Where to Start with East Coast hip-hop
regional subgenre of hip-hop music that originated in New York City during the 1970s
205 artists
Best East Coast hip-hop Albums to Start With
East Coast hip-hop Artists
Redman
funk, hardcore hip-hop
Wale
hip-hop
Lloyd Banks
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
Pusha T
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
MF DOOM
alternative hip-hop, underground hip-hop
Talib Kweli
alternative hip-hop
The Notorious B.I.G.
G-funk, gangsta rap
Jadakiss
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
Slick Rick
golden age hip-hop, hip-hop
Eric B. & Rakim
Canibus
hardcore hip-hop
Pete Rock
alternative hip-hop, experimental hip-hop
Method Man
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
Kool G Rap
gangsta rap, golden age hip-hop
Swizz Beatz
hip-hop
Q-Tip
alternative hip-hop, jazz 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.
