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

New to East Coast hip-hop? Read our getting-started guide

East Coast hip-hop Artists

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.