OMA: A Path Of Discovery

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
omaband.com

B-Bender Guitar
fender.com/articles/behind-the-scenes/pitch-pe…

OMA x MF DOOM: Rapp Snitch Knishes (Instrumental Live)
youtu.be/acXnctWR23Q?si=5-kKQQD2d72QXF2R

Live OMA Covers | Kendrick Lamar | HipHop Instrumental Mix | Live Beats
youtu.be/Sx_BHj6XMrg?si=w3OK-tMpA6Sx7RBZ

Freestyling Over Classic Beats | Harry Mack x OMA
youtu.be/54y3DOZnXWk?si=giW_k05z2rN5L1Lu

28 Days Later - UK Urban Exploring
28dayslater.co.uk

OMA x Hieroglyphics
youtu.be/Wl-Qzvr8ORU?si=f8MQG3D0Y5FZdXtW

OMA - Nujabes feat. Shing02 | Luv(sic) Hexalogy | Live Hip-Hop
youtu.be/FGOEMvymSIE?si=Ws2AVMayGsHxW8PW

OMA Meet Bun B (UGK) | Big Pimpin' + Front, Back & Side to Side | Live Hip-Hop Cover
youtu.be/fFVpyeHR-KM?si=TVWfrUxthVL1zJAc

Isiah Rashad
isaiahrashad.com

OMA Live Covers | DJ Premier Mix | Instrumental Hiphop
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