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Genre
harlem hip hop
Parent Genre: hip hop

Harlem hip hop is a subgenre of hip hop music that originated in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. It is characterized by its unique sound, which blends elements of East Coast and Southern hip hop. Harlem hip hop often features hard-hitting beats, soulful samples, and lyrics that focus on street life, hustling, and the struggle for success. It has produced some of the most influential and successful hip hop artists of all time, who have helped to shape the genre and push it forward.


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harlem hip hop music timeline

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List of harlem hip hop artists

Here is a list of harlem hip hop artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the harlem hip hop genre. You can find out what harlem hip hop genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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