Jay_z_empire_state_of_mind_ft_alicia_keys «Edge»

: She had to record the hook multiple times to capture the soaring, anthemic feel he wanted.

: 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.

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

: 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.

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: 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

: Both songwriters were feeling deeply homesick for New York. : She had to record the hook multiple

: Hunte, who grew up in the same building as Jay-Z (560 State Street), sang the original demo vocals.