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