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These are the words that I Manifest.

Frank The Butcher — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:33:27 +0000

Lets face it. I love hip-hop probably more than you love your mother. I have been listening to rap music since the 3rd grade and haven’t stopped yet.

I received a surprised package from my homeboy Derek over at Manifest Worldwide which included a few designs that really hit home. These designs make clever references to some of my favorite artists. Great designs, colors and genuinely inspired by an era that continues to fuel current and future artists.

“Ghost is Back” – Ghostface Killah and the movie Ghostbusters 2 merged into this awesome parody. One of my favorites!

“When They Reminisce Over You”- The Pete Rock & CL Smooth logo featuring the title of their most popular ode to a fallen friend. One of the greatest songs in the history of hip-hop music hands down.
“The Ruler” – As in Slick Rick the Ruler or MC Ricky D or the greatest story teller of all time! He was fly as hell and taught you how to “treat em like a prostitute”. Slick Rick could be my favorite rapper of all time.

Big shouts to MANIFEST WORLDWIDE for the blessings!

The Town Trailer

Peter Dudgeon — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:57:21 +0000

The trailer for Ben Affleck’s second film as a director, The Town, just hit the web. I had the privilege of working on, and helping to cast this film. Based on the novel Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan, the film stars stars Affleck, Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm, Rebecca Hall, Blake Lively, Pete Postlethwaite, Chris Cooper, Boston’s own Slaine and many, many other amazing local people. Check out the trailer and make sure to go see The Town in theatres, September 17th.

Meeting of the Minds.

Frank The Butcher — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:11:41 +0000

A room full of people with purpose and goals.

We’ve watched each other grow and we’ll help each other build.

Set Free, Rob G (Black Scale), Curt@!n$ (Free Word), Mega (Black Scale) at my office in Cambridge.

E The Real – Network Game (Video)

Frank The Butcher — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:06:26 +0000

My family over at Kinda Dusty has put together an amazing video for the first single off of E The Real’s new album “The Wall Street Project”. The album is a concept piece inspired by the Oliver Stone classic “Wall Street”. The album is released on the eve of the release of “Wall Street 2″. It’s dope with flawless production by Paul Mighty, DJ Manipulator and I also contributed a track on the humble.

Big shouts to my Dusty fam.

Download the album HERE

My in depth review coming soon.

Peep the Butcher cameo!

The Breeziest: @HBWellington

Frank The Butcher — Mon, 24 May 2010 01:46:25 +0000

I’ve been to NYC plenty of times. I’ve actually lived in Brooklyn for a couple of years when I was a kid but the city I was introduced to while hanging with my man HB was very new to me. New York residents move differently than people there to visit. It’s like they are natives to an island with respect for the the land and have paths to all things fruitful. Oh wait– I was on an island.

HB knows all the in & outs and has mastered New York City. He embodies the independent spirit and has been a part of multiple grass root movements, first with The Orchard Street phenomenon and currently with The Wellington Papers music project (only Jackies get pins).

Artist, musician and professional New Yawker— you have not seen NY till you wandered “The Lower” with Breeze at ungodly hours of the night (I checked out around 2am but was made to feel as if I had an early bed time). Breeze continued til the sun told him to stop.

Keep up with his antics here: www.WellingtonPapers.com

Follow the Breezy one here: @HBWellington

A few images from my adventures below.

The Self Scientist: Chace Infinite

Frank The Butcher — Thu, 20 May 2010 01:17:06 +0000

My brother Chace is one of the most interesting people I have met working in this industry. We share a passion for music and fashion – which all stem off of roots in hip-hop culture. His resume reads like someone that is lying to impress people, but its all truth. From his early days in the business side of the music industry, to his current membership in the world famous Soul Assassins crew, his hip-hop group Self Scientific with Dj Khalil to his creative consulting gigs with fashion labels– Chace is a self described “Purveyor of Street Aesthetic”.

A force to be reckoned with a no bullshit attitude.

Had a chance to catch up with Mr. Infinite at Prohibit in NYC.

Great gear, dope shop with out the cool guy atmosphere.

Prohibit
152 Allen Street
New York, NY 10002
(212) 673-6773
www.ProhibitNYC.com

The Rhymulus Package

Chedda BLC — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:59:00 +0000

My man, The Rhyminal, is back at it again with “The Rhymulus Package”. Every word is carefully crafted. Do yourself a favor and really pay attention to the word play, and plays on words. The kid is brilliant, and one of my favorite artists doing it. Download “The Rhymulus Package” here

Follow @TheRhyminal on Twitter.

Nike presents Mister Cartoon at the 4th Wall Gallery

Frank The Butcher — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:27:31 +0000

Nike and Bodega partnered up to present the True Colors World Cup Collection in Boston. Great event and a great turn out.

13th Witness was in town to document the event

Fresh with our Nike reps Randy and Aaron

Ian has always been skinny– but Todd and Jeff just got that way

Set Free is a monster.

Mister Cartoon signed his Mister Cartoons.

Brek.One, AB and Fresh

Brek’s girlfriend Mayra ice grillin. She’s no joke.

I just had an Epiphany…

Frank The Butcher — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:53:23 +0000

…Delivery

Epiphany Media out of NYC is one of the leaders in creative partnerships. Their job is to introduce “us” to “them”. Their partnerships with companies like Pepsi and Timberland have resulted in great energy that plugs directly into the vein of the influencer.

I am never surprised at what they manage to accomplish.

Thanks to my friends @Team Epiphany for the great gifts. Visit them here: www.EpiphanyMediallc.com

Pepsi x Zero Halliburton

Pepsi x Sharpie / Pepsi x Dee & Ricky

Pepsi x New Era (this one was sent to me a few months back but fits nicely with the others)

Thanks again!

Cannon…Cannon…Cannon & Set Free @ The Compound

Frank The Butcher — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:11:32 +0000

The homie Set Free has found some free time in his already super stretched schedule to start a internet radio show. Why not! His live show features guests, call ins, great commentary on lifestyle and of course music. Peep it here on voltaradio.com.

He has also lent his assistance to MTV’s upcoming “My Block” series which is highlighting “the city of brotherly love” Philly which will feature Freeway, Young Chris, Gilbere Forte, and a host of others.

Affiliates DJ Don Cannon and Set Free at the Compound studio in Philly. I spy a Concepts skate deck….