Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” (2009), featuring Alicia Keys, is an anthemic love letter to New York City. Jay’s verses celebrate NYC’s hustle and landmarks, while Keys belts a soaring chorus (“New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of”). The triumphant song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became a modern NYC anthem, earning multiple awards and echoing through stadiums and city streets.
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