Oscar G: We Built Miami’s Nightlife From Nothing | Industry Talks Hospitality Podcast

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He turned empty clubs into legendary nights and built Miami’s nightlife from nothing. Oscar G tells the untold story of how he and his childhood friend Ralph created a movement that changed music forever.

Oscar G is a globally respected DJ, producer, and the architect of Miami’s underground house scene. From pressing records in high school to marathon sets at Space, to launching Made in Miami and The Grape Ape, Oscar’s journey is about family, community, and finding your voice.

In this conversation, he shares:

– How he started DJing at 12 and risked everything for music.

– Why the first night at Space Miami was a complete disaster.

– The secret to lasting in nightlife without burning out.

– The real story behind Made in Miami and what’s next for club culture.

– Why nightlife needs more culture and less division.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:20 Starting DJing at 12 years old

04:05 Pressing records with Ralph in high school

07:30 The first disastrous night at Space Miami

10:45 Building a scene when Miami had none

14:00 Playing marathon sets & creating a movement

18:12 The story behind Made in Miami

21:50 Why nightlife needs more culture, less division

25:03 Predictions on the next sound in electronic music

29:15 Overcoming failures and empty rooms

33:00 The secret to longevity in nightlife

36:22 Launching The Grape Ape with family

40:05 On working with chef Giorgio Rapicavoli

44:20 Oscar’s favorite dishes at The Grape Ape

47:00 The real reason he grew his beard

49:10 Advice for young DJs today

52:00 What’s next for Oscar G

Connect with me on my instagram:

🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiguerra99/

Connect with Oscar G:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djoscarg305

Listen to my podcasts on:

🍎Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-talks-hospitality-podcast/id1790526837

🍏Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qqf1YkCmKKL0nEH9J5rAv

Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:

🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/

🏨The Wharf Miami: https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/

🏨The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/

🏨PIER 5: https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/

🏨JohnMartin’s: https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/

🏨Carousel Club: https://www.instagram.com/carouselclb/

🏨Regatta Grove: https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/

🏨Riverside Wharf: https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/

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