Saturday, December 4, 2010

Class of 2010: The Rhyminal

Well known Brockton native Eric Zarella, rap name The Rhyminal has made a name for himself in a competitive eastern Massachusetts hip hop scene. He is considered by this hall as a top five rapper in Brockton all time. Zarella, founder of rap duo Ballcklub, has always performed well in the studio. The Rhyminal seems to get in where he fits in whether its behind the camera or working as Mr. Good DJ.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Class of 2010: Punch (Street Poets)

Street Poets made a name for themselves with the 1995 self titled release by DBK Entertainment, currently being offered online for over $150. Punch is an underground legend in Brockton and well respected by many Brockton Rap Hall of Famers.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Class of 2010: Brian Slay


Brian Schleehauf d/b/a DJ Slay has been a major player in Brockton hip hop for twenty years. Brian Slay began his career as a dj for Trech Emcees ca.1990. Slay also appeared on and co-produced local underground classic Brocktons Illest in 1999. 2013 UPDATE: 2012 Schleehauf started BrianSlayTV a youtube channel with 800,000+ video plays as of this update doubling his total plays in the past 24 hours. 2013 has Schleehauf playing a major roll in discovering and promoting the biggest buzz in Brockton music history with America's controversial rap sensation, Brockton's own Lil Poopy. Dj Slay has remained a local top club disc jockey and his future in hip hop has never looked brighter.