A couple weeks ago I ran out to NYC with my crew and directed a couple music videos for an upcoming Butcher’s Block music project. First to be released will be my good friend’s Chace Infinite’s video. Here is a couple shots from the shoot.

Setting up some shots in front of Prohibit in the L.E.S. Chace is a madman. #ThatIsAll

Nick Cangello is a film maker that joined the team recently. He basically listens to me rant and figures out how to capture it correctly (I say correctly because I am a little guerrilla with it). Amazing creative and addition to TBB. Welcome to the team!

Paul Mighty is my co pilot and is in charge of all audio on our projects (and tons of creative input). Probably the most reliable person I know. Everything I’m involved with he is probably not too far away. Incredible talent.

Video coming soon!

TBB TV SEASON 1 / EPISODE 2
PAUL HARDING: I AM A WAX MASTER

Paul Harding is a true example of a childhood passion becoming an adult’s dream career. An illustrator turned sculptor & toy designer, Paul has created coveted and meticulously detailed comic character figures for giants Marvel & DC Comics while also being behind some indy favorites in the form of sport, movie and his new priority, hip-hop personality collectibles. Paul talks about his early appetite for toys and how music has played a roll in his inspiration.

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

Score:
Herbie Hancock – Chameleon
Willis Jackson – Do It, To It
Manu Dibango – Oboso
Jimmy Webb – Gymnast Ballet (Fingerpainting)
Eugene McDaniels – Lovin’ Man

Of pics… From Boston to Upstate NY to Portland, Oregon

Contego coming soon

Trill

Amongst Brothers

DT & Free

Kellen Dengler

The Franks — with Eiknarf at my office

W Toy designer / sculptor Paul Harding

Harding designed Batman

Harding Designed Animal House figure

MJs parking spot at Nike in Portland

Hanging with Adi Dassler at Adidas in Portland>

My A.D.I.D.A.S.

Deon and Maurice at Adidas

Legendary Forums

Mos Def on the drum at the House of Blues

The Black & Blue Man Group (Chase and Emeka on a Boston trip)

This picture is fuzzy– looks like a super late night hipster picture– so cool

My main man H-Breezy isn’t only the front man for your next favorite band, The Wellington Papers, but he is also the creative in charge over at Archive 1887. Archive is a company that uses Sony Records’ 120 + year archive of album art, photography and promo images for limited edition graphic tees. The definitive source in Rock n Roll history. These are are the softest tees I’ve ever worn. The quality of the fabric makes these t’s wearable collectors items… not something your going to put in a drawer. Shouts to the Archive team. Ready for my next box!

Taken from the Archive 1887 site:

Archive 1887 is a brand built on over 120 years of music. The inaugural season consists of t-shirts created from a rich collection of images and artwork of some of the most culturally relevant Artists. The Private Collection from which most of the source material was pulled has material that dates back to 1887 and is arguably one of the most comprehensive music collections in the world. Exclusive access to historic behind-the-scenes photos by music’s legendary photographers like Jim Marshall and Mick Rock, combined with amazing album artwork, posters, ticket stubs and other relics; Archive 1887 has created a line of wearable pieces of history which embody the vibe and spirit of the time.

I am proud to be able to introduce to you the incredibly talented DJ Manipulator. What is a DJ? I think the definition varies depending on the person, and can only be defined by what a particular “DJ” does and has a passion for. Manipulator’s passion is music first. He is well versed in diverse genres of music and you can hear that influence in his production work. Never trapped by invisible perimeters, Manipulator has dug through the most obscure records to find the right drum hit, horn stab or abstract sound; building blocks for his intricate compositions.

This mix, titled “Studio Kinda Dusty,” is a collection of some of Manipulator’s favorite records, carefully crafted from the original vinyl. It includes breaks, grooves, sample originals, and just plain great music. This mix is designed to give you a break from the current flow of pre-packaged, microwavable music. A vacation for your ears to a place that is… “KINDA DUSTY.”

I guarantee you will enjoy this mix as much as he enjoyed making it.

As a bonus, the last track is a medley of original music composed by DJ Manipulator himself. A personal representation of his style of production.

For inquires regarding events and production, please feel free to contact me personally.

Enjoy!
Frank The Butcher

DOWNLOAD MIX and HERE

Follow DJ Manipulator on Twitter @DustyManip

Lets face it— Puerto Rican from the hood? Yeah, gold is pretty much a prerequisite.

Even my grandmother had some gold framed teeth. I remember I worked with a Puerto Rican dude at a metal shop who fixed the greasy machinery— while wearing multiple necklaces, bracelets, gold watch and a ring on every finger.

I’m known for my gold cleaver but that never goes over well at my kids school so I toned it down a bit.

- Double sided gold coin with my TBB logo on one side and my FRANKMATIC™ logo on the other (yeah that’s my face too.. why not?)
- Addition gold piece with my Butcher’s “B”

Big shout to my peoples over at Linx Jewelry in Venice California for the continued love.

Hit me up if you want to connect with Linx for custom jewelry

The goal is to make it look easy. The magic is in the mystery.

Being able to work with a company with so much of a heritage is truly a blessing. I’m confident in saying that Clarks is probably the industries most copied. Wallabees, Desert Boots, Weavers, Desert Treks— their design influence is in everything from high end dress shoes to skate shoes- and everything else in between.

I can go on about how the Wallabee means so to much to me. From Slick Rick to Ghostface– Especially Ghost!!!

The Weaver is Mr. Wally’s sexy cousin and shes a beauty.

Long story short– from the design to the marketing plan, I had a blast… and the cycle continues… and by that I mean I’m already working on our Spring / Summer project.