eastcoasthiphop Tag Posts Index

Beanie Sigel

Beanie Sigel's signing to the Roc was a part of the label's new millennium expansion by Jay-Z and Dame Dash so rap fans at the time were curious to see and hear

QB's Finest

"QB's Finest" was an idea that Nas had going on all along and he just finally got time to put everything together. after "Illmatic" by Nas and

Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood

DMX decided to take things to the next level when it came to dropping his sophomore album "Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood". released 7 months after

Independent Leaders

After unleashing their debut album "Independent Leaders" under the moniker The New Style in 1989, the gritty New Jersey-bred trio now known as Naughty

De La Soul

De La Soul came through with this great album at the height of the east coast west coast rivalry in the mid 90s. this was a good change from the norm. "Stakes

Busta Rhymes - The Coming

Busta Rhymes hit the world like a ton of bricks when he made this classic effort "The Coming". his wild and crazy rap style keeps you clinging to every

Reggie Noble

While there were rappers that were funny before Reggie Noble, "Whut? Thee Album" set a new standard for hardcore rap music with a comedic edge. Redman's

AZ - QUITE MONEY

In 1995 Brooklyn's AZ dropped his debut album "Doe Or Die". a short twelve track release this is an excellent album full of memorable lyrics, beats and

Kiss Tha Game Goodbye

Kiss Tha Game Goodbye" represents 2001 to the fullest. this album had the streets AMPED UP!!!!! Jadakiss was in his rawest form when it came to the bars &

El Nino

Out of the ashes of the East Coast collective Hit Squad, once the happy home to EPMD and their understudies superior lyricists Redman, Erick Sermon and Keith Murray

How To Rob

When 50 Cent dropped "How To Rob", in 1999 he pissed off a lot of people. in the aftermath, several MCs made on-wax responses that were clearly not in

Murda Muzik

The Mobb remained raw with their fourth effort "Murda Muzik". its easy to say that Mobb Deep has kept it real and continues to keep it real without having

Vol.3...Life And Times Of S.Carter

Vol.3...Life And Times Of S.Carter" showcases Jay-Z lyrically at the top of his game. with production from DJ Premier, K-Rob, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, Rockwilder,

Enter The Wu-Tang

4 years after dropping their debut album "Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)", Wu-Tang Clan dropped "Wu-Tang Forever", a 27-track, double-disc effort

BIG PUN

"Capital Punishment", a project that immediately established the Bronx-hailing rapper as one of the most devastating lyricists in the rap game. in the

EPMD

EPMD proved their commercial and artistic viability on "Business Never Personal". backed by funky beats, innovative nods to the Zapp/Roger Troutman catalogue,

RAKIM

1997 was the perfect time for Rakim to return to the hip hop scene. the current crop of New York street rappers Nas, The Notorious BIG & Jay-Z had all followed

ROC A FELLA

What a time to be alive!!!!! this era of Roc-A-Fella was gettin' hotter like no other. Jay-Z released "The Black Album", Diplomats released "Diplomatic

DAS EFX

DASEFX's debut album "Dead Serious" helped to curate a new stream of consciousness sound in hip hop. Das EFX's quick-tounged lyrical delivery and frequent

Belly

"Belly" is hands down one of the most deepest hood movies ever made in hip hop history. the soundtrack and the movie itself is timeless!!!!!!!! when you