: Both songwriters were feeling deeply homesick for New York.
: 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
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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
The song didn't actually start in a New York studio. It was written in London during February 2009 by Angela Hunte and Jane't "Janyce" Sewell-Ulepic. jay_z_empire_state_of_mind_ft_alicia_keys
: She had to record the hook multiple times to capture the soaring, anthemic feel he wanted.
: 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. : Both songwriters were feeling deeply homesick for New York
In 2009, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys released "Empire State of Mind," a track that quickly transformed from a hit single into the unofficial anthem of New York City.