Gary Dunn the 'Black Bart' of Brockton rap was the driving force behind Hall of Fame rap group Trech Emcees for over a decade. As a producer and recording engineer, Dunn donated hundreds of hours of studio time to local aspiring rappers, helping foster a highly competitive underground hip hop scene. In 2001 Dunn 'retired' to Phoenix, Arizona only to resurface a few years later as one of Brockton's most despised rappers ever, Slick McWop. In 2007 Dunn opened the Gary Dunn Rap Clinic, later establishing June 19th as Global Rap Day. Dunn also co-produced 1999's street release compilation CD Brocktons Illest.
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Class of 2008: Gary McWop Dunn
Gary Dunn the 'Black Bart' of Brockton rap was the driving force behind Hall of Fame rap group Trech Emcees for over a decade. As a producer and recording engineer, Dunn donated hundreds of hours of studio time to local aspiring rappers, helping foster a highly competitive underground hip hop scene. In 2001 Dunn 'retired' to Phoenix, Arizona only to resurface a few years later as one of Brockton's most despised rappers ever, Slick McWop. In 2007 Dunn opened the Gary Dunn Rap Clinic, later establishing June 19th as Global Rap Day. Dunn also co-produced 1999's street release compilation CD Brocktons Illest. Class of 2008: Trech Emcees
From 1987-2001 Brockton rap group Trech Emcees were known for throwing parties highlighted by their live performances. Original members Steve 'Sandman' Dunn, Gary 'McWop' Dunn and DJ/MC Mike Angelo joined to form 3 Trech MC's in 1987. MC Mike had the trio's biggest hit in 1989 with Rip Dip Daddy. CEO Steve Dunn left the group in 1992 and was replaced behind the turntables by DJ Brian Slay. By 2001, plagued by constant line-up changes and mounting legal issues, Trech Emcees were officially disbanded as rapper Gary Dunn 'retired' to Arizona.
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