Virginia Beach, Virginia

Everything Virginia Beach is known for

30 songs mention this city 58 artists from here

Virginia Beach, Virginia, a coastal city where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, has a notable musical identity. Many artists call this city home, including hip-hop artists Pharrell Williams and Pusha T, and r-n-b artist Mario. The city is also mentioned in songs such as "Virginia Beach" by Dylan Ault and "Drop It Like It's Hot" by Snoop Dogg.

Music in Virginia Beach

Songs About Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach
Dylan Ault
69%
Frontin
Pharrell Williams
65%
Cheat On You
Mase
60%
"So I might spend a week down in Virginia Beach"
Happy
Pharrell Williams
60%
Stuck
Canaan Smith
51%
"That night when the cool Virginia beach rain"
Sea Stories
Sturgill Simpson
42%
"When you get to Dam Neck"
Give It to Me (Laugh At ’Em Remix)
Timbaland
23%
"VA Beach the best that I could be reached at"
tennessee is mine
Alana Springsteen
13%
"Take the Virginia Beach sky"
summertime's close
zach bryan
10%
40 Acres
Pusha T
8%
"I claim victory when Malice on the verge of sinnin'"
Drop It Like It’s Hot
Snoop Dogg
8%
"And think before you fuck with-a lil' Skateboard P"
Hot in Herre
Nelly
7%
"Nelly took a trip from the Lou' to the Neptunes"
LET ’EM KNOW
T.I.
7%
"Skateboard P on the track"
euphoria
Kendrick Lamar
6%
"He's Terrence Thornton, I'm Terence Crawford, yeah, I'm whoopin' feet"
Chanel (Remix)
Frank Ocean
6%
"Lorraine Schwartz ring like Pharrell"
Showroom
Curren$y
6%
"Word to Pusha T and that's legal drug dealing"
Move That Dope
Future
6%
"(King Push) / Me, I try to leave the best for later"
Bye Baby
Nas
5%
"You and your Star Trak fam, I'm thinking you cats are weird"
Last Time
Gucci Mane
5%
"Goin' Pharrell Williams on the case"
Get Ur Freak On
Missy Elliott
5%
"Me and Timbaland been hot since twenty years ago (Yes)"

Showing top 20 of 30 songs

Artists From Virginia Beach

P
Pharrell Williams
r-n-b Pop: 80
P
Pusha T
hip-hop Pop: 73
L
Lil Tracy
hip-hop Pop: 71
M
Mario
r-n-b Pop: 68
N
N*E*R*D
hip-hop Pop: 65
M
Matt Maeson
indie Pop: 64
C
Clipse
hip-hop Pop: 63
T
The Neptunes
hip-hop Pop: 55
F
Front Line
metal Pop: 54
T
Turnover
pop Pop: 53
A
Arsis
metal Pop: 51
A
Alana Springsteen
country Pop: 50
A
Ashley Anne
country Pop: 50
W
We Are Trees
indie Pop: 46
T
The AmbassadorZz
gospel Pop: 43
F
Freedom Hawk
rock Pop: 42
A
At War
metal Pop: 37
H
Hiss
metal Pop: 37
M
Magoo
hip-hop Pop: 35
R
RVNT
electronic Pop: 33

Showing top 20 of 58 artists

History of Virginia Beach

Norfolk, VA RoadyGoat

Norfolk, Virginia, owes its existence to the water. The deepwater port, a natural harbor, drew people seeking opportunity and connection. Named for a town across the Atlantic, it was officially established as a borough in 1736, but its roots run deeper. Before that official designation, traders and merchants recognized the strategic value of this location where ships could easily dock and transfer goods. Early Norfolk was a bustling place, a crossroads for commerce and a gateway to the wider world. The area wasn't always peaceful, though. The Battle of Great Bridge, a key Patriot victory on December 9, 1775, took place nearby, a testament to the region's importance even in times of conflict. Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, built just a few years after the borough was established, still stands, bearing a cannonball scar as a reminder of those turbulent times. The maritime forests surrounding the town, filled with loblolly pines and bald cypress, provided resources for building and trade, while the nearby beaches, now nesting grounds for loggerhead sea turtles, offered sustenance and a connection to the natural world. Even today, the echoes of those early days resonate, shaping Norfolk's identity as a place where history and industry intertwine.

17.0 mi away

Battle of Great Bridge RoadyGoat

1775

Right here, in 1775, colonial forces handed the British a major defeat at the Battle of Great Bridge, a pivotal moment in the early days of the Revolutionary War. Royal Governor Lord Dunmore had fortified the south side of the Great Bridge crossing to control access to Norfolk. Colonial militia, wanting to push back, launched an attack on December 9th. The colonists routed the British forces in a short, decisive battle. This victory was a huge morale boost for the colonists. More importantly, it forced Lord Dunmore to flee Norfolk, effectively ending British control in Virginia for a time. The win helped solidify colonial control of the region. Today, you can visit the site of the battle. There's a park and historical markers that tell the story of what happened here. It's a great place to reflect on the courage and determination of those early patriots.

RoadyGoat → · 17.1 mi away

Cape Henry Lighthouse

1792

The first federally funded lighthouse in the United States, authorized by the first Congress in 1789.

5.4 mi away

Naval Station Norfolk

1917

The world's largest naval station, home to the Atlantic Fleet and over seventy-five ships.

19.0 mi away

Everything Near Virginia Beach

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