Queens, NY

Music connected to Queens

Dive into the vibrant soundscape of Queens, New York, a borough that beats with a relentlessly energetic hum and a rich musical legacy. Hip hop's roots run deep here, with the legendary Nas hailing from Queensbridge and shaping the genre with his iconic album *Illmatic*. From LL Cool J's anthems like "I'm Bad" and "To Da Break Of Dawn" to the modern sounds of Action Bronson, Queens has consistently fueled musical innovation. J. Cole even shouts out the city in "Forbidden Fruit," proving its enduring influence.

Beyond the music, Queens is a study in contrasts. Once home to a massive ash dump, Flushing Meadows Corona Park is now a sprawling green space, forever transformed by the 1964 World's Fair and marked by the iconic Unisphere. The borough, named for Queen Catherine of Braganza, is a melting pot of cultures and histories, shaped by everything from the Wisconsin glacier to the construction of the Queensboro Bridge. With over 2.4 million residents, Queens offers a diverse and bustling experience that's resonated with artists like 50 Cent, A$AP Rocky, and countless others, inspiring them to weave its spirit into their music.

About Queens

• Rapper Nas, known for his album *Illmatic*, hails from Queensbridge.
• Hip hop music culture significantly originated in the borough of Queens.
• The construction of the Queensboro Bridge spurred significant residential development.
• Flushing Meadows Corona Park was once a massive ash dump, now a vibrant green space.
• The 1964 World's Fair dramatically reshaped the landscape of Flushing Meadows.
• Named for Queen Catherine of Braganza, Queens was established in 1683.
• Over 2.4 million people live in Queens, making it NYC's second-most populous borough.
• Its highest point is only 258 feet, a small hill called 'Summit Rock'.
• Healthcare and social assistance are major sectors of employment for Queens residents.
• A bustling, diverse, and relentlessly energetic hum defines the Queens experience.
• The Wisconsin glacier deposited terminal moraine sediments across Queens, shaping its hilly landscape.
• The East River, a tidal strait, forms the western boundary of Queens.
• Ospreys nest in Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, a vital bird sanctuary.
• Queens is home to diverse plant communities, including salt marshes in Jamaica Bay.
• The Matinecock Native Americans inhabited the area that is now Queens before European colonization.
• In 1776, the Battle of Long Island was partly fought in what is now Queens.
• The iconic Unisphere, built for the 1964 World's Fair, still stands in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
• The Queensboro Bridge, also known as the 59th Street Bridge, connects Queens to Manhattan.

Artists From Queens

50 Cent A Tribe Called Quest Capone-N-Noreaga Cormega jacal Ll Cool J Mobb Deep Nas Nicki Minaj Roxanne Shante Salt-N-Pepa Simon & Garfunkel The Shangri-Las Young MC

Songs About Queens

I’m Bad by

MIDDLE CHILD by

Forbidden Fruit by

The Fire Down Below by

Flight To JFK by

To Da Break Of Dawn by

Not Enough Words by

For My Dawgs by

Meet the Mets by

Jack The Ripper by

Ether by

Shiraz by

Affirmative Action by

Imported Goods by

Back Down by

Hillbilly bone by

Itty Bitty Piggy by

the king of telling lies by

Represent by

The World Is Yours by

Doreen by

Halftime by

Plastic Cigarette by

Jazz (We’ve Got) by

Window Shopper by

Rollin’ on 20's by

Chi-Raq by

Beez In The Trap by

Ganja Burn by

wolves of new york by

It's Tricky by

Excuse Me by

Ghetto Qu’ran (Forgive Me) by

Mama Said Knock You Out by

Walk This Way by

Believe Me by

Chambea by

I Need Love by

Old School by

Check the Rhime by

Fuel by

Legacy by

Where Do We Go From Here by

2nd Childhood by

A Queens Story by

As We Enter by

Back When by

Destroy & Rebuild by

Get Down by

Got Ur Self a Gun by

Hero by

Last Real Nigga Alive by

Live Nigga Rap by

Memory Lane (Sittin’ In Da Park) by

Nah Mean by

Nasty by

One Love by

One Time 4 Your Mind by

Queens Get the Money by

Rare by

Shootouts by

Suspect by

Take It in Blood by

Wrote My Way Out by

Doreen by

P.I.M.P. Remix by

Still A G Thang by

Another by

Biggie by

It Has Been Said by

Juicy by

Nigga by

Niggas by

Nearby Places

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