Jiang Hua's new album fired the first shot of the new year, and also raised the bar for the Chinese music circle.
Think about it, with Jiang Hua setting the tone, if others follow up with some industrial assembly line pop songs,
Who would buy that? Isn't that just fooling everyone?
This is also why capital hates Jiang Hua. It's simple. Before, everyone could just put together a few pop songs, or even use one melody with different lyrics.
It was perfect for harvesting fans and promoting new company artists.
But now it's different. As Jiang Hua releases one song after another,
People's appreciation level has significantly improved. It's no joke. Before, there was no choice.
The path of industrial pop songs isn't completely dead. Many small companies and MCN institutions are still enthusiastic about it, after all, the production cost is low.
Just throw it on Douyin, and you can harvest billions of super topics, easily create a big internet celebrity. It's too simple.
The endpoint for internet celebrities is to sell products. Creating an internet celebrity probably just needs a few pop songs.
The melody can even be just one, the cost couldn't be lower.
But it's different for major music companies. As big music companies, they still need to save face.
Actually, there's no shortage of top lyricists and composers, it's just that the track has changed now.
Music doesn't make money, many top talents have transitioned to variety shows.
Jiang Hua's new album has only been out for a few days, and there are all kinds of exaggerated imitations on Douyin, deliberately making themselves ugly, affectedly singing Jiang Hua's songs.
They even blatantly ignore copyright, privately adding DJ electronic elements.
It's a chaotic scene, making Jiang Hua's fans sick.
They spontaneously organize to start reporting this disgusting behavior online.
But it's like a national carnival. Maybe someone is pushing it. Anyway, in just a few days, Jiang Hua's songs have been pretty much ruined. When people hear Jiang Hua's songs now, they involuntarily imagine a scene: a clown, holding a microphone, starting an exaggerated performance.
It makes it hard for people to listen to the songs seriously, it's unbearable to watch.
But Jiang Hua doesn't care at this moment. He sees through it clearly. The era of mass entertainment has begun.
This is also one of the reasons why the music circle doesn't want to innovate. The platforms ruin songs.
How many former big shots have had their songs ruined?
He doesn't have time now. It's already the third day of the Lunar New Year, it's time to set off.
"Son, are you leaving so soon? Aren't you going to say goodbye to Xiao Han?"
Jiang Hua sighed, "Mom, stop trying to play matchmaker. Xiao Han and I are just good friends."
"There's an event overseas, I need to cooperate with the promotion. It's for work."
"What work doesn't even let you finish celebrating the New Year?"
Mom was still complaining. Jiang Hua said with a smile, "It's just a promotional plan. Besides, they're giving me an appearance fee. All together, it's no less than this number."
Jiang Hua held up five fingers.
Mom took a deep breath, "500,000? That's too much. Your dad hasn't saved that much in many years."
Jiang Hua smiled and said, "5 million, plus some follow-up reward policies."
This time, Mom was completely shocked.
"5 million? Goodness, it's just one event. No wonder everyone wants to be a star now."
"Alright, I'll pack your luggage right away. You must take this event seriously, don't let others find excuses to deduct money."
Hearing that Jiang Hua could earn 5 million, Mom didn't even try to keep him. This is too real.
Jiang Hua gave her a card.
"Mom, don't pack. I've already packed everything. There's not much to bring, they've prepared everything."
"Keep this card, the password is your birthday. There's 5 million in it. Use it as you like, preferably buy a house in the city. I think our current neighborhood isn't very safe."
Dad immediately stood up, "What's not safe? Our neighborhood is a model community."
"Yes, yes, yes."
Jiang Hua quickly nodded, but still persuaded,
"Mom, Dad, consider my suggestion. I asked you to retire in Hangzhou, but you won't go. At least go to the city, right? The transportation is convenient, and if you miss old friends, you can drive back easily."
"We'll think about it. We'll keep the money in the card for you."
Jiang Hua waved his hand.
"Don't keep it for me. I can't even spend all my money now. I don't need much in the work unit."
Old Jiang couldn't stand it anymore. What do you mean you can't even spend all the money? Showing off like this.
He was annoyed and gave Jiang Hua a hard flick on the forehead.
"Ouch, Dad, why did you hit me?"
"Hmph, I've taught you since you were little, be humble, guard against arrogance and rashness. Did it all go in one ear and out the other?"
Jiang Hua was speechless. He's a big star now, is there no face to save?
Mom asked in a low voice, "Son, how much money do you have now?"
Jiang Hua thought for a moment, "In terms of personal cash, not much, about 10 million now. I've invested the rest."
10 million came out of Jiang Hua's mouth as easily as breathing.
Last year, he earned several million just from novels.
Mom quickly closed the house door, saying, "Don't ever say these things outside. Never say it."
Then she turned to Old Jiang, saying, "And you, don't think about showing off to your buddies. Tomorrow we're going to the city to look at houses, the kind with 24-hour security."
Mom knew the importance. This time when Jiang Hua's uncle came to make trouble,
The neighborhood security guards all hid far away. That's the problem.
Jiang Hua's phone rang.
He thought it was the Great Wall people, and answered the phone.
"Jiang Hua, are you on the plane? Yunxiao said you won't be back in Hangzhou until the end of the month. Be careful on the road."
A girl's voice, clear and pleasant.
Mom finally understood why Jiang Hua and Xiao Han were just good friends. Maybe this was the answer.
Jiang Hua picked up the phone and walked to his room.
"Haven't boarded yet, the flight is in the afternoon."
"Oh, I see. Be careful. Come back soon, we're rehearsing a new play. Oh right, you haven't delivered on the song you promised Yunxiao. Yunxiao doesn't mention it, but she cares a lot."
"It's already prepared, and yours is ready too. When I come back, I'll take you to record. My studio, all imported equipment."
"That's good. I don't mind, it's mainly Yunxiao who cares."
"I understand, I understand."
After chatting idly for a while, the Great Wall Group people arrived, and Jiang Hua finally left home.
Mom didn't show it, but watching Jiang Hua's receding figure, she couldn't help wiping her tears.
"Dad, the child has grown up and has his own path to walk. He'll come home less and less in the future."
Dad rolled his eyes at her, "What are you saying? You know the child has his own path to walk, do you want to keep him by your side forever? Besides, don't you still have me?"
"You old rascal, what nonsense are you talking about? Aren't you ashamed!"
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