Best 100 east coast hip hop releases

East Coast hip hop, also known as East Coast rap, is a subgenre of hip hop music that originated in the Eastern United States, specifically New York City, during the 1970s. It is characterized by its aggressive beats, use of samples, and socially conscious lyrics. East Coast hip hop was prominent in the 1980s and early 1990s, with artists such as Run-DMC, Public Enemy, and Wu-Tang Clan, among others. Its sound and style have had a significant influence on the development of hip hop music and culture as a whole.