Starting from the three songs of "That Girl" on the Billboard on the 28th, Chen Qiming appeared on two TV shows and five radio interviews under the arrangement of Warner Records.

In terms of free tours, he traveled east from California, where Los Angeles is located, through Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico, and performed two or three times a day.

Radio, TV, offline tours, and the increase in exposure in all aspects, the sales of the record "That Girl" are rising steadily.

In California, where Warners is heavily promoted, the three songs on the "That Girl" record are all in the top five.

The song "Lemon Tree" has won the runner-up position on the California Radio Chart for three consecutive days, and the championship is just around the corner.

In fact, before Chen Qiming's three songs appeared on the billboard, the influence of "That Girl" on the West Coast of the United States was significantly higher than that of "Lemon Tree".

But since the backstreet boys became famous in New York's cover of "Lemon Tree", they have directly hyped up the popularity of the song "Lemon Tree".

In New York and other places, this song is unusually popular and very popular with young people.

Therefore, when the billboard was announced, the song came from behind, ranking directly more than twenty places higher on the billboard than "That Girl".

There is a saying in China that "the stronger the stronger", which can be used to describe both people and Chen Qiming's songs at this time.

Although the quality of the three songs on Chen Qiming's record is about the same.

Even if Chen Qiming is allowed to choose, he can't pick the one he thinks is the best.

But because of the difference in the Billboard rankings, this also makes the popularity and popularity of these three songs different.

Lemon Tree has a higher Billboard ranking, which means it attracts more listeners.

Then, over time, its on-demand numbers and popularity grew with the other two songs.

The songs are becoming more and more popular, and Chen Qiming's fame in Europe and the United States is naturally getting bigger and bigger.

In the beginning, when he was touring, the size of the audience depended entirely on the number of local Chinese.

In areas with a large number of Chinese, as soon as his free tour began, it was natural that many Chinese would come to support.

But when there are few Chinese, it depends on luck.

If you're lucky, you'll have a lot of people in the audience, but if you're unlucky, you'll probably end up with a few dozen or no people in the audience.

And when the song appeared on the billboard, the record sales data continued to increase, and the influence spread.

Chen Qiming's tour only needs to start.

There is no need for Warner to launch publicity in advance, as long as the poster is pasted, the representative is marked, or as soon as he opens his voice, nearby passers-by will spontaneously surround him.

And most of them are people who have listened to his songs.

August 5, Utah.

Chen Qiming held another tour in a downtown square in Los Angeles.

It just so happened that there were people on tour in the square opposite.

It's just that compared to Chen Qiming, who has the backing of a record company and is still a professional singer.

The performer over there is a band.

Well, it's the kind of band that students or a few friends form spontaneously.

They don't have a company, they don't have a fan base, and they may have one or two songs that they wrote themselves, but they didn't listen to.

Bands and singers like this are not uncommon in the United States.

Many of America's most famous bands have come this way.

Just like the backstreet boy who became popular a few days ago when he covered Chen Qiming's "Lemon Tree".

They are an orchestra composed of students who love music and have a good image.

They may have agents, but they are often amateurs.

In order to get the opportunity to sign a record label, they often wander the major music festivals or perform in the open air on the streets.

And the band in the square opposite Chen Qiming's tour is such an existence.

The performances of both parties started at the same time.

I don't know if it's the band opposite, and I don't know if it's Chen Qiming performing next door or other reasons.

After they started performing, the first song they sang was Chen Qiming's "Take Me to Your Heart".

Unfortunately, Chen Qiming was also singing this song at that time.

Then, it crashed.

Both sides can clearly hear each other's singing.

Singing the same song, one side is the original singer, or a popular singer.

On one side is an obscure small band, and it is still a cover opposite.

Needless to say, the gap between the two is needless to say.

As soon as Chen Qiming's performance started, there was no one over there.

As soon as Chen Qiming appeared on the stage to sing, he saw the band opposite.

It's just that he didn't expect the other party to sing his song.

After all the audience gathered on his side, Chen Qiming thought that the other party would give up singing his own song.

But what he didn't expect was that the other party was obviously a little unconvinced.

didn't pay attention to the audience at all, and directly pinched Chen Qiming, singing "Take Me to Your Heart" over and over again.

To be honest, Chen Qiming still recognizes the singing on the other side.

The voice of the lead singer of the other party is very distinctive, and the cover is also very good.

Only, no matter how unconvinced they are.

The song "Take Me to Your Heart" is the original song of Chen Qiming, and his version can be sung by countless people in his dreams, so there must be a reason for it.

Therefore, even if they sing in cycles, how can they be more attractive than Chen Qiming's original singer.

Until the end of the performance, there were few audiences on the band's side, and a large number of audiences gathered on Chen Qiming's side.

Chen Qiming thought that this would only be an inconspicuous episode on his tour.

Unexpectedly, when he finished the promotion of the performance and was about to leave under the escort of the team, the band came up directly.

"I like Jamie Chan so much and I want to talk to him! Please let us in! ”

"I'm sorry! Mr. Chen is very busy, and he has to rush to New York! ”

From afar, Chen Qiming heard the lead singer of that band talking to the Warner staff.

"Boss, do you need us to get rid of them?"

The strong man bodyguard who was walking with Chen Qiming asked.

The United States is a country where shootouts are fought every day.

Although Chen Qiming is not a superstar in Europe and the United States, he can't stand up to being rich!

Anyone who has looked up a little bit of his information knows that he is very rich.

Last year, Chen Qiming ranked second in the income list of Hong Kong and Taiwan artists with an annual income of 90 million Hong Kong dollars, and the first was Jackie Chan, 130 million

This year, with the Chinese record "Star Storm", the Japanese record "Chen Qiming" and the sales share of previous records this year, plus his film salary has risen to six million this year.

Coupled with various other endorsements and commercial performances, since May, Chen Qiming's income this year has reached an astonishing 100 million, more than last year's total.

This staggering number directly makes him the most profitable artist in Asia at the moment.

With so much money, in the chaotic country of the United States, it is difficult to guarantee that no one will take risks.

Therefore, after coming to the United States, Fulong Company hired a professional security company to protect Chen Qiming's safety.

This strong man is the boss of this security company, and it is said that he is very famous in the mercenary industry in the United States.

Chen Qiming glanced at the band and muttered, "Let them come over!" I want to see what they want to do? ”

After a while, the band was brought to Chen Qiming.

"You want to see me?"

Chen Qiming squinted his eyes and asked the man at the head of the band.

It's not a man, is it?

Although foreigners generally look more mature, Chen Qiming can still see that this guy may be younger than him.

Faced with Chen Qiming's questioning, this white boy who had a very loud and powerful singing voice before raised his head, looked directly at Chen Qiming, and asked:

"Chen, what do you think of my singing just now?"

Hearing this, Chen Qiming thought back to the singing he heard, and couldn't help but nodded, "Very good, your singing of "Take Me to Your Heart" is very distinctive!" ”

Chen Qiming is not lying about this.

This boy looks weak, but his voice is very explosive.

The song "Take Me to Your Heart" can't be said to surpass Chen Qiming's version under their band's interpretation, but it also has a different flavor.

Thinking back to the boy's timbre, Chen Qiming couldn't help but think of a very popular rock band in his dream.

Lincoln Park!

A heavy metal rock band that has become popular all over the world in the 21st century in their dreams and has countless fans all over the world.

The way this boy sings and the timbre is very similar to the lead singer of that band.

It's just that this band is clearly not a heavy metal rock band, but biased towards rhythm rock.

But the boy's voice was too similar to the voice of the lead singer of the legendary band, so Chen Qiming couldn't help but ask, "What's the name of your band?" ”

"Grey Daze, our band is called Grey Daze!"

Without waiting for the lead singer standing in front of Chen Qiming to speak, a member of the band behind him took the initiative to speak.

Grey Daze！ Translated into Chinese is gray vertigo.

Hearing this name, Chen Qiming was a little disappointed, he thought he had met the legendary band Lincoln Park in his dream!

However, this disappointment was only fleeting.

Although I really hope to accept a legendary European and American band as a younger brother.

Well, it's like that Jay Chou over there on Treasure Island.

Chen Qiming sponsored him to go to the music department of Shangbaodao University.

In the future, if he makes his debut, whether he admits it or not, he has to admit Chen Qiming's feelings.

Although this is a bit too shameless, copying all the golden songs in other people's dreams, in reality, you have to let people be your little brother, this is ......

"Let's talk about it! What the hell are you looking for me? Don't you just want me to comment on how well your band sings, okay? ”

Li Xiaowen next to him pulled Chen Qiming's clothes, pointed to his watch, and signaled that he was going to hurry up to participate in the next publicity tour.

Chen Qiming nodded and looked at the lead singer.

This band, compared to others, Chen Qiming feels that this lead singer should have potential.

Moreover, the other party's eyes looking at idols made him very comfortable.

It seemed that he felt a little difficult to speak, and the boy hesitated for a long time, and then he said:

"I ...... I see that there is no band in your performance, it is all accompaniment! I...... I want to ask if you need a band? We can act as your backing band.

As long as...... As long as you can promote our band while you're on tour! ”

Without waiting for Chen Qiming to reply, he immediately said: "I don't know if it's your company's negligence or your own habits.

But I think you really need a band as an accompanist.

At least the song "Take Me to Your Heart" does.

This song is rock, you know, live singing rock music, using an accompaniment tape is completely different from being an accompaniment to a band!

As you just said, our band is very strong! ”

After speaking, the boy looked at Chen Qiming expectantly.

Hearing this, Chen Qiming understood why the other party came to the door.

originally thought it was a simple fan who came up to meet the idol, but in essence, he wanted to rub Chen Qiming's performance.

It's rubbing.

At present, several of Chen Qiming's songs are very popular in the United States, Canada and other places, not to mention Asia, as Chen Qiming's base camp.

As soon as this EP was released, it sold out immediately.

On the list, several songs have achieved airborne champions in Japan and South Korea.

Even in Hong Kong and Taiwan, his English record has rarely entered the top ten of the Dragon and Tiger list.

The global sales explosion, coupled with the blessing of the billboard, made Chen Qiming's popularity in the United States very high.

A small band like this boy's part, as long as he follows Chen Qiming on a few tours, it will naturally fall into the eyes of some record companies.

"Why should I help you?"

Chen Qiming asked a little funny.

Chen Qiming didn't quite understand the other party's thoughts.

Could it be that he seems to be kind, much like an existence that can take the initiative to help others?

"We ...... The band won't hold you back......"

Hearing Chen Qiming's words, the boy's face turned red visibly.

"I know some Chinese culture, and the book says that your China is a country of etiquette, and the seniors are very keen to promote the juniors......"

"Poof......

Hearing this, Chen Qiming couldn't help laughing.

It's so simple!

This little guy is so innocent.

I don't know what I read about Chinese customs and culture in that book.

I naively thought that I could get a chance if I found Chen Qiming.

Now, Chen Qiming can understand why their band has been singing "Take Me to Your Heart" on a loop just now.

I'm afraid that their purpose is to attract Chen Qiming's attention.

However, Chen Qiming is not disgusted by this.

Only in this industry will you understand that it is not so simple for singers to succeed.

Especially here in Europe and the United States.

Compared with Hong Kong and Taiwan, there are not many newcomers who debut every year, Europe and the United States have developed economies, the entertainment industry is prosperous, and record sales are millions to tens of millions.

This also makes it not too difficult for newcomers here to emerge.

Not to mention the beginning, even signing is a problem.

During the period when he came to the United States to tour, Chen Qiming traveled all the way and met no less than a dozen bands and that kind of amateur singers.

They sang in enclosures, hoping to attract the attention of their fans and hope to get a record company signing.

But...... Very few of them succeeded.

Newcomers, for the sake of the opportunity to rise to the top, it is essential to let go of some dignity.

Obviously, in the eyes of this band, the singers from China, a country of etiquette, are their opportunity.

A success can break out of the encirclement and sign a record company, and failure is just an opportunity to lose some dignity.

"What's your name?"

Chen Qiming asked.

He doesn't really care.

Whether there is a band or not, it's all the same for him.

Although the band's accompaniment was indeed very infectious on the scene.

But if he really needs a band, as soon as he opens Chrysostom, Warner Records will immediately choose to send their company's most important bands.

Previously, Warner had proposed to let their company band act as Chen Qiming's backing band.

was just rejected by Chen Qiming.

"My name is Chester Bennington and I'm from Phoenix! He's ......"

Hearing Chen Qiming ask him his name, Chaste looked happy and immediately introduced himself and the band members.

Chen Qiming smiled and pointed at a few people, "Grey Daze is the band!" I'm giving you a chance, now, you guys go on stage and perform my three songs!

In ten minutes, if you can keep most of the scattered audience and recognize your performance, I will consider giving you a chance to be my backing band. ”

"Hurry up! Ten minutes, ten minutes, I won't stay for a second! ”

Chen Qiming shook the custom-made Patek Philippe on his wrist and said.

Hearing this, everyone in the gray vertigo band, including Chest, was surprised and delighted.

"We'll do it!"

Chester said loudly, and led the band to the stage not far away, which had not yet begun to be disassembled.

"Ah Ming, if you want to promote newcomers, there are countless newcomers in Hong Kong and Taiwan to promote you! What are these ghosts to promote! ”

Li Xiaowen, who witnessed all the conversations between Chen Qiming and Chast, couldn't help but complain at this time.

"It's not like I haven't carried it!"

Hearing this, Chen Qiming couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Sun Yaowei, he praised him when he debuted, which made his record sales directly increase.

Wu Bai, if it weren't for his outspokenness and personally singing "Ronin Love Song" with them, he would probably still be unknown now.

(End of chapter)