Paul Mighty fuses crate diggin’ production principles of the golden era with a witty, modern & introspective rhyme style that is his own. Joined by Brownsville gunner Maffew Ragazino Sr. on ‘Game of Life’ and rolling solo over the dusty crackling sample of his proclamation ‘Reigning King’, Mighty shows that he gets it done on the boards and in the booth.
Frank The Butcher & DJ Masta Lee present: Classic Rap volume 1
In honor of the Butcher’s Block site redesign and relaunch, I am excited to present you with Classic Rap Volume 1 which is mixed by Patta’s own Dj Masta Lee.
This mix consists of 50 of my favorite classic hip hop records, some I felt might be overlooked, sent over to Amsterdam’s DJ Masta Lee who made sure it turned into what we had envisioned: A REAL MIXTAPE BY A REAL DJ.
Tracklist:
01. Classic Rap Intro – Frank The Butcher
02. C’Mon Wit Da Git Down – The Artifacts
03. Take ‘Em To War – Kool G Rap
04. I Shot Ya – Keith Murray / Prodigy
05. Walk in NY – Onyx
06. New Jack City – M.O.P.
07. Boyz-n-the-Hood – Eazy E
08. Murdafest – Smoothe Da Hustler f. Trigger The Gambler
09. How Many Emcees – Black Moon
10. Microphone Master (Sewa / 41st Side remix) – Das Efx f. Mobb Deep
11. Time’s Up – O.C.
12. It Ain’t Hard To Tell (Large Pro Remix) – Nas
13. Soul On Ice (remix) – Ras Kass
14. Reign of the Tec – Beatnuts
15. The Main Ingredient – Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth
16. The Most Beautifullest Thing in the World – Keith Murray
17. Next Level (DJ Premier Nyte Time remix) – Showbiz & AG
18. In The Ghetto – Eric B & Rakim
19. The Infamous Date Rape – A Tribe Called Quest
20. Invasion – Jeru the Damaja
21. Crooklyn Dodgers – Special Ed, Masta Ace & Buckshot
22. 9th Wonder – Digable Planets
23. I’ll Be There For You – Method Man f. May J Blige
24. Mad Izm – Channel Live f. KRS-One
25. Hittin’ Switches – Erick Sermon
26. Manifest (remix) – Gangstarr
27. The Bomb – Akinyele
28. Gansta Bitch – Apache
29. Big Ole Butt – LL Cool J
30. Punk Jump Up – Brand Nubian
31. Oh What a Night – Diamond Shell f. Biz Markie
32. Warrior’s Drum – King Just
33. Road to Ritches – Kool G Rap
34. Chief Rocka – Lords of the Underground
35. Shoot to Kill – Mad Lion
36. Duck Down – KRS-One
37. Ain’t Going Out Like That – Cypress Hill
38. How I Could Just Kill a Man – Cypress Hill
39. Scenario (remix) – ATCQ f. LONS & Kid Hood
40. So What Cha Sayin’ – EPMD
41. 360° (What Goes Around) – Grand Puba
42. Sally Got a One Track Mind – Diamond D
43. Back to the Grill Again – MC Serch f. Red Hot Lover Tone & Nas
44. Live at the BBQ – Main Source f. Nas
45. Uptown Anthem – Naughty By Nature
46. Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) – De La Soul
47. Looking at the Front Door – Main Source
48. Fakin’ The Funk – Main Source
49. Case of the P.T.A. – Leaders of the New School
50. Blue Cheese – UMCs
51. Welcome to the Terrordome – Public Enemy
Starting June 1st, my boy Rick Williams of Burn Rubber will rocking a different pair of New Balance sneakers every day for a month. Classics as well as introducing tomorrow’s classics. At the end of the 30 days, Rick will be giving away 2 promo codes for New Balance’s “Custom US 574″ program.
Follow Rick on twitter for updates @RICKWLMS and the daily shoe
Wale introduced himself to the masses at an interesting time in Hip-Hop. While using the web wasn’t a new way for artists to break music, they were beginning to leverage online popularity and turning it into major label opportunities.
Wale joined Drizzy and Cudder on the trip from the farm league minors to the big show. Drake joined Lil Wayne’s Young Money collective while Cudi linked with Kanye’s Good Music team — both affiliations proved to be the fuel needed to kick both careers into high gear.
Mr. Folarin did it on his own and for the most part, on his own terms.
If phase one was internet assisted independence and phase two was signing on the dotted line, then phase three is joining the juggernaut movement that is Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group. Different platform but the same message delivered with invigorated enthusiasm.
As unlikely as it may have seemed at the time, Wale’s new partnership has proven to be as fruitful as it is exciting. ‘Play Your Part’, ‘Pandemonium’, ‘600 Benz’ and ‘By Any Means’ make it clear that Wale and friends, Meek Mill, Pill and of course Rozay, are on a quest to own the summer.
Maybach Music’s ‘Self Made’ due May 23rd
Wale invited me down to a studio session while in Boston where I interviewed him and Black Cobain for Karmaloop TV. Interview coming soon.
I’ll tell you what’s better than that — treating classics with respect. Converse’s top tier First String category has been dropping nothing but winners since it’s inception (no Leo). Carefully curated colabs and restyled staples are the formula and are the reason I see more Cons on the street everyday.
It’s on this Summer!
Shouts to my guys John, Ian and Matt “the Brit” over at Converse
Mackintosh Jack Purcells
Comme de Garcons Play Jack Purcells
First String Jack Purcells
First String All Star
Bonus: Dr. Romanelli All Star Cup Hi (Thanks DRx!)
STS is exactly what you’d expect from a rapper who’s moniker is an acronym for Sugar Tongue Slim– a slick talking thorough bred that can yap (& rap) his way onto your “favorite rapper list”.
Slim introduced himself on his debut mixtape Demand for More and it’s sequel Demand 2, before becoming a shooting guard for the all-star team that is the Money Making Jam Boys. Anyone that can shine standing next to Illadelph’s own Black Thought, arguably one the best emcees to ever string syllables together, is someone worth listening to. If you don’t believe me you should download the MMJB’s 10.Deep sponsored opus The Prestige.
My brother Rick Williams, co owner and creative director of Burn Rubber, has developed a new brand and creative outlet in the form of Distinct Life. Rick’s first collaborative project features his custom camo print on a Quinton cap and a Burn Rubber Tee. Rick is one of the most creative dudes I know and his new venture is shaping up to be something great.
While in Los Angeles we made a pit stop at the homie Dj Muggs studio for a taping of Soul Assassins radio on Shade 45. Ern Dog & Mr. Choc of the Beat Junkies interviewed the kid about what I got going on these days. Dj muggs went in on an early Cypress Hill set which was sparked by a convo we had about the scene in the movie Juice when ‘Kill a Man’ hit.
Amazing.
A few years back Muggs, Chace Infinite and Ern Dogg asked The Weekly Drop to do a segment every week on Souls Assassins Radio. It was a great opportunity to be on major platform and a dream for a fan of the SA movement.
Shouts to the homies Muggs and Ern for the continued hospitality
S/O to my homie Billy / OHWRD for manning the camera on the last few posts.
Its feels good to get respect from the people that not only defined the industry we work in but continue to innovate as the years move forward. Also a great feeling of getting their support on your new journey.
After Vegas, I made a pit stop in Los Angeles to catch some meetings. During my visit I was surprised with a special gift from Eddie Cruz of Undefeated / Supreme LA. Undefeated has created a collection of retooled Puma Clydes that will be released soon and produced a super premium gift version for friends and family. I was lucky enough to be on that list!
Eddie breaking down the goods
My man KB Lee of Undefeated
Super soft suede and leather lined– not to mention the kid’s initials!
This was a great moment– Building with Paul Middlemen of Stussy, James Bond & Eddie.
A lot has changed in the past few months. New opportunities. New goals. Better ways to better myself and my family. All positives!
Trade show season is reunion time. Meeting up with friends from all over the world and industry peers. I can’t front– This show was the most productive and the most fun I have had in a while.
Hit the Undefeated / All Gone / Converse event to link up with my man La MJC. Another dope Undefeated Poor Mans Weapon and another great edition of the ALL GONE book where I have 2 products featured.
Michael aka La MJC and my homeboy KB from UNDFTD
Michael spells my name like this: Franck.
My close friend Big John Stud from Converse-
Bun B got his copy. Did you?
My brother from another Rick Williams from Burn Rubber in Detroit - peep his site DISTINCT LIFE #Family
Mr. Hawaii Mike
Couple gifts from La MJC all the way from France— La MJC x Collette x New Balance 1500. Amazing.
And the 2010 ALL GONE book in the limited brown leather cover.
Frank The Butcher aka FRANKMATIC™ |
Creative Director for Boylston Trading Company in Boston. Writer, producer, dot connector, blade carrier, cypher completer.
"Frankmatic Since 1977".
