Aotearoa's music scene receives a bold reinvention in Beyond the Beat.

Premiering during Music Month 2025 - Beyond The Beat is an expressive, beat-driven music series that reimagines some of the nation’s most iconic tracks through the fresh lens of rising musical talent.

Each episode of Beyond the Beat pairs a rising star with a legendary Kiwi hitmaker and their most beloved track. Together, they dive deep into the song’s DNA - unpacking the stories, cultural context, and musical roots behind it - before the new artist flips the song on its head in a completely new style.

At the helm is visionary music producer Mazbou Q, who guides the rising Artist through a process of experimentation, collaboration, and transformation. The result: an innovative reinterpretation that’s equal parts homage and bold artistic reinvention. The journey culminates in a live radio drop, where the original artist hears the reimagined track for the very first time — on air.

You can watch the full series here on YouTube.