Flow State with Harry Mack

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

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

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

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

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

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 #10 https://youtu.be/OTfJDFt2TLY Harry Mack - “Bounce House” Car Freestyle https://youtu.be/gqGThHzAilw?si=q2HiZUvNhCUHbwQc Freestyles for All Ages | Harry Mack Busking in Miami https://youtu.be/1H5UfPxtnoE?si=2Kh51VChnVufnn59 The Wu-Tang Manual by RZA https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-wu-tang-manual-the-rza/587074?ean=9781594480188 The Creative ACT: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-creative-act-a-way-of-being-rick-rubin/18543579?ean=9780593652886 It Goes Deep by Harry Mack https://www.harrymackofficial.com/it-goes-deep ATL IS LIT | Harry Mack Behind the Bars 013 https://youtu.be/bpWEdA-Q6fg

00:00:00 Intro 00:00:57 Back From Odyssey Australia 00:10:54 Flow State Merch 00:11:39 Q1: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 00:25:05 Q2: The Impact of a Crowd 00:35:31 Q3: Avoid Swearing In Front of Kids 00:45:59 Q4: How Sobriety Affects Creativity 00:59:10 Community Freestyle Submission 01:18:52 Harry Reacts to Swords In the Organ 01:26:22 Closing Freestyle

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 NOTES Common & Pete Rock: The Auditorium ⁠https://www.commonandpeterock.com/⁠ Mk.gee ⁠https://www.mkgee.com/⁠ Sam Barsh ⁠https://sambarsh.com/⁠ Kyle Crane ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kylejeffreycrane⁠ Rap Coltrane / Soulilloquies ⁠https://shop.harrymackofficial.com/products/rap-coltrane-soulilloquies-cd⁠⁠ https://shop.harrymackofficial.com/products/rap-coltrane-soulilloquies-vinyl⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/album/0Nh8phWBH3EGTJp7zsXnSI?si=ACG-RwTBRSOTcslsDZjYqw⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/album/2SizDa38zLGhCbzXhGpVRH?si=5WTV5sdDT4uzXS2z5Ipz9Q⁠ Supernatural The Lost Freestyle Files ⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/50INo08zY7GMSVusRCRDey?si=W2lVqoJJTRGPlw4I_KlmTg⁠ The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey ⁠https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781982137274⁠ Trapped in an AI Generator at Lowlands Festival ⁠https://youtu.be/juR9CZuF3Xw?si=Od7HH9u21uTIJG0Q&t=2339⁠ Harry Mack - Venice Beach Freestyle (Part 1) ⁠https://youtu.be/jjjkAVgMzd4?si=zLKiPRVMaeOyOUax⁠ Dave ⁠https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/dave⁠ Mitsubishi commercial ⁠https://youtu.be/JUyVxA5ODaY?si=ocu6AgjxChVncCNB⁠ How To Get Better At Freestyle Rapping - Setup, Punchline ⁠https://youtu.be/KP5kZreliBI?si=-oCY834DaBB1wqlE⁠ A Dream Come True | Harry Mack Behind The Bars 014 ⁠https://youtu.be/GHkOIpZjtPM?si=mtBthKN1O26amO7q⁠ Hometown Stories | Harry Mack ⁠https://youtu.be/73Atf5uhJwE?si=yqaUxjXfSrowuXAJ⁠ ----- Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:58 Live Music in LA 00:13:37 Question 1: First Time Hitting Flow State 00:23:27 Question 2: Concepts or Patterns? 00:34:09 Question 3: Questionable Contract Offers 01:05:05 Freestyle Submission 01:12:07 Harry Reacts to Harry: Music Millennium Freestyle 01:29:50 Closing Freestyle

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 NOTES Bobby Flay: Chapter One https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780385345958 Keith Haring https://www.haring.com/ David Chang - Chef and Founder of Momofuku https://www.instagram.com/davidchang Joe’s Pizza https://www.joespizzanyc.com/ L’industrie Pizzeria https://www.lindustriebk.com/home Razza https://razzanj.com/ Amalfi by Bobby Flay https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/amalfi Beat Bobby Flay https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/beat-bobby-flay Guru Jazzmatazz https://open.spotify.com/album/4kO7EI4XxT5M0BMkrx0mBh?si=Pc5KTIZpRNmTpIVFEA9VNg The Bear https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-bear Bobby at Home https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780385345910 Sundays with Sophie https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780593232408 Triple Threat https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/bobbys-triple-threat ---- WANT TO BE A SPONSOR? [email protected] FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS: TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@harrymackofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harrymack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrymack Twitch: https://twitch.tv/harrymackofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/harrymack ---- Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:11 Why Bobby is Inspired By what Harry does 00:08:01 Learning Through Life 00:12:16 What drew Bobby to cooking? 00:14:35 Formal education in culinary 00:17:18 Cooking on TV 00:19:05 Skill fluctuation 00:23:51 Improving cooking capabilities 00:26:38 The New York Slice 00:28:43 Self-reinvention 00:33:52 Social Media and the Culinary World 00:37:51 Looking for the Holes in Your Success 00:40:34 The Bear 00:45:49 Bobby’s Daughter As A Chef 00:47:44 Vocational Education 00:49:25 Bobby Flay: Chapter One 00:51:54 Shocking Flavor Combinations 00:53:27 Closing Freestyle

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

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 NOTES Airport Skating https://x.com/tonyhawk Glossary of Skateboarding Terms https://www.masterclass.com/articles/guide-to-skate-lingo Hawk Interview - Thrasher Magazine, May 1985 https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/magazine/may-1985/ Dogtown and Z-Boys https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0275309/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogtown_and_Z-Boys Original Zypher Team Photo: Glen E. Friedman Tony Hawk goes pro at 14 | Handplant https://www.tonyhawk.com/media Eddie Elguera https://www.elguera.com/ Eddie Elguera | Elguerial - Del Mar Hester Series 1979 Photo: William Sharp Birdhouse Skateboards "The End" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOsGMM2H1WA Tony Hawk | The Loop Photo: Atiba Jefferson Gang of Four Photo: Adrian Boot First 900 | X Games 1999 https://youtu.be/4YYTNkAdDD8?si=m5N7TgECC8uPc6tL First 720 | Eurocana Skate Camp - Hagernas, Sweden 1985 http://facebook.com/TonyHawk Andy Anderson | Dream Trick https://www.youtube.com/@berrics “Do A Kickflip!” | The Berrics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob0dI05Xz8s Burnside Skatepark https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnside_Skatepark Rodney Mullen | Ollie Impossible - Oceanside 1986 https://www.youtube.com/@80sFreestyle The Skatepark Project https://skatepark.org/ -----

Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:25 Skateboarding Around Town and In Airports 00:05:33 Back to the Beginning 00:07:58 Tony Defines His Own Style 00:09:37 Competitions and Going Pro at 14 00:19:08 Skating Hero Did One of Tony’s Tricks 00:22:00 The Loop 00:24:05 Getting in the Flow State 00:26:09 Tony Hawk’s Pro Skate 00:27:43 Improvisation vs Planning 00:31:06 Pre-Skating Routines 00:33:35 Landing the 900 00:38:43 Skate Combos in Real Life 00:43:10 Choosing Skating Over the Violin 00:46:25 A New Era of Skating 00:50:35 Fatherhood 00:52:12 The Skatepark Project 00:53:52 Do What You Love 00:56:27 Closing Freestyle

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

Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:25 Flow State Merch 00:01:05 Festival Season 00:07:35 Boomtown Walk In 00:16:03 Marc Rebillet at Boomtown 00:18:36 Lowlands Festival 00:21:05 Lowlands Set Clip 00:28:39 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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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 Thanks to Ricola for sponsoring this video! #CoatYourThroat @RicolaUSA In 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 series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAB8F642A16F02A8A&si=OPHfniu_0_3pJLxH

Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show https://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 Session

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… ---- SHOW NOTES Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution by Rainn Wilson https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780306828270 Soul Boom Podcast https://www.soulboom.com/ Metaphysical Milkshake with Rainn and Reza https://www.youtube.com/@metaphysicalmilkshakewithr7882 The Rocker https://youtu.be/YZonKTNeOnY?si=sHLks5sbrV-xPqa- Whiplash https://www.sonyclassics.com/whiplash/ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780143129257 2000 Seasons Talib Kweli https://youtu.be/2tW36xcoQCI?si=h1uz_A0u3IZr7irp Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780306832017

Timestamps

0:00 Intro 0:51 Harry's Soul Boom Notes 6:28 A Lot In Common 13:35 Spiritual, but not Religious 17:34 Becoming Sober 26:32 Rainn’s Favorite Quote 32:36 The Voices in our Head 44:48 An Animal Lover 51:01 The Catacombs 55:15 Improv on The Office 1:01:52 Sounding Scripted 1:04:51 Closing Freestyle

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 https://youtu.be/DmcOtIrZ8r0?si=Uvw_SBy3rmtd5__F The Outsider by Stephen King https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781501181009 On Writing by Stephen King https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781982159375 Limitless by Jim Kwik https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781401968717 Atomic Habits by James Clear https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780735211292 How I Built This by Guy Raz https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780358645580 Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff, PH.D. https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780061733529 Sur Jazz: Touring The World, Music Production, The Art of DJ-ing | Flow State with Harry Mack #2 https://youtu.be/8GbD5pNSfYo Harry Mack | The Portland Show https://youtu.be/W5oOdDB-t-M?si=A6FolNqH0BRXo9ac The Best Word I've Ever Been Given | Harry Mack x Beardyman https://youtu.be/CRDfZWwT8KI Marc Rebillet’s MOVE YOUR BODY FEAT. HARRY MACK https://youtu.be/WiLOR0dMT5g?si=WaADSDsMf1pRacdt

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00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:14 Going Analog 00:20:57 Letting Go of Perfection in Journaling 00:30:35 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 Stream 01:12:16 Closing Freestyle

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 Never Freestyle

https://youtu.be/IdNxeepSpuk?si=rO_wBvm9iKHVx9X6 Apt. 505

https://coastcontra.lnk.to/apt505 The Old Way

https://www.even.biz/releases/the-old-way Method Man - All I Need ft. Mary J Blige

https://youtu.be/XW1HNWqdVbk?si=GVYaj9t4t8ysmIgZ Alan Jones

https://ajampdx.com/ Whiplash

https://www.sonyclassics.com/whiplash/ Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780143110163 The Magic of Thinking Big

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-magic-of-thinking-big-the-true-secret-of-success-david-j-schwartz/20264087?ean=9780593713235 Harry Mack - Napoleon Hill

https://youtu.be/A12Q43RqP7s?si=AbyItPk0brZbCRTe The 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

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

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

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 Quintet https://www.milesdavis.com/albums/relaxin-with-the-miles-davis-quintet/ Art Blakey http://artblakey.com/ John Coltrane https://www.johncoltrane.com/ Sounding Well Writ (Guerrilla Bars 7) https://youtu.be/8JPdpyjwU7w?si=rl6sto-yJm6brJ0S&t=159 Prove it to Myself https://www.harrymackofficial.com/prove-it-to-myself Get Away From Everything https://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