Chicago 1990

Companies that can participate in the CES show generally don't give any missed opportunities, and the temporary impulse to invest is nothing. Song Ya still honestly went back to sell records.

"Hey, Shankman, long time no see."

The sixth week of the charts is already very bad. The billboard album chart, that is, the album sales data, the'A+' album was unexpectedly won by newcomer country singer Billy Ray Sellers' GaveAll, and the singles topped the list. Relying on his performance in the NBA Finals in the midfield and passionate cheers on the sidelines to defend.

According to the design of Sony Columbia Records, when the popularity and sales data continue to drop to a certain level, another strong single BeautifulGirls will be released. The current plan is about August, because the student group is in the summer vacation. It is very advantageous for the sales of songs for teenagers.

The popularity of BeautifulGirls is over again. At the end of the year, there will be a series of activities such as the official single release of WhereIsTheLove and star group singing. Then, in the awards season next year, we will strive to win some heavyweight awards and continue to save the buying spirit with the release of music videos.

In short, Motula is indeed a master in terms of selling records. The popularity is like a tide, and it is easy to adjust in time. According to the sales momentum, the announcement of the next node is advanced or delayed, and always maintained. Live and buy gas.This is much better than before Song Ya got the first Apocalypse song, and then hurriedly billed it as soon as he made it. He just took advantage of the high quality of the Apocalypse song.

"Hello, APLUS."

So the task now is to get the BeautifulGirls MV as soon as possible. After returning from London, Song Ya checked his dance teacher’s group dance choreography and was very dissatisfied, so he wanted to find the mountain where he had worked together in the Trumpets (trumpet) MV. Kerman Dance Company, continue to cooperate.

Because Sony Columbia cannot afford the budget of 8 million for the release of the album alone, Songya’s A+ record will be shared equally with the other party. The filming costs of the music video are also listed here. Since half of the money is required, the producer’s The power Song Ya also won from Motura.At the point of shooting the MV, Sony Columbia Records is very at ease with him.

After a brief chat with Shankman, the other party’s offer was twice as high as that of Trumpets, and he could not devote all his energy to MV shooting.

"Today I have a movie, a TV series choreography task, the schedule is very tight." Shankman's dance company seems to have eased from last year's financial crisis, and now it is in good momentum.

Indeed, their modern dance with hip-hop style is very similar to the future style in Trumpets, so it means that Shankman has grasped the direction of the trend.

"Maybe I can invest in your dance troupe and let you recruit more dancers?" Song Ya is now very confident and wants to try any investment opportunity.

Shankman smiled. The 30-year-old white man from a wealthy family in Los Angeles said: "I used to have deep cooperation with MJ brothers and sisters, Paula and others."

"I know I know."

This is the refusal. After all, it is a dance company that has been to the Oscars. Perhaps last year his dance company encountered difficulties. It was a good opportunity. But at that time Song Ya had no capital and no investment consciousness. Think of a way.

"Will this work? I will send my chief dancer and assistant choreographer Anne Fletcher of my dance company to help you. I think you know her level, and the fees will be much cheaper than me."

Shankman quoted a half price.

"This MV needs a group dance scene of dozens of people, and then there will be two MV shooting tasks."

Song Ya thought of the excellent female dancer at the time, but was a little worried about the other's leadership ability, except for Beautiful Girls,In the future music video, Showmethemoney also has a group dance scene, plus WanttoWantMe's duo choreography, Song Ya doesn’t want to save too much money this time. The investment in the original BeautifulGirls MV should not be small, because the fast food restaurant was shot in the studio. All sets should be made temporarily, and the cost of light sets will exceed the total cost of all his previous MVs.

As for the two songs WhereIsTheLove and FeelItStill, since the lyrics are a grand issue, there is no need for singing and dancing.

Since the official version of EmpireState&nbind's MV has Mariah Carey's participation, Sony Columbia Records will be in charge of the production, and Song Ya can't be the master.

"I can ask her to come to you for an interview once." Shankman said.

"Ok."

Song Ya agreed. He didn't have much choice. There didn't seem to be many professional dancers in the original MV. Just dance happily. If Anne Fletcher works, it's her.

Next is the director selection. In order to group his movie director dream, his fixed partner Zach Schneider is using the money he saved in the past two years to make a short film. There is no schedule. Song Ya asked a group of people and finally selected Mariah Carey. The director of the MTV unplugged concert, the old white man Larry.

Song Ya prepared a script himself, which was based on the original MV. Since the original MV was still copied in singing, he gave up the idea of ​​changing the MV style according to the lyrics.

The heroine is of course Shakira who has been practicing on A+ records for more than a month.

"1234, 2234..."

Two days later, Anne Fletcher arrived at A+ Records. Song Ya and director Larry were there. Roberto Clever also voluntarily ran over. Song Ya had to invite him to participate in the interview.

The practice room for A+ Records is not big. Anne Fletcher is leading in front. She brings two assistants, Fergie, Shakira and a dozen Chicago dancers from A+ Records. Everyone presses her. The brand-new choreography action brought, followed by the music of BeautifulGirls dancing enthusiastically.Song Ya, Larry and Roberto Clever leaned against the back wall, chatting and observing.

The top white dancer doesn't say that he is not good in body shape or dance, but he is not good at appearance, with a shoehorn face, a big chin and a bit protruding forward, but it doesn't matter, he can choreograph and dance.

"How is it?" Roberto Clever asked.

"Very good, I am very satisfied." Song Ya replied: "How about you? Larry."

"It's a very new style. I think it's a bit old, and I can't keep up with the times." Larry touched his chin and said, "But it should work, and the picture will not be bad."

"That's her?" Song Ya asked.

"Yes." Larry nodded.

"YES!" Roberto Cleverville was very happy: "Thank you for giving Shakira this opportunity to APLUS."

"Huh?" Song Ya was taken aback, "Aren't we talking about Annie?"

"I thought it was Annie too." Larry laughed.

Before Roberto Clever could speak, Song Ya said to him: "Don't worry, that girl is doing very well. Even if she doesn't dance well, the heroine will be hers."

Fergie has now initially revealed the hip-hop style she will show in LondonBridge in the future. She twists and has a sense of rhythm and power, but she is still blown up by the fifteen-year-old Shakira next to her, both in basic skills and expressiveness. The girl’s waist and hip movements have distinct Latin, Middle Eastern and Indian dance styles. When it is soft, it is like a water snake. When it is intense, the rhythm is fast. That swing, that change...

Hey, it's so exciting, Song Ya couldn't help but start thinking...

"Is the studio contacted? The same, Hollywood?" Larry asked.

"Well, the studio, set, and shooting team are still contracted to Columbia Pictures in Hollywood, and the relevant sketches have been sent before." Song Ya replied.

"See you in Hollywood?"

After communicating all the preparatory work, Larry basically has no doubts. He is old, his health is good and bad, and there is no special career pursuit. The last film was produced twelve years ago, and there is not much highlight in his career. which performed.

Just like Zach Schneider, who has no qualifications, this is why Song Ya chose Larry. Because of the existence of the Apocalypse MV, he can just copy it honestly. He doesn't want to cooperate with directors who have too much desire for control.

"See you in Hollywood."

Send Larry away, and then let Goodman and Yeremov be responsible for negotiating choreography contracts for BeautifulGirls, Showmethemoney, and WanttoWantMe with Anne Fletcher’s agent. Song Ya and Roberto Klevell return to the office. Talked about other things.

"Is the NAS album released in the second half of the year?" Song Ya received certain news from NAS, "Help me take care of him at Sony Columbia Records."

"No problem, but I can't actually help much."

Roberto Clerville readily agreed, and we don't need to worry too much about the boss."

This time he came mainly for investment, "You said you want to build a clothing brand?"

"Yes, cheap clothing for young people, mainly pure cotton, and foundry in China. I contacted some clothing stores in the black, Chinese, and Shilla areas in cities. They are probably on the discount shelf at the entrance of the store. Ten knives and twenty knives. I have sent Riese and Song Asheng to China to inspect the factory."

Song Yada gave a brief introduction, "Do you have any intentions?"

"Is the pricing strategy so cheap?" Roberto Klevell was surprised. "You really don't go the ordinary way. The clothes in trendy stores run by celebrities are much more expensive than outside."

"That's different. If all the raw materials and labor are handed over to Huaguo, I will not be able to get many certifications and other qualifications here, and I want to make the urban poor who live in poverty can afford quality and design. Affordable clothes are even an act of giving back to the public."

Song Ya spoke beautifully, looking like a saint.

"Then count me, and David Cole, Miss Kelly should also be interested in investing." Roberto Clerville thought for a while and said, "I can also help in the Hispanic neighborhood."

"Mimi is... uh, well, Miss Kelly is willing to pay too? Why didn't she tell me."

"I told her when I came to Chicago for dinner, she was very interested."

Roberto Clavier asked, "So you agree to accept our investment?"

"Of course, how could I be unwilling to have someone help share the risk."

"Uh……"

"Haha, just kidding, don't take Roberto to your heart."