Chapter 339: Seven Three
Universal Music?
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Recently, there have been a series of earthquakes in the entertainment industry, and the biggest change is that the world's largest film and television group, Universal Pictures, announced at the beginning of last month that its division, Universal Records, would merge with Polygram, the world's largest record company, to form Universal Music Group.
Polygram Records, in the late eighties, can be said to be the world's largest record company, no one, monopolized more than half of the global record industry's resource base, although in recent years gradually declined, but the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, its position in the record industry, no one dares to underestimate.
And Universal Records, which suddenly announced the annexation of Polygram, is now definitely a top record distribution group in the global entertainment industry.
So, what kind of chemistry will Universal Music have when it calls its boss?
Li Qing frowned and took the phone from Fang Haotian's hand, "Hello, I'm Li Qing." ”
"Mr. Lee. ”
A laugh came from the earpiece.
Although the other party spoke Mandarin, Li Qing heard it with a strong Hong Kong flavor: "I'm Zhang Zitao, do you know me? I'm your fan." ”
Who is Zhang Zitao?
Li Qing raised his head and looked at Zhou Ji and the others.
The earpiece was loud enough, and the conference room was quiet because of the words Universal Music, enough for everyone to hear the phone.
In Li Qing's eyes, Zhou Ji's expression was surprised, and Liu Qin's whole person had already stood up with a swish, she quickly approached Li Qing, opened her eyes wide, and explained in a low voice: "Hong Kong SAR, President of Universal Music." ”
President of Universal Music Hong Kong?
As soon as Li Qing thought about it for a while, he already knew it in his heart, and he replied with a smile: "Naturally, I know that Zhang Zitao's three words, I am like thunder, hmm-I don't know what you are looking for me?"
"Haha, Mr. Li is outspoken, I don't talk nonsense, come to my company, as long as you want, I can praise you to become the world's top singer. Zhang Zitao's voice was full of confidence.
In Zhang Zitao's view, first of all, Universal Music is a gilded business card, with a far-reaching reputation and strong strength, and is one of the largest record companies in the world.
Secondly, Universal Records has just annexed Polygram, which is the time to show its ambitions and ambitions, and it is also a good time to erect Universal Brother and Sister Universal.
As long as the people in the circle are not stupid, once they have the opportunity, they will definitely sharpen their heads and drill into it.
And Li Qing's Hanhai Studio, in the eyes of giants like Universal Music, is naturally a small chain of interests, which is not worth mentioning at all, compared with Universal Music, this studio is a product that can be thrown away at any time.
The president of Universal Music Hong Kong personally invited him to abandon the cumbersome studio and come to Universal Music, which is in need of cultivating fresh blood and erecting a global leader......
It's a pie-in-the-sky thing!
No one will refuse.
However, Li Qing's answer still stunned the confident Zhang Zitao after all.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Zhang, I haven't considered joining any company for the time being. Li Qing said.
Just kidding, I just came out of the wolves, how could I get into the tiger's mouth again.
I have developed well on my own, not to mention being rich, but I am more than well-off, so why should I send people under the fence and be controlled by others?
Dude is not a masochist......
Li Qing sighed secretly in his heart.
Hearing Li Qing's reply, Zhang Zitao was silent.
As the president of Universal Music Greater China, Zhang Zitao has always adhered to a low-key policy since he took office, not because others are low-key, but because he feels that he has not found a good card to play.
In the end, after waiting for more than a month and a half, Zhang Zitao finally found a good seedling in the Hong Kong music scene, not only he discovered it, but all Hong Kong people found it.
So, Zhang Zitao did not hesitate, and immediately looked for someone to ask for Li Qing's contact information with great interest, and personally called to invite him, but he never thought that the other party had no intention of joining any party at all......
"Mr. Li, I don't think you may know my identity yet......"
Zhang Zitao thought about it and introduced himself a little awkwardly: "I am Zhang Zitao, CEO of Universal Music. ”
"Well, I know. Li Qing nodded and said.
You know?
Do you know you're still rejecting me?
Zhang Zitao was even more embarrassed, hesitated, and said: "As long as you join me, I can give you the top artist contract, without any constraints, guaranteed to release no less than one record every year, and arrange at least two large-scale concerts with more than 8,000 people every year......"
Zhang Zitao tirelessly talked about one treaty after another, which made Li Qing a little helpless.
In fact, the conditions described by Zhang Zitao are basically the top contracts in the circle, even if Bao Yunyun joins Universal Music now, this is the treatment.
However, Li Qing was once bitten by a snake and was afraid of the well rope for ten years.
In addition, the Hanhai Studio he just created is waiting to be fed, and dozens of people are waiting for their salaries.
Besides, even if he agreed, Ye Zhun would not agree.
Now, the music network has just started, the technology company introduced by Ye Zhun's team is being implemented, and the future is just taking shape, how can you choose to give up at this time and join Universal Music?
However, Zhang Zitao's character is also stubborn, no matter how Li Qing pushes back, he has no intention of hanging up the phone.
The dignified president of Universal Music Greater China, once he recognized one thing, he was so ridiculous, which Li Qing never expected.
Listening to the other party's vigorous description of the blueprint of the fruit sent to Li Qing by Universal Records, and even fell in love to the depths, Zhang Zitao also planned to fly to the capital in person and learn from the ancients to visit the thatched house with him, Li Qing was immediately embarrassed.
For the first time, he discovered that he had so much potential!
Li Qing hurriedly stopped the other party, and suddenly a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and he blurted out a sentence: "Mr. Zhang...... Do you think that's going to work?"
"You say. ”
Zhang Zitao's tongue was like a lotus, and he was talking energetically, but when he heard the loose tone of Li Qing's words, he shut up.
"You know I'm a singer, and any singer is desperate to release a record of his own......"
Before Li Qing finished speaking, Zhang Zitao immediately said: "Don't worry about this, I have already said it just now, if you come to me, I guarantee that you will release no less than one record every year, if the sales meet expectations, two albums a year is not a problem." ”
Li Qing shook his head, if this was all the case, after the "Music Star" competition ended, he could have made a choice in several companies such as Warner, Starlight Entertainment, and COSCO, so why wait until now?
"Mr. Zhang, you need to be clear about one thing. ”
Li Qing stood up, and under the gaze of Zhou Ji and others, he said indifferently: "I won't join any company!" If you are clear about this topic, then we can continue to talk, otherwise, I'm sorry, we are all busy people." ”
Li Qing's words are arrogant and scary!
Who is on the other side? Hong Kong Universal Music Corporation! The top giant in the industry, even if it is an expedition, in front of the world, it has to give in.
Why are you so unscrupulous?
Zhou Ji and the others smiled bitterly.
has already made countless enemies in the mainland, and it is difficult to move around, as soon as you say this, once the other party is angry and suppressed by Universal Music, then you can't mix in Hong Kong!
Zhang Zitao was silent for a long time and asked, "You say." ”
Li Qing took a deep breath and said with a smile: "I want to come up with a record, I wonder if your company is willing to cooperate with my studio?"
Zhang Zitao also smiled, he couldn't hear any emotion, his voice was a little high, and he asked, "How to cooperate?"
"My studio is weak and can't withstand the wind and waves. So Mr. Zhang, if there is any offense before, please forgive me. As for how to cooperate, it's actually very simple, if you want, then I'll publish the content, as many songs as you want, whatever you choose, and you can help distribute it, what do you think?" Li Qing said.
"What about the conditions?" asked Zhang Zitao.
Li Qing thought for a while and said, "Seventy-three." You seven, I'm three!" (To be continued.) )