[VIDEO] The Butcher's Block x jeffstaple

My friend Frank The Butcher wears many hats. Besides running Boylston Trading Co., designing clothing/footwear, his numerous his music endeavors, he also has his show The Butcher's Block in which he interviews various individuals. The most recent episode features jeffstaple, owner and creator of staple design and the store reed space. jeffstaple has always been an inspiration to me because of his approach to all aspects of his life and business.

Episode info:

Tune in as Frank The Butcher catches up with Jeff Staple, creative director of Staple Design, on his much-debated Complex Magazine list “50 Most Influential People in Sneaker History”, why Penny Hardaway didn’t make the cut and where he felt he would rate among the greats. Love it or hate it, check out what he had to say about it.

Be sure to check the rest of the videos here — www.butchersblocktv.com/

Frank The Butcher & DJ 7L Present: The Essential Dipset Mix

Here is a new mix courtesy of my friends DJ 7L of The Bladerunners and Frank The Butcher. Many of the tracks on this mix bring back vivid memories of the past for me. Anyone around during the Dipset reign remembers the boundaries they crossed (w/ Cam'Ron wearing pink, ha) and standards they set as a unified crew.

The reign of the Harlem Diplomats is without a doubt one of the most influential periods in modern hip-hop. The movement that officially started with family features on Camron’s ‘S.D.E.’ album turned into one of New York City’s most powerful crews. Dipset created a sound that transcended the borders of east coast rap with a style that fueled urban culture for the better half of the 2000s. Killa Cam’s unapologetic uptown crew, Jim Jones, Freaky Zeeky and Juelz Santana, evolved to be leaders in their own rights commanding offshoot rap groups while still reppin’ the eagle and still screaming Harlem.

To celebrate the legacy of the Diplomats, we put together a comprehensive mix spanning years of bandana wearing and flag waving. While there is no possible way to include every significant offering of their vast catalogue, we believe we compiled some of Dipset’s best music in this 100+ minute homage.

Enjoy

DIPSET DIPSET DIPSET DIPSET

Download Here.

You can check the tracklist here.

@SUPERFUN [BOSTON]

Many complain that there isn't much to do in Boston. I put together this FREE party to take care of that... Monday, November 21st, 2011

Boylston Trading Company & Adidas present: @Superfun [Boston]

Music by will be provided by: Kanye West’s and Watch The Throne tour DJ: MILLION $ MANO - who will be heading there straight from the concert stage.

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BREK.ONE - www.BREKONE.com

The @superfun crew will be in from Chicago hosting the night and providing an array of shirts, posters, etc...

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This is a FREE event sponsored by adidas and Boylston Trading Co!

You must RSVP here to guarantee entry - www.superfunboston.eventbrite.com Cure Lounge (below the Wilbur Theatre) - 246 Tremont St., Boston

Doors open at 10PM - Get there early.

Boylston Trading Co. x Lexdray

The first of many bag posts... I consider myself somewhat of a bag collector of sorts. I am a fan of style and function. This is a perfect example of both. This bag comes from a collaboration between my good friend FRANK THE BUTCHER, his new endeavor BOYLSTON TRADING CO. and Lexdray. Shown here is is the Boulder bag; one of three bags to come from the collaboration between the two companies. The traditional Boulder pack comes in a all black silhouette.

Limited to 100 pieces. I'll be sure to put up more in-depth pictures when I pick mine up soon.