India Arie Says No Record Label Exec Who Is Dominant In This Business Is Ethical’ As She Reflects On Working Relationship With Clive Davis Following His De@th
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India Arie Says No Record Label Exec Who Is Dominant In This Business Is Ethical’ As She Reflects On Working Relationship With Clive Davis Following His De@th
Clive Davis’ passing is already sparking debate about the legacy he leaves behind.
Singer #IndiaArie is among those not shying away from addressing the music mogul’s controversies and alleged treatment of artists. Taking to Threads, India reacted to the news of his de@th, writing, “Watch what kind of archival interviews are about to come out. I would tell my story too, but mine is minimal compared to what you’re about to hear.” She continued with what she called the “diplomatic version” of her experience, adding, “LOL! everyone saying speak and tell my story. I’ve shared bits here and there. I sincerely have far worse stories than the little irritation that was caused by Clive Davis.”
After noting that Kedar Massenburg was the only record label executive she’s worked with who was “actually a decent person,” India.Arie made her stance crystal clear: “THE POINT I’M MAKING IS: THAT NO RECORD LABEL EXECUTIVE WHO IS DOMINANT IN THIS BUSINESS IS ETHICAL.” #ClivDavis d!ed on June 22 at the age of 94.
If India.Arie’s words are any indication, more voices may soon come forward with stories of their own.
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I’m not in the entertainment field but I have stories about Clive Davis and he was not a very nice person(allegedly) I believe when his dirt hits the fan he will be right there with Diddy and Quincy Jones,I feel so bad for the things these entertainers have been put through,and everyone knew and no one tried to help them
Thank you for this insightful post on India Arie’s reflections regarding the ethics within the music industry. Her candor about Clive Davis is both refreshing and thought-provoking, shedding light on a topic that often goes unrecognized. Having worked in arts administration, I’ve seen firsthand how power dynamics can affect creativity and integrity. It’s crucial for artists to have spaces where they can speak openly without fear of repercussions. Your blog does an excellent job highlighting these important block blast free issues—thank you for bringing them to the forefront! Keep up the great work!