- There are several artists who have defined East Coast rap, serving as inspirations for some of our favorite artists today.
- From the streetwise philosophies of The Notorious B.I.G to Jay-Z's distinct hustler's ambition, the gamut of East Coast rap talent is wide and diverse.
- A mainstream revitalization of East Coast rap occurred in the late 2000s and early 2010s, albeit without the same level of ubiquity as in the 1990s.
- What started in New York, spread throughout the whole East Coast, with different Hip Hop groups selling gold or platinum albums.
- While the duo never went on to massive pop chart success, Pete Rock & CL Smooth had a massive impact on East Coast rap’s popularity during the 1990s.
- He was one of the key players in the East Coast gangsta rap scene. ... Nas is an American rapper, known for his roots in East Coast rap.
- Rico Nasty 100 Greatest East Coast Rap Songs. Image Credit: Youtube. Maryland-by-way-of-Brooklyn spitter Rico Nasty sounds like a young-old soul.
- Art Without Effort (AI "artist" diss track). East coast rap • Gangsta rap • East coast hip hop. ... In the stye of snoop dogg • Hip hop rap.
