Staten Island, NY

Music connected to Staten Island

About Staten Island

• Wu-Tang Clan, the iconic hip-hop group, originated from Staten Island.
• The Teleport, the world's first satellite communications center, was founded there.
• The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge's construction in 1964 connected it to the rest of NYC.
• It's the only NYC borough without a direct subway connection to Manhattan.
• Hurricane Sandy in 2012 caused widespread devastation and coastal reshaping.
• Named in 1664 for the Staten-Generaal, the Dutch parliament, it incorporated in 1898.
• With nearly 500,000 residents, it's NYC's least populated borough.
• Todt Hill, at 410 feet, is the highest natural point along the Atlantic coastal plain.
• Many residents commute to other boroughs for work, especially in healthcare.
• Being there feels like a quiet escape with a strong sense of community and history.

Artists From Staten Island

Becca Mancari Eamon Ghostface Killah Inspectah Deck Method Man Raekwon RZA Wu-Tang Clan

Songs About Staten Island

Rose Conley by

The World Is Yours by

Halftime by

Beez In The Trap by

wolves of new york by

C.R.E.A.M. by

Protect Ya Neck by

Everybody’s Something by

Got My Mind Made Up by

Old School by

Last Real Nigga Alive by

Rap Phenomenon by

The What by

The What (Unreleased Version) by

Nearby Places

Becca Mancari Eamon Ghostface Killah Inspectah Deck Method Man RZA Raekwon Wu-Tang Clan Albany, NY Amityville, NY Asbury Park, NJ Bayonne, NJ Bergen County, NJ Bergenfield, NJ Bloomfield, NJ Brentwood, NY Bronx, NY Bronxville, NY