Chicago 1990

On the way, Song Ya's call to Michelle has been busy. It is estimated that her place is full of bags now, and she can only leave messages in the answering machine, and wait for her to come back.

He called Milla again, telling her not to go downstairs for now, and communicate with her agent before deciding what to do next.

"Hello, Mr. Donovan, what do you think?"

Co-broker Donovan dialed in.

"Don't say anything to the reporter, Hayden has rushed over. According to the latest news I got, it should be that the local television station in Los Angeles will release the first edited version, deliberately creating conflicts between ethnic groups and the police to gain benefits. Then You now have two choices. One is to stand firm and continue to maintain the image of an affirmative pioneer, because the four major news channels that purchased the first version of the video are also embarrassing now. Apart from CUU, the other three will not necessarily turn to. And the black community is now It has been mobilized. This is a total outburst of contradictions. It is unrealistic for them to come back to accept the police's innocence theory. You only need to shift the focus to assault and insist that police officers can still take the moral advantage of excessive law enforcement. "

Donovan said: "The second option is to launch crisis public relations, and then keep a low profile, and get away from this public opinion and media carnival. This option is relatively safe and I personally recommend it. Anyway, don't express any support for white people. The police officer's words are suicide."

"Okay, thanks to Donovan, I will consider it first and keep in touch."

Arriving at Columbia Records headquarters, Song Ya met Walter, David Cole and Roberto Clevere, as well as some public relations and legal personnel.

"What are you going to do? APLUS. Now the factory's vinyl and CD disc assembly lines are stopped, and money is losing every second. You have to make a decision quickly. According to the previous contract between our two parties, due to your personal or A+ The loss caused by the record company will be borne by you.” The Columbia Records lawyer who was in charge of signing the contract last time relentlessly talked about money directly in the first sentence.

"I know I know."

This is the case in American society. Walter and others are powerless. Their status does not allow, and there is no need to speak for Song Ya’s personal financial loss. It is interesting that Walter can stop the production line as soon as possible. After all, the two parties are just a cooperative relationship. Ya is not a signed singer at Columbia Records.

"Feel? It? Still is released as a single at this time..."

Robert Klevell is Song Ya’s business partner. His suggestion is relatively straightforward, “It was very suitable yesterday, but it is now completely out of fashion, especially your song is a bit inflammatory. I personally suggest to stop production immediately. Line, destroy the discs that have been produced, and incorporate this song into future albums. At that time, the storm must have passed. As long as you don’t release a single, you can do a low-key strong single in an album."

"How much do I have to pay you if I do this?" Song Ya asked.

"The vinyl and CD discs and covers that have already been produced... you have to pay if the production line stops for an hour... and the liquidated damages for the suspension of the first batch of 100,000 production contracts." The other party gave a rough figure, approximately At 15 to 200,000 dollars, the longer the production line stops, the more you will lose, so a decision must be made as soon as possible.

"I'm going to consult with the agent and the lawyer first." Song Ya is not yet able to decide which path Donovan suggested, but his heart is slightly low-key, and if he continues to high-key entanglement, his Chinese soul will come. It's a bit too shameless.

"Let's talk about it for now." The publicity staff and lawyers left in a hurry. They will be very busy today. There are also many black singers at Columbia Records. In these days of media spree, it is far more than Song who rushed to the stage. Ya one, of course, it's fucking embarrassing now.

Taking advantage of the break of the meeting, "Where is Mr. Motura?" Song Ya and the three of them who stayed in the meeting room, Walter asked, "Can he give me some advice?"

"Mr. Motura is running a promotion with Miss Kelly.

After the Grammys, the outside world’s questioning of Mariah Carey reached its peak. There should be other big record companies behind the scenes. Some true and false rumors have also spread. Motula is now busy helping to put out the fire. .

"Wait for him?" Walter asked.

"Wait, I can still afford this little money." Song Ya sighed.

The three of them all laughed. One hundred and two hundred thousand is definitely a small amount of money for a singer, but not necessarily a large sum for their top songwriters and producers.

At nine o'clock in the evening, Michelle's call came back first.

"We decided to take a firm stand. Can you stay in line with us?" Michelle may have just held a meeting. As Donovan said, the black community has now been'set up' from the ethnic group. It is difficult to look back emotionally, "We will continue to support Rodney King and condemn the police's excessive enforcement."

"I haven't decided yet, you know, Michelle, my choice involves multiple interests." Song Ya could only drag on first.

Michelle also expressed his understanding. After all, there are too many things that stars have to take into consideration, and they cannot always be on the front line like her affirmative lawyers.

At half past nine, Motula called back, "APLUS, I suggest that you send a statement to the outside world through your agent or lawyer, and then deal with it in a low-key manner. As a promising creator, there is no need for this. Gaming table."

His words were brief, but he convinced Song Ya in an instant, yes, he has a bright future, why bother to go to the table to gamble?If you choose to continue to support Rodney King with a high profile, the statement after the first version of the video can be said to have been manipulated by the media. If there is another third version of the video that is more unfavorable to Rodney King, wouldn’t it be because of one Los Angeles' bad boys completely lose their reputation?

"I have decided, so I will take down the production line."

After consulting with Goodman again, he approached Walt, "Let your lawyer come."

The discs that have been produced will be destroyed by Columbia Records. Song Ya originally wanted to build a warehouse in Chicago to store something, but Goodman told him that if the discs that were not distributed through official channels were released privately, they would have to Losing money again, he had to dispel the idea.

"Due to APLUS's personal reasons, A+ Records decided to suspend the single release of Feel? It? Still, and A+ Records will compensate Sony Columbia Records... a total of 177,000 dollars." Both parties signed the contract and Song Ya handed it to each other. A company check from A+ Records.

Later, in Chicago, Goodman hand-written paper, using the company logo of A+ Records as the background, and issued a brief statement to reporters.

"Mr. APLUS severely condemns the misleading of the irresponsible media to the public... uh... and expresses firm support for the actions of black groups to defend their legitimate rights and interests. Mr. APLUS's support for racial equality and anti-violence movements is consistent..."

He behaved very cautiously under the flashlight. No wonder he did not want to go to court. "However, given that the media is unable to guarantee the authenticity of the news, he will suspend any views on the Rodney King incident. At present, Mr. APLUS will focus on In the production of my first album, I strive to present a new album with brand-new style and musical elements to the audience and fans..."

He came here on excitement and lost money. It’s no longer appropriate to stay in a hotel. He is now being spotted by an annoying reporter. In order not to give the tabloid Lenovo space to trouble Mira, Song Ya called her and brought him. People hid back to Chicago overnight, not even Hayden, who had just arrived in New York.