Michael Bearden Instagram – Happy Friday! Imma start dedicating my flashbacks to the OG’s in my career. First up, the man who signed Janis Joplin and Aretha when she left Atlantic. (Let that sink in!) Clive Davis! I first met Clive in the early 90’s. I was working with artists on his label Artista. Then I landed the gig with Whitney Houston. (1990) I was still a baby in this industry. That gig and Nip, saved me! I haven’t looked back since. Clive gave me some great and simple advice about working with artists. “The song always comes first!” I still believe that. However, (It was a different era) I ran into Clive recently at a popular establishment here in LA. We caught up briefly, (there was a lot of paparazzi out) he insisted they take this photo of us. . Living my dreams out loud. Gratitude! 🙌🏾 M~ #friday #fbf #flashbackfriday #clivedavis #starmaker #arista #whitneyhouston #singer #song #music #musicdirector #lovemylife #striveforgreatness #beinspired #believeinyourself #liveyourbestlife (pic.1 me and Clive in LA. pic.2 I snapped this at a party in Manhattan somewhere. Circa 1991)