East Coast hip-hop
regional subgenre of hip-hop music that originated in New York City during the 1970s
205 artists in the catalog.
Start here
3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul · 1989
Top East Coast hip-hop albums
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All East Coast hip-hop artists
Reef the Lost Cauze
hip-hop, underground hip-hop
Special Ed
hardcore hip-hop
Nature
Lord Jamar
Irv Gotti
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
Capone
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
Hit Squad
Sharaya J
rapping
Terror Squad
Sonny Seeza
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
Nice & Smooth
Da Youngstas
Masta Ace Incorporated
Screwball
Mike Hitt
alternative hip-hop, hip-hop
Kenzo B
Bronx drill, freestyle rap
About East Coast hip-hop
What is East Coast hip-hop?
regional subgenre of hip-hop music that originated in New York City during the 1970s
Where should I start with East Coast hip-hop?
Start with "3 Feet High and Rising" by De La Soul. It captures what makes East Coast hip-hop worth exploring.
What are the best East Coast hip-hop albums?
The East Coast hip-hop albums worth hearing first: "3 Feet High and Rising" by De La Soul, "My Name Is My Name" by Pusha T, "King's Disease" by Nas, "King's Disease III" by Nas and "Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon" by Pop Smoke.
How many East Coast hip-hop artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 205 East Coast hip-hop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
