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McGee on music: Jay-Z's blueprint is still working

Empire State of Mind summons the spirit of New York as powerfully as Sinatra, the Velvet Underground and BiggieToday sees the UK release of Alicia Keys's Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down, but you'll already know the song. Jay-Z's original version appeared on The Blueprint 3 last year (as Empire State of Mind, featuring Alicia Keys) and I've been addicted to it ever since. Who wouldn't be? With its huge hook, grandiose orchestration and shout-out to New York, the song isn't just an inst...

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McGee on music: Jay-Z's blueprint is still working

Guardian Music — Empire State of Mind summons the spirit of New York as powerfully as Sinatra, the Velvet Underground and BiggieToday sees the UK release of Alicia Keys's Empire State of ... more info

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