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
RZA
classical music, film score
Q-Tip
alternative hip-hop, jazz rap
Masta Ace
funk, hardcore hip-hop
Joey Bada$$
progressive rap
The Lox
gangsta rap, hip-hop
Action Bronson
hip-hop
N.O.R.E.
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
A$AP Ferg
trap music
Cormega
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
EPMD
M.O.P.
Jay-Z
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
Gang Starr
Big L
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
Remy Ma
Clipse
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
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.
