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: Hunte, who grew up in the same building as Jay-Z (560 State Street), sang the original demo vocals.

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: Today, the song is still played at sporting events, graduations, and city celebrations, serving as a "unifying" hit for New Yorkers. If you want to explore more about the music , tell me: A specific lyric you'd like decoded ? Other New York anthems to compare? More on Jay-Z's business empire ? 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

: Her powerful delivery became the song's heartbeat, leading her to later release "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down," a solo, piano-driven version. A Cultural Phenomenon and city celebrations