Honestly, I just wanted to see Clive Davis…
So when I was invited to J Records to hang out with newly signed American Idol drop-out Mario Vasquez - I jumped. Although I wasn’t genuinely interested in Mario, the thought that I could run into Clive roaming the halls of J, was what really sealed the deal.
However, once I arrived at the tony 5th Ave offices and ushered into a decadently designed room with Mario, it became obvious - Clive wasn’t making the meeting. Strangely, Mario made up for it.
It was the day after he filmed his “Gallery” vid, and he excitedly explained that it had a Westside Story theme, and he had a blast shooting in Brooklyn even though he’d had no sleep. While we talked, food arrived and before he could take a single bite, he forced me to share - which struck me as strange and genuine (I’m just not used to pop strangers being kind).
We hung for a while with topics ranging from Clive’s help with the album, to his club days in NYC… And whenever he needed to prove his point, he’d break into song, effortlessly - I was jealous.
By the time our conversation ended, there was still no sign of Clive in the building. But I got over it… On my way out Mario pointed out Clive’s office - which was more glorious than anything else in the building. It was all I could do from sitting behind his desk, and commisioning the ultimate photo op. But reality set in and I realized that Clive could basically buy and sell me - I decided to keep on walking and just be happy I was in the building.
Check out Mario posing for R.C. above.
Tags: Mario Vazquez
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