Épisodes

  • Nothing Is Permanent
    May 5 2025

    In Episode 29 of Flow State Podcast, Harry hosts a special solo episode marking the end of an era—the final session in his longtime studio. He reflects on nearly four years of creativity within those walls, from recording early EPs to filming over 50 episodes of Omegle Bars, and celebrating over a year of the Flow State podcast. With change on the horizon, Harry shares his thoughts on impermanence and how every transition brings a chance to grow. As always, he closes the episode with a freestyle, sending off the space the best way he knows how.

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    SHOW NOTES

    Moving Into My New Studio! | Harry Mack Behind The Bars 004

    https://youtu.be/XmvEQ0fMTjI


    The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday

    https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780735211735


    The Singles Deluxe

    https://youtu.be/1JBQEZu2f7c?si=FxlvHd3cLSJh-SFQ


    Rap Coltrane

    https://youtu.be/rLIkQLj3uJoSoulilloquieshttps://youtu.be/F7FsA3JSOHQ


    Awards (feat. Harry Mack) - Sur Jazz

    https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/surjazz/awards-feat-harry-mack----Timestamps00:00:00 Intro00:00:24 Adjusting to the studio 00:10:19 Lessons from big changes00:35:15 Bringing back Omegle Bars00:40:40 Anomaly Tour rehearsals00:44:11 Rap Coltrane and Soulilloquies00:51:10 Looking back at Flow State00:53:28 How Harry has changed00:58:08 Closing Freestyle

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    1 h et 6 min
  • OMA: A Path Of Discovery
    Apr 16 2025

    In Episode 28 of Flow State Podcast, Harry goes virtual for the first time, connecting with Manchester-based band OMA ahead of their upcoming appearance at the Anomaly Tour show in London. Known for their signature instrumental covers of '90s hip-hop classics, OMA joins Harry for a conversation about musical influences, making a name through reimagined covers, favorite collaborations, filming in epic outdoor locations, and what’s on the horizon. To close out the episode, Harry freestyles over one of OMA’s signature tracks, blending bars and beats across the digital divide.


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    Show Notes:

    OMA

    https://omaband.com/


    B-Bender Guitar

    https://www.fender.com/articles/behind-the-scenes/pitch-perfect-a-history-of-the-b-bender


    OMA x MF DOOM: Rapp Snitch Knishes (Instrumental Live)

    https://youtu.be/acXnctWR23Q?si=5-kKQQD2d72QXF2R


    Live OMA Covers | Kendrick Lamar | HipHop Instrumental Mix | Live Beats

    https://youtu.be/Sx_BHj6XMrg?si=w3OK-tMpA6Sx7RBZ


    Freestyling Over Classic Beats | Harry Mack x OMA

    https://youtu.be/54y3DOZnXWk?si=giW_k05z2rN5L1Lu


    28 Days Later - UK Urban Exploring

    https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/


    OMA x Hieroglyphics

    https://youtu.be/Wl-Qzvr8ORU?si=f8MQG3D0Y5FZdXtW


    OMA - Nujabes feat. Shing02 | Luv(sic) Hexalogy | Live Hip-Hop

    https://youtu.be/FGOEMvymSIE?si=Ws2AVMayGsHxW8PW


    OMA Meet Bun B (UGK) | Big Pimpin' + Front, Back & Side to Side | Live Hip-Hop Cover

    https://youtu.be/fFVpyeHR-KM?si=TVWfrUxthVL1zJAc


    Isiah Rashad

    https://www.isaiahrashad.com/


    OMA Live Covers | DJ Premier Mix | Instrumental Hiphop

    https://youtu.be/_UFUTGi5ylU?si=9M1Rx0yM83bNxliB


    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00:00 Intro

    00:02:47 Getting together as OMA

    00:03:55 Musical roots and influences

    00:08:01 Picking the covers

    00:13:54 Original music

    00:17:53 Covering complicated modern rap

    00:22:43 Recording outdoors

    00:28:44 30 minute limit

    00:29:48 Collaborations

    00:33:48 Touring with Isaiah Rashad

    00:39:45 Dream collaborations and future projects

    00:46:19 OMA on the Anomaly Tour

    00:47:22 Closing freestyle

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    55 min
  • Erick The Architect: God Flow
    Apr 7 2025

    In Episode 27 of Flow State Podcast, Harry sits down with multifaceted artist, songwriter, rapper, and producer Erick the Architect for a deep conversation on creativity, identity, and staying inspired. They explore the role of nostalgia as a powerful vehicle for artistic expression and dive into Erick’s new album I’ve Never Been Here Before and his book still together, four flats later. Erick shares how integral visual design is to his musical work—down to creating the graphics himself—and how that process shapes the overall storytelling. To close out the episode, Harry freestyles over one of Erick’s beats.


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    Show Notes:

    I’ve Never Been Here Before

    https://www.erickthearchitect.com/merchandise/ive-never-been-here-before-vinyl-pre-order


    https://open.spotify.com/album/3KUAjH6gf9p68TkLLyi4dB?si=uSpSifHHRdu9EqGCZ6AEJw


    Mati Klarwein

    http://www.matiklarweinart.com/


    Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson - Scream

    https://youtu.be/0P4A1K4lXDo?si=uQbt0mRLGR2H7J2d


    still together, four flats later

    https://www.erickthearchitect.com/merchandise/still-together-four-flats-later-softcover-book


    Thug Waffle - Flatbush Zombies

    https://youtu.be/do9VLONS86Y?si=TDpgiBqgmxkcsqyn


    Ezekiel’s Wheel ft. George Clinton

    https://youtu.be/FiCYrRBSm50?si=FjtRfYVLK0pRa3F9


    L'Impératrice

    https://l-imperatrice.cool/en/home/


    Sweet & Sublime - L'Impératrice

    https://youtu.be/hDYiiOBLh8M?si=0yIBGIw4Qn_spxdT


    The Choice is Yours

    https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/paramount-plus/shows/the-choice-is-yours


    Instrumental - Doux Ouverture Terracota

    https://open.spotify.com/track/04B4hZ1qXXR1UCqsOcJRY8?si=b3b70e735286405c



    TIMESTAMPS:


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:01:34 Eclectic Tastes in Music

    00:04:50 Getting Started

    00:12:26 New Music in the Internet Age

    00:19:14 Engaging with Platforms as a Musician

    00:25:28 still together, four flats later

    00:30:29 Effort in the Details

    00:33:27 Visual Arts and Music Together

    00:36:36 The Creative Process

    00:48:51 Hitting Flow State

    00:58:40 Ezekiel’s Wheel

    01:03:49 What’s Next?

    01:06:25 Closing Freestyle


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    1 h et 11 min
  • DāM-FunK: The Story of Modern Funk
    Jan 20 2025

    In Episode 26 of Flow State Podcast, Harry sits down with legendary artist, producer, and "Modern Funk" pioneer DāM-FunK for an inspiring conversation about music, community, and creativity. Born and raised in Pasadena, DāM-FunK shares stories about the unique cultural influences of the area and how they shaped his signature sound. Together they delve into the rich history of funk, the importance of staying true to your craft, and the beauty of finding inspiration in unexpected places. Harry closes out the episode in signature style with a freestyle inspired by their conversation, making this an unforgettable exploration of music and artistry.


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    SHOW NOTES


    DāM-FunK Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1AEcpjnSCmm53IBZQo3g9z?si=H8mfto1DRwaPp8U7PYevBg


    Stones Throw Records

    https://www.stonesthrow.com/


    Glydezone

    https://glydezone.com/


    Prime Time by Mtume

    https://open.spotify.com/track/4aiXVsyqsZGnkXMVSfmpog?si=71c1ffc0ff6b4946


    Hanna-Barbera

    https://www.warnerbros.com/brands/hanna-barbera


    In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly

    https://open.spotify.com/album/4L1Qw49gKwFuQwQovBxsKI?si=ubkNebpBT6OdipzMIhRRlg


    Rhythm Trax Vol. 4 by DāM-FunK

    https://open.spotify.com/album/4zXTHGHHaKQgM1VZLBNuBi?si=bKlQ6k32RTuKhpYrYwYb9g


    Toeachizown by DāM-FunK

    https://open.spotify.com/album/57nzuRRY9w7zIcjsCiVMkl?si=sgEuCquLS76vQO9WYrBvQA


    Money Talks by Rick James

    https://open.spotify.com/track/4Evf6tP9NpMIYprYueTnYd?si=32464c8f88b840a3

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    TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 A Message From Harry

    2:01 Introduction

    3:32 What is Modern Funk?

    8:49 A Passion For Detail

    17:49 Learning Instruments

    21:55 DāM-FunK’s Musical Influences

    26:58 Being Lucky Is A Blessing

    29:01 How Did I Get Here?

    33:32 Toeachizown

    38:45 Creative Limitations

    45:11 Off The Grid

    49:49 The Sonic Elements in Modern Funk

    1:01:19 Closing Freestyle

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    1 h et 6 min
  • I've Gone Soft
    Jan 6 2025

    In Episode 25 of the Flow State Podcast, Harry opens up about getting back in touch with the fear of pressing 'publish' and shares how he pushed through a recent bout of creative resistance. He recounts his experience walking the red carpet at the premiere of A Complete Unknown and answers fan questions about the power of rhyming and building a following from scratch. Harry also reflects on how Kobe Bryant’s meditative focus and Mamba Mentality relate to creative flow states. As always, he closes the episode with a freestyle recap, weaving the key moments together with his signature flow.



    Show Notes:

    Harry Mack RapScript Freestyle https://youtu.be/nY6ZyAzH0vI


    Creative Resistance Freestyle https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDfT7I5Pk27/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==


    A Complete Unknown https://www.acompleteunknownfilm.co.uk/


    The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan https://open.spotify.com/album/0o1uFxZ1VTviqvNaYkTJek?si=M0BvG4xwQAO73S_axd2JTw


    Highway 61 Revisited https://open.spotify.com/album/6YabPKtZAjxwyWbuO9p4ZD?si=5paC6yagQyeIryHUSTFT5A


    Harry Mack Interview: The Art of Improvisation, Power of Freestyle & His Musical Journey https://youtu.be/vqXnuQGcHhc?si=1weVkwXMVfHTpwSV


    Liam McEwan https://www.youtube.com/@LiamMcEwan


    Kobe Bryant’s Last Great Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9GvDekiJ9c


    TEDxShanghaiSalon - Power of the Mind https://youtu.be/9_tYXFbgjZk?si=nTau8PAXwjLxGkGU


    CeeLo Green - Suga Baby (feat. Big Gipp & Backbone) https://open.spotify.com/track/0cPrQUVe9YEt5gkg2ZgEDj?si=61e040180ccd4e93


    It Goes Deep

    https://www.harrymackofficial.com/it-goes-deep


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    Timestamps

    00:00:00 Intro

    00:01:45 Getting past the resistance

    00:23:34 Harry hits the red carpet

    00:35:49 Kobe Bryant on meditative states of focus

    00:44:36 Kobe Bryant on the Mamba Mentality

    00:52:28 Q1: Why is rhyming so satisfying?

    00:57:53 Q2: How do you build a fan base?

    01:08:07 Freestyle submission

    01:13:16 Harry reacts to It Goes Deep

    01:23:56 Closing Freestyle


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    1 h et 30 min
  • Remember To Remember
    Dec 23 2024

    In Episode 24 of Flow State Podcast, Harry recounts an unforgettable day in LA: freestyling for Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. at the Den of Thieves 2: Pantera press event in the morning before performing at The Comedy Store in comedian Adam Ray’s Dr. Phil Live show at night. He reflects on the legendary lost Bruce Lee interview about flow state and how it aligns with his freestyling philosophy. Harry answers fan questions about entrepreneurial lessons, memory techniques, and the value of connection over shock value. He also reacts to a fan-submitted freestyle and a classic clip from his Energy Exchange tour. Harry wraps up the episode with a freestyle recap featuring a rhythmic pen-tap performance by Lenstrumental.

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    ______ SHOW NOTES: Lenstrumental @Lenstrumental https://www.instagram.com/lenstrumental Den of Thieves 2: Pantera https://www.denofthieves.movie/ Harry Mack Freestyles for Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. for Den of Thieves 2: Pantera https://youtu.be/mv5its26bZI Harry Mack Freestyles For The Cast Of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts https://youtu.be/p9vhXLRdUQg Harry Mack Freestyles For Ice Cube, Seth Rogen On Set Of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem https://youtu.be/VH80FTveM_4 Adam Ray https://adamraycomedy.com/ Dr Phil LIVE! - Part 2 Drops 12/24 https://youtu.be/eIP0PWq2o7Y?si=4rhf9tpLm4TET40h Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED https://www.netflix.com/title/81944995 Freestyle Rapper Harry Mack Performs - The Ellen Show https://youtu.be/D_anMreV450?si=_MAWTB8Gq7tSgIYn Viral Rapper Harry Mack Impresses Jennifer with Freestyle About ‘American Idol’ and Simon Cowell https://youtu.be/muZAObdrKkg?si=aVMhLYJM3x9c63dy Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview, The Pierre Berton Show (1971) https://youtu.be/vHtP9oSoMpI?si=XzBLrioW5O8Uw9F2 Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner https://kennywerner.com/effortless-mastery Harry Mack x Beardyman | When Pigs Fly https://youtu.be/msB6SXRX1UI The Best Word I've Ever Been Given | Harry Mack x Beardyman https://youtu.be/CRDfZWwT8KI good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar https://open.spotify.com/album/3DGQ1iZ9XKUQxAUWjfC34w?si=wWu5clfzTp6ft8nEkC5ZXQ Limitless by Jim Kwik https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781401968717 Harry Mack | The Portland Show https://youtu.be/W5oOdDB-t-M?si=TuB__nLKqS95CSyf ______

    Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:49 A crazy day in LA 00:17:57 Bruce Lee - “Be Water” 00:30:00 Q1: What has being a rapper taught you as an entrepreneur? 00:38:44 Q2: What fuels you? 00:54:07 Q3: How do you remember the conversations before freestyles so well? 01:02:57 Freestyle submission 01:08:54 Harry reacts to POV of a Person Without Technology 01:18:53 Closing Freestyle featuring Lenstrumental

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    1 h et 23 min
  • The Burden of Success
    Dec 9 2024

    In Episode 23 of Flow State Podcast, Harry reflects on the milestones he’s reached over the year, from exploring written music and performing for his largest crowd to launching a podcast. He shares what it means to be a role model, talks about overcoming performance anxiety, and recounts an early mistake as a musician and the lessons it taught him. Harry reacts to a fan-submitted freestyle and revisits his first YouTube video, reflecting on his growth over seven years. As always, he closes the episode with a freestyle, weaving together the key themes of the show.
    ------ SHOW NOTES: The Freestyle Grand Slam | Harry Mack x New York Yankees https://youtu.be/CQi3aCj7NRk Harry Mack Freestyles for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence for Bad Boys: Ride or Die https://youtu.be/L4JxqES_Gzk They Chanted My Name After This Freestyle | Harry Mack Guerrilla Bars 57 Boomtown https://youtu.be/w1LicQeIMCw LOWLANDS FESTIVAL 2024 FULL SET - Harry Mack https://youtu.be/juR9CZuF3Xw Anomaly Tour 2025 https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows Plan In Motion - Harry Mack https://www.harrymackofficial.com/plan-in-motion Senna https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1424432/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_senna Fast Raps with Chrome & McLaren F1 at the #USGP https://youtu.be/IGBM5yOOz9o Black Thought on Flex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prmQgSpV3fA Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi Benny Greb https://bennygreb.de/ Ethos Music Center https://www.ethos.org/programs Pink Martini https://pinkmartini.com/ Harry Mack - "Bounce House" Car Freestyle https://youtu.be/gqGThHzAilw?si=AMtzq3FZ2WKf1UMg Harry Mack Freestyles from Randomlists.com https://youtu.be/fYFiBJVbdf8 --------

    00:00:00 Intro

    00:01:06 Reflecting on 2024

    00:18:02 Flow state moments

    00:24:48 Q1: Do you feel pressure to be a role model?

    00:36:20 Q2: How to overcome fear of putting yourself out there

    00:47:11 Q3: How do you learn from your mistakes?

    01:02:23 Freestyle submission

    01:10:59 Harry reacts to his first YouTube video

    01:28:06 Closing freestyle

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    1 h et 36 min
  • Peanut Butter Wolf: Trust Your Own Taste
    Nov 25 2024

    In Episode 22 of Flow State Podcast, Harry sits down with DJ, producer, and Stones Throw Records founder Peanut Butter Wolf for an inspiring deep dive into music and legacy. They talk about the birth of Stones Throw Records and reflect on coming up during the golden era of hip-hop. Peanut Butter Wolf shares stories about working with celebrated artists like J Dilla, Madlib, and MF DOOM, offering rare insights into the process behind some of hip-hop’s most iconic records. Harry geeks out over PBW’s massive vinyl collection, which has become the stuff of legend. To close out the episode, Harry heads to Peanut Butter Wolf’s Gold Line Vinyl Bar, where he spits a freestyle inspired by records handpicked by the man himself.

    ----- SHOW NOTES Step Into A World - KRS-One https://youtu.be/xbJxcFyaCpI?si=CRVkf601is8W5Gbl My World Premiere - Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf https://www.stonesthrow.com/store/my-world-premiere/ Scratch Documentary https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratch_(2001_film) Peanut Butter Breaks https://www.stonesthrow.com/store/peanut-butter-breaks/ Super Duck Breaks - DJ Babu https://www.stonesthrow.com/store/super-duck-breaks/ Madvillainy https://www.stonesthrow.com/store/madvillainy/ Champion Sound - Jaylib https://www.stonesthrow.com/store/champion-sound/ All Caps - Madvillain https://youtu.be/gSJeHDlhYls?si=biqBkTDs6uajWoui Rhinestone Cowboy - Madvillain https://youtu.be/s4iR668Ki3I?si=dduUVTV3uKbvhMsL Accordion - Madvillain https://youtu.be/rpaonSDPw7Y?si=QNJJB7drYGEQ0RvO Goldline Bar https://goldlinebar.com/ -----

    Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:38 Peanut Butter Wolf’s first musical influences 00:06:21 The timeline of DJing and producing 00:11:39 Getting signed 00:14:48 Starting Stones Throw Records 00:24:19 The Stones Throw Logo 00:30:08 The Lootpack and other early collaborations 00:34:39 So many samples 00:37:15 Madvillainy 00:42:02 J Dilla / Jaylib 00:49:02 Music Videos 00:50:50 What do you listen for? 00:54:49 The record collection 00:57:36 Flow state, digging, and making beats 00:58:58 Campus Christy 01:01:14 Goldline Bar Freestyle

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    1 h et 9 min