East Coast hip hop
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East Coast hip hop is a stylistically gritty, lyrically complex branch of hip hop culture that emerged from New York City and surrounding areas, known for its boom-bap production and influential 1990s artists and crews.
All labels observed (8)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| East Coast hip hop canonical | 594 |
| East Coast hip hop scene | 22 |
| New York hip hop | 7 |
| East Coast hip hop culture | 3 |
| East Coast rap | 3 |
| East Coast hip hop canon | 1 |
| East Coast hip hop discography | 1 |
| East Coast hip hop tradition | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: East Coast hip hop Context triple: [The Notorious B.I.G., influencedGenre, East Coast hip hop]
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Diamond Nine
Diamond Nine is the signature nine-aircraft formation flown by the Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerobatic display team.
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Queens
Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City, known for its ethnic diversity, major airports, and mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial centers.
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Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings is a pioneering American hip hop and urban music record label known for launching and representing many of the genre’s most influential artists.
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East Coast of the United States
The East Coast of the United States is the Atlantic seaboard region stretching from Maine to Florida, encompassing many of the nation’s oldest cities and most densely populated metropolitan areas.
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Uptown Dallas
Uptown Dallas is a vibrant, upscale neighborhood just north of downtown Dallas known for its high-rise living, trendy restaurants, nightlife, and walkable urban atmosphere.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: East Coast hip hop Target entity description: East Coast hip hop is a stylistically gritty, lyrically complex branch of hip hop culture that emerged from New York City and surrounding areas, known for its boom-bap production and influential 1990s artists and crews.
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Diamond Nine
Diamond Nine is the signature nine-aircraft formation flown by the Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerobatic display team.
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B.
Queens
Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City, known for its ethnic diversity, major airports, and mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial centers.
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C.
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings is a pioneering American hip hop and urban music record label known for launching and representing many of the genre’s most influential artists.
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D.
East Coast of the United States
The East Coast of the United States is the Atlantic seaboard region stretching from Maine to Florida, encompassing many of the nation’s oldest cities and most densely populated metropolitan areas.
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E.
Uptown Dallas
Uptown Dallas is a vibrant, upscale neighborhood just north of downtown Dallas known for its high-rise living, trendy restaurants, nightlife, and walkable urban atmosphere.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (332)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
hip hop subgenre
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music genre ⓘ |
| culturalOrigin |
East Coast of the United States
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New York City ⓘ |
| derivative |
alternative hip hop
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backpacker rap ⓘ hardcore hip hop ⓘ mafioso rap ⓘ underground hip hop ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
Apollo Theater performances
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AverX and Pelle Pelle jackets ⓘ Bandcamp independent releases ⓘ Carhartt and workwear ⓘ DJ and MC chemistry ⓘ DJ break manipulation ⓘ DJ clue-style exclusives ⓘ DJ competitions ⓘ DJ drops ⓘ DJ scratching ⓘ DJ shout-outs on tracks ⓘ DJ-hosted compilation tapes ⓘ DJ-hosted mixtapes ⓘ DJ-led block parties ⓘ DJ-led live performances ⓘ DJing ⓘ European tour circuits ⓘ Five Percent Nation references ⓘ Funkmaster Flex bomb drops ⓘ Hot 97 radio influence ⓘ Japanese underground fanbase ⓘ Jesus piece pendants ⓘ Lyricist Lounge events ⓘ MC call-and-response ⓘ MC showcases ⓘ MCing ⓘ MPC-based production ⓘ Nation of Islam references ⓘ New Era caps ⓘ New York slang usage ⓘ Rock Steady Crew anniversaries ⓘ SP-1200-based production ⓘ Smack DVD era influence ⓘ SoundCloud underground scene ⓘ Stretch and Bobbito show influence ⓘ Timberland boots fashion ⓘ URL battle culture influence ⓘ WorldStarHipHop exposure ⓘ Yankees cap symbolism ⓘ YouTube freestyle platforms ⓘ Zulu Nation events ⓘ anti-establishment rhetoric ⓘ army fatigue outfits ⓘ b-boy battles with rap performances ⓘ b-boying ⓘ backspinning ⓘ baggy jeans era fashion ⓘ baggy sweatsuits ⓘ battle rap league participation ⓘ battle-oriented rhyming ⓘ beat juggling ⓘ behind-the-scenes skits ⓘ black nationalist themes ⓘ black-and-white video aesthetics ⓘ block party origins ⓘ blog-era exposure ⓘ bodega scenes in videos ⓘ boom bap drum machine use ⓘ boom bap drum patterns ⓘ boom bap kick-snare patterns ⓘ boom bap revival movements ⓘ boom bap snares on the 2 and 4 ⓘ boom bap tempo around 90–100 BPM ⓘ borough-specific shout-outs ⓘ braggadocious lyricism ⓘ breakbeat looping ⓘ call-and-response crowd control ⓘ censored radio versions ⓘ cinematic skits ⓘ cipher circles in parks ⓘ cipher freestyling ⓘ club remix versions ⓘ college radio freestyles ⓘ college radio support ⓘ competitive MC battles ⓘ complex rhyme schemes ⓘ concept albums ⓘ crew choreography ⓘ crew roll calls in songs ⓘ crew-based compilation albums ⓘ crew-based identity ⓘ crowd participation ⓘ cypher culture ⓘ cypher scenes in videos ⓘ dark, dusty sample textures ⓘ dense internal rhymes ⓘ dense wordplay ⓘ dice game scenes in videos ⓘ diss tracks ⓘ durags and wave caps ⓘ emphasis on MC and DJ roles ⓘ emphasis on authenticity ⓘ emphasis on bars and verses over hooks ⓘ emphasis on crate digging ⓘ emphasis on four elements of hip hop ⓘ emphasis on live performance skills ⓘ emphasis on lyricism ⓘ explicit lyrical content ⓘ fitted caps fashion ⓘ global backpacker audience ⓘ gold chains fashion ⓘ golden age influence ⓘ graffiti and b-boy culture connections ⓘ graffiti backdrops ⓘ graffiti jams with DJs and MCs ⓘ graffiti promotion ⓘ graffiti writing ⓘ grainy film look ⓘ grimy, street-level imagery ⓘ gritty sound ⓘ guest verse culture ⓘ hand-to-hand CD sales ⓘ hood documentary aesthetics in videos ⓘ hood fashion influence ⓘ hoodies and bubble coats ⓘ in-store performances ⓘ independent director collaborations ⓘ independent label releases ⓘ influence on DJ culture ⓘ influence on DJ schools ⓘ influence on ESL teaching using hip hop ⓘ influence on East Coast–West Coast rivalry narrative ⓘ influence on NBA culture ⓘ influence on academic conferences about hip hop ⓘ influence on academic study of hip hop ⓘ influence on addiction narratives in rap ⓘ influence on advertising music ⓘ influence on after-school programs ⓘ influence on album cover design ⓘ influence on b-boy styles ⓘ influence on battle rap worldwide ⓘ influence on boom bap scenes globally ⓘ influence on city-sponsored hip hop events ⓘ influence on community centers ⓘ influence on cross-cultural collaborations ⓘ influence on cultural diplomacy programs ⓘ influence on cultural policy discussions ⓘ influence on debates about 360 deals ⓘ influence on debates about DJ copyright issues ⓘ influence on debates about algorithmic bias in streaming ⓘ influence on debates about artist ownership ⓘ influence on debates about authenticity in rap ⓘ influence on debates about bootlegging ⓘ influence on debates about censorship ⓘ influence on debates about commercial vs underground ⓘ influence on debates about corporate control of hip hop ⓘ influence on debates about cultural appropriation ⓘ influence on debates about data transparency in music industry ⓘ influence on debates about digital piracy ⓘ influence on debates about fair use in music ⓘ influence on debates about free speech in music ⓘ influence on debates about intellectual property in music ⓘ influence on debates about lyricism vs melody ⓘ influence on debates about masters and publishing ⓘ influence on debates about misogyny in rap ⓘ influence on debates about mixtape hosting sites ⓘ influence on debates about mixtape legality ⓘ influence on debates about parental advisory labels ⓘ influence on debates about payola in radio ⓘ influence on debates about playlist placement ⓘ influence on debates about sampling clearance ⓘ influence on debates about sampling legality ⓘ influence on debates about streaming economics ⓘ influence on debates about violence in lyrics ⓘ influence on discussions of black identity ⓘ influence on discussions of coastal bias in media ⓘ influence on discussions of femininity in hip hop ⓘ influence on discussions of gentrification ⓘ influence on discussions of masculinity in hip hop ⓘ influence on discussions of policing and justice ⓘ influence on discussions of race and class ⓘ influence on discussions of representation in media ⓘ influence on discussions of urban development ⓘ influence on dubbing practices for films with rap ⓘ influence on faith and spirituality themes in rap ⓘ influence on fashion brands ⓘ influence on film and television portrayals of hip hop ⓘ influence on generational debates in hip hop ⓘ influence on global hip hop aesthetics ⓘ influence on global hip hop festivals ⓘ influence on global perceptions of New York City ⓘ influence on global youth culture ⓘ influence on graffiti documentaries ⓘ influence on graffiti styles ⓘ influence on grant-funded hip hop projects ⓘ influence on hip hop archives and museums ⓘ influence on hip hop documentaries ⓘ influence on hip hop journalism ⓘ influence on hip hop pedagogy ⓘ influence on hip hop radio formats ⓘ influence on hip hop themed tours ⓘ influence on hip hop video channels ⓘ influence on interdisciplinary cultural studies ⓘ influence on international hip hop exchanges ⓘ influence on language and slang ⓘ influence on language learning through rap ⓘ influence on lyric-focused rap worldwide ⓘ influence on mental health discussions in music ⓘ influence on mixtape culture ⓘ influence on moral and ethical debates in hip hop ⓘ influence on museum exhibitions about hip hop ⓘ influence on music production education ⓘ influence on music video direction ⓘ influence on nonprofit arts organizations ⓘ influence on old school vs new school discourse ⓘ influence on photography aesthetics ⓘ influence on producer techniques ⓘ influence on redemption narratives in rap ⓘ influence on regional rivalry narratives ⓘ influence on restorative justice programs ⓘ influence on sample-based production ⓘ influence on skate culture ⓘ influence on slam poetry ⓘ influence on sneaker culture ⓘ influence on social work with youth ⓘ influence on spoken word poetry ⓘ influence on sports arena music ⓘ influence on street basketball culture ⓘ influence on street marketing tactics ⓘ influence on street photography ⓘ influence on subtitling of rap videos ⓘ influence on tourism related to hip hop ⓘ influence on translation of rap lyrics ⓘ influence on trauma narratives in rap ⓘ influence on underground rap movements ⓘ influence on university hip hop courses ⓘ influence on urban literature ⓘ influence on video game soundtracks ⓘ influence on youth arts programs ⓘ influence on youth engagement strategies ⓘ interludes between songs ⓘ internet-era mixtape releases ⓘ introspective lyricism ⓘ knowledge of hip hop culture ⓘ limited cassette runs ⓘ literary references ⓘ loop-based beat construction ⓘ looped jazz and soul samples ⓘ low-budget video style ⓘ lyrical battles on street corners ⓘ lyrically complex ⓘ major label signings in the 1990s ⓘ mic control emphasis ⓘ minimal melodic hooks ⓘ minimal synth usage ⓘ mixtape-exclusive tracks ⓘ multi-element hip hop events ⓘ multi-syllabic rhymes ⓘ narrative-driven albums ⓘ old-school influence ⓘ open mic sign-up lists ⓘ open-mic showcases ⓘ park jam origins ⓘ party-rocking origins ⓘ philosophical references ⓘ political commentary ⓘ posse cuts ⓘ producer beat battles ⓘ producer tags ⓘ project hallway video scenes ⓘ punchline-heavy verses ⓘ radio edit versions ⓘ radio freestyle battles ⓘ radio freestyle sessions ⓘ radio station appearances in videos ⓘ rap battles at clubs ⓘ record store culture ⓘ regional pride themes ⓘ remix culture ⓘ respect for pioneers ⓘ response tracks ⓘ rooftop video scenes ⓘ sample chopping techniques ⓘ sample-based production ⓘ scratch routines ⓘ scratched chorus elements ⓘ shout-outs to other artists ⓘ showcase nights at venues ⓘ socially conscious lyrics ⓘ stage presence focus ⓘ storytelling lyrics ⓘ street DVD era participation ⓘ street anthem singles ⓘ street corner cyphers ⓘ street credibility as currency ⓘ street location video shoots ⓘ street mixtape distribution ⓘ street narrative storytelling ⓘ street slang dissemination ⓘ street team flyer distribution ⓘ street team promotion ⓘ streetwear fashion ⓘ studio session footage ⓘ subway video scenes ⓘ tour footage in videos ⓘ transition to recorded rap records ⓘ trendsetting in urban culture ⓘ turntablism elements ⓘ turntablist showcases ⓘ underground mixtape culture ⓘ underground radio shows ⓘ underground resurgence in 2000s ⓘ urban realism themes ⓘ use of breakbeats ⓘ use of chopped samples ⓘ use of filtered basslines ⓘ use of funk breaks ⓘ use of jazz records for samples ⓘ use of obscure soul records ⓘ use of vinyl crackle textures ⓘ use of vocal snippets as hooks ⓘ vinyl-only releases ⓘ |
| musicFusionGenreWith |
jazz rap
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neo soul ⓘ |
| stylisticOrigin |
boom bap
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dancehall ⓘ disco ⓘ electro ⓘ funk ⓘ hip hop music ⓘ jazz ⓘ reggae ⓘ rhythm and blues ⓘ |
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