Chicago 1990

Regarding the Grammys, Song Ya did not admit to Russell Simmons, but in fact his prospects for winning the prize are very bad.

"I don’t plan to spend too much effort on the best single of the year. Grammys are different from AMA. You and Mimi’s popularity won’t get much bonus points from professionals, while Brian Adams’ (EverythingIDo) IDoItforYou is No. 1 on the Billboard Annual List, Irving Gordon’s voice is also very loud, even if it’s candy, it’s his turn... and..."

He took the initiative to find Motula, and the other party briefly introduced Sony Columbia Records’ PR strategy for this Grammy. “Last year, after Mimi won the best newcomer and best female pop singer, the judges rebounded greatly. This year we have Keep a low profile. It is victory to hold the best female pop singer. She and Walter are nominated for the best producer award and there is little chance."

"What about my best RAP singer?" Song Ya asked.

"Excluding the label, the head office only started signing rap singers last year and has little influence in this field, and your relationship with Quincy Jones and Russell Simmons has been handled badly, so..."

Motura was in a very good mood, drank a lot of wine and talked a lot, but his tendency was also obvious, "As for male singers, we will die against Michael Bolton this year."

"I think our last transaction involved Russell Simmons, Mr. Motura."

Song Ya was not reconciled.

"After the acquisition of Amerika Music Magazine was finalized, I urged them to stop criticizing you in the media. They did it, and instead focused on the new VIBE magazine. Isn’t that enough? Although the head office Owns 50% of DefJam Records, but Russell Simmons is the boss after all, and your opponent is under DefJam Records. I can’t say this greeting."

Motula patted Song Ya on the shoulder, "As a singer who has just made his debut, it is already a remarkable achievement to tie the PR battle at home in New York where Russell Simmons has run for more than ten years. Wait another year until next year. Your album should be almost sold, and chances of winning will be even greater when the time comes."

Except for a useless guarantee, Song Ya didn’t get anything from Motula. He now recalled the fact that Russell Simmons said “Grammy See” before, and he was angry, "I won’t be so easy. Just admit defeat." He secretly made up his mind.

"Mimi, I'm leaving a bit beforehand, Walt, Roberto, bye."

After hurriedly saying goodbye to Mariah Carey and others, he returned to the hotel and called Hayden and others to discuss countermeasures.

"Last time Shirley Fleming made it very clear that her network is not convenient to help with RAP awards, so if Sony Columbia Records does not intend to conduct a large-scale public relations, then you only have the best single of the year award. It’s a general award, it’s very difficult."

Grammy’s selection mechanism is not something you can vote for if you are eligible to vote. Except for the four major categories (newcomer of the year, single of the year, album of the year, album of the year), each judge can only choose from dozens of other awards. Eight items are selected for voting. In addition to the four general items, the judges in Shirley Fleming's network generally only choose eight classical music and related awards for voting.

What if these people have to choose one item to vote in the RAP category?Of course there is no problem with the specific operation, but in fact, a large-scale transfer is completely impossible.

Assuming that Shirley Fleming really greeted the judges on a large scale, and there are more insiders, and the mouth must be mixed, then this news cannot be kept secret.Once the news of'classical music's white judges interfering in the selection of black rap awards' came out, it was absolutely an incredible scandal. Song Ya, Shirley Fleming who greeted him, and the judges who switched to vote were inevitably caught in a commotion.

"So if you use force, it can only be in the general category, and the general award is the most competitive, because all the judges can vote." Hayden said.

"William Morris can't stay out of the matter." Song Ya said, pointing at him.

"Are you determined?" Hayden asked.

"I will try my best to get what I want." Song Ya replied.

"Okay, I get it. William Morris, Shirley Fleming, BABYFACE from LAFACE Records, Steven from Atlantic Records, As Cube, and Rick Robbin from Def Records..." Hayden board proceeded Finger count, "Let's start as soon as possible, the votes of the judges will start to be sent out one after another."

"I will call them tomorrow."

The next day, after Song Ya and Donovan decided to compete for the best single of the year, he began to call one by one with the phone to solicit votes. In addition to the candidates listed by Hayden, he also did not let go of those who could get a little bit of it. The judges of the relationship even called NAS’s father, Jones, who has some connections in the jazz circle in New York.

The results have been good. Except for BABYFACE, Steven and Shirley Fleming, who owe their favors and will definitely help, as well as Es Cube, the others have at least expressed their willingness to vote for him on the phone. Riclubin is particularly active, but There is an exchange condition, that is, next year Song Ya will use his contacts to return to his singer.

"Okay, no problem, Rick." Song Ya put down the phone, "Who else?" He and Taraji have researched the address book, and no one can call.

"Mariah Carey." Hayden reminded, "She also has a share in this award. Can't you stay out of it? Should she influence Motura?"

Song Ya doesn't like to listen to these words now, so he calmly considered it and dialed Motura's phone directly, "Mr. Motura, I still plan to put my full strength on the annual single."

"I heard, you are asking people everywhere."

Motura’s news was extremely well-informed, "You are like a child who never wants to be obedient."

"After all, I have five years of distribution rights in Sony Columbia. As you said, we will have time to mend the relationship with each other..." Song Ya said.

"I think I'm a good APLUS for you, maybe you haven't seen the real vicious me." Motura said.

"Mr. Motula, the methods you used to deal with me in the second half of last year, if you change the target to any singer who is not financially cautious, I am afraid that you will be bankrupt and living on the street now." Song Ya replied.

There was silence on the other end of the phone, "Well, I will give this award some resources, without affecting the main goal."

"Thank you, Mr. Motura."

Song Ya hung up the phone and thought of someone coming again. He called Derui, "Hey, Derui, Yesterday Big E found me and wanted to participate in joint propaganda, but I refused."

"Thanks, APLUS." Derry replied lazily, as if still in bed.

"So...can you vote for me at the Grammy Awards? By the way, also mobilize people you know, I intend for the single of the year." Song Ya asked.

"Hey, kid!" The Derui suddenly became energetic, and he said angrily: "Do you remember? Snoop Dogg and I begged you several times, and I even put down the predecessor of rap. , We begged you several times, but what about you? Are you ashamed to come to me now?"

"On, Derui, I respect you very much, but what qualifications can I have to help you? This is beyond my ability! You don't know, GD does not guarantee me and Lori now, I can deal with it Do you have a big E? Huh?" Song Ya retorted.

"Yeah, yeah, you are a cunning two-headed snake. Don’t think I didn’t hear the wind in New York. When it’s good for you, you will say that GD will no longer guarantee you. When it’s bad for you, you will say that It’s the superficial effort of GD just to prevent you from being implicated!" Derry scolded: "Your kid earned 30 million last year! I jumped from one fire pit into another, damn! I made my debut in 1984. Now, it became popular on the West Coast in 1988..."

Uh... It seems that the other party resents a lot. Song Ya waited for him to scold him and continue to grind, "Derui, listen to me, we have a joint publicity plan this year, and we are still business partners... After you are nominated, I will also Help, I never promise anything I can't do."

"Huh!" Derry let out a sigh, "Okay, okay, I will vote for you."

"My friends who also let you have the right to vote..."

"I know I know, brown candy."

"..."

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