East Coast hip-hop
regional subgenre of hip-hop music that originated in New York City during the 1970s
205 artists in the catalog.
Guides for East Coast hip-hop artists
Top East Coast hip-hop albums
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AZ
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
G-Unit
gangsta rap, hip-hop
O.C.
hip-hop, underground hip-hop
Cassidy
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
CJ
drill, hip-hop
Large Professor
Pete Rock & CL Smooth
golden age hip-hop, jazz rap
Nine
hardcore hip-hop
Das EFX
DD Osama
drill, hip-hop
Jae Millz
Black Rob
hardcore hip-hop
Cory Gunz
D-Nice
alternative hip-hop, blue-eyed soul
Hell Rell
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
Jeru the Damaja
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.