: Hunte, who grew up in the same building as Jay-Z (560 State Street), sang the original demo vocals.
: 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.
: She had to record the hook multiple times to capture the soaring, anthemic feel he wanted.
: Hunte, who grew up in the same building as Jay-Z (560 State Street), sang the original demo vocals.
: 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. 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. : Hunte, who grew up in the same
