Perfect Superstar

On August 28, the national finals of "Singing China" ended.

The first season of Beijing Satellite TV's first reality show was a complete success, with an audience rating of 6.87%.

Although it failed to break through the 7% record, Beijing Satellite TV is already very satisfied. It not only scheduled the production of the second season of next year, but also revealed a surprising news on the official blog.

That is, the champion of the first season will serve as the judge of the second season, and thus form a routine!

And the champion of the first season of "Singing China" is Lu Chen.

This news increased Lu Chen's fan base on Inspur's blog, and also brought him substantial benefits.

Lu Chen's studio received inquiries from two performers and an advertising company, and a brokerage company that he had contacted before came to him again to buy a song.

As for Feixun Music, they asked Lu Chen for an interview!

Therefore, instead of being idle because of the end of "Singing China", Lu Chen became even busier.

But before handling these businesses, Lu Chen first had to receive a very important guest.

Lin Zhijie, a famous musician, the music director of Feishi Records.

He is also one of the four judges of "Singing China".

And he came on behalf of Flying Rock Records.

In the Lanting Cafe on the top floor of Jinghua Hotel adjacent to the Lantian Pioneering Park, Lu Chen and Lu Xi received this distinguished guest together with his two assistants.

"Lu Chen, you really don't want to think about it?"

Lin Zhijie asked seriously, his attitude was very serious: "It would be a pity to miss such an opportunity!"

The music director of Flying Stone Records is in his forties. He is tall, thin and has a serious appearance, and he doesn't like to talk and talk too much.

In the domestic pop music scene. Lin Zhijie is not well-known outside the circle, but almost everyone in the circle knows it.

He used to be an excellent singer-songwriter. Later, he joined Feishi Records behind the scenes, and produced many popular albums for many celebrities. He is famous for his high ability and rigorous work attitude.

Lu Chen got acquainted with Lin Zhijie because of "Singing China". Lin Zhijie admired Lu Chen's creative talent very much.

That's why I personally came here to invite Lu Chen to join his company.

In Lin Zhijie's opinion, Lu Chen's signing with Feishi Records is a great thing for both parties.

However, Lu Chen politely refused.

At the same time, Lu Chen also refused to give up the new star nurturing fund worth 4 million!

The prize money for the champion of "Singing China" is as high as 5 million, but it is divided into 1 million in cash and 4 million in nurturing funds for new stars.

Among them, 1 million after-tax bonuses are provided by Beijing Satellite TV, plus the winning rewards of the six PK matches and the chief bonus of the Beijing singing area. Through this draft competition, Lu Chen won a total of 1.4 million total prize money.

And it's all after tax!

It can be said that Beijing Satellite TV has spent a lot of money, but compared to their advertising revenue, it is only a drop in the bucket.

The 4 million new star nurturing fund for the champion is even more astonishing. The payer is not Beijing Satellite TV, but Feishi Records!

But this is not real money that can be obtained directly, it belongs to the entire set of artist training, packaging, and promotion expenses. And first, sign an artist contract with Feishi Records.

Feishi Records is a partner of Beijing Satellite TV's "Singing China". This clause was clearly stated when the program was promoted, so there is no problem of deception.

If it's an ordinary newcomer, it doesn't matter at all, being able to sign with Feishi Records is a dream!

Feishi Records is one of the most famous record companies in China, and it was the overlord of the record industry in its most glorious period.

At that time, the company used to have a number of singers at the level of heavenly kings and queens to join, and those albums were sold in the 1980s and 1990s. At least one-third was produced by Flying Stones.

Its symbol is a golden stone image with white wings. Familiar to countless people.

However, after entering the new century, with the rise of a large number of new media. The maturity and widespread dissemination of digital music, coupled with the huge impact of online piracy, the golden age of the recording industry is gone forever!

Since 2003, the management of Feishi Records has encountered unprecedented difficulties, and was once on the verge of bankruptcy.

It wasn't until 2007 that Juxing Culture Media invested in Feishi Records, replaced the senior managers who were stagnant, and followed the trend of the times to expand multiple businesses. Finally, this well-known company was pulled back from the edge of the cliff.

Today, the power of Feishi Records in the industry is far from that of its heyday, but it is still in the top ranks.

The cooperation with Beijing Satellite TV this time shows the great ambition of Feishi Records.

It has successfully signed a number of powerful singers, including Mu Xiaochu who has a good relationship with Lu Chen.

But Lin Zhijie thought that those signed singers combined could not compare to Lu Chen alone!

So he came to make a last-ditch effort.

Lu Chen was really touched by Lin Zhijie's sincerity. You must know that Lin Zhijie's status in the circle is not comparable to that of a young rookie, and neither Beijing Satellite TV nor Feishi Records were in the "Singing China" competition. He set the threshold of unspoken rules here, allowing him to win the championship smoothly.

Many draft competitions have entertainment brokerage companies to cooperate and participate to cultivate and discover new talents. Once a good seed is found, they will sign the contract first. What an idiot!

In the past, Shonan Satellite TV was the best at playing this trick, and it deceived many outstanding players, but it was restrained after a lot of revelations.

It's just that being moved is moved, Lu Chen's determination to become an independent artist has not wavered.

His career is in its infancy, and it is time for vigorous development. If he starts again with Flying Stone Records, even if he is at the bottom with the so-called 4 million new star nurturing funds, it will not be worth the loss.

"Director Lin, I've thought it through very clearly..."

Lu Chen said embarrassingly: "I don't want to sign with any record or agency company, I'm really sorry."

"That's a real pity."

Lin Zhijie was very sorry, just like a master craftsman's feeling when he sees a good material and quality but cannot get it.

However, the music director of Flying Stone Records was not angry and ashamed because of this, he was not so narrow-minded.

On the contrary, Lin Zhijie's two assistants showed disapproval more or less.

Is there a mistake? You don't even want such a good opportunity, what are you thinking in your mind!

I don't know how many newcomers want to get in without breaking their heads, not to mention Lin Zhijie's strong support.

If Lin Zhijie didn't express his opinion, the two assistants wanted to teach Lu Chen how to be a qualified rookie!

The current rookie is really ignorant.

"I'm so sorry!"

Lu Chen put his hands together and apologized again.

Lin Zhijie smiled openly, waved his hands and said, "It doesn't matter, there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future."

Of course, he was just saying something polite, and he was about to leave after he finished speaking.

But Lu Chen's eyes lit up when he heard it, and he immediately said, "Director Lin, I really want to cooperate with your company for a business, can I chat with you a little more?"

Lin Zhijie was about to get up, but when he heard Lu Chen's words, he sat down again: "Let's talk about the business."

The two assistants looked at each other in blank dismay, they could only lament that Lin Zhijie was really generous and cherished his talent.

Does Feishi Records still need Lu Chen's business?

In the case of being rejected twice before, Lin Zhijie not only did not turn his face away, but also gave him a chance.

Really nothing to say.

"Director Lin, it's like this..."

At this time, it was my sister's turn to tell Lin Zhijie about the most important business of Lu Chen's studio.

After Lin Zhijie listened carefully, he was very surprised: "You want to hand over Lu Chen's first album to Feishi Records for recording and release?"

Lu Xi smiled and said, "Yes, because Flying Rock Records is the best in the country in this respect, and it is also our luck that Lu Chen is lucky enough to know Director Lin."

Although my sister's character is a bit stubborn and cold, she can speak well, and she can speak well.

The importance of this album to Lu Chen is self-evident.

In the pop music world, if a singer wants to release a record, Feishi Records is undoubtedly the best channel, there is no one.

Whether it is industry influence or network resources, it can be called a leader.

Although it is said that the entertainment circle is now following the idol route, releasing records is just a need to improve their standards, and they can also use online sales channels, and they don't necessarily need to rely on professional record companies like Feishi.

But there is still demand in this area. Many people in the 1980s and 1990s have nostalgic feelings. When a favorite singer releases an album, they buy a CD as a souvenir. Many people listen to it in their spare time.

Therefore, Feishi Records has always been in the business of record production and distribution, but the scale is far less than before.

In other words, what Lu Chen's studio wants to cooperate with is only a small business.

Lin Zhijie was very curious: "Why do you want to release a record? Isn't it better to distribute it online? That way the cost will be much lower, and you don't have to worry about losing money if you can't sell it. Now nine out of ten CDs are at a loss."

In the past, singers made money by selling records, but now it's a fan economy. If they rely on releasing records, they will starve to death!

Lu Xi said confidently: "We plan to release both online and CD at the same time, mainly in the fan circle. If possible, I would like to visit your company's production department to discuss in person."

"I just need your help to introduce it."

Compared with Feishi Records, Lu Chen's studio is pitifully weak. If no one recommends him directly to the door, I'm afraid the other party will not take it seriously, and I don't know how much trouble it will be.

Lu Chen had already made a sales plan for the album, and had discussed it with Lu Xi many times in advance.

Lu Xi still admires his younger brother's thoughts.

The two siblings were so confident that Lin Zhijie sighed secretly.

However, he was very happy to help with this small favor, so he asked his assistant to give Lu Xi a business card.

"Take my business card and go directly to manager Yin Haoyin of our company's marketing department, and he will help you."

Lu Chen and Lu Xi looked at each other and said in unison, "Thank you Director Lin!"

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