At this time , Reid also succeeded his mentor Clive Davis as president of Arista Records .
The label became an imprint of Arista Records , with Arista taking on sales , marketing , and promotional duties for its acts .
At this time , Reid also succeeded his mentor Clive Davis as president of Arista   .
The label became an imprint of Arista Records , with Arista taking on sales , marketing , and promotional duties for its acts .