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Chapter 88 VJ Loses Control
Xia Shen was referring to the video that had recently surfaced online, where someone had photoshopped a clown's head and two disco balls onto his poster, accompanied by the music of "Stubbornly Obsessed," to mock him as a lowbrow, tacky producer.

Normally, Xia Shen wouldn't make a big deal out of this.

Although in principle such behavior could even lead to legal consequences, Xia Shen, as a public figure, cannot adhere to such principles!

In addition, he did need some popularity at that time, even negative popularity, he needed to maintain it so that people would notice him and the degree of his transformation would be highlighted.

However, the nature of this matter changed after insiders got involved.

As an ordinary citizen, you can ignore what others do, but as a fellow professional, getting involved directly can push things in a completely different direction.

Xia Shen was no pushover; he couldn't ignore this blatant and malicious targeting from his peers.

His counterattack was also quite simple.

Didn't you say I would play cheesy music on the Ultra?
Then I'll let it go, so what can you do about it?
He really wants to set a precedent by putting on a cheesy show at Ultra Live.

Moreover, he felt that the other party, as a professional, had a certain degree of superiority complex.

Putting everything else aside, if that video were accompanied by something like "Love Debt" or "Mandarin Duck Play DJ Version," he wouldn't have much to say.

In his previous album, "Stubborn" was the most well-structured song. If you really want to talk about it, it's not considered tacky or cheesy; on the contrary, it's a very well-structured and orthodox house music.

It was just a very old progressive house, the kind that was popular in Europe and America around the 90s or early 2000s when Jackson Yee was born.

That's why it sounds so outdated, because this style and structure are indeed quite old.

However, it still has more technical content than "tuhai" (a type of internet slang term for something that is technically sophisticated or low

Another factor is the different context in which this song is used. The extensive use of suggestive videos and group broadcasts has led people to have a preconceived resistance to the song, which is quite normal.

This does not mean that Xia Shen cannot play this song on Ultra.

To reiterate, even if he really plays some really cheesy and cheesy stuff on Ultra, so what?

Xia Shen looked down at the scattered audience, the numerous waving flags, and the cheers that rose and fell.

He held the microphone and said, "Dear Ultra viewers, as I said, I am known as the King of Tacky High in China because of the music I make. I am labeled as tacky and vulgar."

What I want to say is very simple: it's your freedom to choose what you like to listen to. Listening to music and enjoying it is a very private matter, and no one has the right to criticize what you like to do.

Music is, in itself, a form of entertainment and a way to relax.

Today I'm going to show you with my actions that you can listen to my songs with confidence and without hesitation from now on. If anyone criticizes you, just tell them.

What's wrong with being a "country bumpkin"? Just because I listen to different songs, does that mean I'm not human?
As for myself, first of all, I am very grateful to Ultra for giving me this stage. This is an opportunity for me. Today, I will also bring something special to Ultra. Next, I will play some of my previous works for you.

For my international friends who may not know me, you may not know what happened, which is why I stopped to say this: There have been other musicians in the same industry as me who, under the guise of listening to my music, attacked my listeners and fans. Do you think that was right?

Xia Shen repeated it in English as well.

He quickly received a response from the entire audience.

"no!!!"

It was like a mountain roaring and a tsunami crashing.

Xia Shen then picked up the microphone again and said, "I want to say to some people, since you like to give likes, why don't you give the video a like after you see me actually playing what you consider to be cheesy and cheesy on the main stage!"

"Next, give me a cheer! Raise your hands high! I want to see all your hands! Unleash your youth!" Xia Shen was practically shouting by the end. At the same time, he turned the knob back and started playing the project file on the track.

Suddenly, a piece of music rang out from the venue, and it was none other than "Stubborn to the end"!
"My infatuation with you goes far beyond mere obsession; tears sometimes inexplicably well up in my eyes."

"So we get so busy that we become numb to love, and then suddenly we remember everything."

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah--"

The audience responded with thunderous cheers.

At the same time, in the VJ station area.

The two VJs also started swaying excitedly.

To be honest, they started swaying to the rhythm of this Chinese producer a long time ago.

As practitioners, especially seasoned practitioners, they are Ultra's VJs. Having participated in so many Ultra events, they are seasoned veterans among seasoned veterans.

Getting them excited and getting them emotional is a difficult task.

But today, this Chinese producer has succeeded because his songs are good in themselves, each one is memorable, and they are extremely suitable for the live performance. The production is also exceptionally well done.

This kind of musician is actually being criticized as unsophisticated and vulgar in China?
This was something they couldn't believe.

Even with this song that's being released now, they don't see anything wrong with it!

However, what excited them even more was Xia Shen's actions.

This approach of directly confronting criticism.

You said my song doesn't deserve to be on such a big stage as Ultra.

Then I'm going to show it to you all!

They see facing criticism head-on as a cool thing—not running away, not giving up.

"Just do it!"

"Come on, man!"

Once they reached the ignition point, they could no longer control their hands.

This producer is so cool and has such a great attitude, and his work is outstanding. They should support him with their actions!
So they placed their hands on the control panel that controlled the main stage equipment and pressed it hard.

Each time they pressed the button, they would sway to the music, pressing the button again and again in rhythm, while a VJ would come out with his phone to film.

I just happened to capture it. Xia Shen jumped with both feet on the DJ booth, and then did a side jump to get into the ignition.

Suddenly, flames began to shoot out from the main stage as if they were free, as if the problem of fuel replenishment was no longer a concern.

Some Chinese audience members who knew the songs joined in, creating a harmonious atmosphere where everything was just right.

Xiao Zhongge, especially in the audience area, had almost lost his voice from shouting, and tears were actually streaming down his face.

Can you understand this feeling? For true Xia Shen fans, seeing this scene is more than just touching.
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