HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 341 [341] Three new songs debut on the Top 100 Singles Chart! Qi Yuan breaks two new records!

New York City.

Later, Avril Lavigne, a non-mainstream influencer, was idly browsing the Yahoo! portal.

Avril's attention was drawn to an eye-catching headline.

【The King of Chinese music remains a King in the American music industry】

(The king of the Chinese music scene is still the king of the American music scene)
What an arrogant tone!
Avril couldn't resist clicking the mouse to carefully read the article.

After reading it, I understood. It was a Chinese singer named Chris Qi who seemed to have achieved great success in China and Asia, and then, like her, came to the United States to develop her career.

The difference is that she did not achieve success in the Canadian music scene.

Avril remembered the name Chrissy very well. She had to constantly remind herself that as a foreigner trying to make it in the American music scene, she couldn't be as arrogant as Chrissy.

He only released one EP and dared to say that he was aiming for a number one single, and that he could become king in the American music scene.

Chrissy's music career in the United States is completely over; the American media and Americans want to crush him.

What an arrogant and pathetic wretch.

Don't they know the American music scene is xenophobic? Even a white Canadian like her has to be careful here, how dare a yellow-skinned East Asian like her!

Avril Lavigne searched Billboard's official website to see what new hit songs would be charting that week.

For Avril Lavigne, who has already signed with Alistair Records, she listens to the latest chart-topping songs every week, partly to understand the market and partly to find inspiration for her first album, which she is currently producing.

When the top 100 singles chart popped up this week, Avril Lavigne's blue-grey eyes were filled with shock!
Starting from number 1 and scrolling down to number 100, the name Chris Qi appeared on the screen a total of four times.

"You're Beautiful" debuted at number 21.

"Sugar" debuted at number 28.

"Baby" debuted at number 37.

"Free Loop" rose to 63st place.

"!?"

Avril's small face was filled with great surprise.

"Oh my God!"

Can anyone tell her why this Chris from the East is so strong?
The article just mentioned Chris as a negative example.

Do Americans even know how to write articles?! You call this a negative example?

If she can achieve the same success as Chris when her first album is released, she'll dream about it so much she'll wake up feeling incredibly proud.

No, she had to buy a Chris record and listen to it, to see how this arrogant Asian man managed to break through on the American music charts.

……

On major online social forums in the United States.

Many Americans shared Avril Lavigne's sentiments, turning into "Mamma Fucks!" fans.

Can anyone tell them what's going on? These past two days everyone's been mocking Chris, treating him like a clown.

As a result, all four of this Asian artist's songs appeared on the Top 100 Singles Chart at the same time, which is incredibly impressive.

Even when top stars in the Western music scene release new albums, he wouldn't dare say he has four songs that will chart, let alone this Chris who has two songs that made it into the top 30.

This dramatic turn of events sparked curiosity among many foreigners about Chris, and a significant number of them bought his records.

Some people were ripped off by unscrupulous record store owners. They initially bought the standard edition, only to find out at home that the deluxe edition only had four songs, leaving them no choice but to buy another deluxe edition while cursing. Almost simultaneously with the Billboard chart update, Warner Music America announced the global first-week sales figures for "22".

The total number of copies sold in the Chinese market (including Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong) was approximately 80; in the United States, it was 710210; in Japan, thanks to the help of "Bouquet," it exceeded 50; in the United Kingdom, it was approximately 18; in Canada, it was over 7; in South Korea, it was over 15; and in other regions, it was approximately 20.

Total sales in the first week were approximately 263 million copies, exceeding Warner's marketing department's forecast.

At this point, Qi Yuan's advantage of cultivating the East Asian market before venturing into Europe and America became apparent, with the three markets of China, Japan, and South Korea contributing a combined sales volume of over 140 million copies.

Sales in Asia have surpassed those in Europe and America again, so there's no problem. Qi Yuan's foundation in East Asia is too deep. When his EP is released, a large number of fans in China are willing to buy it for him.

At this point in time, domestic piracy should also emerge. English records don't have a large market in China, so the focus will shift to the Japanese, Korean, European, and American markets.

The sales figure of 263 million caused an uproar in the European and American media.

The transformation from 'the Monkey King of China' to 'the King of China is conquering the American music scene with mysterious Eastern power' is incredibly smooth.

Some media outlets were publishing articles satirizing Qi Yuan just two days ago, but today they suddenly changed their tune, leaving many readers bewildered.

It's you guys who criticize Chris again, and it's you guys who praise Chris again.

The editors of these newspapers were also helpless. There was nothing they could do; America is a tolerant society with freedom of speech. We criticize the bad things, and we certainly praise the good things. We are completely neutral and have absolutely nothing to do with the money Warner Bros. spent!
……

At the same time, Qi Yuan was having his picture taken at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The association's representative handed Qi Yuan a platinum record certification and shook hands with him in front of the camera.

Back in the car, Qi Yuan casually handed the certificate to Zhang Hao.

"Ah Yuan, you're amazing! You've broken two new records. You're the first Asian artist to have multiple songs simultaneously enter the Billboard Hot 100, and you're also the first Asian artist to receive two platinum certifications in the United States."

Zhang Hao was incredibly excited.

As expected of his artist, he's truly amazing.

"Keep it low-key. We only have one order now; the other one won't be available until next week."

Qi Yuan waved his hand.

This certificate was awarded to "Free Loop," a single that sold over a million copies in the United States.

"22" won't break one million in the US until next week.

"Damn! Is there a difference? Getting another platinum record certification is already a done deal for you, okay?"

Zhang Hao was speechless.

"What other events can I participate in? I want to try to come in first place."

Qi Yuan is serious; he's not just talking big. He genuinely wants to achieve another milestone: become the first Asian artist to have a Billboard number one single.

Actually, Qi Yuan suffered from a lack of experience in the US this time. In her previous life, "Baby" debuted at number 5, "Sugar" debuted at number 8, and "You're Beautiful" also debuted at number 8.

He lacked experience in the US, and when he released his EP, he went to South Korea to participate in the China-Korea Song Festival, so the potential of these songs was not fully realized.

In the following days, he would work tirelessly to promote the trip, aiming to ensure that all Americans would remember the name Chris.

……

While Qi Yuan was frantically promoting himself, across the ocean in China, a very famous magazine for middle-aged people was writing a short story using Qi Yuan as a negative example.

It takes time for news from the United States to reach China; currently, the news of Qi Yuan being ridiculed by the American media has only just begun to circulate in China.

This short story emerged against this backdrop, titled "Are Our Children a Match for Americans?"

(End of this chapter)