60 East
Joey Atilano (born April 1, 1989), known professionally as 60 East, is an American rapper and writer.
| 60 East | |
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| Born | Joey Atilano Ontario, California |
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| Known for | "My Hometown," "At the Sideshow" |
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Early life
60 East was born in Ontario, California.[1]
Music career
Atilano has toured across 10+ countries and 30 states, performing as a headliner and official support for artists such as Devin the Dude, Elzhi, and Apathy.
As a recording artist, 60 East has released over a dozen projects, including albums, EPs, and collaborations, with his most recent album My Hometown debuting at #9 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Charts.[2] His catalog features collaborations with Grammy-winning and nominated producers Evidence,[3] Khrysis, and Eric G (The Soul Council), alongside artists such as Sa-Roc, Blu, and Blueprint.
His career accolades include A3C/Sonicbids’ “This Is My Year,” Music Connection Magazine’s Top 100 Live Artists, and winning the Paid Dues Festival election, placing him on stage alongside Kendrick Lamar and Macklemore.
Beyond music, 60 East is the founder of the Happiness of Pursuit Festival, which ran for seven consecutive years, featured over 300 artists—including Juelz Santana, D12, The Pharcyde, and Suga Free—and drew thousands of fans.[4] The festival has since evolved into the Happiness of Pursuit Arts Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to community events, education, and artist empowerment.
In 2023, 60 East formed a duo with rapper/producer A-F-R-O called At the Sideshow. As of 2026, they have released an EP and a sequel LP.
In 2025, he expanded his creative impact with The Crossword Cipher, a crossword puzzle book designed to educate readers on independent hip-hop culture.
Discography
Solo albums
10,000 Hours: A Story of Success
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My Hometown[5]
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Solo EPs
The Freeway Series Vol. 1
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The Freeway Series Vol. 2: Cruise Control
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The Freeway Series Vol. 3: Traffic Jam
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Collab projects
Krate Killers (EP) with Krate Killer
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At the Sideshow (EP) with A-F-R-O[6]
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At the Sideshow 2: Art House (LP) with A-F-R-O[7]
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References
- ↑ "About | 60 East". WWW.SIXTYEAST.NET. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ↑ "My Hometown". www.top-charts.com. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ↑ Horvath, Zachary (2020-01-23). "60 East, Elzhi, And Evidence Are In Sync On "Wet Roads"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ↑ Carenza, Jack (2023-05-19). "Rapper 60 East's Vision Became a Thriving Music Festival: Interview". Todays Hip Hop News. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ↑ Phlicks, Loe Kee (2024-10-01). "60 East's Debut 'My Hometown' (Album Review)". UndergroundHipHopBlog.com. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ↑ A-F-R-O & 60 East - At The Side Show, 2023, retrieved 2026-02-12
- ↑ mediamaverick (2025-08-23). "A-F-R-O & 60 East Unveil "At The Sideshow 2: Art House"(Album)". Insomniac Magazine. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
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