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
