"When you go into a auction, it's a good idea to set a limit on how much you can invest, so that you don't put yourself in danger because of competitive impulses."

Song Ya immediately called Samuel, and the other party suggested: "Five and a half million is a suitable number, no matter how high it is, there is no need, except for the low-income classical music annual list, the American music magazine has nothing, and it will have to spend a start-up fee after it is acquired, and advertisers will not favor this kind of magazine that stops publishing at every turn, so be prepared to lose about two million dollars a year." ”

"In fact, with this money, you can buy a tabloid and maybe make a little money every year." Samuel said: "People often have the illusion that life is bound to get better and better, but the reality does not support this illusion, especially entertainment stars, you earned 30 million last year, and it is good to say that there is an album released this year, and it is not certain whether you can get this number in the next few years, and you must not make a long-term plan according to earning 30 million a year." ”

"Okay, I understand, thank you Samuel."

Since the negotiation with Shirley Fleming will only go on once, Song Ya renegotiated an offer with Goodman and Hayden, Song Ya contributed 5.5 million dollars, accounting for 65% of the shares, and Shirley Fleming and her friends only used 2 million to account for 35 percent, and the cheap is not for nothing, they must use certain social resources to put pressure on Littman, and let the other party spit out the annual list column, otherwise it is pointless to buy an empty shell with only a glorious history.

The rest is about Shirley Fleming's power in the magazine, which Song Ya made more concessions than in the previous meeting, and gave up some of the ideas that went in the direction of gossip.

"Don't give the other person any illusions, that's my bottom line."

Song Ya said to Goodman: "After the negotiations are over, Shirley Fleming will definitely take our offer to Quincy Jones and them, just to see if they will offer her better terms." ”

Just sent Goodman and Coopers away, Halle Berry arrived.

"Hey, dear."

The black beauty is still dressed in a leather jacket and a short skirt, and the female assistant behind her is dragging a trolley suitcase, "How is the box office of the ultimate top soldier?" I haven't cared lately. Song Ya put his arm around her waist and led her into the living room.

The crew of the ultimate top soldier did a lot of things during the Christmas week, and the heat was a little hot, but the box office only increased by less than 10 percent, but in the third week, it suddenly rose by 20 percent, and it was rumored that Bruce Willie paid 2 to 3 million out of his pocket to buy the box office in order to keep the fourth week of theater scheduling. I heard that this kind of operation is quite common among Hollywood superstars who can carry the box office alone, almost to return the high salary partially, one is to show that they are responsible, the other is to avoid a major crisis in their careers due to the rapid failure of the box office, and third, of course, it is also to maintain the face and reputation of the superstar. Sometimes they will buy a little when the box office is a big hit, especially when they find that they are not far from some records or film history rankings before going down.

"In the fourth week, the film schedule did not drop, but there are only 5,000 dollars left in the single museum, which is hopeless."

Halle Berry wrapped her hands around Song Ya's neck, "Don't talk about those unhappy things, there's a party at night, right?" ”

"yes, some New York hip-hop friends......"

The two kissed passionately naturally, "Why didn't you see Fergey?" She asked, blinking.

"Well, it looks like you're picking out clothes for the night, I'll take you there." Song Ya led her to Fergie and a Prada employee was holding the evening catalogue for Fergi to look through, patiently offering advice from time to time.

"You can pick it too, his family has a store in Soho not far away, and it will be delivered quickly, and it will definitely not delay the evening party."

Song Ya said that this qualification to enjoy the door-to-door service of top brands was obtained only a few days ago, and now it is just right to pretend to be forced in front of Hallie.

In the evening, before the party begins, luxury cars drive into the parking lot downstairs, hip-hop stars never save money on cars, and even NAS drives a good car early.

"Hey, Daddy Kane." Song Ya skillfully began to bump fists one by one, "Hey NAS, big professor......"

Hip-hop singers come and go, and there are at least five or six singers plus the girls and followers they brought, and Rakim, who I haven't seen for a long time, also appears.

His dispute with his partner Eric B has not yet been resolved, and some more reliable information has surfaced, as if Rakim and Eric B were brothers in life and death, and the two signed a contract with MCA's Island Records that will never be separated from each other. After becoming famous, because there are still various conflicts of interest in life, any brotherhood has become fake, Rakim, who secretly plans to fly solo, secretly plots a commotion with MCA, and in 91, their contract with MCA expires, and Rakim chooses not to renew the contract, intending to get rid of Eric B first, and then sign back to MCA alone after completing the solo flight.

Unexpectedly, this plan was discovered by Eric B, and Eric B, who felt betrayed, insisted on dragging on not canceling the contract, and even went to court with the MCA for this. It is said that Eric B's strength in music is far inferior to Rakim, and it is unreasonable to drag his brother to death like this, but this guy did it, and he worked against MCA with his head bored.

As a hip-hop singer in a gang, Rakim can't make his intention to get rid of his brother and fly solo too obviously, this matter has been frozen there for almost a whole year, and there are rumors outside, and he has to pretend to be a good brother to accompany Eric B and MCA in the lawsuit......

If it weren't for the good sales of the new album that participated in the Songya joint promotion plan, he would probably be out of breath by now.

"APLUS, I HAVE SOMETHING TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT."

Rakim came with a mission, "What, I heard you offended Russell Simmons?" ”

"Offended?"

In 90, Rakim was able to sit in a fried chicken restaurant in Queens, but now it's 92 years, and because of the conflict with Eric B, he is not as popular as before in both the road and the hip-hop circle. Song Ya didn't like the tone and words he used to talk to him, "I just talked to him on the phone and talked about some business matters, why should I offend him?" ”

"If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be able to get into the industry, and hip-hop singers in New York respect him very much." "And LL cool J, a whole bunch of older guys are taking good care of him," Rakim said. ”

"It's okay with me Rakim, I also respect him, I have no problem with him, but he can't let me quit the business with a word, I entered the market earlier than him, it's not in accordance with the rules." Song Ya can only go back like this.

"Give me face?" Rakim asked.

"Yes, I'll give you face Rakim, and you tell Russell Simmons that I won't bid on them, but I'll still quote a price to Littleman."

Song Ya could only say this, he couldn't directly refute the face of a person like Rakim, and this guy deliberately said it in front of many people present.

"COOL, THANKS, APLUS."

Rakim also heard Song Ya's last sentence, and he was stunned for a moment, but he still chose to touch his fists to end the matter.

More and more people came, and the atmosphere gradually became high, and there was no shortage of lights, swimming pools, night scenes, music, wine, and dancing beauties Song Ya, "Do you have the qualifications to vote for the Grammys?" You have? You? Wearing a gold chain and an A+ tag, Song Ah put his arms around the waist of Fergie and Halle Berry, and let go of joking with NAS and other young singers, and now he behaves exactly like a hip-hop singer who became famous at the age of seventeen, although partly on purpose.

Rakim and Kane have their own circles, usually the big guy sits in the center of the sofa, surrounded by a circle of women and henchmen, as well as DJs and newcomers who come looking for opportunities. At this time, the big guy generally held his head high, squinted, put his outstretched arms on the back of the sofa, held a wine glass in one hand, and made a cold appearance of 'this kind of small scene can't move me at all', watching his subordinates drink and have fun, and laughing and lazily participating in two sentences from time to time.

"Hey, APLUS, what business were you talking to Rakim about?" As a qualified to, NAS began to work.

"It's nothing, a white man's music magazine, you know? It's 100 years old, I ...... last year."

Song Ya spread the message as planned, and it worked well, "Do you know what the white old woman who lived on the Upper East Side told me at the time? It's the ...... of high society, she said."

“APLUS？” An uninteresting brunette approached and interrupted his talk.

Everyone present looked at her, "Is there something wrong?" Song Ya asked, this black girl looks very ordinary.

"Can you give us a chance to talk alone?" The brunette said.

There was a muffled laugh from the crowd, "Hey! Why don't you go back and look in the mirror, Biyiah Pool! Phigie learned to scold in a black voice.

"Uh, APLUS......"

NAS touched his nose and leaned into Song Ya's ear, "Why don't you listen to what she has to say?" She's Mary Brigitte of Uptown Records, a friend of Daddy Butcher. ”

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