Huayu 1992, my entertainment era

Chapter 94 %, I'm worth this share

Zhou Ziheng did not give his new album any other messy name, but simply named it "Fairy Tale".

The album's production process is the same as "Sad Pacific", with Ziheng Music Production Studio responsible for production and then handing it over to the record company for distribution.

However, this is different from the previous times when the films were produced before Pacific Distribution.

This time, Zhou Ziheng notified Pacific as soon as the album's song accompaniment was produced.

Zhou Ziheng was not satisfied with the 25% share of this album.

The success of "Wandering Song" and "Sad Pacific" also gave Zhou Ziheng bargaining chips in negotiations with Pacific.

According to their previous contract, if the subsequent albums perform well, he has the right to ask for a larger share of the profits.

"Sad Pacific" added a 5% share, which was Pacific's own markup, not something Zhou Ziheng took the initiative to add.

This time, "Fairy Tale" is his real profit negotiation.

Hearing that Zhou Ziheng's new album has begun production, Pacific also attached great importance to it and directly sent a professional song review and evaluation team, as well as a negotiation team.

Chen Xiaoqi, the new deputy manager of Pacific, and Liu Zhiwen, the veteran manager, also came together.

Pacific will first review the songs to determine the quality of the songs on this album and consider market issues.

"how do you feel?"

In the office, Liu Zhiwen and other Pacific people listened to the accompaniment and carefully watched the lyrics. Then Liu Zhiwen looked up at Chen Xiaoqi.

Among all the people who came this time, Chen Xiaoqi is undoubtedly the one who has the most authority to evaluate the quality of the song.

He is the person with the most hits in the Guangzhou music scene besides Zhou Ziheng, and he is also the biggest producer in the mainland.

He has enough experience in determining the quality of a song and whether it can be widely circulated in the market.

"I have nothing to say!" Chen Xiaoqi stared blankly at the lyrics and music in his hand, not saying anything for a long time, until Liu Zhiwen pushed him, he reacted and said.

"What do you mean?" Liu Zhiwen didn't quite understand what he meant.

Chen Xiaoqi glanced at him and said, "Each of the eleven songs in this album is enough to carry an album.

In my opinion, it would have been much more beneficial if it had been 10 or 5 albums.”

As he said this, he suddenly smiled bitterly, "Zhou Ziheng is really willful enough.

I already felt that his previous album “Sad Pacific” had too many good songs, and now he is making another album like this for me.

If he keeps doing this, sooner or later his audience will be spoiled by him."

"So, you mean this album is better than 'Sad Pacific'?" Liu Zhiwen stared.

What is "Sad Pacific"? It is currently the most popular album in mainland China.

Just because of this album, the level of the entire mainland music scene has been raised, making the Hong Kong and Taiwan music scene dare not look down on the mainland.

Now, Chen Xiaoqi actually said that this album is better than "Sad Pacific", how could he not be surprised.

“It’s not better than ‘Sad Pacific’. In terms of popularity, ‘Sad Pacific’ and ‘The Moon’s Trouble’ are both very strong. There are very few songs that are better than them.

But overall, this "Fairy Tale" is far better.

The quality of its songs is at about the same level.

And, what can I say about this album!

From my perspective, this album is already a big step ahead of the mainland, and even Hong Kong and Taiwan.”

Chen Xiaoqi adjusted his glasses and continued, "It's just like Wang Jie's "A Game, A Dream" back then. It would be epoch-making."

"You think so highly of Zhou Ziheng?" Liu Zhiwen looked at Chen Xiaoqi in surprise.

He has known Chen Xiaoqi for many years, and this is the first time he has heard him evaluate someone like this.

"Maybe my evaluation is too low!" Chen Xiaoqi said solemnly, "Pacific cannot give up this record. Even if Zhou Ziheng's request is very high, we cannot give up!"

"I understand!" Liu Zhiwen nodded thoughtfully.

While the two were discussing, Zhou Ziheng walked in from outside.

He was holding steamed buns and soy milk in his hands, wearing flip-flops, and looked unkempt.

"How do you feel? Is Pacific going to release this album? If you don't, I'll look for other companies."

Zhou Ziheng said this and sat down opposite the two of them.

The contract stipulates that Pacific has the right to decide whether to release Zhou Ziheng's album tape.

If they don't issue it, Zhou Ziheng can find other companies to issue it.

However, Zhou Ziheng just asked this question.

Obviously, it is impossible for Pacific to give up the distribution.

If this album is even a smidgen of garbage, they’ll release it.

Now Zhou Ziheng has become a celebrity in the mainland.

As soon as an album is released, orderers will rush to buy it.

Yang Yuying, who is slightly weaker than him, is a good example. She released "Moon Boat" in mid-year and "Flowers in Dreams" in August.

These two albums are actually just average, but they are of average quality. However, because of their fame and large number of fans, they quickly sold millions of copies after their release.

Three of his consecutive personal albums have sold over one million copies, one step faster than Zhou Ziheng.

Anyway, no matter how poor the quality of Zhou Ziheng's album is, as long as it is released, with his appeal, it will definitely sell millions of copies.

Therefore, unless Pacific is a fool, they will not give up the opportunity to release this album.

"We will definitely release it." Liu Zhiwen nodded.

Then he looked at the other people in the room, thought for a moment and said, "Let's find a quiet place to talk about the profit sharing! I know this is why you asked us to come here."

"Let's go to my office!" Zhou Ziheng said as he stood up and led the way.

Arriving at Zhou Ziheng's office, Zhou Ziheng asked Wang Ziqi to serve tea, and then said:

"According to the contract, I have the right to renegotiate the revenue share of the album.

This is my right. "

"Yes, we all know that. We just hope you won't be too cruel!" Liu Zhiwen said with a smile.

"Don't worry, my request is based on reality."

Zhou Ziheng responded, hesitated for a moment, and then directly reported his ideal share.

"It's a 50-50 split! I'm responsible for all the production matters, including the MTV."

"Fuck!"

Although Chen Xiaoqi came in with Liu Zhiwen, he did not participate in the division of the transaction.

After all, he has a good relationship with Zhou Ziheng and needs to avoid suspicion.

So after entering Zhou Ziheng's office, he took Zhou Ziheng's Top Ten Singers trophy from last year and looked at it over and over again.

When he heard Zhou Ziheng directly say 50-50 split, he was so shocked that he cursed out loud, his hands shook, and he almost sold Zhou Ziheng's trophy.

"This is crazy, how is this possible!"

Liu Zhiwen, who was originally relatively calm, suddenly raised his head after hearing Zhou Ziheng's profit sharing ratio.

"Hengzi, are you crazy? A 50-50 split? How is that possible?

How can Pacific make money if this is the case? "

"How is it impossible!" Zhou Ziheng interrupted him, "As for whether it can make money, Brother Zhiwen, you should know better than me.

I am responsible for the album production, and Pacific only needs to be responsible for the printing costs and publicity.

And all this money is deducted from the profit.

Pacific Capital, apart from helping to contact sales channels, barely invested a cent and took 50% of the money. Is this still a loss?"

"But what if the record sales aren't good? If the results aren't good..."

"If sales are not good, won't you deduct the promotion costs?"

Zhou Ziheng interrupted again.

Liu Zhiwen opened his mouth, wanting to quibble, not wanting to speak, but he had no way to refute. After careful analysis, it was actually just as Zhou Ziheng said.

They simply don't invest anything and then just wait for their share of the profits.

Even if the printing and publicity costs are very high, these funds are always deducted before the money is distributed.

As for the sales volume not meeting the target, will Pacific not deduct the money?

Obviously not.

Even if only one copy is sold, the $1.5 commission will still be deducted.

This is the big company, this is the record company that has the distribution rights.

Why do they attach so much importance to Zhou Ziheng.

It’s because Zhou Ziheng’s record doesn’t require them to invest a penny to get results.

Of course, if the results are so bad that they can’t even recover their costs, they will definitely still suffer losses.

But will this situation happen now?
With Zhou Ziheng's appeal, this album is a great success.

Even if they invest money, they will get it back soon.

"Fifty percent, I think I deserve fifty percent!"

Zhou Ziheng said again.

That's the benefit of being a big-name singer.

His fans and sales are his strong backing, giving him the qualifications to negotiate with Pacific.

"The company cannot possibly accept this condition. This share ratio has never been seen before."

Liu Zhiwen shook his head and said.

"Then Pacific should give up releasing this album! You can consider releasing the following albums later."

Zhou Ziheng spoke.

He is now in the active position.

If Pacific disagrees, he can then cooperate with other record companies.

Picking up the record distribution rights for Zhou Ziheng for free is a sure win. I believe that companies like China Records, New Era, and even White Swan will not refuse.

After all, who can resist money?

“No, we’re releasing this album!”

Liu Zhiwen took a deep breath and said, "But your condition is too high. I can't make the decision on my own. I need to discuss it with other senior executives."

After a moment of hesitation, he stood up and said, "I will have a result in three days at the latest.

We’ll talk again in three days!”

Liu Zhiwen left Ziheng Studio with a heavy heart.

Chen Xiaoqi did not leave. He waited until Liu Zhiwen left before speaking with a look of amazement.

"Awesome! If the higher-ups really agree, you will become the most profitable singer in the mainland, no worse than those singers in Hong Kong and Taiwan!"

"They will agree. Although this result is beyond their expectations, Pacific will still make money." Zhou Ziheng said with a smile.

……

Pacific Building high-rise conference room.

After Liu Zhiwen finished explaining the general situation to everyone, he said:
"This is the situation. Zhou Ziheng means that if the profit is less than 50%, he will look for other record companies."

boom!
At the upper left corner of the conference table, a middle-aged fat man knocked hard on the table.

"This Zhou Ziheng is really very bold.

My suggestion is to ban him directly. He is just a street singer! What’s so great about him? Mobilize all the resources of the company and ban him directly.”

“You mean to ask the company to give up millions, or even more?

Also, can you ban him? We really have the final say in Guangdong.

But nationwide, you can control him? Who do you think you are? "

A sarcastic voice sounded.

"What should we do? A poor street singer dares to negotiate with Pacific. Who does he think he is?"

The fat man shouted angrily.

"Minister Wang, please put away your bureaucratic style. What era is this? You are still playing bureaucracy!

What's wrong with street singers? They have influence, talent, and can help people make money.

You know how many people across the country like his songs.

As long as Pacific doesn't want him, I can guarantee that as soon as he leaves this company, there will be other companies willing to take over Zhou Ziheng's album.

Besides, it's just a concession. I agree to a 50-50 split. Anyway, we are getting millions of dollars in benefits for free.

This is millions, not just a few hundred dollars. The salary of everyone here is only a few hundred dollars a month.

You dare to look down on millions of dollars? I think you are too full. "

……

Zhou Ziheng didn't know what was happening inside the Pacific Ocean.

He is still working on his record.

Ziheng Studio has not done nothing about these.

Zhou Ziheng recruited a lot of new people.

In addition to ordinary clerks, he also poached a producer from the Pacific.

Chen Xiaoqi is now working for Pacific Music and is busy producing albums for a bunch of singers under his label. He has no time to agree to Zhou Ziheng's offer of external employment.

So Zhou Ziheng naturally had to find a new producer to help coordinate the record work.

In addition, he also arranged his cousin He Jin to work in the studio as a production assistant.

This guy dropped out of school this year and refuses to go to school no matter what I say.

Originally he wanted to go to Hong Kong.

But I couldn't complete the formalities and couldn't swim across.

Finally, after his aunt called, Zhou Ziheng arranged for him to work as a production assistant in the studio to learn production.

Then there is Florence Hui.

In addition to being Zhou Ziheng's agent.

Zhou Ziheng also gave her the authority to discover new singers and contribute to the studio.

Zhou Ziheng considered it.

If he wants to make a lot of money, he can't do it alone.

If the studio continues to develop, it will definitely sign some singers in the future.

Perhaps these singers cannot reach Zhou Ziheng's level.

But little by little, as long as Zhou Ziheng gave them a song, they could more or less bring a lot of benefits to the studio.

However, Zhou Ziheng has no plans to implement this matter for the time being.

His main focus at the moment is still on himself.

The production of the new album is the top priority.

He doesn't want his album, which he has high hopes for, to fail.

If this situation really happened, he would probably be laughed to death by Jacky Cheung.

Others can laugh, but he can't.

Zhou Ziheng just wanted to see him with a gloomy face.

(End of this chapter)