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They later took the suggestion of an EMI Music Publishing associate and resubmitted it to Jay-Z, who kept the "New York" singing part on the hook, changed the verses, and recorded it. The song's title, similar to "New York State of Mind" by Billy Joel and "N.Y. State of Mind" by Nas, is a play on and tribute to New York's nickname "Empire State".
In 2014, Joel re-recorded the song as a duet with Barbra Streisand for her album Partners. She had previously covered the song in 1977 for her album Superman. Deana Martin recorded “New York State Of Mind” on her 2016 album Swing Street. [8] Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau covered the song on his 2020 album Suite: April 2020. [9]
The following is a list of songs by Jay-Z organized by alphabetical order. The songs on the list are all included in official label-released, albums , soundtracks and singles , but not white label or other non-label releases.
Jay-Z’s rise in the music industry started with him battle rapping in the streets of Brooklyn. ... As a tribute to New York City, “Empire State of Mind” features some of the most amazing ...
When it comes to his empire state of mind, JAY-Z puts family first. It's no secret the 52-year-old mogul has made a name for himself both in music and in business. With 24 GRAMMYs under his belt ...
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 is the second studio album by American rapper Jay-Z.It was released on November 4, 1997, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings.The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified Platinum by the RIAA, selling over 138,000 copies in its first week of release.
With the exception of Stevie J on "Ride or Die," Bad Boy producers play no role in Vol. 2, though Jay-Z enlisted Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, and Irv Gotti for a more pop-oriented sound on three of the album's singles. This would also be Jay-Z's last album to feature his mentor Big Jaz.
It was announced earlier this week that the DAMN artist will perform at the event in New Orleans on 9 February 2024. Jay-Z, ... It’s always been for the love of music.” Jay-Z has a long ...