Chapter Seventy-Four: Here Comes the Fault Finder
As soon as 9 o'clock arrived, the press conference officially began. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
In addition to McAlina and music director Brian, there was also a host on the field.
Li Xianhao followed behind McCarina, elegantly walked to the stage of the press conference, and sat in the middle, McCallina and Brian sat on his left and right.
"Hey, Ladiesandgentleman, welcome to Madison Square, and on this sunny morning, you will join me in witnessing the birth of a famous singer who may one day be ......remembered forever in music history. β
This host is obviously a very professional host invited by Warner, and he actually came with all kinds of praise without consideration, saying that Li Xianhao was the birth of a great singer.
"I now give the floor to Miss McCarina, Vice President of Warner Records. β
After the moderator's opening remarks, he handed over the floor to McCarina.
McAlina tried the microphone, glanced around the media present, and saw that all eyes were focused on the stage, and her heart was quite satisfied, so she slowly opened her mouth and opened the official start of the press conference.
"Welcome all media friends to be there, I believe all media friends are clear about the purpose of our press conference, yes, today is the debut day of our new singer Jimmylee. β
"I'm sure some media outlets aren't very familiar with Jimmylee, and I'm wondering why our Warner Records is making such a big deal for a rookie singer. β
Some media who still don't know Li Xianhao's origin heard McAllina's words, and the curiosity in their hearts was also raised.
Jimmylee is from South Korea, he is the mysterious composer Jimmy in the North American music industry before, like punk diva Avril's "Girlfriend", BeyoncΓ©'s "irreplaceable", Arthur Kid's "Burn", Akon's "Lonely" and other songs, all from Jimmy, little diva Taylor Swift's new album in June this year, all songs are composed by Jimmylee, "Lovestory" I believe that media friends should know that the third place on the highest B chart is still in the top ten on the B list, and it has been 10 weeks, and Jimmylee's own single "Baby" is also brilliant, and it has been in the sixth place on the B list for 2 weeks. β
"Jimmylee is such a talented composer, coupled with his singing level is also very popular, so after our Warner senior management decided to sign Jimmylee as a singer-songwriter, I believe that Jimmylee will not disappoint us, let alone the fans who like him. β
"We have decided that we will release our debut album for Jimmylee at the end of this month, and all the songs will be written and composed by Jimmylee himself. β
"Please leave the details of the album songs to Jimmylee to explain. After McCarina's announcement, she handed over the topic to Li Xianhao.
"Thank you very much for having so many media friends and fans who like me coming, thank you very much!" Li Xianhao opened his mouth with pure American English, coupled with Li Xianhao's appearance as a Westerner, which made many people think that Li Xianhao is a mixed-race person who grew up in the United States.
"Miss Lena has already said that I will release my first album at the end of this month, and the songs on the album are all produced by myself, although it is said to be an English album, but the English songs and Korean songs account for half each, and they are released in Korea and the United States at the same time, and they use double title songs, both English and Korean have title songs, and the quality of the songs will not disappoint fans who like me. β
"At present, I have been in contact with country music diva Taylor Swift, the English title song, and will invite her to collaborate. β
As soon as Li Xianhao finished speaking, a group of media reporters below immediately began to discuss.
In the past two years, Taylor Swift's fame is gradually spreading throughout North America, and she has been named a little diva, and her unique country music has allowed her to absorb many fans, and because of her beautiful and delicate face and outstanding appearance, she is worshiped as a goddess by many fans.
Taylor Swift has never collaborated on a song, Li Xianhao This is the first time, it can be said to be quite an amazing news, even McAlina next to him is a little strange, Li Xianhao actually contacted Taylor Swift quietly and asked her to sing together.
Taylor Swift's reputation in the United States is naturally louder than today's Li Xianhao, and her participation in the title song can naturally drive Li Xianhao's fame, and McAlina can't help but secretly rejoice in her heart.
Soon, Li Xianhao briefly introduced other aspects of the song, and then handed over the right to speak to Director Brian.
Brian just praised Li Xianhao's musical talent, commented on the characteristics of Li Xianhao's singing, and his expectations for Li Xianhao's new album, and then ended his speech, and then it was time for reporters to ask questions.
"Okay, even if our press conference announcement is completed, the following is the question time, if the media friends want to ask questions, we will definitely give a satisfactory answer, I hope that all media friends can cooperate with the publicity. With that, McCarina motioned for the host to start asking questions.
Soon, a reporter from Time Magazine was asked a question.
"Hello Miss McCarina, I would like to ask, on what terms did you sign Jimmylee?"
Time Magazine is owned by Time Group, which also owns shares in Warner Records, so this reporter is obviously the reporter to whom McCallina has said hello.
"We attach great importance to Jimmy, so the signing conditions are also very generous, 10 million US dollars signing money, the time is two years, and all enjoy 73 shares, we Warner account for 30%, this is the signing conditions we give Jimmy. As soon as McCarina's words came out, those reporters immediately started to talk.
"$10 million for only two years? Or an Asian rookie singer? Warner Records is no one? How could you make such a stupid mistake?"
"Warner made a mistake in investing this time, a rookie singer can pay $5 million a year?"
"This signing is bold enough, but it's just not worth it, two years? Fame may not rise in two years, after all, an Asian rookie singer. β
"This contract is too powerful, the best contract among newcomers, hehe, it's a pity Warner~"
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Media reporters have expressed their pity, giving Li Xianhao such a superior contract for an Asian rookie singer is simply the most failed investment this year, and it would be good for the average rookie singer to have a fifty-fifty share, and at least a 5-year term. Those reporters were not optimistic about Warner Records' investment.
McAllina, on the other hand, was not unhappy at all. What she wants is this contrast, with this kind of eye-catching contrasting news, I believe the media will be happy to help Li Xianhao promote his fame for free. But McCarina, on the other hand, has a kind of confidence in Li Xianhao's songs, believing that he will come up with a reversal song that will stunned the media.
After the commotion, another reporter was named, and after the microphone, he quickly asked.
"Jimmylee, as far as I know, you should also be a shareholder of Microsoft, a developer of the Windows 7 system, I want to know, why don't you choose to continue to develop in computer software, but instead choose to enter the music scene in the opposite direction?"
"This friend, I want to ask you a question, if it is a good weekend, with a computer and a group of very good friends, do you choose to stay at home and play on the computer, or go out with friends to enjoy the weekend?" Li Xianhao asked with a smile.
"Oh, it must have been a great weekend. β
"So, do you think I should still choose to be alone in front of the computer? I think that's going to make people crazy......" Li Xianhao shrugged in response to the reporter.
Next, several reporters asked Li Xianhao many questions one after another.
"Jimmylee, you just said that you would invite Taylor Swift to sing the English title song, are you dating? There are also rumors that you, who have never made a whole album for anyone, actually made an album for Taylor, because you have a great relationship, are you really a couple?"
"Swift is a very beautiful woman, and I think a lot of people want to be a couple with her, including me. Li Xianhao didn't admit it, if he admitted it, after all, it would have an impact on himself and Taylor's fame.
"Jimmylee, do you think your song 'Baby' could have done better on Billboard? What about your new song? Do you think it would make it to Billboard?"
The questions raised by the reporters in the back became more and more varied, and they also despised Li Xianhao a little, as if they were here to find fault.
"I'm very happy to be on the list, I don't care about the ranking. Li Xianhao said truthfully.
"Jimmylee, Warner Records gave you such good signing conditions, if you can't create the corresponding profit and make Warner lose money, do you think you will be ashamed?"
The questions asked by some reporters have become more and more tricky, as if they are mocking Li Xianhao, and the meaning is obvious: how can an Asian who looks down on Li Xianhao, especially this Asian who surpasses them in the field of computer science, which they are proud of, not let them have a big opinion of Li Xianhao?
"Jimmy, do you know how Asian singers are doing in North America? Can you count an Asian singer who is doing well in North America?"
"Jimmy, are you a little out of business when you come to the music industry as a software genius?"
"Jimmylee, I have to admire the courage of you and Warner Records, not to mention the new singers, they have to be released in two places at the same time, and the English songs and Korean entertainment songs account for half each, do you think Americans can understand Korean, do you think you Koreans will buy English albums?"
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The ill-intentioned questions made Li Xianhao almost unable to resist, and his face lost the smile he had just started, and as the questions became more and more tricky, not only Li Xianhao, but also McCarina and Brian's faces became dark.
Li Xianhao used Tai Chi to euphemistically avoid those difficult questions, McAllina's face became more and more unkind, and she was about to announce the end, when she suddenly saw a commotion behind the crowd of media reporters, and soon saw a group of black-clothed bodyguards blocking the crowd and making way for a passage, and in the middle of the passage, a person was walking slowly.
"Huh, why is he here?"
"Why is he here?"
"He's here?"
Li Xianhao, McCarina, and Brian all felt strange in their hearts when they looked at the comer.
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