New York either refers to New York City, the largest city in the US, population 8,584,629 (est. 2025) , or the state in which it occupies also called New York, which is the 4th largest, population. 20 mi. New York City is regarded as one of the major centers for music in the world and the biggest city in the country. The music of New York City includes a wide variety of hip hop, soul, salsa, rock and roll, punk, electronic music and pop music. The rest of the state includes places like Albany
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New York either refers to New York City, the largest city in the US, population 8,584,629 (est. 2025) , or the state in which it occupies also called New York, which is the 4th largest, population. 20 mi. New York City is regarded as one of the major centers for music in the world and the biggest city in the country. The music of New York City includes a wide variety of hip hop, soul, salsa, rock and roll, punk, electronic music and pop music. The rest of the state includes places like Albany, Buffalo, and Long Island which have their own scenes in a variety of genres. The state is also home to many classical symphonies, folk groups and religious choirs.
People from New York are called New Yorkers and are characterized as fast-paced individuals, but they vary between the five boroughs. They are all who are proud of where they are from and it's boosters say its "the greatest city in the world". The city is situated mainly on islands, linked by bridges, and consists of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. Manhattan is the economic and cultural heart of the city, containing the stock exchange on Wall Street and the headquarters of the United Nations. Former name (until 1664) New Amsterdam.,
Famous artists from New York City include: The Notorious B.I.G., JAY-Z, Nas, Lady Gaga, Ramones, Carole King, Sonic Youth, Blondie, The Velvet Underground (Lou Reed), Cyndi Lauper, The Strokes, Alicia Keys, Beastie Boys, Wu-Tang Clan, 50 Cent, Talking Heads, Ella Fitzgerald, Neil Diamond, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, Donna Summer,Television, Simon & Garfunkel, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Big Daddy Kane, New York Dolls, Vampire Weekend, Ka, Pop Smoke, Kiss, Big L, Big Pun, Run-DMC, Lana Del Rey, Kelis, Azealia Banks, Tony Bennett, Cam'Ron, Ma$e, Madonna (originally from Michigan), Idina Menzel, Perfume Genius, Bobby McFerrin, Swans, Glenn Branca, Luther Vandross, Regina Spektor, Teenage Jesus and the Jerks, Liquid Liquid, Patti Smith, Cro-Mags, LCD Soundsystem, El-P, Jennifer Lopez, Village People, A$AP Rocky, Foxy Brown, Lil' Kim, Mos Def, KRS-One, Fivio Foreign, Billy Woods, Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Surf Gang, Xaviersobased, and Steve Reich.
Artists from New York state:
Albany: Rhakim Ali
Long Island: Mariah Carey, Billy Joel, LL Cool J, Aesop Rock, Public Enemy, MF DOOM (born in London), Eric B. & Rakim
Westchester County: DMX, The Lox, (Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, Styles P)
Buffalo: Rick James, Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, Benny the Butcher
Schenectady: 97otis Kerell HollyHood Shumpo Denze
