Frank Javiel Malave (born January 16, 1971), better known by his stage name Frankie Cutlass, is an American Grammy nominated and award winning DJ, record producer, songwriter, and remixer from East Harlem, New York City.

[7] In 1995, Cutlass released his second single "Boriquas on the Set" featuring Fat Joe, Doo Wop and Ray Boogie as an underground hip hop hit and peaked at number 29 on Billboard Hot Rap Songs.

3," reunited several veterans of Marley Marl Juice Crew All Stars artist, including Biz Markie, 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.

[20][circular reference] In June 8, 2022 Netflix invited Frankie Cutlass to attend the Tribeca Film Festival red carpet at the United Palace in New York City for the screening of Jennifer Lopez Halftime documentary.

[21] In June 7, 2024 Cutlass celebrated thirty years of his 1994 classic Hip Hop hit song "Puerto Rico Hooo" at Radio City Music Hall for the Tony Touch “Piece Maker Concert”.