Flow State with Harry Mack Harry Mack

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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…

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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