China Entertainment 2000

For Zhou Yi, this award is much more valuable than the previous ones in Hong Kong and even the so-called first MTV Asian Music Awards. After all, the awards are strictly arranged according to sales volume. There are not so many and some are not available.

If the sales volume reaches the standard for inclusion, and then go to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry to get the album sales certified, then you can get it.

Because of this, this award is basically an award that has never had any suspense.

After the initial nomination list is announced, basically each record company only needs to check the actual sales data of the singers to know who will win the award.

Rather than an award ceremony, the World Music Awards at this time are actually more like a pure show - those who come to win awards come to win awards, those who come to perform come to perform, and those who come to enjoy the popularity come to enjoy the popularity. Everyone gets what they need, and there can be no trouble.

As a result, because of the single criterion of sales volume, this award has become the place where many singers who boast are exposed.

“Because this award was originally created by a wealthy man from Monaco in 1989, it has always been held there, and this year is no exception.

"Starting from March 6, we have to set off on March 1 at the latest."

Because Zhou Yi did not have any performance duties, he did not need to go to Monaco's Monte Carlo rehearsal in advance. It would be enough to arrive about six days in advance.

"Oh, by the way, also, after you go there, you can walk around more with the artists and groups belonging to Warner's head office and branches."

Seeing that Zhou Yi seemed to be treating this trip as a trip, Qian Jiang still reminded him: "Your single has been supported by people in Europe and the United States, and they have also contributed."

As a Chinese, after entering the top ten of Billboard for the first time on January 16 this year, as of today, February 26, Zhou Yi's English song has been in the top ten for 5 weeks.

At the same time, with the support of Warner and artists from Warner's major labels, "The Lazy Song" continues to refresh the historical ranking records of Chinese and even Asian artists on the Billboard with its quality and extremely magical MVs——

This time, he surpassed Shakira's best-selling single "Whenever Wherever" and climbed to seventh place.

After the official launch of global sales on February 14, so far, it has all reached the top 80 on the song charts in Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Canada and other countries.

Among them, the performance in the British pop song charts is much better than that of several other countries, and it is currently expected to enter the top 50 by the end of February.

It can only be said that he is worthy of being a father and son conjugated with the United States.

"Currently, the sales volume of the English single "You" in the United States has reached 1.24 million, and including Japan, the global sales have reached 3.13 million. This is far from the limit of this single. According to Warner headquarters Bian estimates that the sales volume of this song will be at least 4.6 million copies.

"What they mean is that the single has not reached its limit yet, so there is no need to rush to release an album for the time being. If you are confident, you can release a single after the potential of "The Lazy Song" is almost fully developed. It’s best to have a sports atmosphere, after all, you can coincide with the World Cup, and you also have Coca-Cola’s advertising song.”

Qian Jiang flipped through the suggestions given by Warner headquarters.

Thanks to the excellent legal system in the European and American music markets, generally speaking, releasing albums all at once cannot maximize profits in the European and American markets.

Many big-name European and American singers usually release an album every two or three years. This is usually not because of laziness or special pursuit of excellence. Maximizing profits is the most important reason.

Assuming that an album has three to four hit-level songs, the singer will usually release about two of them to hit the charts. They don't release them all at once. After one song, the potential popularity reaches its limit, and then one after another.

This is done firstly to broaden the reputation, and secondly to sell single sales first.

Wait until the sales of the two popular singles are almost complete, and then take advantage of the trend to release the album containing the popular singles and sell it again. If you are a little more particular, you will have a discount on the album price.

As a result, in order to maximize the potential of singles, the release progress of singers' albums has naturally slowed down, and it has become normal to release albums every two to three years.

As for being careless...

Looking at the price Warner had set for its future English albums in the plan, Zhou Yi could only grin.

After all, who wouldn’t want too many swords?

"I don't know when China will have the soil for singles to survive." Qian Jiang said with emotion, having seen the maturity of the European and American markets.

Although Stefanie Sun's album sales are booming, the domestic album market is still in an unstoppable decline, let alone the single market.

Chen Zeshan signed Zhang Huimei and Na Ying in one go and came to Warner to form Thean Hou Palace with Sammi Cheng and Stefanie Sun. The disadvantages have already begun to emerge——

Due to the decline in the market, their respective sales only reached the minimum expectations. After entering 2002, there was also a shortage of promotional resources among the members of Warner Queen's Palace.

"The situation will improve later."

Zhou Yi, who didn't need to worry about publicity resources affecting him at all, smiled and patted his agent on the shoulder.

In the domestic music scene, because the genuine market is relatively deformed, there is almost no room for singles to survive, which is why there are a number of album kings.

The short-lived spring of singles had to wait until the era of ring tones officially broke out, and then declined with the decline of ring tones. It was not until the advent of the mobile Internet era that it changed direction and caught up.

It's just that this time following up comes with a very obvious head effect, the winner takes all.

The most typical example is Jay Chou's "The Greatest Work". There are five old singles in one album that have been released for one, two, or even three or four years.

To be honest, old singles from three or four years ago can be put in. This operation can be regarded as extremely perfunctory even in the European and American music circles.

"I hope so."

Seeing Zhou Yi put the trophies into the bag one by one, Qian Jiang was also full of expectations for the future market.

On February 28, Zhou Yi, who was on his way to the airport, received an unexpected call——

A call from Elva Hsiao.

"Zhou Yi, when will you arrive in Monte Carlo? I'm so bored here alone."

"What are you doing over there?"

"Participate in the World Music Awards."

Zhou Yi raised his eyebrows in surprise: "It's not that I look down on you, your sales last year couldn't even beat my domestic sales, let alone my overseas sales of English singles, and you didn't even make it to the nomination list. Bar?"

"...Nonsense, who can compare with you in domestic sales last year!"

Monaco, Monte Carlo, in a luxury hotel suite.

Elva Hsiao, who was leaning against the window, said angrily: "I was invited by the organizing committee to come and present the award to you together with the presenters, because I was the winner of the Artist Award for the Highest Album Sales in China last year.

"Because you and I are both Chinese, and our relationship is very close and often in the news, the organizing committee invited me here. So, show some respect to your seniors, little Zhou Yi."

"..."

Hearing Elva Hsiao say this, Zhou Yi remembered that her album sales at the beginning of the millennium were really in a mess. The annual sales volume in 2000 even surpassed that of Xie Tingfeng, allowing her to win the 2001 World Music Awards for China's Highest Selling Artist.

The only one among the four major and three minor singers who has dominated sales since their debut. No matter male or female singers, they are all under their feet. They are so popular that they have no friends.

This is also the reason why he attracted so much attention when he first received Elva Hsiao’s popularity diversion benefits.

Nicholas Hsieh was supposed to have come back in 2001 and won this sales certificate at the 2002 World Music Awards, but it was a pity that he met him.

"Why don't you say anything? Are you nervous? To be honest, I am a little bit too. After all, this is my first time here."

"First time? Then how did you win the award last year?"

"It was officially airlifted to me. My teacher took care of me and asked me to go to Japan to record and not attend the award ceremony to avoid being distracted, so I didn't go. It's a pity for me.

"Including the application for the Golden Melody Award. I actually wanted to apply for it, but the teacher said that he was about to reconcile with the Golden Melody Award and would join the Golden Melody Award as a judge. I am still so popular. In order to prevent people from talking behind my back about the secret operation, So just don’t let me sign up.”

Speaking of this, Elva Hsiao's tone was full of pity.

"...As long as your teacher is happy."

Yao Qian has such a personality, and Zhou Yi can't say bad things about people. This person and Haidie Lin Qiuli's shamelessness are two extremes.

Due to time conflicts and fame, it is somewhat of a pity that Elva Hsiao, who is at the peak of her career, does not accept the grand prize, attend the Spring Festival Gala, or sign up for the Golden Melody Award.

Once Elva Hsiao, who started her career as an urban literary singer, is shortlisted for the Golden Melody Award, she will not only be a favorite to win, but at least she will be nominated.

On the contrary, Jiang Meiqi, who has a weak reputation, was signed up for the Golden Melody Award by Yao Qian. Because of her low reputation, she would not be able to win the award anyway, and would not be said to be a secret operation by Viking.

Of course, the most important thing is that Yao Qian really treats Elva Hsiao as his own daughter, so his management is extremely strict. He does not want her to bear any negative news about music. The market will buy it if the album is done well.

"My teacher is pretty good. At least he is willing to let me out as a guest recently. Let me tell you, Dior also sponsored a bag for me to carry, hehe."

At this moment, Elva Hsiao is like a child freed from the high pressure of his parents, showing off on the phone that he is proud to be able to come out and play.

"Then why don't you quickly say thank you to Brother Zhou Yi."

"What a poop on you!"

Listening to Elva Hsiao's half-familiar Cantonese on the phone, Zhou Yi laughed out loud: "No, you repay kindness with hatred, right? I just want to ask you if you used my name to persuade your teacher?"

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no? !

Why is he here? !

Warner, when Ning Hao, who was selected as the MV director, opened the door of the conference room, he found that a well-known person in the circle was sitting on the conference table.

Jiang Wen.

In disbelief, he subconsciously confirmed with a glance. Just this glance caught Jiang Wen's attention. He turned his head and looked him up and down with a frown: "Who are you?"

"...Hello Mr. Jiang, I am Ning Hao, the director of the MV."

"Oh, Director Ning, right? Come on, sit down."

Jiang Wen suddenly realized it and welcomed him with an unceremonious look.

Ning hao:"……"

Why doesn't he feel right?

Earthly world!

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