New York 2006

Chapter 138 Logic of stupid people and rich money
Indoor concerts have better lighting effects and sound effects, but the time is relatively fixed, usually held at night.

The sound effects of outdoor music festivals are not very good, and the on-site lighting is not easy to arrange, so they are usually held during the day, but the time is relatively loose.

The Lollapalooza music festival started at noon, and young singers came on stage to sing one after another.As Luo Ji is the biggest singer at this year's Lollapalooza Music Festival, the time when he sings is naturally the best time.

At 05:30 in the afternoon, the weather gradually cooled down, and there were more than double the number of people on the lawn of Grant Park than at noon.At a glance, it looked like there were 4 to [-] people, all standing in front of the stage, which was very shocking.

"Tonight, take me home. Or let me go home with you. Tonight, take me home, or let me go home with you."

On stage, Janelle Monáe held a microphone and sang the harmony part of the song "We are young."This pretty black girl, as an "Apocalypse", was taken by Luo Ji as a guest at his concert after her first album hit the streets.She is now basically out of depression and happily making money every day.

"Tonight, we are full of youthful vitality. Let us ignite the world with enthusiasm and shine with passion and vitality that is better than the scorching sun."

Luo Ji answered and the high pitch sounded.In the more difficult parts of the song, Luo Ji used pad sounds and performed them perfectly.Then he pointed the microphone at the audience and everyone sang along.

Take control!

As soon as the song was over, Luo Ji's more than 40-minute live performance came to an end.A girl in front threw her bra up, and other spectators on the lawn shouted loudly.

"Logic, don't go, I love you, encore, encore."

There was another singer to appear next, and Luo Ji would not disrupt the order of appearances. He waved goodbye with his left hand and said to the audience with a microphone in his right hand: "The Tokyo Police Club will perform for everyone next."

As soon as Luo Ji finished speaking, five fans suddenly rushed out from behind the stage and hugged him directly.Two female fans were still groping him.Several spectators in the front row below the stage saw this happening, broke through the security in front, and climbed onto the stage.

"No, calm down, calm down."

In less than 20 seconds, Luo Ji was surrounded by this group of enthusiastic fans.He was a little panicked at first, but slowly calmed down.These dozen fans just touched him and kissed him, nothing violent.

Luo Ji's accompanist, bodyguards, and on-site security also took action, stepping forward to separate the fans, and a dozen or so people instantly became one.The three fans held on to Luo Ji's sleeves, and Luo Ji couldn't break free. He was like a small boat, being squeezed around by more than a dozen people.

Finally broke free!
Luo Ji struggled to free himself from his clothes. At this time, his upper body had no clothes. The reporters and photographers next to him immediately flashed their shutters. It would definitely be on the news tomorrow.

The audience under the stage was about to move, and more than a dozen fans began to attack the security. Luo Ji stood on the stage, afraid of causing greater chaos, so he hurried backstage and disappeared.

"What did you do? Why did the first few fans rush out from the backstage? Who is responsible for the stampede time because of their chaos?"

Luo Ji looked angrily at the person in charge of the music festival in front of him. The middle-aged white man looked helpless. He said aggrievedly: "The Lollapalooza Music Festival is held in Chicago for the third time this year. The previous ones were all small singers. This is the third time. When we invited a big-name singer like you, we really didn’t expect that fans would invade the backstage.”

"So it's my fault?!"

"No, no, no, it's all our fault. I promise this won't happen tomorrow!"

Luo Ji just had the right attitude and didn't want to criticize him too much. After all, he was not his employee. He nodded to him and left under the escort of his bodyguards.

When the group returned to the hotel, it was already seven o'clock in the evening.

Braun walked up to Luo Ji with a smile on his face, feeling very excited: "Your plan works!"

"Really? How are you sure?"

Braun said: "The Lollapalooza Music Festival was founded by the William Morris Agency and a Texas live performance company. I directly poached a core executive from his family to join our company. After his disclosure, the festival's income It’s very impressive. Last year, 26 people participated in the three days, and there was a lot of income from the surrounding areas.”

"Okay, then just go ahead and do it. I support you."

Ever since Luo Ji knew that the Chicago concert would be held together with the music festival, Luo Ji had an idea.

New York, the most populous city in America, currently has no well-known music festivals.It just so happens that he owns SB Live Performance Company and has signed many small singers and European electronic musicians, so why not take advantage of it?
Luo Ji then naturally thought of John Liu, a city councilman in Queens. There were several parks in Queens, which were good places to hold music festivals.

So Luo Ji called John Liu and asked him if he could create a new music festival in a park in Queens.

Politicians help donors make money, which is very common in the United States.

Luo Ji was a little embarrassed when he tried it for the first time, but John Liu was very successful. He communicated with the New York City Government and received very good feedback. As long as SB Live Performance Company is willing to fund the music festival, the City Government will Venues can be provided and certain policy support can be given.

"If you are interested, just leave the government issues to me. I will give you the green light all the way. The government likes cultural projects like music festivals very much. It can not only drive tourism, but if the music festival becomes popular, it can also increase the city's popularity. "

These were John Liu's exact words at the time. The two had initially reached an agreement, so Luo Ji called Braun to Chicago to conduct market research on the music festival.

Braun said: "Lollapalooza Music Festival, when they held the music festival in Chicago for the first time in 2005, although they were all small singers, the response was very good. Therefore, the Chicago city government and the organizers reached an agreement The five-year, $500 million sponsorship will keep Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park until 2011."

"What you mean is that as long as the first session is successful, we can get financial support from the New York City Government."

"Yes."

Braun continued with a smile: "When you return to New York, you still need to communicate with John Liu. There is a big park in his district, which is a very good place to hold a music festival. Maybe we can get it by then. Low-interest loans to the government.”

SB Live Performance Company has been expanding during this time, but it is basically hard-earned money.

As an intermediary, Live Nation easily earns 25% of the profits. This is not because they control the operation rights of some venues and the channels of some venues. If they don’t give them profits, they will not let you perform at all. , so Luo Ji always coveted them.

"Okay! I'll contact John Liu when I get back."

Luo Ji continued: "Remember to write a beautiful plan. What we want to create is a first-class music festival, at least reaching the level of Lollapalooza. This will allow John Liu to communicate with the government!"

"Don't worry, I will definitely make this music festival an iconic music festival in New York."

Braun was very excited: "Do you think one day our SB Live Performance Company will become a large-scale live performance company like Anschutz Entertainment and Live Nation?" Luo Ji Youyou said, "Then think of this as a long-term Goal!”

"What do you think Logic wants to do with you?"

Lady Gaga's companion, Mrs. Starlight, asked as the two were taking a car to the hotel where Grant Roede was staying.

"The person I met on the road today who was surrounded by bodyguards must be him! He might want to sign me, otherwise there would be no reason to find me."

Lady Gaga looked at Mrs. Starlight and continued: "Have you heard of Future Records? It's his music company."

"never heard of that!"

Lady Gaga looked serious: "Logic's music company has launched six singers in the past few months. It is one of the few music companies that is willing to vigorously cultivate new talents during the cold winter period of the music industry. Among the six singers launched, The four people’s singles were immediately sold out, and he was willing to fund them to complete the recording of the album.”

Mrs. Starlight suddenly realized: "I'm just talking about why people in the entertainment industry say that Logic people are stupid and rich in money during this period. It turns out to be this reason!"

Lady Gaga whispered: "It's not just that the singers he launched made no money when he said he was stupid and made a lot of money. He also had his game company and movie company. When the "Twilight" game came out, it sold well in the first week. Yes, the media spoke highly of him. As a result, game sales dropped significantly over time, and now his company is launching a free game and is being criticized by the media."

"Is there something wrong with his film company too?" Mrs. Starlight asked.

Lady Gaga said: "Yes, the sales of the "Twilight" game were very good in the first week at that time, and his movie project became popular in an instant. I heard that Hollywood film companies were rushing to cooperate with him. The result was After two weeks and a sharp drop in game sales, his movie project was immediately on the back burner and few film companies were willing to cooperate with him. Now the tabloids are starting to write about him."

Mrs. Xingguang said seriously: "He earns [-] million meters a year, which is nothing to him. You must seize this opportunity and compliment him well. A little money from him can be enough for you to release an album." ." After she finished speaking, she added: "You can use women's methods when necessary."

"What are you talking about! What a mess!"

Mrs. Starlight said: "He is so handsome, are you still at a disadvantage? I understand these young people best. They are so strong-blooded that they cannot resist temptation."

At the Grant Hotel, Luo Ji was discussing the details of the music festival with Braun when Fiona knocked on the door and walked in: "Lady Gaga and her companion, Mrs. Starlight, have arrived."

"When I went to see her, they were planning to go back to New York today. When I heard that you were going to see them, they canceled their tickets as soon as possible." Braun continued: "For a little singer like this, you just need to reach out and It’s an olive branch, it’s definitely easy to do.”

"Then let's go!"

Arriving at Fiona's room, Luo Ji saw that Lady Gaga was dressed very formally, with a good-next-door temperament.It's very different from her image today.

Luo Ji briefly recalled Lady Gaga's experience. She was born in the middle class and received a higher education, so her performance image should be just a character.

"Hello, Lady Gaga. We meet again."

Lady Gaga stretched out her hand to shake: "Logic, I didn't recognize you when you were wearing a mask and sunglasses! But after you left, I thought carefully that you must not be an ordinary person with so many bodyguards. Then I realized that today You are the only big name coming to the music festival.”

Just shake hands, why are you clasping my palms?Luo Ji felt confused, but he didn't care.He smiled and said: "We are so close and you didn't even recognize me. It seems like you are not a fan of mine."

Lady Gaga's face fell into embarrassment: "Uh, I..."

"Hahaha, I'm just kidding, don't be afraid." Luo Ji continued: "After I saw your image today, I suddenly had creative inspiration. I want to write a song for you. Are you interested in collaborating with me?"

Lady Gaga fell into a sluggish moment. The methods she and Mrs. Starlight had discussed along the way didn't work at all. Logic, a creative genius, actually took the initiative to write songs for her.

Is it possible that my charm is already so strong? I fell in love with Logic after just one meeting.

But now is not the time to think about this. Lady Gaga hurriedly said: "Of course I am willing."

"So are you signed to a music company now?"

"No."

"Where's the broker?"

"nor."

Luo Ji asked seriously, "Then are you willing to sign with my music company and my manager's agency?"

Lady Gaga suddenly fell into great ecstasy, and her face suddenly turned red with excitement: "Of course I do!"

Mrs. Starlight looked at Logic in confusion. Could this man really be optimistic about Lady Gaga? Lady Gaga also noticed that Luo Ji's attitude towards her was really good.

As the chat progressed, Lady Gaga realized that she was wrong. Logic was interested in her because of her music, and she also showed her professionalism as a musician.

"My musical style is influenced by the electronic dance music of the 20s, which fascinates me. At the same time, I incorporate the glam rock style of David Bowie."

"Of course, the most important thing is the chorus. The chorus must be good, otherwise no one will buy it."

"I've been in the music industry for many years, and I've collaborated with several producers on songs. Red One, Rob Fusari, etc. My disco paradise was with Rob, but no record company was willing to help me produce and distribute it."

"Red One is a producer who did a hit single with Cady Luna, "Whine Up," which reached No. 24 on the Billboard singles chart. My electronic rock style was deeply influenced by him. "

"Mrs. Starlight is my performance partner. She is mainly responsible for image design and stage performance. I am responsible for singing. I have certain dancing skills, so I have no problem singing and dancing."

"I have a large reserve of songs. As long as the funds are available, I can handle the producers and songs alone. But I don't have the title song."

"Thank you Logic, I hope we can create an amazing song."

(End of this chapter)