Since our inception, we've had the honor of hosting some of the industry's most legendary artists, prominent executives, and groundbreaking entrepreneurs. Some of the amazing talent that have graced our halls, and made studying at the Clive Davis Institute such a unique and memorable experience:
Al Bell, Alicia Keys, Arca, Ben E. King, Benny Blanco, Charlie Midnight, Chris Blackwell, Clive Davis, D'Angelo, Desmond Child, Drake, Eddie Kramer, Elliot Wilson, Fatboy Slim, Gamble & Huff, George Clinton, Grandmaster Caz, Hank Shocklee, Jay Z, Jellybean Benitez, Jermaine Dupri, KRS-1, Leon Ware, Mark Ronson, Michael Lang, Moby ,Nelson George, P-Thugg, Paul Simon, Pete Wentz, Pharrell, Prince Paul, Q-Tip, Raphael Saadiq, Rihanna, Rob Thomas, Rockwilder, Rosanne Cash, Ryan Leslie, Sarah Dash, Stargate, Stevie Wonder, Swizz Beatz, Tony Visonti, Tommy Mottola, Young Guru
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The Making and Unpacking of Beyoncé’s Black Is King
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2020
Join the film's contributors co-Director Kwasi Fordjour, producer/songwriter MELO-X, co-writer Clover Hope along with musician/scholar Dr. Jason King, ethnomusicologist Dr. Fredara Mareva Hadley and Center for Black Visual Culture program director Dr. Joan Morgan as they discuss the creative process and cultural impact of this diasporic project. Moderated by Rujeko Hockley, assistant curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
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Bruce Springsteen with Clive Davis (Apple Music)
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2020
Clive Davis, our Institute's namesake, chief patron and advisor, recently conducted a radio interview for the first episode of Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You Radio, a five part series on Apple Music Hits.
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100 gecs Joins NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music as 2020-2021 Artists-in-Residence
Monday, Oct 5, 2020
The groundbreaking pop duo will kick off their residency with a moderated Q&A event on October 23rd at 4:00 p.m. ET (open to the public)
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Nija Charles Earns #1 on Billboard Hot 100
Saturday, Jun 6, 2020
Former CDI student, Nija Charles takes the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for co-writing "Rain On Me" by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.
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CDI Launches 'Occupational Therapy' Podcast with Audio Up
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Audio Up, the company recently launched by Jingle Punks founder Jared Gutstadt, has teamed with New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music for a new podcast called “Occupational Therapy.”
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Brianne Hayes Wins NYU Distinguished Administrator Award
Friday, May 22, 2020
Congratulations to the Clive Davis Institute's Administrative Director, Brianne Hayes, for being named a recipient of NYU's 2019-2020 Distinguished Administrator Award !!
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Take A Daytrip Earns #1 on Billboard Hot 100
Saturday, May 9, 2020
CDI alumni producer duo Take A Daytrip takes the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for co-writing and co-producing "The Scotts" by THE SCOTTS, Kid Cudi and Travis Scott.
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Hannah Babitt Launches BABZ INC.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
CDI alumna Hannah Babitt Launches LA-Based Boutique Producer/Songwriter Management Company BABZ INC.
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CDI Listed as one of Billboard's Top Music Business Schools of 2020
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2020
Check out what Billboard has to say about the Clive Davis Institute.
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2020 Independent Music Award Winners
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2020
CDI professor Sofia Rei and current CDI student Madelyn Paquette both were named winners in the 2020 Independent Music Awards!
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