Deep east coast hip hop is a subgenre of hip hop music that originated in the eastern region of the United States. It is characterized by its gritty and raw sound, often featuring socially conscious lyrics that touch on themes such as poverty, racism, and police brutality. The beats are typically heavy and sample-based, with a focus on boom-bap drums and soulful melodies. This style of hip hop gained popularity in the 1990s and has continued to influence the genre to this day.
Here is a list of deep east coast hip hop artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the deep east coast hip hop genre. You can find out what deep east coast hip hop genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.