With excitement I introduce the premier of the first official episode of Butcher’s Block TV.

I have started and restarted this project multiple times with the goal of presenting a quality piece that wouldn’t be bound to current events but rather a focus on timeless topics. Something less reliant on what the artist I’m interviewing is working on and more about how they are inspired to work. A presentation of their thoughts and feelings delivered to you unfiltered with no chaser.

I set out to build a platform for inspiring personalities to speak on what they believe in, feel and most importantly try to give the viewer a better understanding of where they are and came from creatively.

I hope you enjoy my first episode.

TBB TV SEASON 1 / EPISODE 1
CURT@!N$: I am Dope Boy C

Curtains is an extremely talented artist who Kanye West dubbed a “fashion genius”. His choice of garb might lead you to believe that his music should sound a certain way but don’t be fooled by his penchant for being dapper. His compositions are as diverse as his taste for fashion. Curtains delivers aggressive and insightful lyrics with a message entangled in wordplay that will have your ear to the speaker trying to catch every curve ball thrown. In this piece Dope Boy discusses how his fashion sensibilities have landed him in a unnecessary rap category and why he doesn’t believe in being labeled.

Created & Directed by Frank The Butcher
Director of Photography: Nicholas Black
Audio Technician: Paul Mighty

Music: Bamboo Child by Ryo Kawasaki

Interview I did for Karmaloop TV during the Statik Selektah album listening party at Concepts.

Big shouts to Dennis Todisco and the KM team.

Fresh from the cutting room— The Kid Daytona’s “Contact” video featuring Kardinal Offishall!

“Contact” is the second single off Daytona’s “Come Fly with Me” album which you can download here.

The video was filmed in Boston at one of the nightclubs and also at Laced Boston.

If you look closely— you might catch a glimpse of the Butcher in the video.

This joint is crack!

Big shouts to Daytona and Brand Nation

The Kid Daytona – “Contact!” feat. Kardinal Offishall (Video) from The Kid Daytona on Vimeo.

“Contact!” is the second video shot off of The Kid Daytona’s “Come Fly With Me” free album download… It features Konvict Music/Interscope artist Kardinal Offishall and is produced by 6th Sense. Video directed by Noah Christofer (Beyond Measure Films)

http://usershare.net/fyo137vkgvgo

As Detroit’s ambassador Ro Spit releases his dynamic introduction to the hip hop world, The OH S#!T Project sponsored by Burn Rubber x Acapulco Gold on November 10th; you can get a sneak preview with “#1″ produced by Frank The Butcher featuring Curt@!n$ (Indpendent), Big Sean (Def Jam/GOOD Music), and Bun B (Rap-a-Lot/ UGK Records/Asylum). The project will be available for download in addition to limited collectors packs sold in Burn Rubber which will feature a hard copy, Burn Rubber x Ro Spit hats, and “Ro Knows” t-shirt.

My man Curt@!n$ came to Boston for a show on Saturday. Big shouts to my man on his grind.

Peep his site and his new single “Mode”.

“Ehhhhhh!!”

It was an honor to be invited to interview and moderate a Red Bull Music Academy session that featured the world champion dj (and 4th Beastie Boy) and all around good guy, Mix Master Mike. Big shouts to Jay and Jeff.

Side Bar: I love sweet potato fries.

Last night, my homeboy Ill Bill came through town for one last show on the American arm of his tour in support of his new album “The Hour of Reprisal”. Sean Price & Rustee Juxx of Duck Down and Slaine (fellow La Coka Nostra soldier) opened up and tore it down. Bill did what Cult Leaders do and had the crowd eating out of the palm of his hand.

If you haven’t had the chance to cop Bill’s album I highly suggest you do so. Production by T-Ray, Sicknature, Lethal, Premo, Muggs, and Bill himself… featuring Raekwon, La Coka, Necro, Vinnie Paz, Bad Brains and more… Cover art by legendary Slayer album cover art creator Larry Carroll… I’m not sure why you wouldn’t have it already!

With Ill Bill and Slaine

Dj Eclipse

Bill’s wife and little girl were hanging out. Hi Eden and Riya!

Also… Check out Bill’s new animated video “My Uncle” directed by Adam Calfee. Song Produced by Ill Bill and Sicknature. Check out Ill Bill TV here.