On August 28th, the "Singing China" National Finals Competition ended.
The first season of Beijing Television's first reality show was a great success, with a ratings of 6.87% that night.
Although it failed to break the record of 7%, Beijing Television was very satisfied. Not only did it schedule the production of the second season next year, but it also revealed a surprising news on its official blog.
That is, the champion of the first season will serve as a judge for the second season, and this has become a convention!
And the champion of the first season of "Singing China" was Lu Chen.
The news made Lu Chen's fans on Waves blog soar, and it also brought him substantial benefits.
LuChen Studio received inquiries from two performance companies and an advertising company, and a brokerage company that had been contacted before came to the door again to buy songs.
There was also QQ Music, which asked Lu Chen for an interview!
Therefore, not only did Lu Chen not become idle because of the end of "Singing China", but he became even busier.
But before dealing with these businesses, Lu Chen first had to receive a very important guest.
Lin Zhijie, a famous musician and the music director of Flying Stone Records.
He was also one of the four judges of "Singing China".
And he came on behalf of Flying Stone Records.
In the Blue Court Cafe on the top floor of Jinghua Hotel, adjacent to the Blue Sky Entrepreneurial Park, Lu Chen and Lu Xi received the distinguished guest, along with his two assistants.
"Lu Chen, do you really not want to think about it again?"
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 thin and tall, has a cold appearance, and doesn't like to joke or talk much.
In the domestic pop music world, Lin Zhijie is not famous outside the circle, but almost everyone in the circle knows him.
He used to be an excellent singer-songwriter. Later, he turned behind-the-scenes and joined Flying Stone Records. He produced a number of best-selling albums for many stars. He was known for his high ability and rigorous work attitude.
Lu Chen got to know Lin Zhijie because of "Singing China". Lin Zhijie appreciated Lu Chen's creative talent very much, so he personally came to invite Lu Chen to join his company.
In Lin Zhijie's view, Lu Chen's signing with Flying Stone Records was an excellent thing for both parties.
However, Lu Chen politely refused.
At the same time, Lu Chen turned down the New Star Cultivation Fee, which was worth four million!
The prize money for the winner of "Singing China" is as high as 5 million, but it is divided into 1 million cash and 4 million new star training funds.
Among them, the 1 million yuan after-tax bonus was provided by Beijing Television. In addition to the reward for winning six competition and the first prize of the Beijing Singing Area, Lu Chen won a total of 1.4 million yuan through the talent competition.
And it's all after tax!
Beijing Television can be said to have spent a lot of money, but compared with their advertising revenue, it's only a drop in the bucket.
The 4 million new star training fund for the champion is even more amazing. The payer is not Beijing Television, but Flying Stone Records!
But this is not real money that can be directly obtained. It belongs to a whole set of artist training, packaging and promotion costs, and first of all, an artist contract with Flying Stone Records must be signed.
Flying Stone Records is the partner of Beijing Television's "Singing China". This clause was indicated in the publicity of the program, so there is no problem of deception.
If it's an ordinary newcomer, it doesn't matter at all. To be able to sign with Flying Stone Records is simply a dream!
Flying Stone Records is one of the most famous record companies in China. In its most glorious period, it can be called the overlord of the record industry.
At that time, the company once had a number of Heavenly King and Queen level singers. At least one-third of the best-selling albums in the 1980s and 1990s were produced by Flying Stone Records.
Its logo, a golden stone image with white wings, is familiar to countless people.
However, after entering the new century, with the rise of a large number of new media, the maturity and wide spread of digital music, coupled with the huge impact of online piracy, the golden age of the record industry is gone forever!
Starting in 2003, the operation of Flying Stone Records suffered unprecedented difficulties and was once on the verge of bankruptcy.
It was not until 2007, when Superstar Cultural Media injected capital into Flying Stone Records, replaced the senior management who were complacent, and followed the trend of the times to expand various businesses. Finally, the famous company was pulled back from the edge of the cliff.
Nowadays, Flying Stone Records' power in the industry is far from its heyday, but it is also in the first-class ranks.
This cooperation with Beijing Television shows the ambition of Flying Stone Records.
It has successfully signed a number of powerful singers, including Mu Xiaochu, who has a good relationship with Lu Chen.
But Lin Zhijie believes that those contracted singers added up are not as good as Lu Chen alone!
So, he came to make a last-ditch effort.
Lu Chen was really moved by Lin Zhijie's sincere attitude. It should be known that the other party's status in the circle is not comparable to that of a small newcomer like him. Moreover, neither Beijing Television nor Flying Stone Records set the unspoken rules threshold in the competition of "Singing China", which allowed him to win the championship smoothly.
Many talent competitions are cooperated with entertainment agencies to train and discover newcomers. Once a good seedling is found, they will sign a contract first. If the contestant does not sign a contract or has signed a contract with another company, then wanting to stand out in the competition is undoubtedly a pipe dream!
In the past, Shonan TV was the best at playing this trick, and many excellent contestants were cheated. Later, a large number of revelations were revealed, and they restrained themselves.
But even though he was moved, Lu Chen's determination to be an independent artist has not wavered.
His career is in the beginning stage, and it is time to vigorously develop. If he runs to Flying Stone Records and starts over again, even with the so-called 4 million new star cultivation fund as the bottom, it will not be worth it.
"Director Lin, I've thought about it very clearly …"
Lu Chen said embarrassedly, "I don't want to sign a contract with any record company or agency. I'm sorry."
"That's really a pity."
Lin Zhijie was very regretful, just like a master craftsman who saw good material and beautiful quality but couldn't get it.
However, the music director of Flying Stone Records was not angry or ashamed. He was not so narrow-minded.
On the other hand, Lin Zhijie's two assistants were more or less disapproving.
Are you kidding me? You don't even want such a good opportunity. What's going on in your head?
It was unknown how many newcomers outside wanted to get in, not to mention Lin Zhijie's support.
If it weren't for Lin Zhijie not expressing his position, the two assistants would like to teach Lu Chen how to be a qualified newcomer!
Nowadays, the newcomers really don't know the immensity of heaven and earth.
"I'm really sorry!"
Lu Chen put his hands together and apologized again.
Lin Zhijie smiled open-mindedly, waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter. There will be opportunities for cooperation in the future."
Of course, he was just saying a polite word, and was ready to leave.
But Lu Chen's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he immediately said, "Director Lin, I really have a business to cooperate with your company. Can I talk to you a little more?"
Lin Zhijie was about to get up, but when he heard Lu Chen's words, he sat down again: "What business is it? Let's hear it."
The two assistants looked at each other and could only sigh that Lin Zhijie was really generous and cherished talent.
Did Flying Stone Records still lack Lu Chen's business?
In the case of being rejected twice before, Lin Zhijie not only did not lose face and leave, but also gave him a chance.
There was really nothing to say.
"Director Lin, it's like this …"
At this time, it was his sister's turn to tell Lin Zhijie about the most important business of Lu Chen Studio at present.
After listening carefully, Lin Zhijie was very surprised: "Do you want to give Lu Chen's first album to our Flying Stone Records to record and distribute?"
Lu Xi said with a smile, "Yes, because Flying Stone Records is the best in China in this regard. It's also our luck that Lu Chen has the honor of knowing Director Lin."
Although her sister's character was a little stubborn and cold, she could also say good things, and she said them very well.
The importance of this album to Lu Chen was self-evident.
In the pop music world, if a singer wanted to release a record, Flying Stone Records was undoubtedly the best channel, no other.
Whether it was in the industry influence or in terms of human resources, it could be said to be outstanding.
Although nowadays the entertainment industry is taking the idol route, releasing a record is only necessary to enhance the appeal, and it can also go through the online sales channel, and does not necessarily need to rely on a professional record company like Flying Stone.
But there was still a demand in this area. Many people in the 1980s and 1990s have nostalgic plots. When they encounter an album by a singer they like, they will buy a CD as a souvenir and listen to it in their spare time.
Therefore, Flying Stone 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 Studio wants to cooperate with is just a small business.
Lin Zhijie was very curious: "Why do you want to release a record? Isn't it better to release it online? That way, the cost will be much lower, and you don't have to worry about not being able to sell it and losing money. Now, nine out of ten CDs are sold at a loss. "
In the past, singers sold records to make money, but now it's a fan economy. They will starve to death by releasing records!
Lu Xi said confidently, "We are going to release it online and on CD at the same time, mainly in the fan circle. If possible, I would like to visit your company's production department to talk about it in detail face-to-face."
"I just need you to help introduce me."
Compared with Flying Stone Records, Lu Chen Studio was pitifully weak. If there was no referral, the other party would not take it seriously, and it was unknown how much trouble it would cause.
Lu Chen had already made an album sales plan and discussed it with Lu Xi many times in advance.
Lu Xi still admired her younger brother's idea.
The two siblings were so confident that Lin Zhijie secretly sighed.
However, he was still very happy to help with this small favor, so he asked his assistant to take a business card to Lu Xi.
"You can take my business card and go directly to Manager Yin Haoyin of our company's marketing department. 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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