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Harry welcomes legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk to the studio for Episode 17 of Flow State Podcast. Harry and Tony talk about when it’s ok to skateboard through an international airport, going pro at age 14, and choosing between skateboarding and music. Harry geeks out about playing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 on N64 as a kid and Tony talks about how The 900 made it into the game with moments to spare. After reflecting on a life and legacy in the evolving sport of skateboarding, Harry recaps the episode in freestyle with a few of Tony’s suggestions thrown in…
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Fresh off a whirlwind festival circuit in the UK and Amsterdam, Harry Mack is back with a solo-installment of Flow State Podcast. In this episode he recaps his appearances at Boomtown and Lowlands festivals, talks about what it’s like to rock shows for his biggest audiences yet, and discusses how he maintains his voice along the way. Harry answers fan questions about his favorite bar he’s ever written, if he plans to do more jazz improv, and why exactly so many people throw the word pineapple. After reacting to a fresh fan-submitted freestyle, Harry closes out the episode with a freestyle recap set to tracks by Bizzle Beats.
Nick Campbell
Shrek is Love
Sam Barsh
Kyle Crane
Chris Turner
Bizzle Beats
Featured Boomtown Clips: vijismalls withoutaspoonn immegmchugh ifip2
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Y’all know I need to take care of my throat so I can freestyle freely in the studio and on the road. Ricola Throat Balm drops are a performer’s secret weapon. Keep that throat feeling fresh every day of the week. Learn more about Ricola’s new Throat Balm by going to: https://shop.mikmak.com/link/1721147157938a921aa56/6f086e01-da5e-0f65-4935-c96d4c197f2f
Thanks to Ricola for sponsoring this video! #CoatYourThroat @RicolaUSA
AI is an overarching theme in Episode 15 of Flow State Podcast, as Harry discusses his in-person experiences with AI hologram technology at Howie Mandel’s podcast, how AI could potentially shape the future of music, and dealing with knock-off AI-generated Harry Mack tracks. Harry also explains why he prefers to practice freestyling without an audience, talks about his song writing process, and gives advice for new musicians who want to find mentorship. After reacting to a fresh fan-submitted freestyle and Rhyme Titan, the classic Omegle Bars clip, Harry closes the episode with a freestyle recap.
SHOW NOTES
VidCon
https://www.vidcon.com/
Okayplayer
https://www.okayplayer.com/
Howie Mandel Does Stuff
https://youtu.be/Wl3Koq8c4UQ?si=55mROcKoZEdpWcju
Howie Mandel Hologram at JFK
https://www.instagram.com/protohologram/reel/C7mdsBopG50/
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/harrymack
Random Word Generator
https://randomwordgenerator.com/
Legendary Cyphers
https://www.legendarycyphers.nyc/
Harry Mack Discord
https://discord.com/invite/harrymack
Coast Contra on Flow State Podcast
https://youtu.be/OTfJDFt2TLY?si=LkFhhyY7_4ytBvRo
Should I Write This Rhyme https://www.harrymackofficial.com/should-i-write-this-rhyme
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780143129257
2024
https://www.harrymackofficial.com/2024
Take Your Shoes Off Podcast with Rick Glassman
https://youtu.be/Hs5LSHuseL8?si=WcPYkveVXG5MOI19&t=3230
Rhyme Titan
https://youtu.be/4dMm3q1rldE?si=aC72go8cxjBpzD_a
Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:34 Ad
00:01:46 VidCon Recap
00:09:56 AI Harry Mack
00:11:29 Howie Mandel’s Hologram Box
00:18:34 Euro Festivals
00:21:37 Q1: What are your thoughts on AI?
00:30:57 Q2: What’s the difference between live stream practice and performance?
00:43:35 Q3: What’s the best way to find a music mentor?
00:51:17 Q4: What is the most important thing you learned about music in school?
00:54:42 Q5: What does the songwriting process look like?
01:02:24 Fan Submitted Freestyle
01:10:00 Harry Reacts to Rhyme Titan
01:22:08 Closing Freestyle
Y’all know I need to take care of my throat so I can freestyle freely in the studio and on the road. Ricola Throat Balm drops are a performer’s secret weapon. Keep that throat feeling fresh every day of the week. Learn more about Ricola’s new Throat Balm by going to: https://shop.mikmak.com/link/1721147157938a921aa56/6f086e01-da5e-0f65-4935-c96d4c197f2f
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Show Notes
The Pocket Queen’s Road to Chops series
Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show
777 - 9311
https://youtu.be/UWUE0-2gRl0?si=-UreGh7ezLkfMDoE
Linn LM-1 Drum Machine Pattern
https://reverb.com/news/the-secret-origin-of-princes-most-famous-drum-machine-beat
Pocket Loops
https://pocketqlubmerch.com/products/the-pocket-queen-new-breaks-drum-pack
Groove Theory Vol. 1
https://lnk.to/thepocketqueen
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00:02:35 Ad
00:03:47 Introducing The Pocket Queen
00:04:54 Origins as a Drummer
00:10:05 Road to Chops Series
00:14:37 Moving to LA
00:21:14 Losing Everything
00:26:44 The Way Back In
00:30:25 Going Viral
00:35:38 Success in Social Media
00:43:04 Keeping it Authentic
00:46:10 Making Moves and EPs
00:49:26 Pushing Through for the Beautiful Things
00:55:27 Healthy Habits on the Road
01:01:56 Dismantling The Monster
01:06:03 Closing Jam Session
Y’all know I need to take care of my throat so I can freestyle freely in the studio and on the road. Ricola Throat Balm drops are a performer’s secret weapon. Keep that throat feeling fresh every day of the week. Learn more about Ricola’s new Throat Balm by going to: https://shop.mikmak.com/link/1721147157959ecc96bc7/6f086e01-da5e-0f65-4935-c96d4c197f2f
Thanks to Ricola for sponsoring this video! #CoatYourThroat @RicolaUSA
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In this solo installment, Harry explains why it was important to reduce main channel releases to every other Friday. He tackles fan questions about the differences and similarities between Harry Mack and Harry McKenzie, how he can freestyle about topics that are new to him, and which red herrings and pitfalls to avoid when starting a full time career as an artist. Plus, Harry gives his thoughts on a fan-submitted freestyle and shares his experience of rapping for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, before recapping the episode in a freestyle.
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Show Notes
Boomtown Festival 2024
https://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/
Lowlands Festival 2024
https://lowlands.nl/
Harry Mack Freestyles for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence for Bad Boys: Ride or Die
https://youtu.be/L4JxqES_Gzk
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die
https://www.badboys.movie/
Will Smith BTS on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7y3EbkujQk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Ad
1:43 Slowing Down
12:41 Harry Mack vs. Harry McKenzie
22:58 Yes, And…
30:34 Red Herrings
38:14 Balancing Art and Business
41:57 Freestyle Submission: Will O.
52:48 Bad Boys Freestyle Reaction
1:09:04 Closing Freestyle
In Episode 12 of Flow State, Harry sits down with actor, podcaster, and author of the New York Times Bestselling book Soul Boom, Rainn Wilson. Harry and Rainn connect on their shared PNW origin stories, views of spirituality beyond religion, and learning to reject the internal voice of self-doubt. Rainn talks about improv vs. scripted acting in his fan-favorite role of Dwight Schrute on The Office, and explains how both zonkeys and dead cats are like mullets in their own unique ways. Finally, Harry finds freestyle inspiration in Rainn’s challenging vocabulary while Rainn beatboxes for the very first time…
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
Harry’s back with Flow State Episode 11. In this solo episode, Harry gets real about the undesired effects of algorithm-fueled social media scrolling and how he started reclaiming that time in his day. He answers questions about what he’s currently reading, who inspires him, and who could take on the role of Harry Mack when it’s time to film the story of his life. Harry also talks about getting lost in flow state and what’s happening when he closes his eyes during a freestyle. After reacting to his viral Move Ya Body collaboration with Marc Rebillet, Harry sums up the episode in a freestyle so fast it outpaces the studio’s wi-fi.
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Show Notes
I made my smartphone into a dumbphone - How and why
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00:00:00 Introduction
The tenth installment of Flow State Podcast is here and this time Harry is joined in the studio by rising stars in the hip-hop world, Coast Contra. Comprised of rappers Rio Loz, Eric Jamal, Ras Austin, and Taj Austin, Coast Contra is best known for their viral video Never Freestyle. Gaining notoriety for their debut album, Apt. 505, and The Old Way Mixtape, Coast Contra has opened for Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl, appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and traveled through North America on their own headlining tour. In this episode they talk to Harry about their journey as a brotherhood, the methods they use to create, and why staying independent means so much to them. After discussing the nuances of freestyle and off-top rapping, Coast Contra and Harry close the episode out with a cypher session.
Coast Contra -AYO (Official Video)
https://youtu.be/fDsmk7u8EQg?si=PbMuFpIB2zTUlDe8
https://youtu.be/IdNxeepSpuk?si=rO_wBvm9iKHVx9X6
https://coastcontra.lnk.to/apt505
https://www.even.biz/releases/the-old-way
https://youtu.be/XW1HNWqdVbk?si=GVYaj9t4t8ysmIgZ
https://ajampdx.com/
https://www.sonyclassics.com/whiplash/
https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780143110163
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-magic-of-thinking-big-the-true-secret-of-success-david-j-schwartz/20264087?ean=9780593713235
https://youtu.be/A12Q43RqP7s?si=AbyItPk0brZbCRTe
https://coltureplaybook.com/
Show Notes
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:20 Who is Coast Contra?
00:03:15 Evolved Nostalgia
00:04:52 First Influences in Music
00:07:48 Choosing a Career in Music
00:13:18 Rio Loz’s Colombian Origins and Bilingual Rapping
00:17:24 Apt. 505
00:31:29 Never Freestyle
00:40:42 Freestyling and Off The Top
00:47:11 Staying Independent
00:55:12 Striking A Balance
01:00:22 Closing Rap
It’s time for a brand new installment of Flow State with Harry Mack! In this solo episode, Harry talks about his goals for musical growth through more collaborations with other artists. He answers questions about getting started in music and how to push past the difficulties of a low energy audience. He also addresses the difference between copying from your favorite musicians’ style and using them as an influence to help you grow. After reacting to a freestyle submission and a classic clip — Prom Night in DC — Harry recaps this episode’s journey in freestyle.
Show Notes:
Search by Lyric with Genius
https://genius.com/
Atomic Habits by James Clear
https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780735211292
Kind of Blue by Miles Davis
https://www.milesdavis.com/albums/kind-of-blue-legacy-edition/
Prom Night in DC (Guerrilla Bars 25)
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:53 Creative Collaboration for Musical Growth
00:12:34 Question 1: How do you navigate the fear of unintentionally copying someone?
00:25:11 Question 2: How do you get started making beats and music?
00:34:21 Question 3: How do you keep the energy flowing when people are closed off?
00:41:28 Question 4: What catches your ear in a beat for a freestyle or written?
00:47:01 Freestyle Submission
00:53:29 Reacting to Prom Night in DC
01:09:19 Closing Freestyle
In this episode of Flow State, Harry welcomes two-time Grammy winner Daru Jones to the podcast. Best known for his genre-bending drumming and unique drum setup, Daru has performed, recorded, and toured with legendary musicians including Jack White, Pete Rock, Gloria Gaynor, Slum Village, Talib Kweli, Black Milk, and more. Daru tells stories about coming up in gospel music and discovering jazz and hip-hop through drumming. They discuss creating your own style in music, forging a path that transcends genre, and becoming anointed by the flow state. Bookended by studio jam sessions, this episode of Flow State is not to be missed.
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Show Notes
NAMM
https://www.namm.org/
Daru Jones with Jack White - Ball and Biscuit/Don’t Hurt Yourself/Jesus Is Coming Soon (Live on SNL)
https://youtu.be/Ai9b2IO5Ncs?si=nlzw9A2QcT5AS4__
Daru Jones with Jack White - Lazaretto (Live on SNL)
https://youtu.be/hwNM-PSBeCY?si=kxsOA1N6JBcSZUjw
0:00:00 Intro Jam Session
0:03:31 Harry Introduces Daru Jones
0:08:53 Daru’s Origins with the Drums
0:12:59 Musical Memory
0:15:39 First Listening to Hip-Hop
0:21:29 Touring with Slum Village and the J Dilla influence
0:31:15 Playing Different Styles of Music
0:35:20 Daru’s Drum Setup
0:45:47 Flow State and Being Anointed
0:52:53 When Harry and Daru First Met
0:56:48 Closing Jam Session
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