Treasure Island 1992, starting from the Four Little Heavenly Kings

Chapter 283 Grammy

As the most authoritative award in the world at present, the holding of the Grammy is definitely attracting attention.

And this year even more so.

Reporters of the yellow race, who were rarely seen in the past, abound at this Grammy.

These people are all journalists from Hong Kong, Taiwan and the mainland.

The first person expected to win a major Grammy award!
As long as Chen Qiming wins the award, the news will definitely cause a sensation. For the sake of news and newspaper sales, a large number of Hong Kong and Taiwan reporters followed this award.

"Jamie..."

"Ahh, Jamie..."

"what……"

This year's Grammys will be held in Los Angeles.

Before the red carpet, as soon as Chen Qiming got out of the car and stepped on the red carpet, fans from all directions screamed wildly.

The screams like a heat wave spread far away, attracting other artists who were about to enter the arena and those who had already entered the arena to look this way frequently.

"I read reports that Chen Qiming is very popular abroad, but I still didn't believe it. I didn't expect it to be true!"

On the edge of the red carpet, Li Cheng, a foreign reporter from Baodao Daily, covered his ears and looked at the screaming fans around him with disbelief.

"It's normal! All three of Chen Qiming's English songs have entered the Top [-] on the Billboard.

And it was entered at the same time, which is very rare in the entire United States.

In addition, these foreign girls like Chen Qiming's looks very much. With the double blessing, he is now in the United States, just like Aaron Kwok with "I Can't End My Love", he became famous overnight in Europe and America. "

Huang Jintao, an old newspaper man who has been stationed in the United States next to him, explained.

"It's amazing! I'm afraid that among the Chinese, only Chen Qiming can do this!"

Li Cheng was amazed.

"In the music world, he must be the only one. If the film industry is also counted, Jackie Chan must be added!"

Huang Jintao took a camera and took a snapshot of Chen Qiming, then said.

"Indeed! Jackie Chan is also awesome!"

Li Cheng agreed.

Just ten days ago, Jackie Chan's "Red Fan District" and Chen Qiming's "The Wind and Cloud Hegemony" were both screened in the mainland, Europe and the United States at the same time.

In the mainland, the two films were inseparable. With a ticket price of 700 yuan per ticket, the two films ranked first and second in the mainland box office list for the week with figures of 300 million and [-] million respectively.

At the same time, the two films also broke many records in the mainland.

For example, the highest box office in a single day, the highest box office in a single week, and the fastest breaking [-] million records.

However, there is not much difference between "Red Fan District" and "The Wind and Cloud Hegemony" in the mainland.

But in the United States, the gap between the two movies is very obvious.

Although "The Wind and Cloud Heroes Dominate the World" starring Chen Qiming has attracted many audiences in the early stage by virtue of the sign of having Chen Qiming as the starring role.

But because of cultural differences, European and American audiences are not interested in this film.

In its first week of release, the film grossed $100 million in the United States alone.

In contrast, Jackie Chan's "Red Fan District" has become a big dark horse in this schedule.

It was only released for one week, and it won 980 million US dollars, and won the North American box office champion position of the week with an absolute advantage.

This is the first Chinese-language film to top the North American box office.

At the same time, with the popularity of "Red Fan District", Jackie Chan also became famous in one fell swoop, and began to have a good popularity in the United States.

It is said that Warner Bros. is already preparing to bring Jackie Chan's previous films back to North America for release.

In North America, some media referred to Chen Qiming and Jackie Chan as the Oriental Twins.

Well, Lao Mei doesn't know that the Chen of the two of them is not the same Chen.

So directly marked "Shuang Chen"

Even when Chen Qiming got off the plane yesterday, an American reporter asked if they were relatives.

……

Chen Qiming didn't know that the reporter was discussing about himself and Jackie Chan.

As usual, he counted the time and passed by the red carpet. When a reporter wanted him to pose for a photo, he turned slightly sideways and put on a smiling face for them to take a photo.

"Chen, judging by the atmosphere at the venue, the fans welcome you to the Grammys!

You should be here for the first time at the Grammys!What do you want to say?Is it bigger than your Asia? "

At the end of the red carpet, the two hosts were already waiting here.

As soon as Chen Qiming came over, one of the black hostesses asked.

His eyes swept across the charcoal-like face, and Chen Qiming said:
"It's a great pleasure to be here at the Grammys, and I'm very grateful to the organizers!
As for the grandness of the awards, it can only be said that each has its own merits!
Asia also has awards that are not inferior to today's occasion. "

After finishing speaking, he smiled politely, "Thank you both for the interview, I will enter first!"

Then, without waiting for the two of them to speak, he walked straight into the venue.

North America is a country with very serious racial and geographical discrimination.

What the black hostess just said was slightly discriminatory.

Chen Qiming came to North America to make money, so he doesn't accept this kind of anger.

So after feeling the discriminatory meaning of the other party, he simply refused to continue the chat.

Speaking of it, these old black Americans are really a group of incomprehensible existence.

Obviously I am the one being discriminated against, but I don't know it...

"Bitch!"

Cursing secretly, Chen Qiming followed the staff into the venue without changing his expression.

At this time, most of the seats in the venue were filled.

Most of these people are team members, but there are also late-stage personnel.

Compared with singers who need to walk the red carpet to increase exposure, many post-production personnel do not need it.

They all come in from another channel.

Because they didn't know anyone, no one greeted Chen Qiming on the road.

However, whenever Chen Qiming passed by, the people who were discussing would look up at him.

When he left, a voice of discussion came over immediately.

"It's that Asian!"

"It's hard to imagine that a person of yellow race has such a high popularity in North America!"

"He has been shortlisted for three awards, at least he can take away one award!"

"I heard that he is very popular in Asia, broke the historical record, and became the number one sales in Asia. Michael's sales in Asia have not sold him!"

"Your news is outdated, this guy's record is not only unmatched on the Asian sales chart, but also the only one on the global chart.

Last year, his Chinese album called "Storm of the Stars" sold a total of 200 million copies last year, and it was the champion of the global annual album sales list last year. "

"Is the Asian market so hot?"

"Whoever said that it is only Asia, but the global market, if you don't pay attention, it's not surprising that you don't know.

This guy's influence in Europe and the United States is equally impressive. Among the Chinese community in the United States, eight out of ten people know him.

These Chinese markets alone are enough for him to join the ranks of the first line.

Not to mention the popularity that his English-language record has attracted among other races. "

"Amazing! No wonder he's ahead of most A-listers on this year's Grammy promotional poster!"

……

Hearing the whispers from all directions, Chen Qiming couldn't help but twitch his mouth.

His sales data in Asia began to gradually become known to people as he gained considerable popularity in Europe and the United States.

Chen Qiming is also very proud of being the champion of last year's global sales list.

Undoubtedly, he broke the record again, becoming the first person in the history of the Chinese music scene and Asia to occupy the top of the global sales chart.

What does this record represent!

On behalf of last year, none of the world's singers sold their records.

Even Michael Jackson can only eat ashes behind his ass.

Of course, in terms of economic effects, Chen Qiming is definitely not as good as Michael Jackson.

This guy's record prices are mostly in dollars, and his...

However, relying on the terrifying sales data alone, Chen Qiming became famous in one fell swoop and became a well-known international superstar in the world.

After following the staff for a while, Chen Qiming came to his seat.

The organizer arranged for him a very high position.

In front of him are Michael Jackson and Madonna, and on the left and right are popular European and American singer Mariah Carey and best song hit winner Bruce Springsteen.

Being able to sit in this position, of course, does not mean that Chen Qiming's status in the European and American music scene can really be compared with these guys.

Seriously speaking, he is just a rookie in the European and American music circles.

Even if this newcomer's achievements are a bit bursting, the first English EP has sold 380 million copies in the United States, and a total of 600 million copies worldwide.

And the three songs in the ep are on the top [-] of the billboard.

However, no matter how high the achievement is, a newcomer is a newcomer, and this cannot be changed.

But as a newcomer, he was able to be placed among the superstars by the organizer.

Naturally, there is only one reason, and that is that Grammy wants to increase its influence.

Grammy has always been known as the most authoritative award in the world.

But its influence is still limited.

Its main influence is in North America, followed by Europe.

In Asia, Grammy influence is the worst.

After Chen Qiming was shortlisted for the Grammy, many fans were confused, and they didn't understand it until the newspaper explained it.

It is precisely to spread the influence of the awards in Asia, so Chen Qiming, the most appealing singer in Asia, has become the object of this year's Grammy.

Not only was his seat arranged in a conspicuous place.

In the days leading up to the awards, the Grammys also placed his posters at the forefront of this year's roster of superstars as they promoted the awards.

In addition, as a newcomer, Chen Qiming was also invited to perform on stage in a special meeting.

"Chen, it's a pleasure to meet you here!"

As soon as Chen Qiming sat down, Michael Jackson in front of him turned around and greeted him.

"I'm happy to be here too!"

Chen Qiming responded with a smile.

The two are not strangers.

Last year, that is, in 1994, Michael Jackson invited him to participate in his concert, but Chen Qiming refused.

Afterwards, the two had a phone call and had a pretty good chat on the phone.

"Chen, nice to meet you, I'm Mariah Carey, you can call me Kelly!"

Not only Michael Jackson, but Mariah Carey next to Chen Qiming also greeted Chen Qiming.

"Hi! Hello Kelly!"

Chen Qiming also responded with a smile.

"Do you have a record plan for this year? I mean English!"

Mariah Carey asked, tilting her head.

"There should be!" Chen Qiming nodded.

"You really should release an official album, your EP has been released for more than six months.

If we don't release an official album, the fans will go crazy! "

Mariah Carey laughed.

Chen Qiming smiled and said nothing.

He is also helpless, there are too many language markets to worry about.

This resulted in very long intervals between his records.

According to the usual practice, after the EP is released, the official album must be released within six months at the latest.

This will maximize the benefits.

But because I was too busy, this English record was delayed again and again.

However, it's all right now, after leaving Fulong, it's entirely up to me what record I want to release next.

He has already planned to focus on recordings in Mandarin and English in the future.

As for Japan and South Korea, his plan is to add one or two songs in Japanese and Korean to each album to stabilize the popularity of these two places.

"Welcome to Los Angeles, the No.30 Seventh Grammy Awards ceremony officially begins..."

Ten minutes later, Chen Qiming, who was sitting on the seat chatting with Mariah Carey, heard the host's voice, stopped chatting with Mariah Carey, and waited for the awards to start.

Grammy's award-giving mode is no different from that in Asia. An award is awarded, and then the award winner sings the award-winning song.

However, because there are so many awards to be awarded, many Grammy awards do not include singing.

The Grammy is definitely the category with the most awards among the awards that Chen Qiming has participated in.

Just this year, the Grammys have divided more than 20 categories such as synthesis, pop, rock, alternative, blues, country, jazz, and classical.

More than 100 awards in total.

More than 100 awards have to be awarded, and the time required is naturally not comparable to ordinary awards.

Chen Qiming and others were drowsy, and the awards he was shortlisted had not yet started to be awarded.

After watching the awards presentation process, Chen Qiming, who was in a hurry to urinate, simply went to the bathroom with a short body while performing on stage.

Going to the toilet is not prohibited at the Grammys.

Because the time is very long, you keep everyone suffocated, which is obviously impossible.

It's just that, generally speaking, it's best not to go to the bathroom when the camera is on your side.

And the photographer will try not to shoot the camera towards you after seeing that you are not in the seat.

After releasing the water, Chen Qiming, who was much more comfortable, began to seriously observe the awards.

After 3 minutes, he was shocked.

Now it's time to hand out the country category awards.

And his "Lemon Treel" was nominated for best song in this category.

Best country vocalist, male or female, followed by best country group, country duet, country performance.

After that, it's Best Country Song.

On the big screen, several shortlisted songs appeared in the form of MV for a few seconds.

Then the award presenters began to present the awards.

"The No.30 winner of the seventh best country song is - "I Swear". Congratulations to the All-4-One group!"

"yeah!"

Hearing the award presenter's words, four black and white men jumped up not far away and hugged each other excitedly.

Looking over several people, Chen Qiming couldn't help but took a deep breath.

"Don't be discouraged! You still have a chance!"

Mariah Carey next to her couldn't help comforting Chen Qiming after seeing Chen Qiming take a deep breath and let go.

"Thank you!"

Chen Qiming nodded to her.

Indeed, this award is gone, and there will be another one!

He was shortlisted for three awards, and according to the trend of organizers wanting to provide Asian influence, he must take away one.

Now that he can't win the country award, it should be the best newcomer in the blues and comprehensive category in all likelihood.

As for these two awards, Chen Qiming hoped that he could win the best newcomer in the comprehensive category.

Compared with the niche audience in the blues category, the comprehensive category has a higher degree of attention, and the awards are more important.

If he wins this award, he will be the best rookie in Europe and America in 1994.

However, comprehensive awards are not so easy to obtain.

Among all the Grammy awards, the comprehensive category is the most important award.

Because this field does not compete in music categories, it is called the four categories.

The Big Four category refers to the four awards.

Best Newcomer.

Best made.

best singer.

best album.

Generally speaking, the winners of these four awards refer to the best one among all those competing for this award in this year.

If Chen Qiming can win this award, there is no doubt that he will deserve the title of the strongest rookie in Europe and America in 1994.

(End of this chapter)