Top 4 in Alicia Keys' Top 10 Popular Songs: When Emotions Are the Material for Music.
JAY-Z - Empire State Of Mind ft. Alicia Keys
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Release date: October 20, 2009
Singer: Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys
Genre: Hip Hop, R&B
Duration: 4 minutes and 37 seconds
"Empire State of Mind" is a lively and popular rap-pop song, released in 2009. This song is one of Alicia Keys' best works and is also a musical icon. of New York City.Featuring famous rapper Jay-Z, "Empire State of Mind" creates a unique combination of Alicia Keys' powerful vocals and Jay-Z's brilliant rapping style. The song delivers a message of pride in New York City, with lyrics depicting images and emotions of vibrant urban life and a thirst for success.
"Empire State of Mind" was a huge hit and became a New York musical icon. The song has achieved great success on the charts and is loved by many people around the world. It has made its mark on listeners thanks to its catchy melody, emotional lyrics, and talented performances by Alicia Keys and Jay-Z.
"Empire State of Mind" is not only a hit song but also a musical icon, creating pride and love for New York City. The special collaboration between Alicia Keys and Jay-Z has brought a unique and memorable work to listeners, and confirmed Alicia Keys as one of the leading artists in the music industry.
See the song's quote (Source genius.com):
> Yeah, I'm out that Brooklyn, now I'm down in Tribeca
> Right next to De Niro, but I'll be hood forever
> I'm the new Sinatra, and since I made it here
> I can make it anywhere, yeah, they love me everywhere
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> In New York (Ayy, uh, yeah; aha)
> Concrete jungle (Yeah) where dreams are made of
> There's nothin' you can't do (Yeah, okay)
> Now you're in New York (Aha, aha, aha; uh, yeah)
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> Catch me at the X with OG at a Yankee game
> Shit, I made the Yankee hat more famous than a Yankee can
> You should know I bleed blue, but I ain't a Crip though
> But I got a gang of niggas walkin' with my clique though
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> Lights is blinding, girls need blinders
> So they can step out of bounds quick, the side lines is
> Lined with...