
New York, United States
Frank Javiel Malave, better known by his stage name Frankie Cutlass, is an American Grammy nominated and award winning platinum DJ, record producer, songwriter, and remixer from East Harlem, New York City. He was born in New York City’s Spanish Harlem. Frankie started picking up fans at local parties and clubs as a precocious and talented 13-year-old DJ. By the early 1990’s, Frankie’s joined superstar DJ FunkMaster Flex’s and often spun at special events, and on the airwave for New York City’s Hot 97 (WQHT) Radio Station. Frankie is best known for hits like "Puerto Rico Ho!" and "Shake What Your Mama Gave Ya!". Frankie’s interest had expanded into production as well as performance, leading him to work with popular artists such as J-LO, Drake, DJ Khaled, Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, Jim Jones, Fat Joe, Mobb Deep, Shaggy, and many others.