Chapter 317: Digging the Foot of the Wall
Chen Lang's heart moved when he heard that Xu Guanjie's contract had expired.
Chen Lang remembers that it was this time that Xu Guanjie and Guan Zhengjie did not renew their contracts, which led to the lack of pillars of PolyGram in terms of male singers, and now the momentum of the new generation of singers is getting stronger and stronger, so that Polygram, the record company with the largest comprehensive strength in Hong Kong, decided to vigorously cultivate Alan Tam, and tilted most of the company's resources to Alan Tam.
At the same time, through the observation of the four records since "Unforgettable You", PolyCrystal has found a singing style suitable for Alan Tam, and with PolyGram's help, Alan Tam is about to usher in the take-off of his singing career.
Alan Tam's "Belated Spring" to be released this year is just the beginning, and next year and the year after will be the two years when Alan Tam really broke out.
Looking at Alan Tam, who seemed to be still entangled in front of him, Chen Lang shook his head, this guy didn't know how important Xu Guanjie's departure was to him.
Suppressing the thoughts in his heart, Chen Lang asked, "Even if Ah Sam doesn't renew the contract, what's the matter, is it because you are reluctant to let your idol leave?" ”
"It's a bit reluctant, but what bothers me is that I heard some rumors." Alan Tam said in a low tone, "There are rumors in the company now that the company decided to give up Ah Sam in order to cultivate me, and this has nothing to do with you." ”
"Me? What does your Polygram affair have to do with me? Chen Lang's face was inexplicable.
"It's not because you and Chen Baiqiang are so strong, now many companies are working hard to cultivate new people, and I have become the company's first choice, so this kind of rumor has appeared." Alan Tam said angrily.
Chen Lang couldn't cry or laugh when he heard this, "You're making fun of me." To be honest, Alun, you are indeed great, but in front of Sam, who has been famous for a long time, a frequent visitor to the Golden Melody Awards, the pioneer of Cantonese songs, and has just broken the record sales record in Hong Kong, you are really nothing. ”
Alan Tam was stunned when he heard this.
"You are purely thinking too much, Ah Sam is undoubtedly still the first brother in the Hong Kong music scene, although Danny and I are very strong, but it is still a little bit worse, not to mention you, this kind of thing is renewed, there must still be a disagreement between Ah Sam and the company, you kid definitely thinks too much, and he thinks too much of himself." Chen Lang smiled and shook his head.
Alan Tam thought about Chen Lang's words carefully and felt that it made sense, although the company decided to cultivate himself, he was still far from Ah Sam, and his future achievements were unknown.
Maybe it's because Sam is his idol, and if he cares, he thinks too much.
After figuring it out, Alan Tam returned to normal, and when he came up, he gave Chen Lang a punch, "You kid just thought too much." ”
"You don't want to know more." Chen Lang rolled his eyes, despising this guy who lied and didn't blush.
"But to be honest, Sam is a superstar, he's a superstar at any record company, but it's a great opportunity for you, the company's resources are tilted towards you, and you should work harder so that you can be successful.
Now you are a lot worse than me and Danny, and a singer we Huaxing just signed is also very powerful, you must know that I have always regarded you as my biggest competitor, don't let me down, you must seize this opportunity, I am waiting for you in front. ”
Alan Tam saw what Chen Lang said solemnly, in fact, he also knew that this was a good opportunity, and now that he has figured it out, he has to work harder, and he must catch up with or even surpass this kid, "Don't worry, I've been working hard now, I believe that in the near future, I will catch up with you." ”
"I hope so." Looking at Alan Tam in front of him, and thinking of Leslie Cheung who is still in Huaxing, Chen Lang is really full of expectations for the Hong Kong music scene in the next few years.
Soon the dinner party began, Chen Lang and Alan Tam were eating and amusing together, when suddenly a person came over.
"Aaron, you're here." A middle-aged man walked over, looked at the two who were eating, and smiled, "Why don't you introduce me to me?" ”
Alan Tam saw someone coming and immediately stood up, "Hello director, this is my good friend, the little genius Lang Lang." ”
"Hello Lang Lang, I'm Huo Xiaosa, the record production director of Polygram, and I have admired my name for a long time." The middle-aged man introduced himself with a gentle smile on his face.
"Hello, Director Huo." Chen Lang just greeted lightly, the other party was the production director of Polygram, obviously coming for himself, and he didn't know what to do for no reason.
"Listen to Aaron, you two are the best friends." Huo Xiaosa asked.
"Yes, we both have similar personalities and are very good for each other." Chen Lang replied inexplicably.
"Then I don't know Lang Lang, have you ever thought about working with your good friend in the same company?" Huo Xiaosa asked tentatively.
"Working with the same company?" Chen Lang didn't understand.
"Yes, I heard that Lang Lang has only one year left on your contract with Huaxing Records, have you ever thought about changing to a better environment?" Huo Xiaosa explained.
"We PolyGram is definitely the most powerful record company in Hong Kong, where you can get more resources and help, but also can get more benefits, as long as you choose PolyGram, we are willing to pay liquidated damages for you, and give you the highest treatment of the company, equivalent to the treatment of Miss Teresa Teng, how about it?"
Alan Tam frowned when he heard these words, but he didn't speak.
When Chen Lang heard this, he figured out the situation, and it turned out that he had dug the foot of the wall.
However, I signed a contract with Huaxing Records in the summer of 1981, with a contract period of three years, and now there is still more than a year to go, so Polygram should not be in such a hurry.
Is it because the contract renewal negotiations between Polygram and Xu Guanjie have basically broken down, and while preparing to cultivate Alan Tam, they are also preparing to tap male singers from other companies to support the company.
Polygram, as one of the current international record giants, is naturally not bad for money, as long as you come, it is easy to say any conditions.
If you want to say which male singer is the most powerful in the Hong Kong music scene now, most people may choose Xu Guanjie, but if you want to talk about which male singer has the most potential, it must be Chen Lang.
He is a good singer and songwriter, young and handsome, with amazing dancing ability, and at the same time has a strong influence among teenagers, a large number of fan groups, and especially has a strong market appeal.
The two albums sold 540,000 in Hong Kong, but more than 4.5 million in Asia.
"I'm sorry, I'm feeling good at Huaxing Records now, and I don't have the idea of changing the environment yet." Chen Lang shook his head and refused.
"It's okay, but if you have this idea, please give preference to us Polygram, we Polygram will definitely not let you down." Huo Xiaosa shook his head indifferently, obviously knowing that it was impossible to succeed so easily.
After all, as early as when Chen Lang's second record broke out with amazing sales, many companies were trying to dig into the wall, and Polygram was naturally one of them, and now it is more about befriending Chen Lang and preparing for the future.