Frankie Cutlass

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Frankie Cutlass
Latin
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • songwriter
  • remixer
Years active1987–present
Labels
Formerly ofThe Flip Squad

Frank Javiel Malave (born January 16, 1971), better known by his stage name Frankie Cutlass, is an American DJ, record producer, songwriter, and remixer from Harlem, New York City.[1] He was a member of the Funkmaster Flex's DJ collective The Flip Squad.[2]

Early life

Frankie Cutlass was born and raised in New York City's

El Barrio),[3] to Puerto Rican parents Delia Rivera Malave, a housewife, and Firpo Malave from Cayey, Puerto Rico. The youngest of nine children, he was raised in the same housing development as actor and singer-songwriter Marc Anthony at Metro North Plaza Houses.[4]

Music career

It was Cutlass' brother who first inspired him to DJ, and Cutlass first used the decks in the 1980s at the age of 12.[5] Shortly after, he started working as a DJ at local parties and clubs. Cutlass first hit the scene at the age of 15 and one year later left school to embrace a full-time music career.[6] He soon moved into production as well, working with Freestyle music.

In 1994, Cutlass used his own label, Hoody Records, to produce The Frankie Cutlass Show, from which his classic Hip Hop single "Puerto Rico" charted on the Top Hot Dance

Violator Records and Epic Records.[5]

By the mid-1990s, Cutlass became a member of the

Notorious B.I.G, Uncle Luke, Fat Joe, Shaggy, Rayvon, Akinyele, Mad Lion and veteran Latin Music artists such as Tito Nieves on his smash "I Like It Like That".[8]

1997 saw the release of his second album,

Roxanne Shanté, Big Daddy Kane, and Craig G charted at number 24 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs.[12]

His music found its way to mainstream success when "Freak It Out" by Doug E. Fresh was included in the 1996 soundtrack for the film Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, which was certified gold-selling.[13]

"Puerto Rico" was featured in the film Gloria starring Sharon Stone

RIAA.[15]

In 2001,

Let's Get Loud concert with Frankie Cutlass's "Puerto Rico" at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Puerto Rico. This concert was also televised on NBC in 2002.[16][17]

In 2006 Cutlass returned with a new remix of "Puerto Rico", featuring

Voltio and The Barrio Boys.[18]

In June 2016 Cutlass scored another double platinum award plaque by collaborating with

Grammy
recognizing Frankie Cutlass as a co-producer and writer.

In June 8, 2022

Tribeca Film Festival red carpet at the United Palace in New York City for the screening of Jennifer Lopez Halftime documentary.[20]


Personal life

In 1994, Frankie married Lorraine Ortiz in New York City, they have two daughters, Karisma Delia Malave (October 11, 1995) who Frankie named after his mother who passed late in October 1995 Delia Rivera Malave, and Faith Victoria Malave (July 12, 2001). The couple separated early 2006 and the marriage ended in 2008.

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

  • "DJ's Only" (2010), Cutlass Music Group[24]
  • "Ritmo Tropical" (2011), Cutlass Music Group[25]

Singles

References

  1. ^ [1][dead link]
  2. ^ "Frankie Cutlass Bio | Frankie Cutlass Career". MTV. January 16, 1971. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  3. Newspapers.com
    . "Frankie Cutlass also achieves a seamless sound on 'Politics And Bull_____', but his disc stands as a document rather than a concept. The Puerto Rican DJ, bom in Spanish Harlem, scored two underground hits with the shout-outs 'Puerto Rico/Black People' and 'Boriquas On Da Set' both of which appear on the disc."
  4. ^ "Music – Music News, New Songs, Videos, Music Shows and Playlists from MTV". www.mtv.com.
  5. ^ a b Huey, Steve (September 30, 1962). "Marley Marl | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  6. ^ "Interview with Frankie Cutlass". Ggospelflava.com. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  7. ^ "Billboard". March 26, 1994.
  8. ^ "Frankie Cutlass – Puerto Rico 2006 Audio CD". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  9. ^ "Search Page". Billboard.
  10. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard.
  11. ^ "Billboard". March 1997.
  12. ^ "Biz Markie". Billboard.
  13. ^ "Soundtracks for Spoof Movie". Imdb.com. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  14. ^ "Soundtracks for Gloria". Imdb.com. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  15. ^ "Gold & Platinum". Recording Industry Association of America.
  16. ^ "Jennifer Lopez in Concert (2001) - IMDb". IMDb.
  17. ^ "Where to stream Jennifer Lopez: Let's Get Loud (2003) online? Comparing 50+ Streaming Services".
  18. ^ "Puerto Rico 2006". Amazon. 2006.
  19. ^ "MTV Music". MTV.
  20. ^ "Frankie Cutlass attends "Halftime" Premiere during the Tribeca".
  21. ^ The Frankie Cutlass Show by Frankie Cutlass | MTV
  22. ^ Politics & Bullshit by Frankie Cutlass | MTV
  23. ^ "Frankie Cutlass | New Music And Songs". MTV. January 16, 1971. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  24. ^ "iTunes – Music – DJ's Only – EP by Frankie Cutlass". Itunes.apple.com. March 3, 1994. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  25. ^ "iTunes – Music – Ritmo Tropical – EP by Frankie Cutlass". Itunes.apple.com. May 31, 2011. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  26. ^ "Frankie Cutlass – Puerto Rico 2006 Featuring Lumidee, Voltio & Joell Ortiz | Listen Free | iHeartRadio". Iheart.com. January 2006. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  27. ^ "The Cypher, Part 3 by Frankie Cutlass". MTV. January 1, 1996. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  28. ^ "Frankie Cutlass – You & You & You CD Album MP3". Cduniverse.com. May 14, 1996. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  29. ^ [2][dead link]
  30. ^ Billboard – Google Books. August 26, 1995. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  31. ^ "Puerto Rico Ho by Frankie Cutlass". MTV. January 1, 1994. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  32. ^ "Frankie Cutlass – Wede Man (feat. Selector) | Listen Free | iHeartRadio". Iheart.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  33. ^ "Frankie Cutlass Presents Rayvon – Girls Fresh (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  34. ^ "& More – You'll Never Find Another Love (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.