Soulllllll….

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.

Thanks for the love!

Long time no blog.

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.

and later that night….

Early! W / Ro Spit, Freeway, and Rick

Newest drop from the “Concepts: Selektions” mixtape is from Termanology & Check Mark aka The Duffle Bag Bros. “Life is Short”

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Newest drop from the “Concepts: Selektions” mixtape is from the Cult Leader himself Ill Bill.

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Mixtape info:

Frank The Butcher & Statik Selektah have joined forces on “Concepts: Selektions”. This mixtape is inspired by seminal classic 90′s mixtapes like DJ Doo Wop’s “Live 95″ & Tony Touch’s “50 MCs”. Frank The Butcher worked with Statik on “selecting” some of his most classic beats and revisiting them with new emcees and new lyrics. The tape features veterans like DJ Doo Wop, Dj Clark Kent, Freeway, and Consequence– underground favorites like Detroit’s Black Milk and La Coka Nostra’s Ill Bill– while also featuring lyricists like Curt@!n$, Willie The Kid, Termanology, Maffew Ragazino Sr., Ro Spit — and more– all featured over Statik Selektah production.

Frank The Butcher & Statik Selektah Present “Concepts: Selektions”

Track list:

01 – Selektions Intro – Frank The Butcher
02 – Shadows of 1995 – DJ Doo Wop
03 – The CNCPTS – Freeway
04 – I’ve Arrived – Ro Spit
05 – Selektion: Brooklyn – Maffew Ragazino Sr.
06 – It’s Chace – Chace Infinite
07 – For The Better – NBS
08 – Cold Michigan Nights – Willie The Kid
09 – One King – Consequence
10 – W.O.R.K. – Paul Mighty
11 – Radio Interlude – Mr. Peter Parker
12 – Life is Short – Duffle Bag Bros. (Termanology & Check Mark)
13 – Statik’s Message – Statik Selektah
14 – Ready for the Storm – Curt@!n$
15 – Prepare – Black Milk
16 – Block Heavy – Nut House
17 – What it is – Truck North, STS, Reks & Phonte
18 – Sound of the Street – Louie Gonz
19 – Fred Krueger – Fred The God Son
20 – Pray – JFK
21 – Selektion: Staten Island – Jojo Pellegrino
22 – Bomb Threat – Slaine
23 – Born a Blessing – Gilbere Forte’
24 – Megatron – Ill Bill
25 – HeART Gallery – Rhyminal
26 – Brooklyn’s Finest Outro – DJ Clark Kent

The following is what happens when I get on the phone with DJ Clark Kent.

The Concepts Canada Goose vest has to be the design project I’m most proud of. To design not only the fabric and color usage but to actually modify and add onto a product like this one was an amazing experience.

When Clark and I were on the phone talking shoes (happens quite often) the conversation turned to my new vest then took a left turn to possibly using the same material as the vest on a pair of bespoke Air Force Ones. Possible to get extra material? How would it look?

Deon and I met Clark & Mayor at 21 Mercer and got to work. Each of us did something different with the same materials.

The material is called Arctic-Tech and it is a water proof shell developed by Canada Goose for use on their outerwear.

I’m digging the final product and am happy about how it went down!

Shouts to Clark, Mayor, Izzy & All Day.

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Newest drop from Statik Selektah & Frank The Butcher present “Concepts: Selektions” mixtape is Curt@!n$ “Ready for the Storm”

Mixtape info:

Frank The Butcher & Statik Selektah have joined forces on “Concepts: Selektions”. This mixtape is inspired by seminal classic 90′s mixtapes like DJ Doo Wop’s “Live 95″ & Tony Touch’s “50 MCs”. Frank The Butcher worked with Statik on “selecting” some of his most classic beats and revisiting them with new emcees and new lyrics. The tape features veterans like DJ Doo Wop, Dj Clark Kent, Freeway, and Consequence– underground favorites like Detroit’s Black Milk and La Coka Nostra’s Ill Bill– while also featuring lyricists like Curt@!n$, Willie The Kid, Termanology, Maffew Ragazino Sr., Ro Spit — and more– all featured over Statik Selektah production.

Frank The Butcher & Statik Selektah Present “Concepts: Selektions” Mixtape will be released in 1 WEEK and features 26 tracks.

REVISIT: TBB TV SEASON 1 / EPISODE 1: CURT@!N$ “I AM DOPE BOY C” HERE

Post holiday gifts!

My boys at Commonwealth in DC hooked me up with the ill goodie box. Those are my people and that shop has been a major force since the day they opened the first shop in VA.

The collaboration tees they did with HR from Bad Brains / Human Rights are crazy.

American flag beanies and field waches are DEAD ON. Essentials.

My Paisans at Gourmet always send out tomato sauce for holiday gifts. Food is not a joke with them. Love it!

My Concepts NB 999 made the cover of Sneaker Freaker Magazine— amazing honor. Proud of that shoe.