New York City is one of the largest Chinese immigrant populated cities in the world. People are doing all kind of business in New York City. Selling Chinese Pop Music is the most popular business for those Chinese businessmen in New York because listening to Chinese Pop Music is the best way for entertainment. Since most of the Chinese immigrants from China to New York and lot of Chinese people who grow up here like to listen to Chinese music very much, record stores have opened more and more in New York. Selling Chinese albums are a part of the main Chinese business in New York. Most of immigrants do not know any English at all this limits their entertainment. Pop Music is popular in China. After some people migrate to New York, they do not like English music since they are already got used to Chinese music. This is the only music they can understand and feel comfortable with.

Some businessmen figure out they could make a lot of money by selling Chinese albums. At the early 80’s, only several stores were selling Chinese albums. Since the Chinese immigrant population grows really fast recently, there are 47 stores selling Chinese albums in New York City. The population of people is almost up to millions now.

There are 25 stores in Chinatown, which is located at Manhattan. About half of the Chinese immigrants are over there. Flushing, Queens has 9 Chinese Music stores since it is the second most popular place for living for Chinese immigrants. There are 6 stores located at 8^th Ave., Brooklyn. The rest are split at Ave. U, Brooklyn and Elmhurst, Queens.