Hailing from a state that hasn’t seen a national championship in over 60 years, Massillon native Stalley has always been adamant on bringing the title back home. Leaving to play Division 1 basketball in Michigan, his time out there would be brief after an injury. But his goal to bring a champion back home would lead him to New York to pursue his new focus: music. In 2008, he connected with Ohio’s own, Terry Urban on the mixtape release “Goin Ape” as well as toured opening for Mos Def. Currently Stalley has been working with ALIFE and GFCnewyork, the collective responsible for the success of Mickey Factz. He’s recently released his 2nd project titled MadStalley: The Autobiography where he pens his journey and experiences over re-worked Madlib productions. Massillon’s Stallion is putting his whole state on his back, as he rides to leave a trail for the voices and stories of those unheard. Stalley says, “The theme music of champions is now back here in Ohio. Now all Lebron has to do is get us that trophy so we can celebrate.”