"So, are you willing to recommend me to people at Sony Music?" Lin Junxiu couldn't believe it when he saw that Kosugi Riuzo was so easy to talk to.

Because he has always been worried that Riu Kosugi, who is a "Jenny faction", will make things difficult for him, Lin Junxiu dared not come to the door several times after mustering up the courage. If it weren't for the single record pressing schedule that has been delayed no longer, Junxiu Lin might be afraid He would make up another reason to convince himself. But what he never expected was that after he brought out the small-scale pressed audition disc and the video tape of "SUPER LOVER? I once?" to visit him, Kosugi agreed.

"Why do you think I don't recommend you? Your records are of high quality, and the PV is also very interesting. For Sony Music, they just need to help you contact the pressing factory and sales channels, and then they can just sit there and collect it. Money. So, whether it is for Sony Music or other record companies, this is a very easy way to make money. Why should I help them refuse? If you hadn’t chosen Sony Music, why would I I am even willing to recommend you to Warner Music, after all, I am still a director of Warner Music." Kosugi Riu asked with a smile.

"In fact, it doesn't matter if you choose Sony Music. They are a company with ambitions but no luck. Maybe it's a good thing for them that you can join their company."

Lin Junxiu was teased by Kosugi Riu, and he immediately understood it. The Japanese pop music scene is a typical situation where yin rises and yang wanes. Excellent male solo singers are almost rare. It’s not that there are no boys who can sing well in Japan, but these boys Either forming a band or starting a group, the number of male solo singers is already small. Because there are not many male solo singers, excellent male solo singers are even rarer.

Sony Music has always wanted to cultivate an ace male solo singer at home, but has never been able to do so. Later, when Sony Music wanted to acquire Boardman Music, Sony Music Japan was very happy. Not for anything else, just because of Japan. Boardman Music has the great god Fukuyama Masaharu. Someone once joked that half of the women in Japan fell in love with Kimura Takuya, while the other half fell in love with Fukuyama Masaharu. Fukuyama Masaharu can not only compete with Kimura in film and television dramas, but also His singing skills are pretty good, and he can be regarded as one of the few ace male solo singers in Japan. As a result, just when Sony Music Japan thought he was going to catch a big fish, Masaharu Fukuyama's contract with Boardman Music expired and he switched to Universal Music Japan. Went. This incident is said to have made Japan's Sony Music extremely angry, and once caused the two giants Sony Music and Universal Music to have a quarrel in Japan. It was not until many years later that the two companies ceased operations in Japan.

Now that musicians like Lin Junxiu are seeking distribution cooperation with Sony Music, Sony Music will definitely agree with both hands. After all, Lin Junxiu is a singer-songwriter. Musicians who can produce their own lyrics and music are the favorites of major record companies. And the important thing is that Junsu Lin's works can still stand the test. For Sony Music, if Junsu Lin's management company is not Johnny & Associates, they will take the initiative to poach Junsu Lin. Although Junsu Lin is not currently in the top ranks of Japan He is a male singer, but compared to other newcomers, Lin Junxiu obviously has more potential. As long as Sony Music's executives are not confused, then it is a natural thing for Lin Junxiu to talk about cooperation. In this case, why doesn't Kosugi Riuzo do a smooth favor? How about doing favors for Sony Music and Junsu Lin?

"I didn't expect things to go so smoothly in the end." Lin Junxiu couldn't help but talk to Xiaoshi Xiaoshu after getting into the nanny car.

As Lin Junxiu's status began to rise, the agency also sent a nanny car to Lin Junxiu. The so-called nanny car is actually a small RV. Since Lin Junxiu is a self-employed artist, the nanny car is very spacious for him. The RV compartment

The front half of the RV is Lin Junxiu's office area, where he can discuss work with his agent in the passenger seat. The rear half of the RV is

It is a rest area, which not only has a bed and bathroom, but also some common household items such as refrigerators and wardrobes. Although the nanny car is used by Lin Junxiu, every time it is used, it needs to be deducted from Lin Junxiu's income. Originally, Lin Junxiu

He was still a little worried about using such a good nanny car, but after knowing that he had to pay for it, the trace of guilt in his heart disappeared immediately.

"Mr. Kosugi is a good friend of Kitagawa-san. Even if it is just for Kitagawa-san's sake, he will help." Although Koishi Takaki knew that there was something wrong between his artist and Mr. Kitagawa, he did not think that there was anything wrong between them.

What a fundamental contradiction.

Koishi Takaki accompanied Lin Junxiu to the headquarters of Sony Music Japan, and after communicating with the front desk to make an appointment, he was taken to a reception room to wait. Lin Junxiu didn't know who Sony Music Japan would arrange to contact him, so he thought at least

He must also be a specialist, right? Just when Lin Junxiu was thinking wildly, an old man pushed in the door. Seeing the old man coming in, Xiaoshi Xiaoshu couldn't help but stand up, and then motioned to Lin Junxiu to get up and say hello.

"Mr. Maruyama Shigeo, I didn't expect you to be the one to talk to us. This really scares us." Koishi Takaki's voice was so excited that he was shaking a little.

After listening to Koishi Takaki mention this person's name, Lin Junxiu thought about who this old man was. Unexpectedly, Sony Music sent a senior director of his parent company to contact him. Isn't this salary too high?

Shigeo Maruyama became the vice chairman of Sony Computer Entertainment last year and is one of the most powerful figures in the Sony Group. Next month, he will become the president of Sony Music Entertainment.

During Shigeo Maruyama's tenure, his greatest achievement was the establishment of the Zepp Live House chain. During his tenure, Zepp opened six branches in Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka, laying the foundation for the company in one fell swoop.

Zepp's status in the Live House category. Before Zepp's success, the Japanese entertainment industry basically did not count the Live House level when counting artist concerts, because the previous Live

Houses generally only have a capacity of about 300 people, so they are basically regarded as the domain of underground musicians.

Even if a singer holds a Live

House concerts are also considered by the entertainment industry as interactive activities to serve fans. The smallest Zepp venue has a capacity of 1,500 people, and the largest Zepp Tokyo has a capacity of nearly 3,000 people, which is basically the same as a Hall-level concert.

.So Zepp’s success is equal to

Musicians in Japan have found another source of income, especially for bands or powerful singers. This kind of concert saves money (because the venue itself is specially used for concerts) and has excellent effects. In addition,

The venue itself is also supported by a professional team, so Zepp became particularly popular after entering the 2000s.

As for Maruyama Shigeo, who pioneered this model, you have to admire his courage and creativity. After all, the concept of Live House is not new, but it happened to be played by this old man. For such a really capable boss

, Lin Junxiu is a bit weak.

"What? You think it's me, an old man, who talks to you? Are you afraid that I won't understand?" Shigeo Maruyama joked.

"How could it be? We wouldn't dare!" Lin Junxiu explained hurriedly, "We just thought it would be someone from Sony Music."

"It doesn't matter, it will be announced next month anyway." Shigeo Maruyama waved his hand and said, "Sit down. I have been appointed as the president of Sony Music, and you happened to be the first person to contact us for distribution after I joined the company.

Singer. Due to this special fate, I specially asked someone to send you your record to listen to. Well, it is very un-Japanese!" Shigeo Maruyama commented, "But after listening to it for a while, I found that it is very Japanese. Then I watched it

record

As a result, I found out that the lyrics, music, arranger and producer of the song were all named Lin Junxiu, so I became curious. It is not unusual for a singer to have both lyrics and music, but to be involved in production and arrangement

, I think all Japan can find are senior singers who have been in the industry for decades, right? But your age attracts me, 14 years old! I like geniuses and I like to work with geniuses, do you know why?"

"This needs Mr. Maruyama's guidance." Lin Junxiu said politely.

"It's very simple. The return on investing in a genius is greater than investing in a hundred ordinary people." Maruyama Shigeo's reasoning made Lin Junxiu a little confused, but he still laughed with him for a while. Finally, Maruyama Shigeo put away his smile and said

, "Lin Jun, I can give you the most favorable distribution share, but I want the distribution agency agreement to be as long as possible, and I also have requirements for the number of albums you have to complete during the agency period. In business, I must guarantee

Our profits at Sony Music."

Maruyama Shigeo presented an agency agreement they had drawn up, and Lin Junxiu picked out a few key points to read. The agency agreement lasts for ten years. Even if Lin Junxiu later changes agencies or production companies, the distribution company must be Sony Music; at the same time,

This contract also has the right of priority to renew. In addition to these basic requirements, Shigeo Maruyama also requires Junxiu Lin to ensure that at least one record is released a year, regardless of single or album.

It can be said that this contract is a relatively conscientious contract. Because in fact, few singers will change record distribution companies in their careers, especially when they have signed with a music giant such as Sony. As for one year

The requirement of one record is the minimum requirement if I still want to be a singer. And ten years later, I will only be 24 years old, and my career may have just entered the golden period.

Thinking of this, Lin Junxiu basically agreed, but he said: "Mr. Maruyama, I need to ask a lawyer and the firm to review the contract. What do you think?"

"Of course." Shigeo Maruyama also knew that the contract issue could not be negotiated in one day.

After the two parties chatted for a while, Lin Junxiu made an excuse and left. However, when he was about to leave Sony Music's headquarters building, a strange voice sounded in Lin Junxiu's ears, "Is this Mr. Lin Junxiu?"

Lin Junxiu thought it was a paparazzi or a fan, but when he looked back, he saw a middle-aged man wearing glasses who was a little overweight. Looking closer, Lin Junxiu found that he had actually met a person in the Japanese entertainment industry who may be the most familiar to Chinese people in future generations.

Get to know - Yasushi Akimoto. Although Yasushi Akimoto's career is now at a low ebb, when thinking about his career before and after him, Lin Junxiu still shows the respect he deserves.

"I didn't expect to meet Mr. Akimoto here. It's such an honor!"
Chapter completed!