UFO Fev & Frank The Butcher "The Thrill" (EP Stream)

UFO Fev follows up his phenomenal release with Big Ghost, The Ghost of Albizu, with this latest 6-track EP produced by Frank The Butcher entitled The Thrill. This is some gritty New York City hip-hop here boasting "intricate story telling and production led by a one man orchestra," says their album-blurb. Born in East Harlem, growing up in Thomas Jefferson Houses, UFO Fev was inspired by his favorite rappers like Big Pun, Jay-Z and Beanie Siegel. He's been rather prolific in recent years, so hit the archives for other dope releases and props to Frank The Butcher, who has a handful of dope mixtapes in the archives, as well. Listen to Fev and Frank The Butcher's The Thrill EP below...

Frank The Butcher & DJ 7L "Illegal Business" (Mix)

Frank The Butcher & DJ 7L have consistently released dope mixes & here's one of their earlier joints from the winter of 2013. The "Illegal Business Mix" was originally a double-sided mix, the A-Side featuring an intro from DJ Clark Kent & featuring tracks from Real Live, Redman, Smoothe Da Hustler, Cormega, Cru, Fat Joe & Pun, Blahzay Blahzay, CNN, The Lox & Biggie, Mobb Deep, Nas & more! The B-Side kicks off with an intro from the G.O.A.T., DJ Premier, the dives into tracks with Nas & Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang Clan, Rapper Noyd, Gang Starr, Tragedy, Biggie, Royal Flush, Big L & even more. If that doesn't speak for itself, then this mix isn't for you! Otherwise, click play and listen below. (Update): Frank The Butcher & DJ 7L only had Side A up on Soundcloud, but fortunately DJ Step One now has the full tape on Mixcloud so once again props to him for the stream. Listen...

Frank The Butcher & DJ 7L "It's The Roc: Original Samples" (Mix)

Boston-based creatives Frank The Butcher and DJ 7L have collaborated to produce "It's The Roc: Original Samples Mix," a compilation that delves into the foundational tracks sampled in some of Roc-A-Fella Records' most iconic releases. This mix offers listeners a unique perspective on the artistry behind sampling, highlighting the original songs that inspired hits from artists like Jay-Z and Kanye West. The mix features a diverse array of tracks from artists such as the Ohio Players, Billy Stewart, Allen Toussaint, Simon Haseley, Creative Source, Labi Siffre, Curtis Mayfield, and Ennio Morricone. By presenting these original samples, Frank The Butcher and DJ 7L illuminate the rich musical tapestry that Roc-A-Fella's producers wove into their beats, showcasing the label's deep-rooted connections to various musical genres. Hopefully this doesn't get taken down. Listen below...

Frank The Butcher & DJ 7L "Bad Boy: Original Samples" (Mix)

Hip-hop is built on the art of sampling—flipping old records into something fresh and new. And few labels have mastered that craft quite like Bad Boy Records. From the mid-‘90s through the early 2000s, Diddy (then Puff Daddy) and his production squad crafted hit after hit, blending street lyricism with smooth, sample-heavy production that defined an era. That’s where Frank The Butcher & DJ 7L come in with Bad Boy: Original Samples, a masterfully curated mix that peels back the layers of some of Bad Boy’s biggest anthems. This mix isn’t just a playlist—it’s a history lesson, a behind-the-scenes look at the records that shaped a movement. The Bad Boy: Original Samples mixtape features classics records from Love Unlimited Orchestra, Mtume, Herbie Hancock, Grace Jones, David Axelrod, Al Green, Johnny Smith, David Porter and a whole lot more. Enjoy this fine mix below.