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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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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 Freestylehttps://youtu.be/nY6ZyAzH0vI
Creative Resistance Freestylehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DDfT7I5Pk27/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
A Complete Unknownhttps://www.acompleteunknownfilm.co.uk/
The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylanhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0o1uFxZ1VTviqvNaYkTJek?si=M0BvG4xwQAO73S_axd2JTw
Highway 61 Revisitedhttps://open.spotify.com/album/6YabPKtZAjxwyWbuO9p4ZD?si=5paC6yagQyeIryHUSTFT5A
Harry Mack Interview: The Art of Improvisation, Power of Freestyle & His Musical Journeyhttps://youtu.be/vqXnuQGcHhc?si=1weVkwXMVfHTpwSV
Liam McEwanhttps://www.youtube.com/@LiamMcEwan
Kobe Bryant’s Last Great Interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9GvDekiJ9c
TEDxShanghaiSalon - Power of the Mindhttps://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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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/lenstrumentalDen of Thieves 2: Panterahttps://www.denofthieves.movie/ Harry Mack Freestyles for Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. for Den of Thieves 2: Panterahttps://youtu.be/mv5its26bZIHarry Mack Freestyles For The Cast Of Transformers: Rise of the Beastshttps://youtu.be/p9vhXLRdUQgHarry Mack Freestyles For Ice Cube, Seth Rogen On Set Of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhemhttps://youtu.be/VH80FTveM_4Adam Rayhttps://adamraycomedy.com/Dr Phil LIVE! - Part 2 Drops 12/24https://youtu.be/eIP0PWq2o7Y?si=4rhf9tpLm4TET40hAdam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHEDhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81944995Freestyle Rapper Harry Mack Performs - The Ellen Showhttps://youtu.be/D_anMreV450?si=_MAWTB8Gq7tSgIYnViral Rapper Harry Mack Impresses Jennifer with Freestyle About ‘American Idol’ and Simon Cowellhttps://youtu.be/muZAObdrKkg?si=aVMhLYJM3x9c63dyBruce Lee: The Lost Interview, The Pierre Berton Show (1971)https://youtu.be/vHtP9oSoMpI?si=XzBLrioW5O8Uw9F2 Effortless Mastery by Kenny Wernerhttps://kennywerner.com/effortless-masteryHarry Mack x Beardyman | When Pigs Flyhttps://youtu.be/msB6SXRX1UIThe Best Word I've Ever Been Given | Harry Mack x Beardymanhttps://youtu.be/CRDfZWwT8KIgood kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamarhttps://open.spotify.com/album/3DGQ1iZ9XKUQxAUWjfC34w?si=wWu5clfzTp6ft8nEkC5ZXQLimitless by Jim Kwikhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781401968717Harry Mack | The Portland Showhttps://youtu.be/W5oOdDB-t-M?si=TuB__nLKqS95CSyf______Timestamps00:00:00 Intro00:00:49 A crazy day in LA00:17:57 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 submission01:08:54 Harry reacts to POV of a Person Without Technology01:18:53 Closing Freestyle featuring Lenstrumental
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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 Yankeeshttps://youtu.be/CQi3aCj7NRkHarry Mack Freestyles for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence for Bad Boys: Ride or Diehttps://youtu.be/L4JxqES_GzkThey Chanted My Name After This Freestyle | Harry Mack Guerrilla Bars 57 Boomtownhttps://youtu.be/w1LicQeIMCwLOWLANDS FESTIVAL 2024 FULL SET - Harry Mackhttps://youtu.be/juR9CZuF3XwAnomaly Tour 2025https://www.harrymackofficial.com/showsPlan In Motion - Harry Mackhttps://www.harrymackofficial.com/plan-in-motionSennahttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1424432/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_sennaFast Raps with Chrome & McLaren F1 at the #USGPhttps://youtu.be/IGBM5yOOz9oBlack Thought on Flex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prmQgSpV3fA Mihaly Csikszentmihalyihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_CsikszentmihalyiBenny Grebhttps://bennygreb.de/Ethos Music Centerhttps://www.ethos.org/programsPink Martinihttps://pinkmartini.com/Harry Mack - "Bounce House" Car Freestylehttps://youtu.be/gqGThHzAilw?si=AMtzq3FZ2WKf1UMgHarry Mack Freestyles from Randomlists.comhttps://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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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 NOTESStep Into A World - KRS-Onehttps://youtu.be/xbJxcFyaCpI?si=CRVkf601is8W5GblMy World Premiere - Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolfhttps://www.stonesthrow.com/store/my-world-premiere/Scratch Documentaryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratch_(2001_film)Peanut Butter Breakshttps://www.stonesthrow.com/store/peanut-butter-breaks/Super Duck Breaks - DJ Babuhttps://www.stonesthrow.com/store/super-duck-breaks/Madvillainyhttps://www.stonesthrow.com/store/madvillainy/Champion Sound - Jaylibhttps://www.stonesthrow.com/store/champion-sound/All Caps - Madvillainhttps://youtu.be/gSJeHDlhYls?si=biqBkTDs6uajWouiRhinestone Cowboy - Madvillainhttps://youtu.be/s4iR668Ki3I?si=dduUVTV3uKbvhMsLAccordion - Madvillainhttps://youtu.be/rpaonSDPw7Y?si=QNJJB7drYGEQ0RvOGoldline Barhttps://goldlinebar.com/-----
Timestamps00:00:00 Intro00:01:38 Peanut Butter Wolf’s first musical influences00:06:21 The timeline of DJing and producing00:11:39 Getting signed00:14:48 Starting Stones Throw Records00:24:19 The Stones Throw Logo00:30:08 The Lootpack and other early collaborations00:34:39 So many samples00:37:15 Madvillainy00:42:02 J Dilla / Jaylib00:49:02 Music Videos00:50:50 What do you listen for?00:54:49 The record collection00:57:36 Flow state, digging, and making beats00:58:58 Campus Christy01:01:14 Goldline Bar Freestyle
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In Episode 21 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns with a solo episode reflecting on his recent tour in Australia and New Zealand, sharing highlights from performing abroad and the excitement of seeing kangaroos and koalas in person. He opens up about overcoming self-limiting beliefs, the joy of the live audience energy exchange, and the creative challenge of avoiding swearing when there are kids in the crowd. Harry discusses how sobriety has been key to his creative path even as it presents its own challenges. He reacts to a fan-submitted freestyle and takes a look back at one of his own live performances. As always, Harry wraps up the episode with a freestyle recap, capturing the essence of the show with his signature flow.
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SHOW NOTES
Coast Contra: Evolved Nostalgia | Flow State with Harry Mack #10https://youtu.be/OTfJDFt2TLYHarry Mack - “Bounce House” Car Freestylehttps://youtu.be/gqGThHzAilw?si=q2HiZUvNhCUHbwQcFreestyles for All Ages | Harry Mack Busking in Miamihttps://youtu.be/1H5UfPxtnoE?si=2Kh51VChnVufnn59 The Wu-Tang Manual by RZAhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-wu-tang-manual-the-rza/587074?ean=9781594480188The Creative ACT: A Way of Being by Rick Rubinhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-creative-act-a-way-of-being-rick-rubin/18543579?ean=9780593652886It Goes Deep by Harry Mackhttps://www.harrymackofficial.com/it-goes-deepATL IS LIT | Harry Mack Behind the Bars 013https://youtu.be/bpWEdA-Q6fg
00:00:00 Intro00:00:57 Back From Odyssey Australia00:10:54 Flow State Merch00:11:39 Q1: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs00:25:05 Q2: The Impact of a Crowd00:35:31 Q3: Avoid Swearing In Front of Kids00:45:59 Q4: How Sobriety Affects Creativity00:59:10 Community Freestyle Submission01:18:52 Harry Reacts to Swords In the Organ 01:26:22 Closing Freestyle
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In Episode 20 of Flow State Podcast, Harry starts by talking about his recent experiences attending live music shows in LA, explaining how they’ve helped him broaden his horizons and spark new creative inspiration. Harry answers viewer questions, reminiscing about the very first time he felt the magic of flow state while rapping, delving into the creative vs analytical components of freestyling, and opening up about a major decision in his career when he had the opportunity to sell out. After reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle, Harry shares how the team turned an uninspiring Guerrilla Bars session into an opportunity to share some special Hometown Stories. As always, Harry closes the episode by recapping the key moments with his signature off-the-dome flow.-----SHOW NOTESCommon & Pete Rock: The Auditoriumhttps://www.commonandpeterock.com/Mk.geehttps://www.mkgee.com/Sam Barshhttps://sambarsh.com/Kyle Cranehttps://www.instagram.com/kylejeffreycraneRap Coltrane / Soulilloquieshttps://shop.harrymackofficial.com/products/rap-coltrane-soulilloquies-cdhttps://shop.harrymackofficial.com/products/rap-coltrane-soulilloquies-vinylhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0Nh8phWBH3EGTJp7zsXnSI?si=ACG-RwTBRSOTcslsDZjYqwhttps://open.spotify.com/album/2SizDa38zLGhCbzXhGpVRH?si=5WTV5sdDT4uzXS2z5Ipz9QSupernatural The Lost Freestyle Fileshttps://open.spotify.com/album/50INo08zY7GMSVusRCRDey?si=W2lVqoJJTRGPlw4I_KlmTgThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Coveyhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781982137274Trapped in an AI Generator at Lowlands Festivalhttps://youtu.be/juR9CZuF3Xw?si=Od7HH9u21uTIJG0Q&t=2339Harry Mack - Venice Beach Freestyle (Part 1)https://youtu.be/jjjkAVgMzd4?si=zLKiPRVMaeOyOUaxDavehttps://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/daveMitsubishi commercialhttps://youtu.be/JUyVxA5ODaY?si=ocu6AgjxChVncCNBHow To Get Better At Freestyle Rapping - Setup, Punchlinehttps://youtu.be/KP5kZreliBI?si=-oCY834DaBB1wqlEA Dream Come True | Harry Mack Behind The Bars 014https://youtu.be/GHkOIpZjtPM?si=mtBthKN1O26amO7qHometown Stories | Harry Mackhttps://youtu.be/73Atf5uhJwE?si=yqaUxjXfSrowuXAJ-----Timestamps00:00:00 Intro00:00:58 Live Music in LA00:13:37 Question 1: First Time Hitting Flow State00:23:27 Question 2: Concepts or Patterns?00:34:09 Question 3: Questionable Contract Offers01:05:05 Freestyle Submission01:12:07 Harry Reacts to Harry: Music Millennium Freestyle01:29:50 Closing Freestyle
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In Episode 19 of Flow State Podcast, Harry sits down with renowned chef, restaurateur, and TV personality Bobby Flay for a dynamic conversation about food, life, and creative passion. They explore the idea of learning as a lifelong pursuit, with Bobby sharing how his culinary journey began growing up in New York City and what led him to become one of the most iconic chefs in the world. Of course, no discussion of NYC is complete without talking pizza—is it really the best? They also chat about Bobby’s newest cookbook, Bobby Flay: Chapter One, which hits bookstores on October 29th. Harry wraps up the episode in classic Flow State style, freestyling with four words thrown in by Bobby himself.Australia and New Zealand Odyssey Tour Tickets Now Available:https://harrymackofficial.com/shows----SHOW NOTESBobby Flay: Chapter Onehttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780385345958Keith Haring https://www.haring.com/David Chang - Chef and Founder of Momofukuhttps://www.instagram.com/davidchangJoe’s Pizzahttps://www.joespizzanyc.com/L’industrie Pizzeriahttps://www.lindustriebk.com/homeRazzahttps://razzanj.com/ Amalfi by Bobby Flayhttps://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/amalfiBeat Bobby Flayhttps://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/beat-bobby-flayGuru Jazzmatazzhttps://open.spotify.com/album/4kO7EI4XxT5M0BMkrx0mBh?si=Pc5KTIZpRNmTpIVFEA9VNgThe Bearhttps://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-bear Bobby at Homehttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780385345910 Sundays with Sophiehttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780593232408Triple Threathttps://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/bobbys-triple-threat----WANT TO BE A [email protected] ME ON SOCIALS:TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@harrymackofficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/harrymackInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrymackTwitch: https://twitch.tv/harrymackofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/harrymack----Timestamps00:00:00 Intro00:01:11 Why Bobby is Inspired By what Harry does00:08:01 Learning Through Life00:12:16 What drew Bobby to cooking?00:14:35 Formal education in culinary00:17:18 Cooking on TV00:19:05 Skill fluctuation00:23:51 Improving cooking capabilities00:26:38 The New York Slice00:28:43 Self-reinvention00:33:52 Social Media and the Culinary World00:37:51 Looking for the Holes in Your Success00:40:34 The Bear00:45:49 Bobby’s Daughter As A Chef00:47:44 Vocational Education00:49:25 Bobby Flay: Chapter One00:51:54 Shocking Flavor Combinations00:53:27 Closing Freestyle
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In Episode 18 of Flow State Podcast, Harry dives deep into the art of rediscovering a sense of play in music and how it can reinvigorate creativity. He breaks down the essential hip-hop albums that every new listener should experience, shares his go-to exercises for improving free association skills and offers advice on how to stick to mindfulness routines even when it feels like a struggle. After reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle and reliving his epic 2022 jam session with the legendary Beardyman, Harry wraps up the episode with a freestyle recap, weaving together the key moments of the show with his signature bars.
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SHOW NOTES
Dunning-Kruger Effect
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/basics/dunning-kruger-effect
**Harry’s Influential Albums List**
Nas - Illmatic https://open.spotify.com/album/3kEtdS2pH6hKcMU9Wioob1?si=-Sv0xJKfRj2OrFUzFJWIfw
A Tribe Called Quest
The Low End Theory
https://open.spotify.com/album/1p12OAWwudgMqfMzjMvl2a?si=2JWU4dN9Stii-PlLhKR5lA
Midnight Marauders
https://open.spotify.com/album/4v5x3Oo3UjQ9YmF3hRAip5?si=GSkjuxIYRcqDCJydUVC_vQ
Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3tQd5mwBtVyxCoEo4htGAV?si=2-JDNs4cQhKpN8k5Xmt5sA
Eric B. & Rakim - Paid in Full
https://open.spotify.com/album/3miZDfDnP7SmOXAJXWdFmz
Kendrick Lamar
To Pimp a Butterfly
https://open.spotify.com/album/7ycBtnsMtyVbbwTfJwRjSP?si=wXOoDbIGQTOPR828tk20xw
good kid, m.A.A.d city
https://open.spotify.com/album/748dZDqSZy6aPXKcI9H80u?si=jY3yhadIQqOGt8T600CuYw
Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
https://open.spotify.com/album/1BZoqf8Zje5nGdwZhOjAtD?si=kbmcA7yMRuCr9dw53EJHYw
The Fugees - The Score
https://open.spotify.com/album/18XFe4CPBgVezXkxZP6rTb?si=Bk34i5DeRwSev7Hk_0bfuw
**Harry Mack x Beardyman | None Of This Was Planned**
https://youtu.be/MUFdWM69bDM?si=yIPE8ED02QJ-vfnh
Beardyman
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:54 Playing Around with Music
00:15:46 Question 1: How do you overcome challenges with mindfulness and sticking to your daily morning pages?
00:29:42 Question 2: What are some essential albums that someone should listen to If they’re new to hip-hop?
00:40:56 Question 3: Have you freestyled to odd time signatures?
00:51:47 Question 4: Do you know of any ways to train free association skills for rapping?
00:57:56 Fan Freestyle Submission
01:05:18 Harry Reacts to Harry - Beardyman session
01:23:55 Closing Freestyle
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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…Australia and New Zealand Odyssey Tour Tickets Now Available:https://www.rabbitgroup.com/tours/harry-mack#tours----SHOW NOTESAirport Skating https://x.com/tonyhawkGlossary of Skateboarding Termshttps://www.masterclass.com/articles/guide-to-skate-lingoHawk Interview - Thrasher Magazine, May 1985https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/magazine/may-1985/Dogtown and Z-Boyshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0275309/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogtown_and_Z-BoysOriginal Zypher TeamPhoto: Glen E. FriedmanTony Hawk goes pro at 14 | Handplanthttps://www.tonyhawk.com/mediaEddie Elguerahttps://www.elguera.com/Eddie Elguera | Elguerial - Del Mar Hester Series 1979Photo: William SharpBirdhouse Skateboards "The End"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOsGMM2H1WATony Hawk | The LoopPhoto: Atiba JeffersonGang of FourPhoto: Adrian BootFirst 900 | X Games 1999https://youtu.be/4YYTNkAdDD8?si=m5N7TgECC8uPc6tLFirst 720 | Eurocana Skate Camp - Hagernas, Sweden 1985http://facebook.com/TonyHawkAndy Anderson | Dream Trickhttps://www.youtube.com/@berrics“Do A Kickflip!” | The Berricshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob0dI05Xz8sBurnside Skateparkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnside_SkateparkRodney Mullen | Ollie Impossible - Oceanside 1986https://www.youtube.com/@80sFreestyleThe Skatepark Projecthttps://skatepark.org/-----
Timestamps00:00:00 Intro00:03:25 Skateboarding Around Town and In Airports00:05:33 Back to the Beginning00:07:58 Tony Defines His Own Style00:09:37 Competitions and Going Pro at 1400:19:08 Skating Hero Did One of Tony’s Tricks00:22:00 The Loop00:24:05 Getting in the Flow State00:26:09 Tony Hawk’s Pro Skate00:27:43 Improvisation vs Planning00:31:06 Pre-Skating Routines00:33:35 Landing the 90000:38:43 Skate Combos in Real Life00:43:10 Choosing Skating Over the Violin00:46:25 A New Era of Skating00:50:35 Fatherhood00:52:12 The Skatepark Project00:53:52 Do What You Love00:56:27 Closing Freestyle
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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.SHOW NOTES
Nick Campbell
Shrek is Love
Sam Barsh
Kyle Crane
Chris Turner
Bizzle Beats
Featured Boomtown Clips: vijismalls withoutaspoonn immegmchugh ifip2
Timestamps00:00:00 Introduction00:00:25 Flow State Merch00:01:05 Festival Season00:07:35 Boomtown Walk In00:16:03 Marc Rebillet at Boomtown00:18:36 Lowlands Festival00:21:05 Lowlands Set Clip00:28:39 Question 1: Do you have any favorite bars of yours?00:32:33 Question 2: Would you consider doing more freestyles in a jazz context?00:36:25 Question 3: How much new music do you listen to?00:43:30 Question 4: How do you maintain your vocal chords as an instrument?00:49:34 Question 5: Why do you think so many people choose the word pineapple?00:52:50 Fan Submitted Freestyle 01:00:13 Closing Freestyle
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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
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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 @RicolaUSAIn Episode 14 of Flow State, Harry welcomes Grammy-Nominated Artist, Producer, and Drummer Taylor Gordon - aka The Pocket Queen. Best known for her social media drumming videos and her performance with Beyoncé at the Super Bowl 50 Half Time Show, the Pocket Queen shares her journey from music school to a thriving music career in LA. Harry and the Pocket Queen talk about overcoming mistakes, dismantling fear, and the love of finding flow state while performing. Finally, they bookend their conversation with epic jam sessions in the studio. You don’t want to miss this episode!
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Show Notes
The Pocket Queen’s Road to Chops serieshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAB8F642A16F02A8A&si=OPHfniu_0_3pJLxH
Super Bowl 50 Halftime Showhttps://youtu.be/SDPITj1wlkg?si=LldX31nRkh7zqeIG
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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00:00:00 Intro Jam Session00:02:35 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
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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/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
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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… ----SHOW NOTESSoul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution by Rainn Wilsonhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780306828270Soul Boom Podcasthttps://www.soulboom.com/Metaphysical Milkshake with Rainn and Rezahttps://www.youtube.com/@metaphysicalmilkshakewithr7882The Rockerhttps://youtu.be/YZonKTNeOnY?si=sHLks5sbrV-xPqa-Whiplashhttps://www.sonyclassics.com/whiplash/The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameronhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/97801431292572000 Seasons Talib Kwelihttps://youtu.be/2tW36xcoQCI?si=h1uz_A0u3IZr7irpWherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinnhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780306832017
Timestamps
0:00 Intro0:51 Harry's Soul Boom Notes6:28 A Lot In Common13:35 Spiritual, but not Religious17:34 Becoming Sober26:32 Rainn’s Favorite Quote32:36 The Voices in our Head44:48 An Animal Lover51:01 The Catacombs55:15 Improv on The Office1:01:52 Sounding Scripted1:04:51 Closing Freestyle
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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 whyhttps://youtu.be/DmcOtIrZ8r0?si=Uvw_SBy3rmtd5__FThe Outsider by Stephen Kinghttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781501181009On Writing by Stephen Kinghttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781982159375Limitless by Jim Kwikhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781401968717Atomic Habits by James Clearhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780735211292How I Built This by Guy Razhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780358645580Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff, PH.D.https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780061733529Sur Jazz: Touring The World, Music Production, The Art of DJ-ing | Flow State with Harry Mack #2https://youtu.be/8GbD5pNSfYoHarry Mack | The Portland Showhttps://youtu.be/W5oOdDB-t-M?si=A6FolNqH0BRXo9acThe Best Word I've Ever Been Given | Harry Mack x Beardymanhttps://youtu.be/CRDfZWwT8KIMarc Rebillet’s MOVE YOUR BODY FEAT. HARRY MACKhttps://youtu.be/WiLOR0dMT5g?si=WaADSDsMf1pRacdt
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00:00:00 Introduction00:02:14 Going Analog00:20:57 Letting Go of Perfection in Journaling00:30:35 Question 1: What book are you currently reading?00:45:55 Question 2: Will you release complete live show recordings?00:50:03 Question 3: Who inspired you?00:56:42 Question 4: Who would play you in a movie?00:57:57 Question 5: Have you ever entered a flow state that made you forget where you were?01:02:31 Harry Reacts to Move Ya Body from the Marc Rebillet Live Stream01:12:16 Closing Freestyle
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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=PbMuFpIB2zTUlDe8Never Freestyle
https://youtu.be/IdNxeepSpuk?si=rO_wBvm9iKHVx9X6Apt. 505
https://coastcontra.lnk.to/apt505The Old Way
https://www.even.biz/releases/the-old-wayMethod Man - All I Need ft. Mary J Blige
https://youtu.be/XW1HNWqdVbk?si=GVYaj9t4t8ysmIgZAlan Jones
https://ajampdx.com/Whiplash
https://www.sonyclassics.com/whiplash/Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780143110163The Magic of Thinking Big
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-magic-of-thinking-big-the-true-secret-of-success-david-j-schwartz/20264087?ean=9780593713235Harry Mack - Napoleon Hill
https://youtu.be/A12Q43RqP7s?si=AbyItPk0brZbCRTeThe Colture Playbook by Ty Baisden
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
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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)https://youtu.be/fShjMXWu6kU?si=6cuy6Zf0MFTl6DrF&t=1125
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
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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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In this episode, Harry explores some of the lessons he’s learned about sticking to goals, staying on track, and addressing what - if anything - he would change about his freestyle career. Harry also dives into his roots as a jazz musician with stories about coming up as a young jazz improviser, learning about how to really listen to the musical conversation, and offering recommendations for some of his favorite classic jazz musicians and albums. After fresh reactions to a multi-lingual freestyle submission and a classic Guerrilla Bars moment, Harry closes out the episode in his traditional way — through freestyle.
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Show Notes:Relaxin’ with the Miles Davis Quintethttps://www.milesdavis.com/albums/relaxin-with-the-miles-davis-quintet/Art Blakeyhttp://artblakey.com/John Coltranehttps://www.johncoltrane.com/Sounding Well Writ (Guerrilla Bars 7)https://youtu.be/8JPdpyjwU7w?si=rl6sto-yJm6brJ0S&t=159Prove it to Myselfhttps://www.harrymackofficial.com/prove-it-to-myselfGet Away From Everythinghttps://www.harrymackofficial.com/get-away-from-everything________
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:09 Kobe Bryant and the Non-Negotiable Contract
00:09:49 Self-Compassion and Getting Back On Track
00:23:06 Question #1: If I could start over…
00:29:18 Question #2: Jazz Artist Recommendations
00:39:26 Question #3: The Jazz - Freestyle Connection
00:45:25 Freestyle Submission
01:00:01 Reacting to Guerrilla Bars 7
01:10:42 Closing Freestyle
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