America's Top Player

Chapter 51 Top DJs
That's why Phil tried so hard to stop Cuddy from going to Texas.

Not only does he not get paid a penny, but his own human money printing machine is also at risk of breaking down at any time.

As a broker, he would definitely not agree to such a deal.

But Cardi B disagreed, saying, "What's so scary about those damn rednecks?"

"I'll be decked out in weapons and have grenades hidden in my bodice!"

"If they're brave enough, just come and give it a try! I'm not someone you can mess with!"

If a woman said this, Leon might scoff, but Cardi B is different.

This woman is a complete emotional lunatic, and no one can guess what outrageous things she can do.

Phil sneered, "You'll be locked up in a pigpen by those country bumpkins. Have you seen The Texas Chainsaw Massacre? This story is based on a real person."

"Think about what those freaks are going to do to you after they tie you up in the basement!"

Cuddy immediately retorted mercilessly: "Let them try! I'll make them die of exhaustion in my tunnel!"

Li Ang ignored the quarrel between the two and was completely immersed in his thoughts.

Two minutes later, he made his choice, "I agree to this trip to Texas, but I have to pay special attention to security measures."

"Those Bronx ne'er-do-wells, give them some extra money to protect Cuddy, take some bullets and all."

Phil was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped. He couldn't believe that Leon would agree to such an arrangement.

Kadi is not only his human money printing machine, but also Leon's cash cow. This extremely greedy scumbag would actually do a losing business.

"Are you kidding me, Leon? This won't do any of us any good."

"Take a long-term view. Why can't a challenge be an opportunity? If this is done well, it will greatly enhance Kadi's reputation!"

Phil stood there in a daze, thinking for a long time before he came to his senses.

The accidental killing of black people by police has been the focus of media attention recently. As public opinion ferments, black human rights movements have broken out across the United States.

Many black singers and sports stars also spoke out for the victims through various channels.

A video of a local Austin gang issuing death threats to Cardi B has received a staggering number of views on YouTube.

If Cardi B could show up in Austin at this point, unafraid of death threats, and flash her butt to the rednecks at a charity show, it would be a perfect time.
Phil knew what this meant.
This means overwhelming coverage and a tsunami of traffic.
What Cardi B thinks in her heart is true charity, but in Leon's mind, charity is automatically transformed into business.

Phil stared at Leon, a hint of fear in his eyes. "Challenges are also opportunities."

With the title of "Blood Gang Daughter", Cardi B entered the Billboard TOP20 as soon as she debuted, but as public opinion subsided, her performance was always difficult to improve.

If we can use this charity performance as an opportunity to expand our influence, we may really have a chance to reach the top ten.

Billboard Top 10, this is a temptation that no agent or singer can refuse.

He then asked, "So, how can we ensure Kadi's safety?"

"From what I've heard, those rednecks who recorded the video are not to be trifled with. They have connections to the Aryan Brotherhood and local motorcycle gangs."

Li Ang responded with a smile, "Don't be silly, buddy. There will be tens of thousands of black people from all over the United States at the scene. Anyone who dares to shoot a black actress at a rally like this will only end up being torn to pieces by the crowd."

In the end, Phil gritted his teeth and agreed, treating it as a gambler's adventure.

After the trip to Austin was confirmed, Leon and Phil stayed alone in the office, smoking.

"I asked you to contact an expert in electronic music earlier. How's that going?"

"Of course, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to accept the conditions and quotations required by those top 100 DJs." As he said that, Phil went downstairs and brought back a black handbag from the car. Inside was a list of well-known DJs.

DJ Mag magazine has published an unofficial ranking of the world's top 1997 DJs every year since .

This list is currently recognized as the most authoritative DJ list.

As the world's DJ authority and highest honor, the Top 100 DJs list is the dream of all electronic music practitioners.

"Are you crazy? The inspiration for the accompaniment is all mine, and they're asking so much money just to make it according to my idea?"

Li Ang was stunned by the offers from the DJs on the list. The lowest asking price of the top ten DJs was around $50,000.

Not only that, they also uniformly demanded to take a minimum of 20% of the copyright income.

Li Ang complained, "They're just playing around with records and pressing buttons on a synthesizer. Why are they charging so much?"

Phil shook his head. "How can it be as simple as you think? The complex chord formation, inversions, and chord connection rules alone are beyond the comprehension of laymen like us."

"Not to mention that we have to perfectly blend the synthesized audio and the human voice according to your requirements, without making any mistakes in the beat."

"Don't underestimate these guys. Those top DJs make more than you."

Li Ang has no doubt about this. If a DJ can create a song that becomes popular in nightclubs, the copyright income alone will be an astronomical figure.

Phil continued, "I recommend David Guetta. He ranked third in last year's Top 100 DJs list, and many people are optimistic about him winning the championship this year. He has a very good value for money right now."

"The Black Eyed Peas' chart-topping single 'I Gotta Feeling' last year was a collaboration with him."

Li Ang flipped through David Guetta's resume. This French DJ was just nominated for the Best Electronic Dance Album at last year's Grammy Awards, so his ability is naturally beyond doubt.

Coupled with Phil's exaggerated praise for it, Leon immediately made the decision.

However, the asking price of $70,000 made him wonder if Phil had taken a kickback.

Phil smiled. "Actually, I'm quite curious about who you will entrust to perform this masterpiece."

"How about Cardi B? The whole American people love the contrast."

As expected, in order to make another fortune, Lao Deng made a nonsensical suggestion.

Let a gangster female rapper who is obsessed with Pusidic perform a fairy-like electronic music song?

This is not called contrast, this is called schizophrenia.

After finally getting rid of Phil, Leon drove to Roc Company.

In Apocalypse Music, he is the boss who has the final say, but in ROC Kingdom, he is at best a second-tier star.

He found it difficult to refuse any arrangement made by the company, including the long and boring vocal lessons.

Lenny, the company's vice president, believes that Leon's grasp of the emotions of rock music is perfect, but the high notes are still a tricky problem.

This is not a problem for studio works, as even the biggest flaws can be compensated by audio editing.

But as a rock singer, it is not possible without strong live performance ability.

When we arrived at the recording studio, the gold medal music producer Max Martin had been waiting there for a long time.

"Mr. Martin, has the instrumental for 'Demons' been completed?"

(End of this chapter)