Jay Z - Empire State Of Mind
(Ft. Alicia Keys)
New York City, over many years has been a source of inspiration for many artists, without much effort, the names of Scorcese, Lou Reed or Seinfeld out by direct association.
to even the city was a way of life for many generations, where shows like Sex & The City or Friends achieved their highest points, but the September 11 attacks, saw his final point.
After that, the city was understandably make-up, where different movements went to other cities, leaving a few holding the counter.
And it is here where we talk about Jay Z, who is listed as one of the ambassadors of the Big Apple for some time, and that on his last album (The Blueprint 3 ) makes it clear once again.
the piano, accompanied by a battery and some bases, called classic destination, with a tune almost minimalist which serves as a carrier to travel by the lyrics of Jay. And it is only with that Jigga (one of his aliases) have enough to feel comfortable and make a real-time x-ray of his hometown.
Stripped of AutoTune (furor among various rappers) takes us from Brooklyn to Broadway, without proclaiming the new Sinatra, and see De Niro's heavy. Empire State Of Mind is a walk through New York no more marketers, but maybe if the most authentic, but that even among dealers, hats for dollar, and wild nights, Jay Z, is excited to come to this place
And one could say that with this, we are facing one of the most exciting songs about cities we've heard, what else can make this a song? Perhaps, a chorus by Alicia Keys, is the only thing you can do this song even better.
And that's good, Miss put on their shoulders the responsibility of finishing such a great song, and does not disappoint at all. Her angelic voice and powerful at the same time, makes you want to leave their jobs, the study of his family, and going to try their luck in the big apple.
In about 5 minutes and only with a battery, a piano and a pretty girl, Jay Z pays tribute entire city, if that's not greatness, not what is then.