OMA: A Path Of Discovery
04/16/25 • 55 min
In Episode 28 of Flow State Podcast, Harry goes virtual for the first time, connecting with Manchester-based band OMA ahead of their upcoming appearance at the Anomaly Tour show in London. Known for their signature instrumental covers of '90s hip-hop classics, OMA joins Harry for a conversation about musical influences, making a name through reimagined covers, favorite collaborations, filming in epic outdoor locations, and what’s on the horizon. To close out the episode, Harry freestyles over one of OMA’s signature tracks, blending bars and beats across the digital divide.
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Show Notes:
OMA
B-Bender Guitar
https://www.fender.com/articles/behind-the-scenes/pitch-perfect-a-history-of-the-b-bender
OMA x MF DOOM: Rapp Snitch Knishes (Instrumental Live)
https://youtu.be/acXnctWR23Q?si=5-kKQQD2d72QXF2R
Live OMA Covers | Kendrick Lamar | HipHop Instrumental Mix | Live Beats
https://youtu.be/Sx_BHj6XMrg?si=w3OK-tMpA6Sx7RBZ
Freestyling Over Classic Beats | Harry Mack x OMA
https://youtu.be/54y3DOZnXWk?si=giW_k05z2rN5L1Lu
28 Days Later - UK Urban Exploring
https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/
OMA x Hieroglyphics
https://youtu.be/Wl-Qzvr8ORU?si=f8MQG3D0Y5FZdXtW
OMA - Nujabes feat. Shing02 | Luv(sic) Hexalogy | Live Hip-Hop
https://youtu.be/FGOEMvymSIE?si=Ws2AVMayGsHxW8PW
OMA Meet Bun B (UGK) | Big Pimpin' + Front, Back & Side to Side | Live Hip-Hop Cover
https://youtu.be/fFVpyeHR-KM?si=TVWfrUxthVL1zJAc
Isiah Rashad
OMA Live Covers | DJ Premier Mix | Instrumental Hiphop
https://youtu.be/_UFUTGi5ylU?si=9M1Rx0yM83bNxliB
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:47 Getting together as OMA
00:03:55 Musical roots and influences
00:08:01 Picking the covers
00:13:54 Original music
00:17:53 Covering complicated modern rap
00:22:43 Recording outdoors
00:28:44 30 minute limit
00:29:48 Collaborations
00:33:48 Touring with Isaiah Rashad
00:39:45 Dream collaborations and future projects
00:46:19 OMA on the Anomaly Tour
00:47:22 Closing freestyle
In Episode 28 of Flow State Podcast, Harry goes virtual for the first time, connecting with Manchester-based band OMA ahead of their upcoming appearance at the Anomaly Tour show in London. Known for their signature instrumental covers of '90s hip-hop classics, OMA joins Harry for a conversation about musical influences, making a name through reimagined covers, favorite collaborations, filming in epic outdoor locations, and what’s on the horizon. To close out the episode, Harry freestyles over one of OMA’s signature tracks, blending bars and beats across the digital divide.
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Show Notes:
OMA
B-Bender Guitar
https://www.fender.com/articles/behind-the-scenes/pitch-perfect-a-history-of-the-b-bender
OMA x MF DOOM: Rapp Snitch Knishes (Instrumental Live)
https://youtu.be/acXnctWR23Q?si=5-kKQQD2d72QXF2R
Live OMA Covers | Kendrick Lamar | HipHop Instrumental Mix | Live Beats
https://youtu.be/Sx_BHj6XMrg?si=w3OK-tMpA6Sx7RBZ
Freestyling Over Classic Beats | Harry Mack x OMA
https://youtu.be/54y3DOZnXWk?si=giW_k05z2rN5L1Lu
28 Days Later - UK Urban Exploring
https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/
OMA x Hieroglyphics
https://youtu.be/Wl-Qzvr8ORU?si=f8MQG3D0Y5FZdXtW
OMA - Nujabes feat. Shing02 | Luv(sic) Hexalogy | Live Hip-Hop
https://youtu.be/FGOEMvymSIE?si=Ws2AVMayGsHxW8PW
OMA Meet Bun B (UGK) | Big Pimpin' + Front, Back & Side to Side | Live Hip-Hop Cover
https://youtu.be/fFVpyeHR-KM?si=TVWfrUxthVL1zJAc
Isiah Rashad
OMA Live Covers | DJ Premier Mix | Instrumental Hiphop
https://youtu.be/_UFUTGi5ylU?si=9M1Rx0yM83bNxliB
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:47 Getting together as OMA
00:03:55 Musical roots and influences
00:08:01 Picking the covers
00:13:54 Original music
00:17:53 Covering complicated modern rap
00:22:43 Recording outdoors
00:28:44 30 minute limit
00:29:48 Collaborations
00:33:48 Touring with Isaiah Rashad
00:39:45 Dream collaborations and future projects
00:46:19 OMA on the Anomaly Tour
00:47:22 Closing freestyle
Previous Episode
Erick The Architect: God Flow
In Episode 27 of Flow State Podcast, Harry sits down with multifaceted artist, songwriter, rapper, and producer Erick the Architect for a deep conversation on creativity, identity, and staying inspired. They explore the role of nostalgia as a powerful vehicle for artistic expression and dive into Erick’s new album I’ve Never Been Here Before and his book still together, four flats later. Erick shares how integral visual design is to his musical work—down to creating the graphics himself—and how that process shapes the overall storytelling. To close out the episode, Harry freestyles over one of Erick’s beats.
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Show Notes:
I’ve Never Been Here Before
https://www.erickthearchitect.com/merchandise/ive-never-been-here-before-vinyl-pre-order
https://open.spotify.com/album/3KUAjH6gf9p68TkLLyi4dB?si=uSpSifHHRdu9EqGCZ6AEJw
Mati Klarwein
http://www.matiklarweinart.com/
Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson - Scream
https://youtu.be/0P4A1K4lXDo?si=uQbt0mRLGR2H7J2d
still together, four flats later
https://www.erickthearchitect.com/merchandise/still-together-four-flats-later-softcover-book
Thug Waffle - Flatbush Zombies
https://youtu.be/do9VLONS86Y?si=TDpgiBqgmxkcsqyn
Ezekiel’s Wheel ft. George Clinton
https://youtu.be/FiCYrRBSm50?si=FjtRfYVLK0pRa3F9
L'Impératrice
https://l-imperatrice.cool/en/home/
Sweet & Sublime - L'Impératrice
https://youtu.be/hDYiiOBLh8M?si=0yIBGIw4Qn_spxdT
The Choice is Yours
https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/paramount-plus/shows/the-choice-is-yours
Instrumental - Doux Ouverture Terracota
https://open.spotify.com/track/04B4hZ1qXXR1UCqsOcJRY8?si=b3b70e735286405c
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:34 Eclectic Tastes in Music
00:04:50 Getting Started
00:12:26 New Music in the Internet Age
00:19:14 Engaging with Platforms as a Musician
00:25:28 still together, four flats later
00:30:29 Effort in the Details
00:33:27 Visual Arts and Music Together
00:36:36 The Creative Process
00:48:51 Hitting Flow State
00:58:40 Ezekiel’s Wheel
01:03:49 What’s Next?
01:06:25 Closing Freestyle
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