China Entertainment 2000

"There's no need to rearrange the music. I can also write pop dance music if necessary."

Facing the inquiries from the two big guys, Zhou Yi thought about it carefully and said, "However, my dancing skills are only half-baked, is this okay?

"And to be honest, I personally haven't studied dance systematically. I can only dance, find a sense of rhythm, and look cool in front of girls. It's pure three-legged cat kung fu."

One is one, and two is two. Zhou Yi never lies on this point.

Different from the so-called "creation", dance requires hard work and practice even if you are really talented, and you must maintain a certain amount of training after you have mastered your magic skills.

After all, not everyone can be a singer and dancer. It would be very tiring. Didn’t you see that Guo Tianwang has begun to reduce the output of pop dance music year by year?

"It doesn't matter. We just need to spread your fame so that the public can know through Aaron Kwok's fame that there is a young man who can also dance. That's it."

Zhou Jianhui, who had been immersed in the advertising industry for many years before entering the record industry, took out classic cases in advertising and marketing to explain: "And I personally don't agree with your full shift to the field of pop dance music. I think in the future What the Chinese music scene needs is definitely not the next Aaron Kwok.

"Zhou Yi, you are a newcomer and you are from the mainland. I think you should know that mainland pop singers are actually not highly recognized in Hong Kong and Taiwan, not to mention that you have not had any debut experience before.

“When you release an album under such circumstances, I think the most important thing is whether your personal recognition can attract fans to buy it.

"As long as your album can attract a small number of Aaron Kwok's young fans in the field of pop dance music to complete the first wave of traffic, and then rely on word-of-mouth to break through the circle, you can attract more listeners and increase album sales.

"You are also a young person and you should know that when you hear a good song at this age, you can't help but share it with your classmates and friends, especially those little girls. This is the key to whether your album can sell well. …”

Unlike Sun Yanzi's first album, which was all customized by Warner using the company's efforts to find big names, Zhou Yi's album tracks were arranged by himself.

Precisely because of this, in terms of risks, Zhou Yi's debut album naturally has many uncontrollable factors for Warner.

When Warner has decided to put all its initial publicity resources on Sun Yanzi, the publicity expenses that can be allocated to Zhou Yi are obviously not that much.

After all, Warner Music does not print its own money, and its financial situation has been unsatisfactory due to its decline over the past few years.

Since Warner's budget for promoting Sun Yanzi has been set long ago, although the promotion of Zhou Yi's budget is also going through the process, it is obvious that Zhou Jianhui has not made any effective turning points in the past three years. The budget applied for is not particularly generous in comparison.

Originally, he was still worried about how to gain early fame, but Li Sisong happened to come over and tell him about Zhou Yi's recording situation this morning and the excellence of the songs, so he thought of Aaron Kwok, a natural publicity resource.

They are all male artists. Zhou Yi is taller and more handsome. If he promotes Aaron Kwok's line, his reputation will be fully opened.

Big celebrity artists or big celebrity artists personally name newcomers with similar styles to their own, which can often bring attention to some fledgling little transparents. This is an enduring method in the entire world music scene, and naturally it cannot be done in the Chinese music scene. Free from vulgarity.

Zhou Yi naturally knew this.

When Jay Chou debuted, he was promoted by the company as "Little Tao Zhe". The two were not even from the same company. Strictly speaking, it was an act of frivolous behavior.

"And my requirements are not high. Just two or three pop songs with dance music elements in your album will be enough."

Seeing that Zhou Yi seemed to be lost in thought, Zhou Jianhui continued to pursue the victory and expressed his requirements for Zhou Yi's first album: "Two to three pop songs with dance music elements are enough to support our initial publicity, and then help Based on your "Happy Worship", I think side A of the album can definitely be created along this direction.

"For side B, you can try to use these genre elements to arrange and combine them to write new songs, but remember not to put your songs like "Nan Shan Nan", "Mercury", and "Poignant Land" into it. This style would be too fragmented.

“If you like it, you can save it for later when you try to transform or release a collection of old songs and use them as new songs.

"My suggestion is to write a few pop love songs on the B side using elements that fit the style and tone of this album. This will also ensure that it will appeal to mainstream audiences in the music industry. What do you think?"

Three times, five times and two times, the prototype of a debut album centered around the concept of "Asian Little Dance King" was born.

Dynamic, rhythmic, youthful, the future has no limits.

This is the promotional image set by Zhou Jianhui for Zhou Yi.

In this way, the promotional materials will not overlap with Sun Yanzi's main theme of "natural, clean, simple, refreshing and unpretentious".

"I know, there's no problem with the songs, I can do it."

Zhou Yi agreed immediately, and then asked a question that went straight to his soul: "But what if I dance? Even if it's just a pop dance music with some dance elements, I have to be able to dance, right?"

He is quite confident in his current dancing skills.

It's okay to tease the pretty sister and act cool, but when she really goes on stage, even her underwear has to be stripped off.

If the trouble-making Hong Kong media then writes a news headline like "Asian Dancer Dances Like a Zombie Reincarnation"... he can't afford to lose that person.

"Don't worry, trust the company, Zhou Yi."

In response, Zhou Jianhui smiled slightly and looked particularly confident wearing glasses: "I said when you signed the contract, except for singing, the company will help you with everything else. This is the role and meaning of the company's existence.

"As long as you nod your head, the company will immediately help you contact the top dance teachers in the industry. The company will pay for it, so you don't have to bear it."

Zhou Jianhui said these words with great force.

Warner is still Warner after all. Even if it is now that Longyou is being tricked by a shrimp and a tiger is being bullied by a dog, its connections in the industry are still there.

If nothing else, if you are willing to spend money, the world's pop king Michael Jackson's royal choreographer can hire you through the channels of Warner Headquarters.

"Okay, I understand, then all this will be a problem for you, Mr. Zhou."

Zhou Yi, who had once again enjoyed the one-stop service of a large company, nodded.

This is the reason why you can enjoy the shade by leaning against a big tree.

If you change to a small record company, let alone Guo Tianwang to guide new people, I am afraid that if you just touch the porcelain artist Guo Tianwang, you will be warned or laughed at.

The only regret is that I may not be able to live comfortably in the next few days.

Recording in the morning, dancing practice in the afternoon, only the night is still my own.

………………………………………………………………

"well……"

"What's wrong, Brother Yi? What happened? Why are you sighing?"

More than ten minutes later, the rest area of ​​the recording studio.

When Zhang Shaohan pushed in the door after washing his face, he happened to see Zhou Yi, who had returned from the general manager's office, sitting on a chair with his head drooped and sighing, and subconsciously asked.

"His time will be divided. He will have to practice dance in the afternoon."

Sun Yanzi, who was sitting on a chair and chewing an apple, had a pair of monitoring headphones hanging around his neck, and couldn't help but gloat when he heard this.

As a singer who is not good at dancing, the external image tailored for her by the company naturally does not include dancing. If she can run and jump in the MV, she is considered a victory.

"Dance practice? Isn't this a good thing?" Zhang Shaohan was confused.

The company pays for you to find a teacher for you to practice dancing. If this was done to her, she would probably go crazy with joy. In her opinion, this is enough to show how much the company attaches great importance to it.

"The main thing is that I don't really want to move. You know, dancing is too tiring."

Zhou Yi raised his head, resting the back of his head on the headrest of the chair, and uttered sarcastic remarks about a full man who doesn't know how hungry a man is: "Thankfully, Mr. Zhou didn't ask me to be a singer and dancer all the time."

"..."

Zhang Shaohan slightly opened his big eyes as delicate as a Barbie doll, and was speechless for a moment.

For Zhang Shaohan, who had no experience in friendly discussions with companies, Zhou Yi's remarks somewhat touched on her blind spot and triggered the envy that originated from the bottom of her heart.

When will she get such treatment? Alas...

Zhang Shaohan, who has won several singing competition championships in Canada, has lost her original illusion this year. After being beaten by reality, she only hopes to make a debut as soon as possible to make money to improve her family's poor living conditions.

Sun Yanzi, who was chewing an apple, pursed his lips and smiled. Apparently he was amused by Zhou Yi's gesture: "As a friendly reminder, junior brother, have you forgotten that I am also your teacher?"

"...??"

A question mark slowly floated in Zhou Yi's eyes, and he looked at her with wide eyes and disbelief: "What do you mean?"

"Your way of speaking really needs to be corrected. I can't help you more. After all, my time is limited. I can only help you get started first and change some of your original bad habits."

Sun Yanzi's youthful face showed a smile that looked like a devil to Zhou Yi: "Considering that you have to record songs in the morning and practice dance in the afternoon, I can only trouble you to spare two hours in the evening. , stay in the company for a little longer."

"...Then I really thank you, senior sister."

Seeing that there was another arrangement on his schedule, Zhou Yi gritted his teeth slightly and forcefully said: "You still took time out of your busy schedule to teach me."

"You're welcome. After all, I don't have much to do now. The preliminary publicity that needs to be run has been done long ago, the materials have been filmed, and the variety show that needs to be featured has been finished. We are just waiting for it to be broadcast."

Sun Yanzi threw the fruit core into the trash can not far away with one hand, turned around on his chair, and said with a smile: "Also, please don't call me senior sister in private, please call me teacher.

"I have eaten your apprenticeship, and Shaohan is a witness. Right, Shaohan?"

"Huh? Huh?"

Zhang Shaohan, who was standing there blankly in a daze, suddenly came back to his senses after hearing this. When he raised his eyes, his big eyes were full of confusion.

"...What kind of teacher do you want to be when you are only 22 years old, senior sister?"

"I graduated from college."

"..."

This sentence blocked all the words he wanted to refute, and Zhou Yi felt somewhat uncomfortable.

He really hasn’t graduated yet, grandma’s.

Time just passed by in the recording studio as the three young people talked and laughed.

Early the next morning, while Zhou Yi was still washing up at home, he received a call from his agent Qian Jiang——

"Ayi, the company has found a dance teacher for you. He is a very capable person in the industry. I will wait for you downstairs and send you there later."

Because of his round figure, Qian Jiang's suit was not even buttoned up, and his general belly was particularly conspicuous.

"Okay, I understand, Brother Qian, I'll come right away."

Zhou Yi sped up his washing speed and finished it in three strokes. He simply changed his clothes, put on his shoes and walked out of the room.

After locking the door, I looked up and happened to see the urban beauty I met yesterday walking by the basketball court at the corner of the corridor.

Compared to yesterday's sportswear, she was dressed extra beautifully today, and she looked a bit like a star in her movements.

Um? We actually live on the same floor?

Zhou Yi, who didn't care much, hurried downstairs and took his manager's car to the dance training class.

"This dance training class is well-known in the industry. Many big names have briefly studied here, and the company's Guo Tianwang is no exception."

On the way, Qian Jiang, who was driving the car, handed a document to Zhou Yi, who was sitting in the passenger seat, and introduced: "Since this training class usually uses one-on-one teaching, you don't have to worry about whether there will be someone from the university." This kind of situation happens when others see you being embarrassed.

"The person the company has reserved for you is Teacher Liu Xiong Liu. He is better at body dance for some men."

Following the introduction from his manager Qian Jiang, Zhou Yi also saw his dance teacher information in the information.

He looks gentle and elegant, with shoulder-length hair tied into a ponytail. He looks to be in his forties, tall and thin.

"Don't underestimate this training class. Several teachers here have worked as choreographers for big-name singers in the entertainment industry.

"Do you know that Elva Hsiao, who was released by Virgin Records at the end of last year? She sang the song "The Most Familiar Stranger" that is now being played in the streets and alleys."

As he spoke, Qian Jiang hummed: "Her album sold out, and now she is a popular star of Virgin Records. Just like that, Virgin Records even put her here to receive dance training."

"...Hsiao Elva is here too?"

Hearing this, Zhou Yi couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, his tone was quite unexpected.

Soon, he was no longer surprised.

Because after completing all the procedures with his agent, Zhou Yi was taken to a dance practice room before his butt was warmed up when he saw a beautiful figure wearing tights and yoga pants walking out from behind the door— —

"Ms. Xiao, this is Mr. Zhou Yizhou who will need to use the dance studio after you. He is from Warner. We have arranged for him to wait here."

Following the introduction by the staff, Elva Hsiao wiped her sweat with the towel hanging on her neck, smiled and said hello to the handsome and tall man in front of her: "Hello, I am Elva Hsiao."