Chapter 616: Intercepting the Future Music King

After confirming that it was Michael Jackson, Yang Wendong immediately made a phone call and said, "Aying, cancel your flight back tomorrow and help me check for a music group called the Jackson Five."

If it was an ordinary future star, even a Hollywood film and television giant, Yang Wendong would not affect his schedule specifically for him;

However, Michael Jackson is relatively worthy of the title. First of all, he is a talented person. He has been unique for decades and is the music giant with the greatest influence in the European and American markets. Even if Li Xiaolong survives, his fame is probably the same as his.
Another point is that this person's moral values are still acceptable, at least much better than other Hollywood giants or wealthy people. The prosecutions in his previous life were probably a frame-up;
After all, with his status, if he really liked these things, he could just go to an island. Why would he have to do so much trouble himself?

Of course, for Yang Wendong, these have nothing to do with him, but if he can selectively cooperate with others or even support certain people, he will naturally give priority to people with normal moral values.

As an assistant, Ah Ying never asked why, and agreed: "Okay, Mr. Yang, can you confirm the return time? I need to communicate with the third-party company in advance."

"Not sure, but it won't take long." Yang Wendong said indifferently.

There are many private jets in the United States. It is not the boss's team that is responsible for communicating with air traffic control and major airports, but there are professional third-party companies. You just need to make a phone call and tell them clearly when and where you want to go, and the other party will naturally arrange it within their capabilities. If it is not possible, you can communicate again.
These naturally require money, and if you arrange it well and default on your side, you will lose money;
But for Yang Wendong, this is too normal. The plan cannot remain unchanged. It needs to be changed when something happens.

The next morning, Ah Ying came with a document and handed it to Yang Wendong, saying, “Mr. Yang, this is the information of Jackson’s No Brothers Band. The band was founded in 67 and started to make achievements in 70.

Their songs "I Want You Back", "ABC" and "The Love You Save" have topped the Billboard charts consecutively;
This year, they also released their fourth album, "Maybe Tomorrow", and the title song of the same name and the classic single "Never Can Say Goodbye" set many records. "

"They have good potential. Which record company do they belong to?" Yang Wendong asked.

Ah Ying replied: "They are currently signed to Motown Records, but I heard that the contract is about to expire. Many Hollywood companies are contacting them."

"This result can indeed attract Hollywood companies." Yang Wendong nodded and said.

Hollywood companies don't just make movies, they also produce music and even TV series, but they don't have TV stations, so they sell their products specifically to TV station companies. It just so happens that TV stations are generally not good at these things, so they achieve complementarity.

Ah Ying asked, "Mr. Yang, do you think these guys are good?"

Changxing Group also has entertainment industries in Hong Kong, which include various music productions. Driven by capital and channels, half of Hong Kong's wonderful music is controlled by Changxing Group, and the other half is controlled by independent companies or independent singers, etc.

The boss also likes many of the songs very much. As an assistant, she also collects various kinds of music for the boss and his family to listen to.

Yang Wendong asked: "I am optimistic about them, but I am not an American company and I don't have relevant resources in the United States. It is unlikely that we can sign them."

No matter how talented a player is, if he wants to become a superstar, he needs the corresponding capital to support him. Yang Wendong is not short of money, but he does not have the corresponding resources in the American entertainment industry.
Even if Michael Jackson was signed, if there were no resources, he might have left or been buried.

Ah Ying said, "Mr. Yang, if you really want to, you can just buy a local music company, a medium-sized one will do. Now that Li Xiaolong has started filming in the United States, we may invest more in the American entertainment industry in the future, so it's no big deal to buy a music company now."

"You're right. How much is a medium-sized music company worth?" Yang Wendong nodded and asked.

His purpose in the entertainment industry is not only to promote Hong Kong culture overseas and increase local employment in Hong Kong, but also to make the entertainment industry bigger so that it can match the marketing and promotion of his own real industry.

This is very important for the real economy. Except for a few innovative companies, there is no company in the world that does not need publicity. In the past, Sony and Coca-Cola successively acquired Hollywood giants for this purpose.

Ah Ying said: "It will probably cost three to five million US dollars, but this money is not without benefits. A music company itself also has normal profit income, and it also has a lot of copyrights, which are also positive assets.

But the specific situation depends on the situation of different companies.”

“If it’s really that good, it’s unlikely to be sold, or it will be sold at a high price,” Yang Wendong said with a smile.

Ah Ying said: "Yes, it depends on the needs of both parties."

Yang Wendong asked again: "Then do we have any chance?"

Ah Ying replied: "It's hard for me to say now. I still need to contact some intermediary companies and release the news. Although this acquisition is not large, it will not be completed quickly in a short time."

"That's right." Yang Wendong nodded and said, "Then let's do this. I'll invite them to meet at the InterContinental Hotel. No matter where he is, I'll reimburse the round-trip expenses." "Okay, they should be in San Francisco, not far from here." Aying replied.

Day 2, San Francisco:
The Jackson Five, who were playing music, saw their manager coming and said with a smile, "Hey, Irene, you look very happy."

Agent Irene smiled and said, "Jackie, I have good news for you. A very rich man wants to meet you."

"How rich?" Jackie Jackson asked rhetorically.

He is the eldest of the Jackson family and the leader of the Five Brothers Band. Naturally, he is responsible for anything that happens.

Irene said, "A billionaire, but he's not American, he's Asian."

"Asian billionaire? Why do you want to meet us? Do you want to sign us? You must be kidding me." Jackie looked puzzled;

They certainly don't dare to underestimate billionaires, but if they are not from the United States or even Hollywood, it will be of no help to their careers.

At this time, the second oldest, Tudor Jackson, asked, “Does this person want us to be his spokesperson?”

The other Jacksons immediately perked up. Their singing was indeed good, but their income was average, because the most profitable thing in the entertainment industry is not direct performances, but some commercial activities after becoming famous.

Of course, it depends on the person. Big stars can make money by making movies, but small stars have no negotiating rights when facing big companies, so naturally they don't make much money.

But if it is valued by external businesses, it means that the value is completely different, and you will even have a certain negotiating confidence when facing companies in the future.

Irene smiled and said, “I don’t know. This is the information of this rich man. He will wait for you in Los Angeles for two days. If there is no reply, he will leave the United States.
I personally recommend you to go and have a look. The journey is fully reimbursed and you can also stay at the InterContinental Hotel. This boss is very generous. "

"From Hong Kong? Where is Hong Kong?" Several Jackson brothers looked puzzled after seeing the information: "Fuck, it turns out that the sticky hook and the suitcase were invented by this company."

A day later, the Jackson Five came to the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles, and Yang Wendong hosted them on the top floor.

"The scenery here is so beautiful." said 13-year-old Michael Jackson after looking around.

Yang Wendong walked over and said with a smile, "Michael, as long as you work hard, you will definitely be able to live in a house like this every day in the future. You can even buy a villa on the top floor in downtown Los Angeles."

High-end villas are usually located in the city center, on the top floors of buildings. They are luxurious and safe, unless a plane hits them.
Of course, it also depends on the interests of the rich. Some people like to live in the mountains or by the sea, but rich people of this level usually have several places, or even many houses.

Michael Jackson turned around and asked, "Then I'll sign a contract with you, okay?"

"Haha, maybe." Yang Wendong smiled.

At this time, Jackie Jackson came over and asked, "Mr. Yang, thank you very much for your grand reception. Other American companies never give us such treatment, probably because we are not white."

"You're welcome. I value talent." Yang Wendong said with a smile, "I'm not white either, and there is no concept of skin color in Asian culture, so this may be the basis for our cooperation."

Although the United States has already launched anti-racism efforts in this era, and the situation of black people is better on the surface, it is hard to say in private;

Even decades later, under political correctness, many movies need to use black protagonists, which is not a big problem for business, but Hollywood giants still deliberately look for some weird ones, such as the "mermaid" in the sewer, just to deliberately vilify them.

Jackie Jackson nodded and said, "But how can you promote us if you don't have American resources?"

Yang Wendong said with a smile: "Don't worry about this. I am already planning to buy a music company in the United States. In addition, you should know Li Xiaolong. He is my man and is also working with 20th Century Fox.
Likewise, my other businesses have a very good relationship with NBC TV. If I want, I can build a decent-sized music company in the United States. Although it cannot compare with the top Hollywood giants, it is at least at an upper-middle level.
If I sign you guys, you guys will be my first priority stars, and I will use all my resources to make you famous."

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(End of this chapter)

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