CDI Alums Take A Daytrip Complete Homecoming Artist Residency

Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025

David Biral, Denzel Baptiste & Nick Sansano

Take A Daytrip Studio Day w/ Special Guest Rockstar Payso

Take A Daytrip Feedback Session w/ Special Guest Nessly

The Clive Davis Institute wrapped up our unique artist residency with Take A Daytrip (TADT). David Biral (’15) and Denzel Baptiste (’14) are graduates of the Institute (where they formed TATD), becoming CDI's first-ever alumni Artists-In-Residence. We are grateful for TADT's openness and willingness to engage with our entire community of students and alumni, over a week of workshops, conversations, music feedback, hands-on studio sessions, and performance/social events (DJ sets in The Garage and intimate dinner with CDI students).

"Take A Daytrip represents the best of a new generation of music industry leaders. They are prioritizing lasting relationships, community building, ethics, mentorship, artistry, and collaborative music-making over the noise, distractions, and distancing that often accompany success." - Nick Sansano, CDI Chair.

Special thanks to:

Heidi Grascher (Day to Day Manager) and Will Grogan (Head of Content) of NO IDLE (Take A Daytrip Label)

Jonathan Tanners, Anna Kasper, Othello, and Cody Verdecias of Blood Company (Take A Daytrip Management)

Special Guests: Colm "KidSuper" Dillane, Rockstar Payso, and Nessly (originator of “Daytrip took it to 10!“)

Take A Daytrip Keynote w/ Special Guest Kid Super

Take A Daytrip DJ Set in The Garage