Class of 2009: Sandman Steve Dunn

Infamous Steve Dunn a/k/a Sandman began his hip hop career in 1987 as co-founding rapper and DJ for Hall of Fame  rap group Trech Emcees. Dunn's entertainment company SFD Productions was instrumental in securing underground venues for local rap acts during the eighties and nineties. Creative differences led to Dunn leaving the group in 1992. Sandman continued his rise in popularity as a well known local club DJ.
Sandman Steve Dunn is much more prolific as a Brockton streetfighter. In 2009, after having secured his local legend status, Dunn turned mma cage fighter and later tried his hand at acting.

Class of 2009: Cooler Than Smack

Volitile acid rap group Cooler Than Smack cemented their Brockton rap legacy with 1998's The Diabolical Dope Act, released on Linoleum Records. Formed in 1994 by Shemrok and Drift-Ski and later joined by local hip hop historian DJ Morgz along with breakdancers The Cardboard Kids. CTS soon disbanded amid allegations. Drift-Ski went on to become a well respected journalist. Shemrok has continued on with a revamped CTS.

Class of 2009: New Youth Massika

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New Youth Massika turned Drums and Mentals were basically incarnations of a single group of southside friends beginning in 1995. New Youth Massika was rapper/producer EXO a/k/a Mike Beckman and rapper Snub One a/k/a Shawn Barry among other lesser known rappers. The group drifted into obscurity during the late ninties and were absorbed into the mainstream workforce. Never to be heard from again.

Class of 2009: Black Label

Noteworthy nineties Brockton rap group Black Label was Cutler Royster aka Cutty Shark, Perry Francis and Marky Royster aka BirdManZ'nO (who would later lead Broken Bang). During their heyday (1997-2001), Black Label were as talented and influencial as any rap group in Brockton.

Class of 2009: Pride Favors

Pride Favors

Pride Favors was one of Brocktons most successful promoters in the late eighties and early nineties. Founded Top Notch Entertainment & Records, Top Notch Records was born with the 1987 release of 'Juice It Up' and was recognized in the very first issue of 'The Source' in 1988

Class of 2009: Da 3010 Bass Bruddas

Da 3010 Bass Bruddas were a very influencial late eighties Brockton rap trio out of Richmond Street Projects. Group members included DJ Pee Wee, Kelly Johnson and Dennis Neal.