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Experience the iconic music video that captures the spirit of the city: JAŸ-Z - Empire State Of Mind ft. Alicia Keys YouTube• Dec 4, 2021 The Origin: Homesickness in London

When Alicia Keys was brought in for the chorus, the process wasn't instant magic. jay_z_empire_state_of_mind_ft_alicia_keys

: Initially, Jay-Z wasn't interested, but after the track was reworked with a sample of Isaac Hayes' "Love on a Two-Way Street," he saw its potential. Perfecting the Hook Experience the iconic music video that captures the

: It joined the ranks of Frank Sinatra’s "New York, New York" and Billy Joel’s "New York State of Mind" as a definitive tribute to the city. Perfecting the Hook : It joined the ranks

: The song is famously associated with the New York Yankees; Jay-Z performed it at the 2009 World Series, which many fans believe helped propel the team to victory.

: Her powerful delivery became the song's heartbeat, leading her to later release "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down," a solo, piano-driven version. A Cultural Phenomenon

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