Freestyling For Ice Cube, Facing the Pressure, Releasing Music
Mar 4, 2024
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In this episode, Harry Mack discusses releasing music, facing high-pressure situations like freestyling for Ice Cube, and how he remembers random words during freestyles. He also talks about meditation, overcoming self doubt, and engaging with fans through fan freestyles.
Freestyling for Ice Cube was a nerve-wracking yet exhilarating experience for Harry Mack, showcasing the pressure and excitement of performing for iconic figures.
The mental and physical exhaustion from a demanding tour added to the nerve-racking pressure Harry Mack felt before freestyling for Ice Cube and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cast, emphasizing the intensity of the environment.
Harry Mack's meticulous preparation involving flashcards and memory exercises helped him seamlessly weave references and words during freestyle sessions, demonstrating the importance of thorough preparation for successful freestyling performances.
Deep dives
Preparing to Freestyle for Ice Cube
Freestyling for Ice Cube presented a mix of nerves and excitement for Harry Mack, who had just returned from a demanding tour. The opportunity to freestyle for ice cube and the turtles cast, along with Seth Rogen's unexpected presence, added to the nervousness. Despite feeling exhausted and mentally scrambled, Harry Mack was eager to impress amidst the intimidating company.
Navigating Nervousness and Scrambled Thoughts
The mix of nerves from exhaustion and the high-stakes environment where he had to freestyle for iconic figures made Harry Mack feel anxious. The stress of the intense tour just concluded in Hawaii added to the mental frenzy before the freestyle session, highlighting the pressure he felt in showcasing his skills amidst notable personalities.
Using Flashcards to Familiarize with References
Harry Mack's prep work involved using an app called Flashcards Deluxe to refresh his memory on characters, colors, weapons, and villains from the Ninja Turtles world. By creating flashcards and revisiting key details, he ensured a broad understanding of the context before freestyling. This preparation helped him connect his references seamlessly during the freestyle session.
Memory Techniques for Freestyling
To enhance his memory during freestyle sessions, Harry Mack employs strategies like revisiting flashcards and repeatedly testing himself on the content. In his preparation for interactions with iconic figures like Ice Cube and Seth Rogen, he ensures a strong familiarity with the related subject matter, aiding in the smooth recollection of words and references during freestyling performances.
Memorization Strategy
Developing a strategy involving associating words with visual icons to aid in memorization was discussed. By visualizing an icon related to each word and tying it to the person associated with the word, the speaker formed a memorable link. This method involved converting words into imagery and connecting them to individuals to enhance recall and retention, facilitating the memorization process.
Freestyling Techniques
The podcast delved into freestyling techniques and strategies employed during improvisational rap sessions. Techniques such as incorporating multi-syllabic rhymes, rhythmic control, and improvisational transitions were highlighted. The speaker showcased methods like extending rhymes over multiple bars, hammering specific words for impact, and utilizing rhythmic flow variations to enhance the freestyle performance. The discussion emphasized the importance of rhythmic precision and flow dynamics in delivering compelling freestyle verses.
What’s goin on y’all? We’re back with another episode of Flow State. You probably noticed by now that I’ve been going in hard on new written tracks, and I wanted to take the chance to talk a bit about where that creative impulse came from and how it’s been going. Y’all keep submitting fantastic questions, so this episode we’re also talking about meditation, overcoming self doubt, and how exactly I remember all those random words during freestyles — including during one of the most exciting, high-pressure freestyles of my life… when I got to spit a flow for Ice Cube and the cast of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover, so pop in those ear buds and LET’S GOOOOO!
0:55 Releasing Music
8:30 Facing The Pressure
17:35 The Voice Of The Writer
21:00 The Turning Point
24:39 Q1: Mindfulness Practices
33:33 Q2: How To Go From Thinking To Doing
39:59 Importance of Putting Things Out
47:32 Ice Cube Freestyle Reaction
1:05:35 Fan Freestyle
1:11:00 Closing Freestyle
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