In just two days, the song "Billie Jean" had been downloaded 13 million times, and the number of listeners had exceeded 50 million. It rushed to the sixth place on the American Billboard Singles Chart in one fell swoop.
It wasn't just the fans. Even the famous music critics and musicians were full of praise for "Billie Jean." They were not stingy with their compliments.
In the comments section of the main website of Wonderful Music, the fans who already knew that Xiao Yunhai had joined the Original Music Record Company urged Vincent to let Xiao Yunhai record "Billie Jean" as a single and put it on the market as soon as possible.
Vincent's original three-pronged plan had been foiled by "Billie Jean" before it could even start.
However, Vincent definitely liked such a change the most.
Therefore, when the number of downloads of the song exceeded the 20 million mark, Vincent put 100,000 copies of the single record of "Billie Jean" on the market.
Good lord, it was sold out in just one day.
All the major video stores called Vincent one after another, asking him to record as soon as possible to meet the strong demand of the fans.
Vincent did some calculations and found that the number of pre-orders in these video stores alone had reached 1.2 million.
Vincent was ecstatic and had to work at full speed to make the factory work 24 hours a day. A week later, the sales of "Billie Jean" reached 5.82 million copies.
With just this one song, the sales of the album, plus the 24 million downloads on Wonderful Music, made a profit of 56 million US dollars after tax.
Vincent could not wait to call Xiao Yunhai.
"Xiao, do you know how popular your song is now? God, I'm going crazy. "
Xiao Yunhai said angrily, "I'm already crazy. I'm crazy because of you just now. Vincent, do you know what time it is now in Hua Xia? It's four o 'clock in the morning. "
Only then did Vincent remember that it was early in the morning in Hua Xia. He said, "Xiao, I'm really sorry. I forgot about the time difference. It's mainly because I'm too excited. Your song 'Billie Jean' has been on sale for 20 days and has been downloaded 24 million times. The single album has sold 6 million copies, and it has been the number one song on the billboard for two weeks. Oh my god, this result is simply amazing. "
Upon hearing his words, Xiao Yunhai's voice became much gentler. He said, "Vincent, why does it sound like you're not going according to the plan?"
Ever since Xiao Yunhai returned to China, he had been staying at home with Zhao Wanqing all day. When he had nothing to do, he would start writing the script for "2012". He wanted to change it into a movie suitable for Hua Xia actors. Otherwise, it would be troublesome if they were not acclimatized to the environment and looked neither fish nor fowl.
Of course, he had to keep the English version as well. When the time came, he would just have to do some dubbing.
Vincent smiled. "Xiao, I've thought of a better idea. We can do the same with other songs like "Billie Jean". In this way, just the single record alone will make us a lot of money. "
Vincent was counting money like crazy. He had originally felt that it was a pity to put nine classic songs together. Now that he saw the results of "Billie Jean", he immediately changed his mind and wanted to make a lot of money in this way first.
He had thought that Xiao Yunhai would definitely agree to such a good thing. He did not expect that as soon as he finished speaking, he would be sternly rejected by Xiao Yunhai.
"Vincent, what you're doing is absolutely not right. This will make the fans feel that I'm using my music to make money, and the impact on me will be very bad. At most, we'll record another single album. Don't do anything else. Anyway, we're not short of money. "
Although Vincent's method could make Xiao Yunhai earn a lot of money, it would give people the impression that he was greedy for money. In the long run, it would be very disadvantageous for him.
Whether it was in Hua Xia or abroad, the first impression a star gave was very important.
It was indeed very inappropriate for Xiao Yunhai to do such a thing when it was his first time in the music industry.
Vincent thought for a moment and asked, "Xiao, do you know who the number one singer on the American billboard singles chart is?"
Xiao Yunhai asked in confusion, "What do you want to say? No matter what you do, you have to stop doing this. "
Vincent smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't do that again. I mainly want to tell you that we can make money in an open and aboveboard way, and we won't be criticized by anyone. If we can really do it, it will definitely be beneficial to the promotion of our record. Maybe we can create a miracle. "
Xiao Yunhai frowned and said, "It has something to do with the billboard singles?"
Vincent said, "That's right. The American billboard singles chart is the most influential chart in the American music industry. Among them, the most powerful is the King of Rock and Roll, Evan, who has passed away. He used the three singles from the "Kill" album released in 1991 to occupy the top spot for twelve weeks. No one has surpassed him so far. Now, your "Billie Jean" has been on the top for two weeks, and the advantage is very obvious. I hope you can break this record until our single can no longer be number one. Xiao, if you agree, then I will release this news. However, when the time comes, your song will be challenged by the American music industry. Because they will not allow another Evan to appear. "
Xiao Yunhai sneered and said, "In that case, you can sell singles openly, right?"
Vincent smiled and said, "This is called taking what you need. I get the money, and you not only get the money, but also the title. Xiao, don't you want to use this album to become a world-class singer? If you become the number one single for thirteen weeks in a row, you will be the King of World Music. No one will object. "
Xiao Yunhai had to admit that Vincent's proposal made him a little tempted.
The ancients put fame and wealth together. It was very reasonable for fame to come before wealth.
Xiao Yunhai's wealth could not be spent in his lifetime. The word "profit" was not very attractive to him. Selling it for one billion or eight hundred million yuan would not arouse his interest at all.
But it was different for fame. If he could beat all the musicians in the United States and set a record that would be unreachable for future generations, Xiao Yunhai would feel unusually satisfied.
This was something that could leave a brilliant light in the history of world music.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yunhai said helplessly, "Vincent, you win. I can't refuse your proposal."
Vincent laughed and said, "Xiao, starting tomorrow, I will release your other song, 'You Are Not Alone', to all the music platforms in the United States. Haha, the battle with the musicians in the United States is about to begin. I feel a little excited just thinking about it. "
Xiao Yunhai sighed and said, "Listening to your excitement, I feel that I have just made a very wrong decision."
The next day, Vincent, the boss of the Original Music Records Company, announced a major news at a press conference, which caused a sensation in the United States.
"That's right. Kungfu Xiao is going to break the record set by the King of Rock and Roll, Mr. Evan, of staying at the top of the billboard singles chart for 12 consecutive weeks. "
A reporter asked, "Mr. Vincent, don't you think that Kungfu Xiao is a little too arrogant?"
Vincent smiled and said, "I think it's more appropriate to describe it as confidence. Because you don't know how great the songs written by Xiao are. Let's put it this way, except for 'Be It' that you have heard, the quality of the songs in the other seven albums is not below that of 'Billie Jean'. I believe he is very likely to succeed. "
"Mr. Vincent, may I ask where Kungfu Xiao is now?"
Vincent smiled and said, "He should be accompanying his wife in Hua Xia."
"Xiao's approach, can we take it as disdain for all the musicians in the United States?"
A reporter said as if the world was not in chaos.
Vincent naturally knew the reporter's intention, but at this time, no matter whether it was good or bad, as long as it could cause a huge sensation, it was the best thing.
Therefore, Vincent said, "In Xiao's heart, family is far more important than career. Maybe the so-called record in our eyes is not worth mentioning in Xiao's eyes. "
"Well, reporters, at this time, Kungfu Xiao's second song, 'You Are Not Alone' should have been released on major music media and platforms. Let's wait and see if he can last 13 weeks without being defeated. "
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