Chapter 112 Suspension of Issuance
On the way, Song Ya's call to Michelle was always busy. It is estimated that she is full of bags now, so she can only leave a message on the answering machine, and wait for her to come back when the time comes.
He called Mira again and told her not to go downstairs for the time being, but to communicate with her agent before deciding on the next move.
"Hello, Mr. Donovan, what do you think?"
Co-agent Donovan called.
"Don't say anything to the reporter, Hayden has already rushed over. According to the latest news I got, it should be that the local TV station in Los Angeles will release the first edited version, deliberately creating conflicts between the ethnic group and the police and the people for profit. Then You have two choices now. One is to stand firm and continue to maintain the image of the pioneer of equal rights, because the four major news stations that bought the first version of the video are also embarrassing now. Except for CUU, the other three may not necessarily turn. And the black group is now It has been mobilized, and this is a general outbreak of contradictions. It is unrealistic for them to go back and accept the theory of police innocence. You just need to shift the focus to the beating and insist that the police are over-enforcing the law and still have a moral advantage. "
Donovan said: "The second option is to carry out crisis public relations, and then keep a low profile and get away from this carnival of public opinion and media. This option is relatively safe, and I personally recommend it. Anyway, don't express any external support for white people. The police officer's words, that's suicide."
"Okay, thanks Donovan, I'll think about it first and keep in touch."
Arriving at the headquarters of Columbia Records, Song Ya met Walter, David Cole, Roberto Clivell, and some public relations and legal personnel.
"What are you going to do? APLUS. Now the vinyl and CD assembly lines in the factory are stopped, and money is being lost every second. You have to make a decision quickly. According to the previous contract between us, due to your personal or A+ Losses caused by the record company will be borne by you.” The lawyer for Columbia Records who was in charge of signing the contract last time ruthlessly talked about money directly in the first sentence.
"I know I know."
American society is like this, and Walt and others can't do anything. Their identities do not allow it, and there is no need to speak for Song Ya's personal money loss. It is enough for Walt to stop the production line immediately. After all, the two parties are just a cooperative relationship. Ya is not signed to Columbia Records.
"Feel? It? Still coming out as a single at this time..."
Robert Claywell is Song Ya's business partner. His suggestion is more straightforward, "Yesterday it was very suitable for the occasion, but now it is completely out of date, especially your song is slightly provocative. My personal suggestion is to stop production immediately. Line, destroy the discs that have been produced, and include this song in the future album, then the turmoil must have passed, as long as you don’t release a single, keep a low profile and make a strong single in the album, there will be no problem.”
"How much will I pay you if I do this?" Song Ya asked.
"The vinyls, CDs, covers, etc. that have been produced...the production line stops for an hour and you have to pay...and liquidated damages for suspending the first batch of 100,000 production contracts." The other party roughly gave a figure, about In the range of 150,000 to 200,000 dollars, the longer the production line is stopped, the more the compensation will be, so a decision must be made as soon as possible.
"I want to consult with my agent and lawyer first." Song Ya is not yet able to decide which way to take Donovan's suggestion, but he is slightly inclined to deal with it in a low-key manner, and if he continues to entangle in a high-profile manner, it will be harmful to his Huaguo soul Saying it is a bit too shameless.
"Let's talk about this for now." The publicity personnel and lawyers left in a hurry. They will be very busy today. Columbia Records also has a lot of black singers. It is far more than Song who rushed to the front of the stage during these days of media carnival. Ya one, of course, is now fucking embarrassed.
Taking advantage of the meeting to rest, "Where is Mr. Motura?" Song Ya, Walt and the three who stayed in the conference room asked, "Can he give me some advice?"
"Mr. Motura is running publicity with Miss Kelly.
Roberto Clivell sighed, "Miss Kelly also has her own troubles. He will call back after the TV station finishes recording the program at about nine or ten o'clock. "
After the Grammys, doubts about Mariah Carey reached their peak. There should be other major record companies behind the scenes, and some true and false rumors have spread out one after another. Motura is now busy helping to put out the fire. .
"Wait for him?" Walter asked.
"Wait, I can still afford to pay this little money." Song Ya sighed.
The three of them all laughed. A hundred or two hundred thousand is definitely a small amount of money for a singer, and it may not be a big amount for top songwriters and producers like them.
At nine o'clock in the evening, Michelle's call came back first.
"We decided to stand firm, can you be consistent with us?" Michelle's side may have just had a meeting, as Donovan said, the black community has now been 'on the shelf', from the ethnic group It is difficult to look back emotionally, "We will continue to support Rodney King and condemn the excessive law enforcement by the police."
"I haven't made a decision yet, and you know that, Michelle, my choice involves many interests." Song Ya could only delay.
Michelle also expressed her understanding. After all, celebrities have too many things to consider, and they can't always stick to the front line like her affirmative action lawyer.
At 9:30, Motura called back, "APLUS, I suggest you send a statement to the outside world through your agent or lawyer, and then deal with it in a low-key manner. As a promising creator, there is no need for this gaming table."
His words were short, but he convinced Song Ya in an instant, yes, he has a bright future, why bother to gamble at the table? If you choose to continue to support Rodney King with a high profile, the statement after the first version of the video can be said to have been manipulated by the media. If there is a third version of the video that is more detrimental to Rodney King, wouldn’t it be because of a L.A. lousy guy completely lost his reputation?
"I've decided, just remove the production line."
After consulting with Goodman again, he approached Walt, "Let your lawyer come."
The discs that have been produced will be destroyed by Columbia Records. Song Ya originally wanted to set up a warehouse in Chicago to store something, but Goodman told him that if the discs that have not been released through formal channels are leaked privately, they will be destroyed. Losing money again, he had no choice but to give up the idea.
"Due to APLUS's personal reasons, A+ Records decided to suspend the release of Feel? It? Still's single, and A+ Records will compensate Sony Columbia Records...a total of $177,000." The two parties signed the contract, and Song Ya handed it to the other party A corporate check for an A+ record.
Afterwards, in Chicago, Goodman held a handwritten paper, and with A+ Records' company logo as the background, he issued a brief statement to reporters.
"Mr. APLUS severely condemns irresponsible media for misleading the public...uh... and expresses firm support for the black community's actions to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests. Mr. APLUS's support for racial equality and anti-violence movements is consistent..."
He behaved very restrained under the flashing lights, no wonder he didn't want to go to court, "but in view of the fact that it is difficult for the media to guarantee the authenticity of the news, he will suspend any comments on the Rodney King incident. At present, Mr. APLUS will focus on In the production of my first album, I strive to present an album with a new style and musical elements to the audience and fans..."
He came here on a whim and returned at a loss. It is not appropriate to stay in a hotel anymore. Now he is being targeted by annoying reporters. In order not to give the tabloids room to associate Mira with trouble, Song Ya called her and took People hid back to Chicago overnight, and even Hayden, who had just arrived in New York, couldn't care about it.