Flow State with Harry Mack

In Episode 31 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns with a solo episode centered on longevity, mindset, and growth through different seasons of life. He reflects on aging in hip-hop and the importance of taking care of his body so he can keep performing at a high level for years to come. Harry answers fan questions about whether certain words naturally steer his freestyles in predictable directions, the core skills every great freestyler should develop, and how he works to maintain a healthy work-life balance while staying creatively sharp. After reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle, he closes out the episode the way he always does—with an off-the-dome recap freestyle that ties it all together.

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SHOW NOTES
New Blue Sun - Andre 3000
https://open.spotify.com/album/33Ek6daAL3oXyQIV1uoItD?si=QIQBrDK7S0CMJoQPpd0rrQ
Pharrell Replies To Fans Online | Actually Me
https://youtu.be/eRefd27Y3Vk?si=FUEXxLhrEgstj_Mh
Charlie Parker Omnibook
https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781458440778
Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner
https://kennywerner.com/effortless-mastery
Artist, Craftsman Entertainer - The Burden Of Success (Flow State Episode 23)
https://youtu.be/NNQ9w9h8EZk?si=pvBVmQNYrBCBOlEB&t=2544
Setup Punchline Foundation - Performance vs. Practice (Flow State Episode 15)
https://youtu.be/LSaCtbrUE_c?si=IZX626MTCxt97aBt&t=2310
How To Get Better At Freestyle Rapping - Setup, Punchlinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP5kZreliBI
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:57 Aging in Hip-Hop
00:29:53 Eliminate All Distractions
00:36:56 Q1: Do certain words always pull you in the same direction?
00:49:22 Q2 Part 1: What are core abilities for a pro freestyler?
01:11:03 Q2 Part 2: Are craftsman and artist traits the most important?
01:17:27 Q3: What’s your take on work-life balance?
01:25:18 Freestyle Submission - Tyler D.
01:31:54 Closing Freestyle

In Episode 30 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns from hiatus with a solo episode full of reflections and updates, sharing how recent major life changes have shaped his perspective and creative process. He talks about why failure and experimentation are essential to making meaningful art, and how embracing both has helped him continue to grow as an artist. Harry answers fan questions about cultivating creativity in childhood, avoiding creative overwhelm, and sharpening free association skills. He reacts to a fan-submitted freestyle, then closes out the episode with a recap freestyle, bringing everything together in classic Flow State fashion.Show Notes:

New Years Rocking Eve Performance
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DERIB1aPg79/

Why Creatives Must Be Allowed To Do Bad Work (David Sylvester)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwBejDxTHFY

Harry Mack - "Bounce House" Car Freestyle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqGThHzAilw

Orff Instruments
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orff_Schulwerk

Should I Write This Rhyme?
https://www.harrymackofficial.com/should-i-write-this-rhyme

Treat It Like A Hobby
https://www.harrymackofficial.com/treat-it-like-a-hobby

March On
https://www.harrymackofficial.com/march-on

Back To The Program
https://www.harrymackofficial.com/back-to-the-program

Freestyle Medicine | Harry Mack x UCHealth
https://youtu.be/jR5amJbKr_g

UCHealth Freestyle Medicine Playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtzi2XpYJaIa41TbVA6J3pUCxx07763aC&si=UvtCWtER7FWOl7yk

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:29 Life Updates
00:09:43 David Sylvester on Artistic Expression
00:25:16 Q1: How did you develop creativity in childhood?
00:36:16 Q2 Part 1: How do you not get overwhelmed?
00:42:39 Q2 Part 2: How do you choose paths?
00:45:45 Q3: How do you improve free association?
00:59:31 Q4: UCHealth Collaboration
01:07:16 Freestyle Submission: Jacob D
01:16:17 Closing Freestyle

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.
Anomaly Tour 2025 Tickets On Sale NOW:https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows

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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

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

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