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Jun 16, 2023 · These 100 songs celebrate the East Coast’s storied past while offering a crucial glimpse at hip-hop’s ever-promising future. Naughty by Nature Image Credit: Des Willie/Redferns/Getty Images
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- Rolling Stone
- The Notorious B.I.G. 12,420 votes. Hailed as one of the most influential rappers in history, this Brooklyn native's commanding presence and distinctive flow left an indelible mark on the hip-hop scene.
- Nas. 9,688 votes. Rising from humble beginnings in Queensbridge, this lyrical genius has been consistently regarded as one of the greatest MCs of all time.
- Wu-Tang Clan. 8,240 votes. This groundbreaking collective from Staten Island not only revolutionized the sound of hip-hop but also introduced a powerful movement that resonated with fans across the globe.
- Mobb Deep. 5,087 votes. As pioneers of hardcore rap during the golden age of hip-hop, this dynamic duo from Queensbridge delivered dark, menacing beats paired with brutally honest lyrics reflecting their harsh upbringing.
East Coast hip hop was the dominant form of rap music during the Golden Era of hip hop. [3] Many knowledgeable hip hop fans and critics are particularly favorable towards East Coast hip hop of the early-mid 1990s, viewing it as a time of creative growth and influential recordings, and describing it as "The East Coast Renaissance".
Jul 1, 2023 · Embark on a journey through the birthplace of Hip-Hop with our mix celebrating the legendary sounds of classic East Coast Hip-Hop. From the gritty streets of New York to the iconic boom bap...
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- Urban Legends
- JAY Z. To be brutally honest, any one of the top three could be shuffled and this list would be hard to argue, but it didn’t feel right with JAY Z not going at the top.
- Nas. Nas was always known as an incredible rapper and storyteller, but with his recent run of stellar projects with Hit-Boy, he essentially hit a second prime nearly thirty years after the release of his debut album, Illmatic.
- The Notorious B.I.G. In just a few years and over two albums, Biggie became one of the best rappers of all time and it’s insane to think about what he could have done, had it not been for his murder.
- MF DOOM. MF DOOM was a character like Hip-Hop has never known before and if he’d have hidden behind theatrics and his mask for his career, he wouldn’t have been taken seriously.
Listen to the East Coast Hip-Hop Essentials playlist on Apple Music. 100 Songs. Duration: 6 hours, 44 minutes.
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