Brooklyn, NY

Music connected to Brooklyn

Ready to dive into the soundscape of Brooklyn? This borough pulses with a raw, energetic vibe that’s echoed in countless tracks. From Jay-Z's shout-outs in "Numb/Encore" and "Empire State of Mind" to the Beastie Boys anthem "No Sleep Till Brooklyn," the city's influence on music is undeniable. Artists like A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and Action Bronson keep the Brooklyn flame burning bright today, while icons like 2Pac and Aaliyah have paid their respects. With over 150 songs referencing Brooklyn, this place has a story to tell through its music.

Beyond the beats, Brooklyn is a place of rich history and constant evolution. Imagine strolling through Brooklyn Bridge Park, enjoying the view from Pier 6, or wandering through the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's 52 acres. From its roots as Breukelen, Netherlands, to its pivotal role in the Revolutionary War, Brooklyn has seen it all. This vibrant borough, home to 2.7 million people, continues to inspire creativity and innovation, making it a must-explore destination for any music lover.

About Brooklyn

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Justice, was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
• America's first roller coaster, Switchback Railway, debuted at Coney Island in 1884.
• Its strategic location and port activity put Brooklyn on the map as a trade hub.
• Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 6 has over 30 unique swings for visitors to enjoy.
• The Great Fire of 1848 destroyed much of downtown, prompting rebuilding efforts.
• Named after Breukelen, Netherlands, it was incorporated as a city in 1834.
• With 2.7 million residents, Brooklyn would be the 4th largest US city.
• At its highest point, Brooklyn's Todt Hill is 410 feet above sea level.
• Healthcare, retail, and social assistance are major employment sectors there.
• Being in Brooklyn feels like a vibrant, energetic, and ever-evolving experience.
• Brooklyn's bedrock is primarily composed of metamorphic schist and gneiss.
• The Gowanus Canal, once a vital industrial waterway, flows through Brooklyn.
• The peregrine falcon nests on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
• Brooklyn Botanic Garden showcases diverse plant collections, including native flora.
• The Lenape people inhabited the land that is now Brooklyn before European colonization.
• The Battle of Long Island, a major Revolutionary War clash, occurred in Brooklyn on August 27, 1776.
• The Brooklyn Bridge, an iconic suspension bridge, opened in 1883.
• The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278) is known for its heavy traffic congestion.
• The Gowanus Canal is a heavily polluted waterway that flows into Gowanus Bay.
• Opossums, North America's only marsupial, are commonly found in Brooklyn.
• The Brooklyn Botanic Garden showcases diverse plant collections across 52 acres.
• The Battle of Long Island, a major Revolutionary War battle, occurred on August 27, 1776.
• The Brooklyn Bridge, connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan, was completed in 1883.
• The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) is a major highway notorious for its traffic congestion.

Artists From Brooklyn

Arlo Guthrie Barbra Streisand Barry Manilow Bear Hands Big Daddy Kane Big Thief Biohazard Black Star Bobby Shmurda Bonny Light Horseman Brian Dunne Bruce Sudano Buckshot Buddy Rich Busta Rhymes Cyndi Lauper D-Train Das EFX Dave Van Ronk Debbie Gibson Digable Planets El-P ELI GABLE Fabolous Fantastic Cat Fivio Foreign Flatbush Zombies Foxy Brown Gangstagrass GZA Harry Nilsson Hubby Jenkins HUNTR/X Jay-Z Joe Esposito Joey Bada$$ Langhorn Slim Larry Levan Lil' Kim Lizzie No Lola Brooke Lucius M.O.P. Marley Hale MC Lyte Miles Caton Mitski Mos Def Neil Diamond Neil Sedaka Nicky Siano Ol' Dirty Bastard Pat Benatar Pop Smoke Rachel & Vilray Ramblin' Jack Elliott Richie Havens Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Sheff G Sleepy Hallow Stefan Grossman Talib Kweli Tekashi 6ix9ine The Damnwells The Felice Brothers The Lone Bellow The Notorious B.I.G. TV on the Radio Type O Negative Vincent Mason Whodini Wild Pink Zephaniah Ohora Arooj Aftab

Songs About Brooklyn

Not Enough Words by

Numb / Encore by

Empire State of Mind by

Woody Guthrie by

6:16 in LA by

Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) by

The Story of O.J. by

ROCKABYE BABY by

Survival Tactics by

Unorthodox by

Downtown Train by

No Sleep Till Brooklyn by

Big Mama by

Roman’s Revenge by

Say A’ by

Christ Conscious by

Like Me by

Long I Ride by

LET ’EM KNOW by

n.y. state of mind by

Full Circle by

Buck ’Em by

if I ruled the world by

Wedding Dress by

made you look by

nas is like by

Stakes Is High by

Big Dusty by

Ibtihaj by

Big Poppa (2007 Remaster) by

Peppas by

Us Then by

baltimore jack by

big poppa by

hypnotize by

mo money mo problems by

notorious thugs by

Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa by

Give It to Me (Laugh At ’Em Remix) by

Brooklyn Go Hard by

Affirmative Action by

Mojo So Dope by

Soundtrack 2 My Life by

Frank Mills by

Runny Eggs by

Are You That Somebody by

taking punches from the breeze by

The World Is Yours by

Let Me Love You by

Brooklyn NYC by

All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) [From The Vault] by

FYE FYE by

RĖÂŁITY. by

Halftime by

Murdergram Deux by

Brooklyn by

No Sleep Till Brooklyn by

She's Got Brooklyn by

One More Night In Brooklyn by

Brooklyn Baby by

Brooklyn Twang by

Brooklyn Train by

Brooklyn Folk Song (feat. Ben Eunson; Jay Sawyer; Josh Allen & Tuomo Uusitalo) by

Brooklyn (for Leah) by

Dodgers Were In Brooklyn by

Miles by

Brooklyn James Bond by

Song Cry by

Homeless Brother by

28 by

Jazz (We’ve Got) by

Everyday Angel by

All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) [Live Acoustic] by

What’s My Name? by

Brooklyn Kid by

Murder to Excellence by

Niggas in Paris by

Open Letter by

Beez In The Trap by

Ganja Burn by

Juicy by

wolves of new york by

Get Right Witcha by

Pink Cookies In a Plastic Bag Getting Crushed by Buildings by

Take What’s Yours by

Little Bit of Both by

Nobody by

Who We Be by

Let It All Work Out by

FATHER FIGURE by

LOVE. by

Blackout by

Back Down by

Barbie Dreams by

Can’t C Me by

Fear Nothing by

Hit ’Em Up by

Hit ’Em Up (Original) by

Old School by

Feminine Walk by

Fuel by

Killshot by

Phenomenal by

Unaccommodating by

Canola Fields by

Blow My High (Members Only) by

A Milli by

Watching Movies by

Da Last Don by

More 2 Life by

My Ghetto Heroes by

Only God Can Judge Me by

A Queens Story by

Last Real Nigga Alive by

You Wouldn’t Understand by

Still A G Thang by

Daniel’s Blues by

1991 Block Party Freestyle by

Big Booty Hoes by

Big Poppa (So So Def Remix) by

Biggie by

Bust A Nut by

Come On by

Come On (1st Take) by

Dangerous MC’s by

Dead Wrong by

Dead Wrong (Original Version) by

Flip That Shit by

Freestyle Live At Mister Cee’s Crib by

Get Your Grind On by

Guaranteed Raw (Demo) by

Hope You Niggas Sleep by

House of Pain by

Hypnotize by

I Got A Story To Tell by

I Love the Dough by

It Has Been Said by

Just Playing (Dreams) by

Just a Memory by

Last Day by

Lets Get it on (Dirty Harry Blend) by

Long Kiss Goodnight by

Long Kiss Goodnight (Original) by

Machine Gun Funk by

Macs and Dons by

Me & My Bitch by

Microphone Murderer by

Mumbling & Whispering by

My Downfall by

Nigga by

Niggas by

Notorious B.I.G. by

Notorious Thugs by

One More Chance (Hip Hop Mix) by

Party and Bullshit by

Real Niggaz by

Running Your Mouth by

Spit Your Game by

The What by

Tonight by

Ultimate Rush by

Unbelievable by

Want That Old Thing Back by

What’s Beef? by

Who Shot Ya? by

Would You Die For Me by

The Hooch by

Fear Nothing by

Nearby Places

Arlo Guthrie Arooj Aftab Barbra Streisand Barry Manilow Bear Hands Big Daddy Kane Big Thief Biohazard Black Star Bobby Shmurda Bonny Light Horseman Brian Dunne Bruce Sudano Buckshot Buddy Rich Busta Rhymes Cyndi Lauper D-Train Das EFX Dave Van Ronk Debbie Gibson Digable Planets ELI GABLE El-P Fabolous Fantastic Cat Fivio Foreign Flatbush Zombies Foxy Brown GZA Gangstagrass HUNTR/X Harry Nilsson Hubby Jenkins Jay-Z Joe Esposito Joey Bada$$ Langhorn Slim Larry Levan Lil' Kim Lizzie No Lola Brooke Lucius M.O.P. MC Lyte Marley Hale Miles Caton Mitski Mos Def Neil Diamond Neil Sedaka Nicky Siano Ol' Dirty Bastard Pat Benatar Pop Smoke Rachel & Vilray Ramblin' Jack Elliott Richie Havens Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Sheff G Sleepy Hallow Stefan Grossman TV on the Radio Talib Kweli Tekashi 6ix9ine The Damnwells The Felice Brothers The Lone Bellow The Notorious B.I.G. Type O Negative Vincent Mason Whodini Wild Pink Zephaniah Ohora Albany, NY Amityville, NY Asbury Park, NJ Bayonne, NJ Bergen County, NJ Bergenfield, NJ Bloomfield, NJ Brentwood, NY Bronx, NY Bronxville, NY