"Empire State of Mind" is a song performed by American rapper Jay-Z featuring vocals by American singer Alicia Keys, from Jay-Z's 11th studio album, The Blueprint 3. Produced by Al Shux, the song features a music sample of "Love on a Two-Way Street" performed by The Moments. It was originally written by Angela Hunte and Janet Sewell-Ulepic as a tribute to their hometown, New York City. The following month, they submitted it to Jay-Z's label Roc Nation, whose reviews were a discouragement. They later took the suggestion of an associate of EMI Music Publishing and resubmitted it to Jay-Z, who kept the "New York" singing part on the hook, changed the verses, and recorded it. The song originally featured Hunte on the hook, but when Hunte and Sewell-Ulepic were asked if they thought anyone else would be more appropriate for the chorus, Hunte suggested Keys. Mary J. Blige was also considered for the part, but Keys was chosen after Jay-Z heard the song's piano loop.
| Recorded | 2009 |
| Genre | R&B/Hip hop |
| Label | Roc Nation, Atlantic |
| Writer(s) | Angela Hunte, Alicia Keys, Alexander Shuckburgh, Bert Keyes, Janet Sewell-Ulepic, Shawn Carter, Sylvia Robinson |
| Producer(s) | Al Shux |
About Empire State of Mind - Jay-Z
Released through his own record label Roc Nation, the Jay Z track was written as a tribute to his and featured vocalist Alicia Keys' hometown, New York City.
Achievement of Empire State of Mind - Jay-Z
The song won Grammy Awards for Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, and was nominated in one other category. It was Jay Z's first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist.
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