East Coast Hip Hop is a genre of hip hop music that originated in the Northeastern United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is characterized by its aggressive lyrical content and hard-hitting beats. East Coast Hip Hop is often associated with the New York City rap scene, and is known for its lyrical complexity and socially conscious themes. It is also known for its use of sampling from classic soul and funk records. East Coast Hip Hop has been influential in the development of other hip hop genres, such as Southern Hip Hop and West Coast Hip Hop.

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