Sun is absolutely impossible.

"Interviewing me? Real or fake?"

In the lounge, Stefanie Sun, who had never appeared on a mainland variety show so far, heard this and immediately became eager to give it a try: "Can I say anything?"

"If you're not afraid of being cut off with a knife, I don't care."

"Tsk."

Stefanie Sun curled her lips, crossed her hands and put her fingers behind her head, and fell straight down on the wide sofa: "Oh, by the way, Mr. Zhou just planned to find you.

"But you were on the phone with Qian Jiang at the time, so I told him and he asked you to go find him after the phone call."

"Find me?"

Zhou Yi raised his eyebrows in surprise, then put down the music score in his hand and left his lounge, and went to knock on the door of Zhou Jianhui's office——

"Tuk-tuk-tuk."

"Come in."

Zhou Jianhui, who was still sitting on the chair reviewing documents, raised his hand to push up the glasses on the bridge of his nose. When he saw Zhou Yi coming in, a smile appeared on his face: "There is a lot of commotion in Hong Kong, the White Dragon King is here praise you."

Zhou Yi blinked and looked innocent: "Mr. Zhou, you know me. I was completely forced."

Who in Warner doesn't know that Zhou Yi is famous for being elegant and easy-going.

"Okay, don't take advantage of me and be nice in front of me."

Zhou Jianhui cheerfully took out a document from his desk drawer and handed it to him: "Jackie Chan's "Rush Hour 2" did very well at the box office in North America in its first week, and the growth rate is very gratifying.

"Your episode "Lazy Song" has also attracted some people's attention. Jackie Chan will also mention you when he is asked questions related to this song during promotions.

"Although we did not distribute the soundtrack of this movie, it doesn't matter. Someone at Warner Music Headquarters has noticed the possible potential of this song, and I have obtained a fund for promotion and charting for you.

"Your graduation EP will be released at the end of August, and this English single is currently scheduled to be released on September 6th. Are there any questions?"

Zhou Yi, who was flipping through the documents, could see how much it would cost to test the waters in the North American market and even the European market.

Warner is still Warner after all, it can easily cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and there are many channels.

This is 2001 dollars.

If it weren't for Zhou Jianhui's struggle, the strength of his two albums, and the visible popularity of Jackie Chan's new movie, it's still unknown how much Warner could give.

"The hip-hop rap elements you brought to China are not uncommon in the North American music scene, so although there are people at the headquarters who think you can try this new song, the initial investment is really not too much."

Zhou Jianhui, who thought Zhou Yi was dissatisfied with the amount of money invested in publicity, explained: "The main reason is that there is an absolute superstar in the hip-hop rap field in the United States, and there is a big gap between your Chinese hip-hop rap and his style, which has led to many people in the headquarters not I’m not very optimistic about your new song, which has nothing to do with hip-hop.

"But don't worry, once the results increase and the results are satisfactory, I will definitely fight for additional publicity funds for you."

"The king of American hip-hop?"

"Yeah, I don't know if you've heard of his name, Eminem."

When talking about this name, Zhou Jianhui was inevitably a little stunned: "His new album last year sold more than 1.7 million copies in the first week. Now it seems that the global sales volume is more than 20 million or more than 30 million copies."

"..."

That's okay.

Zhou Yi, who had not reacted for a while, immediately lost his doubts after hearing the name. After all, Eminem, who was at his peak at the beginning of the millennium, was also a big dick.

This is the advantage of English songs.

Except in China, where the market for English-language songs is almost non-existent, Eminem's "ruffian" style rap is extremely popular around the world. It can be said that he single-handedly carried the flag of hip-hop in the early 2000s. flag, against other musical genres.

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. If your single can sell two to three hundred thousand copies, it will already be a great achievement. It will be considered as entering the European and American markets."

Zhou Jianhui, who was afraid that Zhou Yi would have a psychological gap, hastily added: "Your main battlefield is still at home.

"The company's prediction is that in Asia, your album + EP combined, after a one-year settlement cycle, is estimated to be able to sell around 3 million to 4 million."

Zhou Yi, who was not worried about gain or loss, smiled and said, "I know, don't worry. If you can earn US dollars, earn them. If you can't earn US dollars, it won't be a loss for me anyway."

Zhou Jianhui: "..."

Although it makes sense, why does it sound so strange?

"Oh, by the way, one more thing."

After suppressing the distracting thoughts in his mind, Zhou Jianhui asked: "Regarding Stefanie's new album, can you help her write a song similar to "Green Light"?

""Green Light" helped Stefanie become famous on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places at the same time. I think it would be best to have a similar song with a strong rhythm to lead her new album."

Zhou Jianhui, who is also interested in Stefanie Sun's album, said of his idea: "Your chorus song "Windswept Summer" is sweet enough. Putting it on the album will also help her retain her versatility."

"No problem, I'll think about it later."

Zhou Yi responded immediately.

Stefanie Sun's fast-paced songs are not simple. Not to mention the songs in other people's albums, just the songs in her own future albums. Whether it is the exotic "Magic" or the pop-rock "First Day", they are all good choices. .

Not to mention, Stefanie Sun's voice is quite interesting when singing such a completely different style.

However, considering the popularity and suitability, another song came to Zhou Yi's mind that also suited Stefanie Sun very well——

Feier Orchestra: "Your Smile".

It's also an emotionally sweet song, but expressed in a pop-rock way. In his impression, Stefanie Sun herself sang a part, which was very nice.

After leaving Zhou Jianhui's office, Zhou Yi, who was thinking about the song, turned the corner and saw a familiar face appearing in the corridor of the company. The latter was startled when he saw him, and then immediately lowered his posture. Say hello to him——

"Hello Zhou Yi, my name is Wang Feng."

ps: The docking is over~

Wuhu takes off~

Tomorrow in the underworld, the fourth update!