China Entertainment 2000

"What's wrong? Who released an album? And he called you specifically to tell you?"

Seeing Zhou Yi hang up the phone, Qian Jiang asked curiously.

There are only a few singers that Zhou Yi knows so far, and he hasn't heard of anyone who has finished a new album and put it on sale.

"Jay Chou, you've seen him too, the guy who was poisoned by gas before."

"Oh, it's that unlucky guy."

Qian Jiang, who still remembered Zhou Yi's rescue, suddenly recalled who the young man named Zhou Jielun was: "Can he sing?"

After being under Wu Zongxian for so long and not debuting, are you sure you can do it?

"If you can sing it, you won't believe me even if I tell you it. Go buy an album and come back and listen to it and you will know."

Zhou Yi, who sat up straight on the sofa, stretched out his hand to peel an orange and said with a smile: "Buy ten more for me. He also supported me last time and reciprocated."

"It sounds like you think highly of him."

Qian Jiang was a little surprised.

This is the second time Zhou Yi has shown this attitude towards a new singer.

The last new singer who was favored by Zhou Yi was named Zhang Shaohan, and now he has become a highly valued new singer within Foremost.

"Eh? That's not right. Why do you like singers from other companies? Warner is the owner, right?"

Qian Jiang's face looked a little strange when he suddenly thought of such a thing.

"Who said that? I was very optimistic about Sun Yanzi before he debuted." Zhou Yi, who was chewing an orange segment, was so upset that he frowned slightly, and then silently handed the orange to his manager. .

"Then you have to be optimistic. Sun Yanzi is a newcomer who was valued by Zhou Jianhui before you. The entire album was tailor-made for her by Warner——"

Unsuspecting, Qian Jiang reached out and broke off a piece and put it into his mouth. The next second, his whole facial features were so sore that he deformed: "Fuck!"

After seeing that he was not the only one to be tricked, Zhou Yi smiled brightly: "I bought it from the fruit shop downstairs. If you have any questions, go to them."

Qian Jiang glared at him with feigned anger: "I'm looking for resources for you, and you treat me like this? Fortunately, I took another job for you."

"What kind of job? Who are you singing the theme song to? Or where are you going to make announcements?"

"No, I'm just writing songs for Sun Yanzi."

"?"

"Don't doubt it. It's the company's decision. They are planning to release a new album for Stefanie in December while the iron is hot. This is not just a talent like yours in the company. What Zhou Jianhui means is to see if you have anything. The idea is to write a song tailor-made for Stefanie."

After hearing the reason, Zhou Yi raised his eyebrows and said in surprise: "She just released one in June, right? Why is she releasing it again now?"

"You think that the Baodao market is just that big, so of course she has to take advantage of the victory. Not everyone starts selling products on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places at the same time like you."

Sun Yanzi, whose first album missed the big mainland market, does not need to go back and forth like Zhou Yi, and he will naturally be arranged to release a new album.

Qian Jiang took a few sips of water and wiped the corner of his mouth: "Of course, the company means that you can also start preparations for the second album.

"Of course, they won't rush you. You can slowly look for creative inspiration. They just say that you can start preparations."

For a top-notch all-in-one machine in the Chinese music scene like Zhou Yi, who can write, compose, and arrange all the songs by himself, and can set themes for his own albums, Zhou Jianhui still knows that he needs to give him a considerable amount of creative space.

After all, singers can start singing after receiving a suitable song, and singer-songwriters often have their own persistence and stubbornness. A typical example is Tao Zhe. The album released at the end of last year was so popular, but as a result, there was no news about the new album at all this year.

"Also, since you are free now, you should also start writing the songs that Fu Mao has arranged for Zhang Shaohan. Fu Mao plans to bring Zhang Shaohan to the market before Christmas, and has already received eight or nine songs. A song that matches her style and vocals.”

Qian Jiang started chatting about work and then took out a notepad from his suit pocket: "Also, because of your popularity, there are already major international brands that want to contact you. I am talking to them. Let’s have preliminary discussions.”

"A big international brand? I've only been popular for less than half a year. Who with lofty ideals has such a good vision?"

Zhou Yi, who thought that the first endorsement he would receive would be a mainland brand, was very surprised: "Baleno?"

"Coca-Cola and Pepsi."

"..."

I almost forgot about these two brothers, they are the top stars in the entertainment industry.

Zhou Yi suddenly became interested when he heard it was these two: "What's the price?"

"The initial quotations from both companies are four million, and the contract is for four years. If you sign with Pepsi, Pepsi will also arrange linkages with Wang Fei, Zhang Guorong and others.

"Coca-Cola doesn't have this advantage, but they promise to give you other promotional resources."

"What about sending beggars away? I've earned more than four million from one album so far. Four million and a four-year contract?" Zhou Yi curled his lips, obviously disdainful.

In this era, famous singers can still make money faster than regular stars in the film and television field. Of course, big names like double Mondays are not included here.

Not only do people get more money, they get it faster.

Although the various revenue sharing of his albums are a bit slow to be recorded, and the speed of recording through various channels is also variable, so most of them are settled quarterly or half-yearly. But currently, based on his own estimation and the company's calculations:

As of November 7, his album sales and licensing income have exceeded 4 million yuan, and he is rapidly approaching the 5 million mark.

Warner is ready to pay him a portion of the revenue in advance.

Although the subsequent tax deduction will make Zhou Yi feel a little pained, he still understands the bottom line that should not be touched.

Not to mention the future, the typical Liu Xiaoqing, who was arrested for tax evasion in June this year, is still in jail. He doesn't want to go in and cry behind bars together.

"That's what I talked to them about. There's no rush. It's still in the first round of negotiations. Judging from the current situation, Pepsi's willingness to increase investment will be stronger."

Pepsi...?

Although Zhou Yi personally prefers to drink Coca-Cola, if Pepsi's sincerity is sufficient in the end, he wouldn't mind rebelling.

“In addition to these two major international brands, some domestic businesses have also made initial contact with us, such as Wahaha Group, which also launched cola drinks, but the prices were not too high.

"In terms of clothing, there is no news about the Baleno you just mentioned, but the domestically popular Jinba Men's Wear is interested and has contacted me. However, the first round of quotations is a bit low, and there are signs that the talks are falling apart..."

As Qian Jiang rambled, the details of endorsement contracts, large and small, were immediately revealed in front of Zhou Yi.

As an important part of a star's income, the income from endorsements often determines how popular the artist is and how high his status is.

At least Qian Jiang, who was born in Xiangjiang, thinks so, so he has been striving for a higher position for Zhou Yi.

When the two of them chatted until dark, Qian Jiang slapped his head and prepared to leave: "I will talk about the endorsement. You can write Zhang Shaohan's song as soon as possible. If you can't write Sun Yanzi's song, I can do it." I came out to be this evil person and pushed him away.”

Although they are in the same company, Qian Jiang is still very dedicated if he needs to be a villain.

"It's not necessary, just tell them to pick it up tomorrow."

"Oh, tomorrow—eh? Tomorrow?"

Zhou Yi nodded.

A piece of "Fable" and a piece of "Green Light", matter of minutes.

ps: Tomorrow will still be the same time, today is an exception~