Chapter 1: Attraction

Imagine a serene setting in the British Isles. Foggy and fueled by capitalism. Sophisticated in culture but gritty in entrepreneurship. A London fantasy where creators like The Beatles, Ed Sheeran, Adele and the like developed. A nobody connected to the machine with the combination of talent and serendipity to perform for the world. Here stands Jason Black, a young boy who wanted opportunity. He would play his melodic guitar strings and provide simple yet meaningful vocals outside, while recording on Tik Tok. The hope was to catch the eye of someone substantial. This was the modern era of streams and videos. You have to put yourself out there constantly to capture the hearts and minds of fans. Jason Black would sing tracks of melancholy and inspiration. His hit single, “Always Hold You” from basic production went viral. He released small creations consistently to support his single mother and family. For a whole year he would publish a song a week. He was hungry for attention and success. Luckily, his music was popular. Jason formed a connection with Franky Brand, who was a promoter and media mogul. He offered Jason a music deal with production, publishing, and distribution. This was his ticket out of the slums of Britain. Frank was unaware of the conditions that Jason was living in. Jason came from a broken home. A father, who was a failed musician. A mother who worked several meager jobs to support her son. Jason smoked marijuana and had no guidance. He was a troublemaker who lashed out to deal with his circumstance. Jason had a good heart but was a lost soul. He was unaware of how his life was going to change. There was a press release for his contract with Colombia Records and Brand’s media group. It made front page news. The notoriety was outstanding. The name and face of Jason Black was worldwide. From an apartment complex to planes, trains, and automobiles. This was the beginning of a new era.

Chapter 2: Fame

Jason Black, had to start recording his first studio album, make guest appearances on television, and prepare for touring. He was accepted as a social media influencer and artist. Jason collaborated with famous musicians, like Kanye West and Justin Bieber. They were his idols and he trusted their expertise. Black wanted to display advanced sonics in production like Kanye and mainstream melodic appeal depicted by Bieber. With newfound fame and acclaim, he was able to visit the Wyoming Campus. Jason was a student and learned. Mr. West offered collaboration with valuable input. They roamed the natural terrain of middle America for inspiration. Exploring the compound with advanced tools, observing magnificent art, and spending time with his infamous family. This setting was different from urban United Kingdom, but Jason was entertained and accepted this new form of life. The wild west of the United States was only mentioned as stories in Europe and only few braved the travel to the new world. Black was fascinated with the ideas of freedom and ambition. He recalled memories of watching Kanye on YouTube as he created musical beats and rhythms in minutes. There was a caliber of talent. Black sought mentorship and would hone his own skills of production. There was always places to go and people to see. Next, Black set his goals on connecting with Bieber in Toronto, Canada. Justin emphasized working at your own pace as he felt in the past, he crashed due to unrelenting circumstances of performing around the world. Bieber advised Jason to live his life with purpose and enjoyment. The understanding was to build a team to allocate time for developing lyrics, music production, and enhancing the studio experience. Black realized one does not travel far alone on foot. Jason decided to follow in Justin’s footsteps of a strong social media presence and producing creative merchandise to sell with music. They reached out to their fans personally of their friendship and communication; this resulted in even greater frenzy of attention on Black. He announced a fantastic campaign across the United States would be coming soon this year live on Instagram!

          It was time for Jason Black to circulate through the radio stations and interviews in the media. This process was organized by his record label and Brandy (Frank Brand). First stop was the Breakfast Club. The club has a strong reach on the culture and is nationally syndicated. Charlemagne Tha God provides eccentric humor and daring questions that draw the audience. The other members of the group provide thoughtful insight and mediate intriguing dialogue. The first observation by Charlemagne in a joking manner was “How do you like New York? The food is better than Fish n’ Chips, right?” Black laughed and stated in a British accent, “I’m looking for some great soul food. You Americans have such diverse and excellent food.” The interview was about the release of the album, “My Life”. It would be a creative world of songs and imagination. He explained certain aspects of the music like themes of fantasy alongside party attractions. They played a track, “Universe”. It was outstanding, the interviewers rated it well. They asked questions about his upbringing. What it was like to provide for his family. With his dad being in and out of his life, they established that he was to be the man of the house. Black was under pressure. He held the world on his shoulders, but he carried an optimistic outlook and happy go lucky demeanor. Nobody was aware of the stress he felt. The conversation ended with Charlamagne stating, “Do not forget the little people, now that you made it!”

          Next stop was an appearance on the “Joe Budden Podcast”. Usually, Budden commentates on trends and reviews new music. In this case he wanted to meet Black up close and personal. The rumors and commotion were too loud to ignore. The crew made a joke, “I heard you’re dating Taylor Swift, that was quick.” Black laughed and said, “I guess you’re still rapping Joe. We are good friends. She will make a few appearances on my tour.” Budden mentioned, “So, what made you come across the pond? Are you trying to copy Beatles Mania? Be cautious Americans do not just accept the Brits as easily as in the past. You have to come with that heat!” Jason described that, “English music is great music. We have a lot of inspiration and support from Americans, because most of our influence comes from the United States.” Joe said, “Just keep it real.”

A live television demonstration at “The Ellen Show” was silly and fun. She made Jason Black make a prank call to Travis Scott. Scott was prepared to make guest features in his album and tour. Black said, “I am looking for Jacques Berman Webster II.” Travis replied, “Speaking, is this a fake social security call? I am hanging up!” Black pretended to scam him, asking for his date of birth and other personal information. Travis was upset. Black pulled his bluff and stated, “It’s Jason, I am on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, I miss you brother!” They laughed and rejoiced. The crowd at the show was entertained. Ellen asked Black several questions regarding future projects. Jason mentioned, “I have my tour, album, merchandise, and it will follow a release of a visual recording of my tour that will be displayed in movie theaters. Thank you!”

Chapter 3: Tour

In preparation of the tour, Jason Black viewed the reviews of his premiere album. Overall, the ratings were good. One of his singles, “Love” made it number one on Billboard. He believed it was best to start with this song during his campaign. Under pressure, Black drank liquor, smoked potent marijuana, and swallowed pills. In the morning Adderall and in the evening pain killers. His entourage and team did not condone this behavior but supported it. They would ensure he had all substances available for performances and meetings. His friends were dependent on him and realized to make things move smoothly, his necessities must be in reach at all times. Black managed these substances with perfect timing so the general public was unaware of his abuse.

          The tour would start in London, England, and end there. He wanted to be a hometown hero and demonstrate support for his core audience. The remainder of his tour would be in the United States, Canada, and other parts of Europe. Black and the main part of his crew took shots the night before the beginning of the tour. Jason stated, “Let us embark on this journey together and reap what we sow!” The team cheered and all embraced the liquor.

          The first tour date in London was ecstatic. He played the majority of his album. The crowd rejoiced. Black was not sober to deal with the anxiety. Jason performed excellent dance moves and the audience sang-a-long. It was sold out. Everybody from his childhood appeared. His family was proud. Long lost friends and old girlfriends embraced the concert.

          The tour consisted of thirty dates. There was massive commercial success. Stints in Los Angeles, New York City, Dallas, Chicago, Paris, Vancouver, Berlin, etc. Around the twentieth date in Miami, Black was exhausted and fainted on stage. There was a lot of attention and worry with his fans. His team decided to cancel the remaining tour dates. The plan was to release the footage of the tour as a movie in theaters and provide a meaningful apology. The media suggested malice rumors of laziness and bad practices. This led to a certain level of depression by Black. Regardless, any news is good news nowadays. Tickets for his movie and apparel were sold out.

Chapter 4: Jaded

          Jason Black resided in Los Angeles, California. From the advance of his introductory record deal he bought a home. The artist communicated and shared his space with his team. At this point in time, Black was still addicted to the lifestyle of the rich and famous. He developed a routine of self-medication and fun with groupies.

          The tour movie reached cult acclaim. To celebrate, Black went for a drive to get fresh air. He drove reckless in his Ferrari under the influence. Jason received a DUI and it was covered by TMZ. There were photos and videos of the arrest. Black’s audience was disappointed by his misbehavior. He lost a lot of endorsement deals and it was a downward spiral.

          Jason had to attend rehabilitation and organize his life better. A few months passed and in due time Black was released. He realized there must be a change in his life. Jason started recording his second studio album, “Hope”.

Chapter 5: Journey

          The “Hope” project would be his comeback story. He was finding the opportunity to be a real leader. To be a part to share his ideas with merchandise, music, entertainment, and performances. Black signed an exclusive deal with Amazon for distribution. He decided to start this new journey in good faith. Jason focused his tour to solely be in the United Kingdom. Black was set to perform in Swansea, Liverpool, and all across the nation. With the support of his strongest fans, he believed anything was possible.