Chapter 1051 1051 Insurmountable

There is obviously a huge difference between the year-end single sales chart and the album chart, which is also the result of the difference in the form of music sales.

On the year-end single sales chart in 1994, two of the top five singles that never won the championship appeared, and the momentum continued in the last five seats in the top ten.

Craig. Mack, a new rapper signed by Puff. Daddy himself, collaborated with a group of top rappers on the East Coast, including Puff. Daddy, on the single "Speak in Your Ear" (Flava. In. Ya. Ear)" was a huge success, and the single catapulted Daddy's music company into a hot indie, even though the song peaked at the top of the Billboard singles chart. It was only ninth, but it contributed 1.67 million sales at the end of the year, ranking sixth on the year-end list.

Another rapper Curio sang "Fantastic Journey", the third No. 1 single "Shape. Of. My. Heart", the third number one single "Shape. Of. My. Heart", the boy-boy group's second year-end single "Double Knees" Bend," and "Hot Coming," by hip-hop artist Eni Komoz, who showed strong year-end competition, filled the rest of the year-end top 10 with four singles. All of these singles sold over the million-dollar threshold and earned platinum certification.

In addition, the TLC group's "Reptile", the real group (Real. McCoy)'s "Another. Night (Another. Night)", the four-in-one "I Swear", Madonna's "Secret" and other as many as eight other The first single also sold more than one million copies and was certified platinum.

The year-end sales charts in 1994 have many parts that deserve careful scrutiny. For example, eighteen singles sold over one million, for example, two singles sold over two million; There are as many as ten No. 1s on the Billboard singles chart - half of them, and four of them didn't even make it to the top five; The singer has five more...

It can be seen from this series of data that after the recovery last year, the record market has ushered in a year of full-scale explosion this year. From albums to singles, sales have increased by a whole grade, and the emergence of newcomers is even more Continuing the strength of last year - not only rock newcomers, but hip-hop rap newcomers are everywhere.

In the singles chart, the strength of rock singers obviously no longer exists. Except for glory to death, there are no more rock bands in the top 20. Not only is there no Green Sun band that has risen strongly this year, but also There are no popular bands like Nirvana, Eagles, etc. that perform well.

Rap and rhythm and blues really dominated the singles chart, with rap occupying five seats, while rhythm and blues won six seats.

It is precisely in this strong contrast that people feel more and more the hardships and difficulties of Glory to the Dead to make a breakthrough, and Glory to the Dead not only broke the joint blockade of rap and rhythm and blues, but also strongly ranked among the top ten. Grab three spots and become the biggest singles chart winner in 1994, which also proved to everyone: rock can also be brilliant in the music market!

Relatively speaking, the boy-boy group that occupies two seats in the top 20 is not inferior, and they have surpassed the four-piece group that achieved a sensational effect at the beginning of the year and become the most popular in the American music market today. Harmony combination. Against such a background, the boy-man group has more and more set off the greatness and hardships of Glory to Death, and has also proved to everyone that even in the face of Glory to Death, they have not collapsed, and such achievements are equally worthy of admiration. .

When the year-end movie box office list and music sales year-end list came out, people were almost amazed. Everyone thought that 1993 was a glorious year for Hugo. People Weekly also awarded the title of Sexy Man of the Year to Hugo. But now, people have come to their senses, last year was just Hugo's footsteps to a new peak, and this year they ushered in the heyday of Hugo.

Hugo delivered dominance in both the film and music markets, and there was no challenger to be found, whether it was Jim Carrey or the boy-and-boy group, their successes only reflected the strength of Hugo's achievements. ; More importantly, the influence of Hugo's works has only just begun to ferment. It is conceivable that after the time has settled, the importance of what happened in this year will gradually become clear.

Under such circumstances, People Weekly considered and hesitated when selecting the title of Sexy Man of the Year in 1994, and finally awarded the title to Hugo for the second consecutive year, which not only made Hugo a 1985 This is the first actor to win this honor twice since "People" began to select this title in 2008, and it has also become an unprecedented two consecutive championships - it is estimated that later comers will also be very difficult.

Although the selection of "People" Weekly is highly entertaining, no one will deny that the selection of the magazine is very topical. In addition to appearance and body, the most important criterion for their evaluation is this The charm of a man, the charm emanating from his works, his life, and his news, is similar to that of Time Magazine's Person of the Year. However, the selection of "Times" is more extensive, and more social and political figures are selected, while the selection of "characters" is limited to the entertainment industry.

Therefore, it can be seen that Hugo's unparalleled popularity in Hollywood can be regarded as a collection of thousands of pets. It is no exaggeration to say that now Hugo, even if it is just a sneeze, it is estimated that he can be on the pages of newspapers and magazines. His every move has become the focus of people's attention. Countless people are crazy and obsessed with him. Quietly, it has reached the peak of popularity that Hollywood public figures can touch.

"Los Angeles Times" wrote a special article for this, "When people are constantly discussing whether Hugo Lancaster is Paul Newman II or Marlon Brando second, Hugo uses his own practical actions. Proving to people that he's not Paul or Malone, he's going to go his own way and reach a whole new level.

Looking at Hugo today, people can't help but think of Barbra Streisand.

Barbara is one of the most successful and prestigious artists in the history of American entertainment. She is a living legend in American entertainment with countless unattainable records. She is the most comprehensive female artist in the United States, from music, film to TV, Broadway, from singing, lyrics, performance to screenwriter, director, producer, etc., have left her figure, and won high honors. Barbara is the only artist who has won the Oscar, Tony Award, Grammy Award and Emmy Award at the same time.

Of course, compared to Barbara's comprehensiveness, Hugo is obviously slightly inferior. So far, Hugo's identity is only an actor and a singer, and the results of the screenwriting have yet to be tested. But even so, we still see the talent and talent that shines like Barbara in Hugo.

He can not only give splendid performances, but also drive a box office of 100 million or even 200 million; he can not only lead the new wave of rock and hit the tradition, but also attract countless listeners who have no interest in rock to appreciate his music; he can either Be a great actor standing in front of the camera, or be an intoxicating lead singer on stage.

From 'almost fame' to 'speed of life and death', from 'bathing in the morning' to 'pulp fiction', in the twelve months of 1994, we could see Hugo everywhere, and we could feel it all the time Due to Hugo's strong influence, his influence on the entire history of music development and film development is immeasurable. Although it still takes time to settle and prove it, we can already vaguely feel the huge hidden in Hugo's body. The energy is enough to have an impact on the entire history of the entire society.

From 1993 to 1994, all of us were witnesses, and this era is the evidence.

Therefore, Hugo is not Paul Newman II, nor Marlon Brando II, nor is it the male version of Barbra Streisand. Hugo is using his method to create a brilliance that belongs to him. No one has ever walked before. There is no path that future generations dare to imitate. He's just Hugo Lancaster. "

The lament of the "Los Angeles Times" is actually the lament of the whole market, whether you like Hugo or not, whether you hate Hugo or not, whether you are jealous of Hugo or not, whether it is the media or the public, just look at the achievements of Hugo in 1994, In addition to being amazed or amazed, because this is almost an insurmountable peak. Not even the New York Post, not even Anthony Bond Stewart, not even those who hated Hugo, could deny that fact.

The long time that followed proved the indispensable importance of 1993 and 1994 to entertainment culture, and even American culture and world entertainment culture in general, and these two years had almost every aspect of the entire cultural atmosphere of the next two decades. Influence, indirectly gave birth to the "Y generation" born in the second half of the 1980s. In these two crucial years, Hugo, who was born out of the sky, created one peak after another, which is considered by countless people to be an insurmountable height. Even Hugo himself wants to break through these two years. The frenzy set off is definitely not an easy task.

It can also be seen from this side that from 1993 to 1994, Hugo has quietly gone further and further on the road to becoming a top superstar. Time will prove whether Hugo is a flashing star or eternal. Stars, or just planets that add luster.

But it is undeniable that Hugo is already a superstar at this time!