Yu Rongchun became a member of the Communist Party during her university years and joined CCTV after graduation. She served as a screenwriter, producer, and director. Her variety show, "Extraordinary 8-1," which she spearheaded, gained nationwide popularity upon its release. Furthermore, she created the large-scale cultural exploration program, "Treasures of China."
Her resume is truly impressive. Every step she's taken has been steady and reliable. While not necessarily groundbreaking, she's never made a wrong move. When Shishi and Song Ming discussed her, they both agreed that she's a cautious and conservative person.
Shi Shixuan's selection of "Landscape Painting" is not only grand and magnificent, but also has a novel musical style. It was exactly to Yu Chunrong's liking.
After Shi Shi finished singing, Yu Rongchun specially called her over.
Although it sounds nice, I always feel like something is missing.
Of course it's worse! It's missing a whole person! Shishi is currently performing a solo female version. Without Zeng Yi's rap, it simply won't work.
Yu Rongchun frowned, and seeing her like this, the people around her were too scared to breathe, afraid of being angered by this iron lady. But Shishi remained calm and composed, which made Yu Rongchun look at her with newfound respect.
"Is this the final version? Is there any possibility of further refining the arrangement?"
Shi Shi shook her head: "When I originally wrote this, it was a duet version. But because I couldn't find a suitable male singer, I put it aside. This time, the Spring Festival Gala invited me, and after thinking it over, this song was the most suitable for this stage. I also regret that this work could not be presented perfectly."
Before Shishi finished speaking, Yu Rongchun already understood what she meant. The Spring Festival Gala offers extremely low appearance fees, yet stars from all over the country still vie to appear on it—why?
What's most enviable is, of course, its widespread national influence!
The Spring Festival Gala, a major annual event broadcast live during prime time on CCTV, boasts a viewership rating exceeding 20%, reaching audiences nationwide, especially the middle-aged and elderly. This high level of exposure rapidly enhances an artist's national recognition. The saying "Ten years of study go unnoticed, but one success brings fame throughout the land" perfectly describes this situation.
Not to mention the enhancement of brand and commercial value. With official endorsement, the Spring Festival Gala, as a national-level cultural event, requires rigorous selection of participating artists, which is itself a form of "official certification," enhancing the artists' image. For newcomers, this is also a stepping stone to quickly enter the industry.
Shi Shi was subtly expressing that she had high requirements for her partners, while handing over the right to choose her partners to Yu Rongchun.
Yu Rongchun glanced at her, his gaze approving. With a population of over a billion across the country, and countless artists, many are qualified to perform on the Spring Festival Gala. But to select from among them those with emotional intelligence who won't cause her trouble... they are few and far between.
What kind of male singer do you need?
Shi Shi had already prepared her speech: "The most basic prerequisite is that you must be able to rap well, and when you sing the lyrics, you must give people a feeling of pride and praise for the motherland. Some raps are just full of anger and arrogance. That's absolutely unacceptable."
Upon hearing this, Yu Rongchun did indeed remember someone. She turned to her assistant director and said, "Go and see if Xiao Du has left yet."
The teaching assistant picked up the walkie-talkie and said to the staff backstage, "Is Teacher Du Mu still backstage? If anyone sees her, please keep an eye on her for me. I'll be right there."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Just kidding! The tigress has spoken; even if Du Mu has left, he has to drag her back!
Yu Rongchun was clearly aware of the assistant director's abilities. She asked Shi Shi, "Do you know Du Mu?"
Shi Shi shook her head; she had never heard of it.
"There used to be a show called 'Rap of China,' but it has been cancelled. One of the rappers on it was named Du Mu, a very talented young man."
To be honest, the rapper scene in China isn't as developed as the rock scene! After all, it's not mainstream music, so the audience is already small, and no truly outstanding talents have emerged. There's a sense of decline in the scene.
He's probably not very famous, but I don't know why Yu Rongchun recommended him—was it because he valued talent or something else?
Shishi sat beside him, watching other people's programs while waiting for Du Mu to return. She occasionally let out a sigh.
Compared to language and singing programs, the competition is even fiercer in opera, acrobatics, and dance programs.
None of these people who made it to the Spring Festival Gala stage are just pretty faces. Singing can be improved with auto-tuning, and if that's not possible, you can practice a song repeatedly. You'll always improve a little. But acrobatics and dance rely on years of dedicated, unwavering practice! Trying to cram at the last minute is just wishful thinking!
"Impressive, right?"
Shi Shi nodded like a chick pecking at rice. That dance was so amazing! How could a group of people bend their waists into the letter "n" in unison? Wouldn't they break?
Just as the two were about to exchange a few words, the assistant director led Du Mu over quickly.
Before Du Mu could catch his breath, he quickly greeted, "Hello Director Yu, hello Teacher Shi Shi."
Yu Rongchun didn't like beating around the bush, so he went straight to the point and said to him, "Shishi has a song here that needs a male rapper to sing with her. You two go practice and see if you can collaborate."
After saying that, he gestured to the assistant director to take them to an empty rehearsal room to practice.
Du Mu was overjoyed. He had already learned from the assistant director that being asked to come to him was a good thing, and he never expected that an opportunity would fall into his lap! Who was Shi Shi? Of course he knew!
As a musician, how could he possibly miss the Golden Voice Awards? Shi Shi herself may not know, but the young singers in the industry all regard her as a hit song maker.
He suppressed his excitement for the moment, knowing that he had to perform well, or he would definitely find someone else.
He took the lyrics from Shishi's bag and was immediately awestruck. The lyrics not only possessed a grand, sweeping spirit, but also encompassed a vast range of subjects, depicting the landscape of China within their words.
The moment these lyrics were revealed, they instantly outshone all the other rappers in the industry.
Du Mu felt his blood boil, and ignoring Shi Shi, he became completely absorbed in the lyrics. There were so many lyrics!
He started practicing with his mouth incessantly.
Look at these mountains, with their myriad valleys and cliffs.
One river after another
...
This picture depicts the phoenix and luan returning to dance.
The towering mountains are insurmountable
The ink was splashed, the brush was full of ink and ink.
"Nourishing my beautiful land"
Du Mu's voice was quite loud; Shishi heard it clearly and mentally gave him a thumbs up. His voice was deep and powerful, with clear enunciation. It added a touch of boldness and passion to the song, which was exactly the effect she wanted!
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