25-503: Gang Starr Foundation is a collective of East Coast hip-hop artists led by the hip hop group Gang Starr . It was co-founded by Boston legend Big Shug . It was established in 1993. This article on a United States hip hop music group or collective is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . East Coast hip hop East Coast hip hop is a regional subgenre of hip hop music that originated in New York City during
50-466: A decline in unique regional scenes across many musical genres, including East Coast rap. In addition, rivalries between different cities and regions have declined significantly and artists across different regions and genres are much more willing to collaborate than in the past. Despite this, the distinctive East Coast sound is still notable in today's music, often mixed with modern trap sounds. Lil Uzi Vert , from Philadelphia, began their career representing
75-580: A hip-hop sensation — the first major star the East Coast had produced since the rise of Dr. Dre's West Coast G-funk". Many saw his dominating presence as a catalyzing factor in the East Coast/West Coast hip hop rivalry that polarized much of the hip hop community, stirring the issue enough to result in the Brooklyn rapper's 1997 death, as well as his West Coast counterpart, Tupac Shakur , months prior. By
100-582: The Jungle Brothers also earned recognition for their musical eclecticism. This period from the mid-1980s to mid-1990s has been called the " golden age " of hip hop. Although East Coast hip hop was more popular throughout the late 1980s, N.W.A 's Straight Outta Compton (released in the summer of 1988) presented the toughened sound of West Coast hip hop , which was accompanied by gritty, street-level subject matter. Later in 1992, Dr. Dre 's G-funk record The Chronic would introduce West Coast hip hop to
125-764: The Native Tongues collective that they founded. The group's first album, Straight out the Jungle , was released in 1988 on Warlock Records , an independent record label . Soon after they were signed by Warner Bros. Records , with whom the group released Done By the Forces of Nature in November 1989. In 1990, the Jungle Brothers contributed the song "I Get a Kick" to the Cole Porter tribute album Red Hot + Blue produced by
150-594: The Red Hot Organization . Following a four-year break, the Jungle Brothers returned in 1993 with J Beez Wit the Remedy . Their fifth album, V.I.P. was produced by Alex Gifford of Propellerheads and, during production, they added their vocal stylings to the Propellerheads tracks "Take California (And Party)" and "You Want It Back". Their latest album to contain new releases is 2002's All That We Do . In 2001,
175-602: The 1970s. Hip hop is recognized to have originated and evolved first in The Bronx , 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
200-514: The District of Columbia , Virginia , and Maryland produce East Coast hip hop. In contrast to the more simplistic rhyme pattern and scheme used in older hip hop , hip hop in the late ‘80s developed a stronger emphasis on lyrical dexterity. It also became characterized by multi-syllabic rhymes, complex wordplay, a continuous free-flowing delivery and intricate metaphors. Although East Coast hip hop can vary in sound and style, "aggressive" beats and
225-586: The East Coast style, but moved to Atlanta to join others such as Lil Yachty and Playboi Carti , all of whom gained popularity by using online social media. In addition, New York City's drill movement, heavily influenced by UK drill (and often using the same London producers), has injected new energy into the New York hip hop scene, attracting critical acclaim, media controversy and a significant following, despite departing from standard hip hop song structures. The movement started in Brooklyn, led by artists such as
250-538: The Sugarhill Gang , Kurtis Blow , Jam Master Jay and Run-DMC , pioneered East Coast hip hop during hip hop's earlier years in the 1970s and 1980s. As the genre developed, lyrical themes evolved through the work of East Coast artists such as the Native Tongues , a collective of hip hop artists associated with generally positive, Afrocentric themes, and assembled by Afrika Bambaataa. New York–based groups such as De La Soul , Public Enemy , A Tribe Called Quest , and
275-570: The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (1993), Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous (1995), Enta da Stage (1993), Bacdafucup (1993), Dah Shinin' (1995), Legal Drug Money (1996) and The Infamous (1995). The Notorious B.I.G. became the central figure in East Coast hip hop during most of the 1990s. Bad Boy Records comprised a team of producers known as the Hitmen Stevie J, Derrick "D Dot" Angelletie and Amen Ra directed by Sean Combs to move
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#1732891331357300-420: The combining of samples were common to the subgenre in the mid- to late 1980s. The aggressive and hard-hitting beats of the form were emphasized by such acts as EPMD , Beastie Boys and Public Enemy , while artists such as Eric B. & Rakim , Boogie Down Productions , LL Cool J , Big Daddy Kane , Nas , The Notorious B.I.G. , and Slick Rick were noted for their lyrical skill. Lyrical themes throughout
325-534: The dawn of the hip-hop era, all rap was East Coast rap." Leading up to hip hop, there were spoken-word artists such as the Last Poets who released their debut album in 1970, and Gil Scott-Heron , who gained a wide audience with his 1971 track " The Revolution Will Not Be Televised ". These artists combined spoken word and music to create a kind of "proto-rap" vibe. Following this, early artists of hip hop such as DJ Kool Herc , Grandmaster Flash , Afrika Bambaataa ,
350-664: The early and mid-1990s, such as Nas , The Notorious B.I.G. and others. The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show was the launch pad for many East Coast rappers during this era. Nas 's 1994 debut album Illmatic has also been noted as one of the creative high points of the East Coast hip hop scene, and featured production from such renowned New York–based producers as Large Professor , Pete Rock and DJ Premier . Meanwhile, The Wu-Tang Clan , Onyx , Black Moon , Smif-N-Wessun , Big L , Lost Boyz and Mobb Deep became pillars in New York's hardcore hip hop scene, achieving widespread critical acclaim for their landmark albums, Enter
375-458: The focus on hip hop to New York with the Notorious B.I.G.'s Billboard topping hits. His success on the music charts and rise to the mainstream drew more attention to New York at the time of West Coast hip hop's dominance. According to AllMusic editor Steve Huey, the success of his 1994 debut album Ready to Die "reinvented East Coast rap for the gangsta age" and "turned the Notorious B.I.G. into
400-488: The fusion of jazz , hip-hop , and house music , they were the first hip-hop group to collaborate with a house-music producer. The trio released their debut album, Straight out the Jungle in July 1988. Their hip-house club hit single, "I'll House You" was added to the album in late-1988 reissues. Fostered by Kool DJ Red Alert , the Jungle Brothers' success paved the way for De La Soul , A Tribe Called Quest , and eventually
425-534: The group's song "What's the Five 0" was featured in the music video game FreQuency . In 2004, the Jungle Brothers joined with British producer Mr On to produce " Breathe (Don't Stop) ", a version of "Breathe and Stop" by Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest , combined with a sample of Michael Jackson 's " Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough " (the idea was taken from a bootleg remix combining vocals from "Breathe and Stop" and music from " Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough "). In 2005,
450-406: The history of East Coast hip hop have ranged from lyrical consciousness by such artists as Public Enemy and A Tribe Called Quest to Mafioso rap themes by rappers such as Raekwon , MF Grimm and Kool G Rap . East Coast hip hop is occasionally referred to as New York rap due to its origins and development at block parties thrown in New York City during the 1970s. According to AllMusic , "At
475-500: The late Pop Smoke , Fivio Foreign , Sheff G , and 22Gz . East Coast hip hop was the dominant form of rap music during the Golden Era of hip hop. 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". Music writer May Blaize of MVRemix Urban comments on
500-512: The late 2000s and early 2010s, albeit without the same level of ubiquity as in the 1990s. Younger artists at this time used Internet resources such as social media, blogging, and music streaming to build a following among fans, blurring the lines between the underground and the mainstream. Rappers who emerged during this "blog era" include Joey Bada$ $ , Nicki Minaj , Wiz Khalifa , Meek Mill , Pusha T , Vast Aire , Wale , Logic , Azealia Banks , and Mac Miller . Various factors have led to
525-553: The late 90s, East coast rap had returned to mainstream dominance. Biggie's commercial success helped pave the way for the success of other up-and-coming East Coast rappers such as Jay-Z , DMX , Busta Rhymes , 50 Cent , Ja Rule , the Lox , Fat Joe , and Big Pun . Many East Coast hip hop producers also rose to prominence during this period such as Timbaland , Pharrell , Just Blaze , Swizz Beatz , Irv Gotti , and 7 Aurelius . A mainstream revitalization of East Coast rap occurred in
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#1732891331357550-509: The mainstream. Along with a combined ability to keep its primary function as party music, the West Coast form of hip hop became a dominant force during the early 1990s. Although G-Funk was the most popular variety of hip hop during the early 1990s, the East Coast hip hop scene remained an integral part of the music industry. During this period, several New York City rappers rising from the local underground scene, began releasing noteworthy albums in
575-519: The nostalgia felt among hip hop fans for records released during this time: It was claimed as the East Coast Renaissance. Wu-Tang brought the ruckus with 36 Chambers . The world was ours when Nas released Illmatic . Big L , (The MVP) came out with Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous . Temperatures rose in clubs when Mobb Deep came out with The Infamous and Brooklyn's finest Jay-Z released Reasonable Doubt . . . And who can forget
600-415: The powerful uplifting anthem that would brand New York's concrete "Bucktown" ( Smif-n-Wessun 's hit single )? . . .Ahh, it was a beautiful time in hip-hop history that many of us wish we could return to. David Drake of Stylus Magazine writes of hip hop during 1994 and its contributions, stating: "The beats were hot, the rhymes were hot – it really was an amazing time for hip-hop and music in general. This
625-782: Was the critical point for the East Coast, a time when rappers from the New York area were releasing bucketloads of thrilling work – Digable Planets , Gang Starr , Pete Rock , Jeru , O.C. , Organized Konfusion – I mean, this was a year of serious music." East Coast hip hop has also produced a multitude of acclaimed female rappers, including Salt and Pepa , The Real Roxanne , Monie Love , Queen Latifah , Lil Kim , Lauryn Hill , Ladybug Mecca , Foxy Brown , Charli Baltimore , Eve , Missy Elliott , Angie Martinez , Remy Ma , Lil Mama , Nicki Minaj , Cardi B , and Coi Leray . Jungle Brothers Jungle Brothers are an American hip hop duo composed of Michael Small (Mike Gee), & Nathaniel Hall (Afrika Baby Bam). Hailed as pioneers of
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