The UpNext Crew returns to discuss some more super producers in the Game. An old school versus new school...A North Versus South of the Builders  behind your favorite Bangers!!! Today's Production Architects include Swizz Beatz, Just Blaze and DJ Premier reppin the NAWF along with Mike Will, London on the Track & Metro Boomin Reppin The Dirty South. Come Sit down, relax & chill with your new friends at THE OCTAVE!!

On this Episode,  "When That Beat Drops", The Crew sits down to discuss the Backbone of a song and the roles that super producers play on music culture. In this Part 1 Episode, the Octave crew comes back to the roundtable to discuss seven heavy hitters in the world of production. Come vibe with us as we get into the songs that shaped and shifted music culture from Quincy Jones, Babyface, Teddy Riley, Timbaland, Pete Rock, Diddy & Jermaine Dupri. A great discussion and lots of recognition to these genius producers. 

We'll see you at the Table!!! 

The Collective sit's down to talk about a special piece of Music Culture...The Mixtape. How the Mixtapes Humble Beginnings have evolved into something much bigger. How artist use Mixtapes to introduce themselves to the world and use them as a marketing tool to create a buzz or maintain a buzz even when the Label pulls back their support. Grab a glass & kick back and chill with your new friends at The Octave!

On this Debut Episode, The Core Crew relaxes at the Round Table to discuss Originality in Music, Longevity of artist or the lack thereof, Streaming Services vs. The Radio Business, Genre lines being blurred the crew & we play "Diversity Trips". A good time with your new friends about all things Music from the consumer viewpoint. Grab yourself a glass of your favorite "Something-Something" and come relax with the crew at The Octave!