How to get into East Coast hip-hop
East Coast hip-hop: regional subgenre of hip-hop music that originated in New York City during the 1970s northsound.fm covers 205 East Coast hip-hop artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into East Coast hip-hop?
Start with 50 Cent's "Guess Who's Back?". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into East Coast hip-hop.
Who are the best East Coast hip-hop artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for East Coast hip-hop include 50 Cent, Wu-Tang Clan and Nas. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is East Coast hip-hop?
regional subgenre of hip-hop music that originated in New York City during the 1970s