About Empire State Of Mind. "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 (2009). 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 "Empire State of Mind" is a song performed by American rapper Jay-Z featuring American singer Alicia Keys from the former's 11th studio album, The Blueprint 3 (2009). It was released on October 20, 2009. The star of this collection (and its largest earner at 83% last year) is "Empire State of Mind" performed by Jay-Z featuring R&B songstress Alicia Keys, along with her solo version of the song. In 2010, the New York city anthem won two Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Song. The multi-Platinum hit is off Jay-Z's Empire State of Mind. by Robin D.G. Kelley. "half of y'all won't make it". -Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, "Empire State of Mind". In the face of creeping disfranchisement, unbridled Alicia Keys. F# B7M Ooohh New York (2x) F# B7M Grew up in a town that is famous as the place of movie scenes F# B7M Noise is always loud, there are sirens all around and the streets are mean F# B7M If I can make it here, I can make it anywhere, that's what they say F# B7M Seeing my face in lights or my name in marquees found down on Broadway A# Empire State of Mind TeamRedhead. Summary: At 33, Ethan Hux is the CEO of one of the most successful marketing firms in New York. He's spent decades establishing himself as the city's youngest self-made billionaire, who owes nothing to his family name, and it's paid off. Hux has an empty penthouse, an addiction to caramel macciatos he's not JAY-Z - Empire State Of Mind (Lyrics) ft. Alicia Keys Stream/Download: Follow our Spotify Playlist: https://loku.lnk.to/Spotify JAY-Z / jayz https JAY-Z - Empire State Of Mind (Lyrics) ft. Alicia Keys | 30 Mins. Trendy Music JAY-Z - Empire State Of Mind (Lyrics) ft. Alicia Keys | 30 Mins. Trendy Mus According to Perry, "California Gurls" is an answer song to "Empire State of Mind" (2009), by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. Its mid-tempo production incorporates disco-pop and funk-pop with influences of new wave and electropop. Its lyrics are an ode to the state of California, in which both Perry and Snoop Dogg were born and raised. What makes "Empire State of Mind" so undeniable is its innate magnetism-- we can't help but drool over a big hook and even bigger ego, regardless of metropolitan affiliation. rY9rTOz.