Chapter 125 Spike Lee

It seems that Philby is warming up the empire state of mind. Motura has scheduled the premiere at the All-MI Billboard Awards Gala in May. At the same time, the BMI Association will announce the awards. Sony Columbia predicts that Song Ya will probably Shortlisted for one or two creative awards, it depends on luck whether they win the award. Song Ya is not a signed singer, and they can't do their best in public relations.

The only award that Song Ya can be sure of is the Soul Train Music Award, which is specially awarded to black people. It was part of the last deal with Babyface. Unfortunately, the next one will have to wait until next year.

"The joint promotion with n.w.a and the big professor, an awards show, an awards ceremony, two songs hit the charts, and Trumpets' recording work, I was so busy..." Song Ya made a simple calculation, and it would never be better than that The half-month publicity tour was easy.

Delay and the others managed to set up a barbecue party. The nearby residents smelled the smell of barbecue and thought it was a street vendor, so they all took money and came to line up. After learning that it was a black singer who invited guests to the party, out of a very subtle white cowboy psychology, They brought a few grills and meat back home, and provided free steaks not far away, which seemed to turn the music festival into a barbecue competition. More and more people joined in the fun, and even attracted the attention of the local police. .

"These red necks..."

Song Ya asked Fei Ji to get a few pieces back, and he took a bite, and the meat was full of fragrance. He hummed in satisfaction, "The ribs are grilled really well, the sauce seems to be made by myself, and the meat is fresh. Our supermarket The goods are lost."

"Hey, aplus, I heard that you guys are going to drive back to Chicago from Indianapolis?" Big A led a local black DJ over to meet him. He looked at the police officer who had just left and asked.

Song Ya nodded, "Yes, this tour is in a hurry."

"I don't recommend you to do this." The other party kindly reminded, "That road is the main road for smuggling guns into Chicago's South City. The highway patrol is strictly checked, and it is very unfriendly to blacks. And they have performance pressure of traffic fines, so it will be fine. Looking for trouble."

"The United States also plays this trick? Eh... also?" A thought flashed in Song Ya's mind.

"Aplus, why don't we fly back to Chicago in Indianapolis, and leave the car to the driver to drive back." Big A suggested, "That road is really not smooth."

"It's only two or three hours' drive..." Song Ya agreed after thinking about it, "Okay, safety first."

The rural areas of the United States have always been dominated by white people. This warning reminded him. He stood up and observed the ocean-like army of cowboy hats in the field, and then went to find Delay and Al, "Changing the plan temporarily, no performed remember the name,

I'm going to sing i feel it ing. "

"Why?" Al didn't know why.

It was Delay, a white man, who realized, "Okay, I'll talk to the organizers, anyway, the audience here won't like rap music much."

In the country music circle, Garth Brooks is currently the most popular. The albums released by the king of country singers last year and the year before have both achieved diamonds (more than 10 million sales). no problem.

Of course, those who listen to country music and hip-hop music have almost no intersection, and the two cannot form a competitive relationship, but the purchasing power of white people still makes Song Ya salivate, after all, they are the mainstream audience. Now even the top black singers, such as MJ, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, etc., are actually singing what white people like in terms of fundamental music style.

The itinerary of this music festival was decided on a temporary basis. Song Ya was considered the biggest celebrity among the participants. In addition, he was careful not to offend the locals. The response has been overwhelming.

With the improvement of singing skills, he is almost able to fully control this song.

At the end of the performance, the music festival was not over yet, and the convoy set off again, rushing to the next small town.

On the weekend, I flew back to Chicago from Indianapolis, and in the evening, the three appeared at the Bulls' home court.

The New York Knicks are not the opponents of the Bulls. The audience is very relaxed, but Spike Lee who is sitting on the sidelines steals a lot of shots. Trying to be a little helpful.

"Why doesn't this guy stay in New York well?" Al complained to the well-known black compatriot in the aisle. The big sideline mascot.

"Who knows, Hayden, give me the phone."

Song Ya wanted a cell phone, so she went to the side and called Halle Berry, "Harry, I saw Spike Lee."

Spike Lee can be regarded as Harley's noble person in Hollywood. She was spotted by the other party as soon as she went to Hollywood from New York. She participated in the filming of the movie Jungle Fever that he wrote, directed and acted in. It was also there that she met the actor Weslist. Rip, who followed with another film, was beaten up on that set for an altercation.

"I heard the news from a magazine. Cannes likes him very much...OK, let me ask for you."

Jungle Fever has been shortlisted for several awards at the Cannes Film Festival. Last time, Halle mentioned that she wanted to go to France with the crew to catch the heat, but because of Wesley Streep's relationship, her relationship with Spike Lee has also weakened a lot. , I can't say anything.

Returning the mobile phone to Hayden, the whistle blew at halftime, and Song Ya walked to the side of the aisle as planned, and greeted Jordan, Pippen and others who were leaving the field affectionately.

"Hey, David Falk asked me to say hello to you." After being greeted by Jordan, Yu Songya, who was very face-to-face, hugged each other and beat each other's backs. The live camera faithfully recorded this scene.

"Yeah, tell him for me..."

Before Song Ya finished speaking, Jordan turned his head and scolded the Knicks players, "Didn't your grandma come back after you were full? Huh?"

"Uh..." Song Ya watched the Chicago darling, who was agreed by the outside world, disappear into the aisle, and had a new understanding of him.

After the cheerleaders finished their performance, "Welcome to our aplus in Chicago! Remember the name!"

Song Ya kissed the tag on her chest, and rushed into the arena with Delay and Al along with the prelude.

"yo~ This song is dedicated to the Bulls, to Michael, and to you!" Song Ya said flatteringly, "You ready!?"

"Ready!" Needless to say, the audience in their hometown stood up and applauded, and the atmosphere on the scene was immediately ignited.

They also cooperated very well with Song Ya. When they sang the second verse, "ten percent..." Song Ya pointed the microphone at the audience, "Luck!" Everyone shouted in unison.

"twenty percent!"

"skill!"

The performance ended amidst the roar of mountains and tsunami, and Song Ya walked over to say hello to Spike Lee naturally, and offered to meet up at night. The other party was a little surprised, but still agreed.

"I know, Halle Berry is the heroine of your MV." In a high-end restaurant in Chicago, Spike Lee stared at Song Ya, shaking his head slowly, "She can't go to France, not only because of Wesley, she is in the movie It’s just a small role, and I couldn’t explain it to the other actors when I gave her a chance. And I heard she’s interested in Eddie Murphy’s big production, and I hate that guy.”

Similar to the unforgiving image on the sidelines of the court and in Hollywood, Spike Lee is also very straightforward in private, "You asked me to eat for this?"

"of course not."

Song Ya's main purpose is to find a relationship with the black director in front of him who is doing well in Hollywood. Just like Hayden said, don't enter Hollywood easily without a reliable guide. Maybe the other party Will be the one who leads the way.

He spoke his mind.

"Investment?" Spike Lee cheered up, "The black forces in Hollywood are far inferior to the music industry. We certainly welcome young people like you to invest in black movies."

"Black movies?" Song Ya was taken aback.

"You don't want to give money to white people, do you?" Spike Lee asked.

"Uh, I'm investing. Of course I want to make money. I'm willing to vote for any movie that can make money." Song Ya replied that black movies in Hollywood can't make much money. Eddie Murphy's comedies are strictly speaking Not counting black movies, just movies starring black comedy stars.

"Then you and Eddie Murphy may have more common language."

Spike Lee's words began to sting.

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