About East Coast hip-hop
East Coast hip-hop is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of American hip-hop.
Among the best-known names in the style are Sean Combs, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, 6ix9ine and J. Cole.
East Coast hip-hop has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as DMV hip-hop.
From Wikipedia
East Coast hip-hop is a regional subgenre of hip-hop music that originated in New York City during the 1970s. Hip-hop is recognized to have originated and evolved first in the Bronx borough of New York City. In contrast to other styles, East Coast hip-hop music prioritizes complex lyrics for attentive listening rather than beats for dancing. The term "East Coast hip-hop" more specifically denotes hip-hop originating from the Northeastern United States. Southeastern states such as Georgia or Florida instead produce Southern hip-hop rather than East Coast hip-hop, although the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland produce East Coast hip-hop.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of East Coast hip-hop.
- ↑ American hip-hop
- ↓ DMV hip-hop
Key artists
- Sean Combs
- Nas
- Wu-Tang Clan
- Public Enemy
- 6ix9ine
- J. Cole
- LL Cool J
- RZA
- Method Man
- Yasiin Bey
Frequently asked questions
What is East Coast hip-hop?
East Coast hip-hop is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of American hip-hop.
Where and when did East Coast hip-hop originate?
East Coast hip-hop originated in United States in the 1970s.
Who are famous East Coast hip-hop artists?
Sean Combs, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, 6ix9ine and J. Cole.