East Coast hip hop
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East Coast hip hop is a stylistically gritty, lyrically complex branch of hip hop culture that emerged from New York City and surrounding areas, known for its boom-bap production and influential 1990s artists and crews.
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| instanceOf |
hip hop subgenre
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music genre ⓘ |
| culturalOrigin |
East Coast of the United States
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New York City ⓘ |
| derivative |
alternative hip hop
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backpacker rap ⓘ hardcore hip hop ⓘ mafioso rap ⓘ underground hip hop ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
Apollo Theater performances
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AverX and Pelle Pelle jackets ⓘ Bandcamp independent releases ⓘ Carhartt and workwear ⓘ DJ and MC chemistry ⓘ DJ break manipulation ⓘ DJ clue-style exclusives ⓘ DJ competitions ⓘ DJ drops ⓘ DJ scratching ⓘ DJ shout-outs on tracks ⓘ DJ-hosted compilation tapes ⓘ DJ-hosted mixtapes ⓘ DJ-led block parties ⓘ DJ-led live performances ⓘ DJing ⓘ European tour circuits ⓘ Five Percent Nation references ⓘ Funkmaster Flex bomb drops ⓘ Hot 97 radio influence ⓘ Japanese underground fanbase ⓘ Jesus piece pendants ⓘ Lyricist Lounge events ⓘ MC call-and-response ⓘ MC showcases ⓘ MCing ⓘ MPC-based production ⓘ Nation of Islam references ⓘ New Era caps ⓘ New York slang usage ⓘ Rock Steady Crew anniversaries ⓘ SP-1200-based production ⓘ Smack DVD era influence ⓘ SoundCloud underground scene ⓘ Stretch and Bobbito show influence ⓘ Timberland boots fashion ⓘ URL battle culture influence ⓘ WorldStarHipHop exposure ⓘ Yankees cap symbolism ⓘ YouTube freestyle platforms ⓘ Zulu Nation events ⓘ anti-establishment rhetoric ⓘ army fatigue outfits ⓘ b-boy battles with rap performances ⓘ b-boying ⓘ backspinning ⓘ baggy jeans era fashion ⓘ baggy sweatsuits ⓘ battle rap league participation ⓘ battle-oriented rhyming ⓘ beat juggling ⓘ behind-the-scenes skits ⓘ black nationalist themes ⓘ black-and-white video aesthetics ⓘ block party origins ⓘ blog-era exposure ⓘ bodega scenes in videos ⓘ boom bap drum machine use ⓘ boom bap drum patterns ⓘ boom bap kick-snare patterns ⓘ boom bap revival movements ⓘ boom bap snares on the 2 and 4 ⓘ boom bap tempo around 90–100 BPM ⓘ borough-specific shout-outs ⓘ braggadocious lyricism ⓘ breakbeat looping ⓘ call-and-response crowd control ⓘ censored radio versions ⓘ cinematic skits ⓘ cipher circles in parks ⓘ cipher freestyling ⓘ club remix versions ⓘ college radio freestyles ⓘ college radio support ⓘ competitive MC battles ⓘ complex rhyme schemes ⓘ concept albums ⓘ crew choreography ⓘ crew roll calls in songs ⓘ crew-based compilation albums ⓘ crew-based identity ⓘ crowd participation ⓘ cypher culture ⓘ cypher scenes in videos ⓘ dark, dusty sample textures ⓘ dense internal rhymes ⓘ dense wordplay ⓘ dice game scenes in videos ⓘ diss tracks ⓘ durags and wave caps ⓘ emphasis on MC and DJ roles ⓘ emphasis on authenticity ⓘ emphasis on bars and verses over hooks ⓘ emphasis on crate digging ⓘ emphasis on four elements of hip hop ⓘ emphasis on live performance skills ⓘ emphasis on lyricism ⓘ explicit lyrical content ⓘ fitted caps fashion ⓘ global backpacker audience ⓘ gold chains fashion ⓘ golden age influence ⓘ graffiti and b-boy culture connections ⓘ graffiti backdrops ⓘ graffiti jams with DJs and MCs ⓘ graffiti promotion ⓘ graffiti writing ⓘ grainy film look ⓘ grimy, street-level imagery ⓘ gritty sound ⓘ guest verse culture ⓘ hand-to-hand CD sales ⓘ hood documentary aesthetics in videos ⓘ hood fashion influence ⓘ hoodies and bubble coats ⓘ in-store performances ⓘ independent director collaborations ⓘ independent label releases ⓘ influence on DJ culture ⓘ influence on DJ schools ⓘ influence on ESL teaching using hip hop ⓘ influence on East Coast–West Coast rivalry narrative ⓘ influence on NBA culture ⓘ influence on academic conferences about hip hop ⓘ influence on academic study of hip hop ⓘ influence on addiction narratives in rap ⓘ influence on advertising music ⓘ influence on after-school programs ⓘ influence on album cover design ⓘ influence on b-boy styles ⓘ influence on battle rap worldwide ⓘ influence on boom bap scenes globally ⓘ influence on city-sponsored hip hop events ⓘ influence on community centers ⓘ influence on cross-cultural collaborations ⓘ influence on cultural diplomacy programs ⓘ influence on cultural policy discussions ⓘ influence on debates about 360 deals ⓘ influence on debates about DJ copyright issues ⓘ influence on debates about algorithmic bias in streaming ⓘ influence on debates about artist ownership ⓘ influence on debates about authenticity in rap ⓘ influence on debates about bootlegging ⓘ influence on debates about censorship ⓘ influence on debates about commercial vs underground ⓘ influence on debates about corporate control of hip hop ⓘ influence on debates about cultural appropriation ⓘ influence on debates about data transparency in music industry ⓘ influence on debates about digital piracy ⓘ influence on debates about fair use in music ⓘ influence on debates about free speech in music ⓘ influence on debates about intellectual property in music ⓘ influence on debates about lyricism vs melody ⓘ influence on debates about masters and publishing ⓘ influence on debates about misogyny in rap ⓘ influence on debates about mixtape hosting sites ⓘ influence on debates about mixtape legality ⓘ influence on debates about parental advisory labels ⓘ influence on debates about payola in radio ⓘ influence on debates about playlist placement ⓘ influence on debates about sampling clearance ⓘ influence on debates about sampling legality ⓘ influence on debates about streaming economics ⓘ influence on debates about violence in lyrics ⓘ influence on discussions of black identity ⓘ influence on discussions of coastal bias in media ⓘ influence on discussions of femininity in hip hop ⓘ influence on discussions of gentrification ⓘ influence on discussions of masculinity in hip hop ⓘ influence on discussions of policing and justice ⓘ influence on discussions of race and class ⓘ influence on discussions of representation in media ⓘ influence on discussions of urban development ⓘ influence on dubbing practices for films with rap ⓘ influence on faith and spirituality themes in rap ⓘ influence on fashion brands ⓘ influence on film and television portrayals of hip hop ⓘ influence on generational debates in hip hop ⓘ influence on global hip hop aesthetics ⓘ influence on global hip hop festivals ⓘ influence on global perceptions of New York City ⓘ influence on global youth culture ⓘ influence on graffiti documentaries ⓘ influence on graffiti styles ⓘ influence on grant-funded hip hop projects ⓘ influence on hip hop archives and museums ⓘ influence on hip hop documentaries ⓘ influence on hip hop journalism ⓘ influence on hip hop pedagogy ⓘ influence on hip hop radio formats ⓘ influence on hip hop themed tours ⓘ influence on hip hop video channels ⓘ influence on interdisciplinary cultural studies ⓘ influence on international hip hop exchanges ⓘ influence on language and slang ⓘ influence on language learning through rap ⓘ influence on lyric-focused rap worldwide ⓘ influence on mental health discussions in music ⓘ influence on mixtape culture ⓘ influence on moral and ethical debates in hip hop ⓘ influence on museum exhibitions about hip hop ⓘ influence on music production education ⓘ influence on music video direction ⓘ influence on nonprofit arts organizations ⓘ influence on old school vs new school discourse ⓘ influence on photography aesthetics ⓘ influence on producer techniques ⓘ influence on redemption narratives in rap ⓘ influence on regional rivalry narratives ⓘ influence on restorative justice programs ⓘ influence on sample-based production ⓘ influence on skate culture ⓘ influence on slam poetry ⓘ influence on sneaker culture ⓘ influence on social work with youth ⓘ influence on spoken word poetry ⓘ influence on sports arena music ⓘ influence on street basketball culture ⓘ influence on street marketing tactics ⓘ influence on street photography ⓘ influence on subtitling of rap videos ⓘ influence on tourism related to hip hop ⓘ influence on translation of rap lyrics ⓘ influence on trauma narratives in rap ⓘ influence on underground rap movements ⓘ influence on university hip hop courses ⓘ influence on urban literature ⓘ influence on video game soundtracks ⓘ influence on youth arts programs ⓘ influence on youth engagement strategies ⓘ interludes between songs ⓘ internet-era mixtape releases ⓘ introspective lyricism ⓘ knowledge of hip hop culture ⓘ limited cassette runs ⓘ literary references ⓘ loop-based beat construction ⓘ looped jazz and soul samples ⓘ low-budget video style ⓘ lyrical battles on street corners ⓘ lyrically complex ⓘ major label signings in the 1990s ⓘ mic control emphasis ⓘ minimal melodic hooks ⓘ minimal synth usage ⓘ mixtape-exclusive tracks ⓘ multi-element hip hop events ⓘ multi-syllabic rhymes ⓘ narrative-driven albums ⓘ old-school influence ⓘ open mic sign-up lists ⓘ open-mic showcases ⓘ park jam origins ⓘ party-rocking origins ⓘ philosophical references ⓘ political commentary ⓘ posse cuts ⓘ producer beat battles ⓘ producer tags ⓘ project hallway video scenes ⓘ punchline-heavy verses ⓘ radio edit versions ⓘ radio freestyle battles ⓘ radio freestyle sessions ⓘ radio station appearances in videos ⓘ rap battles at clubs ⓘ record store culture ⓘ regional pride themes ⓘ remix culture ⓘ respect for pioneers ⓘ response tracks ⓘ rooftop video scenes ⓘ sample chopping techniques ⓘ sample-based production ⓘ scratch routines ⓘ scratched chorus elements ⓘ shout-outs to other artists ⓘ showcase nights at venues ⓘ socially conscious lyrics ⓘ stage presence focus ⓘ storytelling lyrics ⓘ street DVD era participation ⓘ street anthem singles ⓘ street corner cyphers ⓘ street credibility as currency ⓘ street location video shoots ⓘ street mixtape distribution ⓘ street narrative storytelling ⓘ street slang dissemination ⓘ street team flyer distribution ⓘ street team promotion ⓘ streetwear fashion ⓘ studio session footage ⓘ subway video scenes ⓘ tour footage in videos ⓘ transition to recorded rap records ⓘ trendsetting in urban culture ⓘ turntablism elements ⓘ turntablist showcases ⓘ underground mixtape culture ⓘ underground radio shows ⓘ underground resurgence in 2000s ⓘ urban realism themes ⓘ use of breakbeats ⓘ use of chopped samples ⓘ use of filtered basslines ⓘ use of funk breaks ⓘ use of jazz records for samples ⓘ use of obscure soul records ⓘ use of vinyl crackle textures ⓘ use of vocal snippets as hooks ⓘ vinyl-only releases ⓘ |
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jazz rap
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neo soul ⓘ |
| stylisticOrigin |
boom bap
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dancehall ⓘ disco ⓘ electro ⓘ funk ⓘ hip hop music ⓘ jazz ⓘ reggae ⓘ rhythm and blues ⓘ |
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