Chinese entertainment, from radio love songs to superstars

Chapter 178, Hot Girl

The New World Music store in New York's Union Square has become a bustling sea at this moment.

The store was packed with people, shoulder to shoulder. Two lines outside the store were winding like dragons, as if even the air had become hot. There were at least 6 to 700 people. Some were waiting quietly, while others were chatting excitedly. Everyone's face was filled with an expectant smile.

Just as Shen Lang guessed, most of them were overseas Chinese, with a small number of locals.

Although it is not as popular as in China, this scene is already very good.

Chen Yaochuan and Du Ting finally felt relieved.

That's it, why are you so nervous?

Those who have been nominated and performed on the Grammy stage, those who have won the European double Grammy Awards and the American Billboard Awards, those who sang the World Cup theme song and the Pepsi commercial song, no matter how unpopular they are, how could they not even get 1,800 people together?
At ten o'clock in the morning, the sun was shining on the bustling streets. At this moment, Shen Lang appeared in everyone's sight like a dazzling star, wearing sunglasses. His black T-shirt was simple yet elegant, and matched with personalized accessories, he exuded a unique charm and was very trendy.

As soon as his figure came into people's sight, the scene immediately became lively, screams rang out, and the crowd quickly surrounded him like a tide.

Faced with this kind of scene, Shen Lang showed his maturity and composure. He knew that chaos would easily occur when there were too many people and that safety issues should not be underestimated. So, he paid out of his own pocket to hire a local security company to maintain order. With a security guard every few steps, the place was like a solid fortress and there was not a bit of chaos.

This money cannot be saved, and he will do it regardless of whether the organizer is prepared or not.

Because in his previous life, when he was watching short videos, he had seen a lot of news about accidents at events. Those tragic scenes were still fresh in his memory, and made him understand that safety was the most important thing. Whether it was for himself or his fans, he didn't want any accidents to happen, and didn't want this originally happy event to be shrouded in haze.

The opening is a process led by the host.

Shen Lang greeted the fans at the scene in Mandarin and English, thanking them for coming.

Then, he slowly moved to the entrance of the video store.

The crowd gradually gathered around, everyone waiting curiously for his upcoming performance.

The activities in this square were indeed hard-won. It took a long wait from application to approval.

But it is worth it, performing in this open place can attract more eyes and attention.

Generally speaking, the name of an album must be the highlight of the entire album, and usually reflects the idea that the entire album wants to express.

The reason why Shen Lang named this album "Shen Lang·Towering Waves" was that he did not want to add any extra official explanations for this album. Towering waves "huge waves" has no other meaning, it just means to sweep the European and American music scene.

So, this album doesn’t have a title song, or rather, every song is a title song.

The first song to be sung here is "Uptown Funk" by Martian Man. It has a cool rhythm and texture, which matches his trendy outfit today and can liven up the atmosphere.

When the prelude, a mixture of Funk, R&B and pop styles, came out, everyone was surprised.

This is definitely not a rock song.

But isn't he a rock singer?
Of course, this is what local fans think, and overseas Chinese all know that Shen Lang has a diverse musical style.

“Doh-doh-doh doh-doh-doh doh-doh
Doh-doh-doh doh-doh-doh doh-doh
Doh-doh-doh doh-doh-doh doh-doh…”

The energetic notes dance in the air, making people sway to the rhythm involuntarily.

“This hit that ice cold
This drum beat is so exciting
Michelle Pfeiffer that white gold
Michelle Pfeiffer blonde white beauty
This one for them hood girls
These hoodie girls

Them good girls straight masterpieces
Every one of them is absolutely stunning..."

Shen Lang had a playful look on his face, walking forward in a square step and wagging his tail.

This was his first time singing and dancing at the same time. This dance was designed by a special person and took him more than a month to learn.

The enchanting dance steps, dynamic songs, coupled with his stunning looks, 185cm height, and strong aura quickly spread.

"(English) He's so sexy!"

“Who is Michelle Pfeiffer?”

"One of the most famous actresses in Hollywood in the 80s and 90s, the first generation of Catwoman in Batman movies."

"Wow, this is my style. It has a retro feel, with bass playing and rich synth effects, which echoes the punk songs of the early 20s."

"His singing style today is very different from before. It reveals a strong sense of humor and the undisguised 'Play around' in every aspect."

“An interesting singer, an interesting song!”

……

As expected, he did not choose the wrong song. As the music progressed, Shen Lang's performance became more and more exciting, and the atmosphere on the scene was pushed to a climax.

In this dynamic melody, everyone forgot all their worries and immersed themselves in it involuntarily.

Some people could no longer suppress their inner impulse and began to sway to the rhythm.

"say my name you know who l am
Shout my name, you know who I am
I'm too hot
Bro is so sexy
Hot d**n
It's just that hot
Woo
Girls hit your hallelujah
Girls, please give us your compliments!
Woo
Cause Uptown Funk gon' give it to you
Because this Uptown Funk is for you..."

Shen Lang completely let go; his expression, movements and singing all highlighted the word "wave", fully displaying his talent and charm.

His singing is like a dancing flame, igniting everyone's restless heart.

The dance, which closely echoes the beat of the music, is also very enjoyable to watch.

Come on dance
Come on, dance freely
Jump on it
Jump up
If you sexy then flaunt it
If you are sexy enough, show it boldly
If you freaky then own it
If you are unique enough, show your style

Don't brag about it come show me
Don’t brag, just show me…”

At this moment, music became a bridge connecting Shen Lang and his fans, allowing everyone to forget their differences.

The entrance of the music store turned into a sea of ​​joy, filled with laughter and dynamic rhythms.

At this moment, people felt the infinite charm of music and also appreciated Shen Lang's musical talent.

"Don't believe me just watch
If you don't believe me, I'll wait and see.

Hey hey hey oh! "

Shen Lang controlled the rhythm very well, and at the end of the dance he just returned to the entrance of the music store.

This song "Uptown Funk" by Bro Mars really has the magic to stir up the atmosphere. From the very beginning, the energetic prelude is like a signal, announcing the beginning of a music carnival.

The melody of the whole song has both a catchy part that makes people want to hum, and rich variations that keep it fresh all the time.

The lyrics are also full of confidence and vitality. Phrases such as "Don't believe me just watch" encourage people to release themselves and enjoy the happy moments of the moment, conveying a positive attitude.

Coupled with Shen Lang's unique voice and his imitation of Mars' highly infectious singing and dancing, it is hard for anyone not to be attracted by this charm.

"Shen lang! Shen lang! Shen lang!"

Shen Lang's name was shouted at the scene.

He took a few quick breaths and slowly calmed down. He saw that there seemed to be more people at the scene. There were 6 to 700 people before, but now there should be over a thousand. They were obviously passers-by who were attracted by the singing just now.

As expected, performing here attracts more eyes and attention.

"Thank you!"

Shen Lang wiped the sweat off his forehead and took an acoustic guitar from Chen Yaochuan.

And around him, bass, keyboard, drum set... a band is ready.

Next up, is a relatively quiet song called "You're Beautiful".

“My life is brilliant
My life is colorful
My love is pureI
My love is so pure
saw an angel
Because I saw an angel

Of that I'm sure
I firmly believe this

She smiled at me on the subway
Because she smiled at me once on the subway..."

Shen Lang's singing style changed again, becoming affectionate and moving.

After several years of training and the experience accumulated in his previous life, his breath control has become more and more precise. He can keep his breath stable and smooth when singing, making his voice very coherent.

Whether it is the sweetness, longing, pain or regret in love, he can accurately convey it to the audience with his voice, allowing the audience to deeply feel the emotions expressed in the song.

"What's going on over there?"

"It seems like someone is singing, let's go and take a look."

……

"Who is singing? The voice is so special and so nice."

"I don't know. There are too many people. I can't see clearly what's going on ahead."

……

“This song is both melancholy and soulful, without any affectation or frivolity.”

"It's a very good love song. I've never heard it before."

……

Fast songs can quickly liven up the atmosphere with their strong rhythm and dynamic melody, while love songs have a unique charm that can slowly enter the hearts of the listeners.

In Shen Lang's charming singing, people seemed to be attracted by an invisible force, and more and more people gathered from all directions, just like a concert. At this time, the pressure on the security guards increased.

“You’re beautiful
You are so beautiful
You're beautiful
You are so beautiful
You're beautiful it's true
You are so beautiful, it’s true…”

In a bustling city, with people coming and going, meeting is fate.

Through the simple structure of this song, James Blunt effectively conveys the unspeakable joy of falling in love at first sight and the pain of not being able to be with the one you love.

It seems to record an unforgettable and heart-pounding emotional story, expressing the chance, coincidence and loss in the world of love in a very moving way.

At this moment, the romantic atmosphere in the square seemed to be frozen.

In the crowd, a blond and blue-eyed old man leaned over and gently kissed his wrinkled wife, then hummed affectionately: "You're beautiful..."

This picture is like the beautiful scene in a movie, which is very touching.

In life, have we not had such experiences? Perhaps it is on a sunny afternoon, when you accidentally see that special person, and an inexplicable joy wells up in your heart; or perhaps it is on a quiet night, when you hug your loved one and feel each other's warmth.

The song sung by Shen Lang was like an innocent confession, touching the softest part of everyone's heart.

When the moving song stopped, the aftertaste seemed to linger in the air, and warm applause broke out at the scene.

This is praise and recognition for him, and he has done it. He made friends through singing and opened the door to people's hearts with his singing, making more local people start to pay attention to and like him.

The signing event then progressed to the final signing stage. At this time, the number of people inside and outside the music and video store had reached more than 2000, which also caused the police patrolling nearby to be dispatched urgently.

Chen Yaochuan and Du Ting both praised Shen Lang for his foresight. If a security company had not been hired to maintain order on site, the signing event would have been unable to continue.

Even with security guards and even police present, Ma Qi and Yu Chuan did not let down their guard. They stood on the left and the back to protect Shen Lang with focused expressions. Since they had taken the money, they had to live up to the trust placed in them.

For the first half hour, everything was normal and fans lined up to get Shen Lang's autograph or take photos with him.

At this time, it was the turn of a hot blonde girl.

Why do we emphasize “hot”?

July is the hottest month in New York, which means people traveling outside should dress coolly.

The girl was wearing a thin navel-baring camisole, which made her look extremely sexy. Her tall and curvy figure looked extremely hot.

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"Can I have one more autograph?" she asked after Shen Lang signed his name on the album.

"Of course you can. Then where should I sign?" Shen Lang nodded, adhering to the principle of pampering his fans.

At this moment, the hot girl made a surprising move.

Before Shen Lang could react to what was happening, he saw a G-cup bra in front of him.

Then I looked up and saw a pair of proud "duangduang" peaks right in front of me.

"wu~"

The scene suddenly became noisy, and many people exclaimed in surprise.

Ma Qi and Yu Chuan stood there in a daze. They had never encountered such a situation before and didn't know how to deal with it for a moment.

Shen Lang was also confused. This was even more outrageous than the previous breast-killing incident.

At this time, the significance of spending money to hire a security company was once again reflected. Two security personnel came over, first picked up the mask on the table, and then asked the hot girl to leave.

The hot girl walked and shouted: "Shenlang, I like you!"

Shen Lang, who had come to his senses at this moment, couldn't help but take a deep breath.

My goodness, is this asking him to sign the hood?

Still in...

OK.

This episode only delayed a little time and did not disrupt the entire signing event.

Overall, it was smooth and successful.

During this trip to New York, Shen Lang also participated in several programs on representative American terrestrial television channels CBS, ABC, and NBC, and accepted interviews from several famous American media.

In addition, in order to promote the new album, there will be three autograph sessions in the next five days, in Washington on the 3rd, Boston on the 3th, and Los Angeles on the 4th.

After successfully completing the last book signing event, the entire American promotion schedule ended and we returned to China.

On the day the album went on sale, the charting also began, and it was on the charts simultaneously in the 45 countries where it was released.

However, the most valuable ones are still the British pop music chart NME and the American Billboard Hot 100. Just look at their rankings.

The results will take some time to come out.

What Shen Lang did not expect was that the product became more popular in China without any publicity than in foreign countries with publicity.

But what became popular was not the album, but the episode with the hot girl at the book signing event.

Censored photos of the scene were published in major newspapers and magazines, while uncensored photos appeared on major forums online.

One netizen said: "This girl is so hot, I can't help myself after seeing her."

Another person said: "Shen Lang's fans are all hot girls. If this fails, it's not his fault at all."

Some people also think: "It's just swallowing saliva. Such a hot girl is placed in front of you, and you are Liu Xiahui, and you are indifferent?"

Anyway, there are all kinds of comments, including understanding, ridicule, criticism... and so on.

Shen Lang was speechless. How could he be the only one to encounter such things?

Now, the titles of "playboy", "prodigal son" and "carefree and unrestrained" have become what he wanted and they couldn't be more solid.

"Is it big?" Gao Yuanyuan asked him.

"Ah?" Shen Lang played dumb.

How could it not be big? It’s a G cup. Of course, he would definitely not comment on it or talk about his feelings, that would be pure suicide.

"Come on, follow my room!"

"Ah, didn't you just come out?"

"Ok!"

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Netizens are often attracted by topics fabricated by the media and immersed in the lively atmosphere of the moment.

However, industry insiders have a completely different perspective.

They kept a close eye on the news from Europe and the United States, waiting for Shen Lang's ranking data to come out.

The previous three songs, "Hall of Fame", "Fire" and "Believer", became popular due to the popularity of the World Cup, which was equivalent to relying on external forces. However, the ten songs in this album "Shen Lang·Towering Waves" have no external forces to rely on and are purely based on personal strength.

The song's best result last time was No. 13 on the UK Pop Music Chart and No. 9 on the US Billboard Singles Chart.

This is the best result for a Chinese singer, or even an Asian singer.

Why do people think the Billboard chart is the most fair? It’s because it is a sales chart, and the best-selling ones are at the top.

All kinds of popular music forms are included here. One of the greatest records, "Dark Side of the Moon", set the record for the longest stay in the best-selling charts in the history of records. It stayed in the Billboard 200 for more than 20 years.

In the original time and space, it was Psy's "Gangnam Style" that set the highest peak in Asian music, ranking second on the Billboard chart and staying at runner-up for several weeks. This is already an unprecedented record for Korean music and even Asian music. On the day it was on the chart, it is said that many Koreans did not sleep, just waiting for the chart to be released. It is conceivable what status Billboard holds in everyone's mind.

In recent years, there are many Chinese stars who want to break out of Asia and go international.

But apart from Jackie Chan, no one else succeeded.

If we include Chinese celebrities, there would be a little more, such as Bruce Lee and Jet Li.

And they are all actors. For singers, it would be more difficult to break out of Asia and go international.

As for those who have won foreign awards and walked foreign red carpets, talking about international influence is nonsense.

Therefore, everyone in the circle wants to see whether Shen Lang can accomplish this.

Some people are optimistic about him, while others are not.

Those who are optimistic about him believe that his English songs are on par with the top singers in Europe and the United States in terms of both quality and singing level, and that he is not inferior to the competition at all.

Those who are not optimistic about him think that his voice is not up to the aesthetic standards of European and American people. No matter how good his singing skills are, if his voice is not good, he will not be able to become popular in the mature European and American markets, nor will his popularity last long.

The final result will be revealed on the Billboard chart.

(End of this chapter)