New York 2006

Chapter 178 Things in the Music Circle
"Last week, Logic's single "We are young" surpassed Flo Rida's "Low" and won the top spot on the Billboard singles chart. This ended "Low"'s eleven consecutive weeks on the Billboard singles chart. champion."

On March 2008, 3, Luo Ji was staying at home in Los Angeles and reading Billboard magazine. Jeff Busker was standing next to him with a smile on his face and a good mood.

Luo Ji exclaimed, "This song by Flo Rida is really strong. It's the highest-performing song on the Billboard singles chart in the past year, right?"

"Yes." Jeff Busker said with a smile: "But you still ended it."

Luo Ji is still self-aware: "It has nothing to do with me. If a singer hadn't covered my song on "American Idol" some time ago, which greatly increased the popularity of my song, how could it have surpassed his song? Maybe. Now it’s still stuck.”

Jeff Busker said: "This is also your strength. Why don't those singers cover other songs but your songs? Isn't it because your songs are famous?"

"Okay, don't compliment me." Luo Ji said seriously: "Isn't it your business to score the movie? Why did you come to me today?"

Jeff Busker smiled and said: "Boss, can you settle the income from this "We are young" single to me in advance?"

Future Records and Universal Music settle recording income every two months.However, the income from Luo Ji's albums and singles involving other people is basically settled once a quarter.

For example, Braun produced 3% of the revenue from the single "Viva La Vida". "Marvin Gaye" has Britney's singing and 15% production share, and "We don't talk anymore" has Taylor's 3% singer's share.

"We are young", which contains Sarah Brightman's 3% of the singer's income and Jeff Basker's 5% of the songwriter's income.These are settled every three months.

Luo Ji asked doubtfully, "Why are you so anxious for money?"

Jeff Busker smiled: "Petty and I looked at a house in New York and planned to buy it."

"Petty?" Luo Ji asked in surprise.

"Ah."

"Are you planning to get married?"

"Well, this June!"

Luo Ji said, "That's no problem, I'll say hello to the finance department."

Petty is one of the company's previous targets, Britney Spears, a blonde beauty idol singer.At that time, he was signed by Jeff Busker under the unspoken rules. Unexpectedly, the two eventually came together.

"Thank you, Logic." Jeff Busker said sincerely.

Luo Ji waved his hand: "It's a small matter."

Jeff Busker continued: "Patty asked me to ask you, is the company still going to give her an album?"

Petty's debut album "Can't Be on the Street" was released to the public. Later, when he and Universal Music were discussing a separation, he was dumped into Luo Ji's electronic music records.

Luo Ji had almost forgotten about her. Her first album was so aggressive that the company almost left her alone and had no training plan. Apart from some occasional commercial performances, she was almost left to fend for herself.

After the separation, Jeff Basker was retained by Luo Ji at Future Music Records.

He has a lot less rights.Now he is mainly responsible for the record production of Luo Ji, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and Tracy. He has no control over electronic music records.

Jeff Busker was obviously here to intercede with Patty, and Luo Ji hated this the most.

Luo Ji then said perfunctorily: "Nowadays, electronic music records mainly focus on electronic music producers, with singers as a supplement. You ask her to find more electronic music producers signed by the company, maybe she can sing in their songs. "

"Okay." Jeff Busker said disappointedly.

Luo Ji felt a little soft-hearted when he saw him like this. After all, the two of them had known each other since childhood.

Luo Ji then said, "I'll say hello to David Guetta and ask him to take care of Petty."

Jeff Busker instantly became happy: "Thank you, Logic."

"But I'm going to say something ugly up front. The best I can do now is for Petty to sing in albums by electronic music producers. It's currently impossible for her to release a solo album. The singers cultivated by electronic music records are still those who have never released any albums. The singer on the album, she’s already completely failed once.”

"That's enough." Jeff Busker said: "She likes music very much, as long as she can continue to sing."

Luo Ji said, "The most important thing for you right now is the production of Lady Gaga's album. I'm very optimistic about her, so don't let it slip."

"I see."

Luo Ji asked: "Where is her album?"

"Production has come to an end and her first single will be released at the end of this month!"

"Why is production so slow? It's been almost five months."

"She wanted to keep improving, and she revised the song many times in the past two months."

Luo Ji immediately said: "There have been no changes to the "Bad Romance" I created for her, right!?"

Jeff Busker immediately said: "Give her ten courages and she won't dare! No one dares to modify your songs. She basically spent this time hanging out with RedOne, perfecting other songs in her album."

Luo Ji said, "Yeah."

Jeff Busker said: "You said you wanted me to do everything she wants. Do you want me to urge her? Her album production cost of 200 million yuan has already exceeded [-] yuan."

Luo Ji immediately said: "Forget it, give these artists more time."

Jeff Busker once said: "You are so kind to her. You even signed the songs you composed for her. If I hadn't known, I would have really thought you had hidden ideas for her."

Luo Ji smiled and said, "I got inspiration from her, just like you did before. I've always been good to people who can inspire me. By the way, what's the name of her album?"

""The Fame", super popular!"

In the afternoon, Luo Ji sat in the film company's conference room.In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, the host spoke up.

“Logic, I saw last week that you recommended OneRepublic’s Republic-era album “Dreaming Out Loud” to everyone on YouTube. Is it because their music, like yours, combines classical music and modern pop very well? ?”

"That's why!" Luo Ji said seriously: "I think their albums are very good. My family and I like their music very much. I also come from a new career as a singer, so I am willing to give gifts to those who are talented. Some support for new singers.”

The host smiled and said: "Then they have to thank you very much. After your recommendation last week, their album sales in the United States increased from 5 to 35, and they won the first place on the Billboard 200 album chart!"

Luo Ji said sincerely: "The main reason is because their music is good, otherwise even my recommendation would be useless. I just provide a way for everyone to get to know them."

“Has Republic Times contacted you?”

Luo Ji smiled and said, "Well, they called me to express their gratitude. They are a very nice group of people."

The host of Rolling Stone magazine continued: "Your album "16" sold so well. But you didn't win the Grammy's Album of the Year and Production of the Year. What do you think?"

"Somewhat disappointed."

The host said: "Some professionals said that the style of your album is not consistent. Do you agree?"

"I don't agree. This album is basically about what I was thinking when I was 16 years old, so I think the content and style are very consistent."

The host then said with a smile: "Then what do you think? On All Music, your album's rating is very low."

"It seems everyone wants to see me running naked."

Luo Ji continued: "I still hope that everyone will end this boring behavior. Grammy and album sales prove everything. Therefore, no matter how low the score of the album on the rating website is, I will not go naked. I believe that, My album has satisfied most people.”

"Okay, I'll pass this on to your ardent fans."

The host continued: "Logic, are there any singer albums you are looking forward to this year?"

"Coldplay's album, I've always liked their music. They plan to release an album in May this year. I hope everyone will pay attention to it then."

The host continued: "Do you have any plans to release an album this year?"

"There are no plans for an album yet, but there is a movie soundtrack with an original song of mine. It will be available to everyone in early June. I hope you will pay more attention to it then!"

"So do you have any concert plans this year?"

"Not yet!"

"How is your relationship with Taylor now? Everyone cares about you."

"all is well."

……

After finishing the day's work, Luo Ji returned home to Los Angeles and found Fiona lying on the sofa with a sad face, playing "Bleeding Love" on the stereo.

Closed off from love
free from love
I didn't need the pain
I don't need pain

Once or twice was enough
Once or twice is enough
And it was all in vain
This is all in vain
This is a song by Leona Lewis, winner of the third season of the British music talent show Pop Idol.

Her singing talent is very high, and the media compares her with Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Celine Dion, believing that she is likely to become a new generation of adult lyrical Diva.

Her single is selling very well and has gained momentum recently.

Luo Ji looked at Fiona and said, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Fiona replied casually.

"What's going on?" Luo Ji said in a commanding tone.

"broke up."

Luo Ji looked at her: "Are you really emotional this time?"

"Ah."

Luo Ji didn't know how to comfort her, and he had no experience with this kind of thing, so the straight man said, "Let's find another one!"

"you……"

Fiona looked at Luo Ji and then said, "I'm going to take it easy this time and plan to be single for a while."

"That's the best thing. Human beings are emotional animals after all. It's impossible to only care about the kidneys and not the heart."

Luo Ji patted her shoulder: "Find someone to fall in love with!"

Fiona slapped Luo Ji's hand away: "This is the line I told you back then, okay!"

"Hahaha."

Luo Ji smiled casually and planned to walk to the bathroom, ready to take a bath and rest early.

"Wait a minute." Fiona took out a CD and held it in front of Luo Ji.

Luo Ji asked in confusion: "What is it?"

Fiona said: "Recently, a new British female singer imitated your popularity and named her album "19", which is also her current age. I listened to it and it was pretty good. It should be in line with your music taste. .”

"Okay, I'll listen."

Luo Ji took it. The CD cover had a black background, with only the upper half of a girl's face on it.However, it can be roughly seen from the appearance that she should be a slightly fatter white girl.

In the lower right corner it says, Adele 19.

(End of this chapter)