The song didn't actually start in a New York studio. It was written in London during February 2009 by Angela Hunte and Jane't "Janyce" Sewell-Ulepic.
: Jay-Z reportedly felt Keys' first vocal takes didn't have the right "energy" for the track. jay_z_empire_state_of_mind_ft_alicia_keys
When Alicia Keys was brought in for the chorus, the process wasn't instant magic. The song didn't actually start in a New York studio
Experience the iconic music video that captures the spirit of the city: JAŸ-Z - Empire State Of Mind ft. Alicia Keys YouTube• Dec 4, 2021 The Origin: Homesickness in London " a solo
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: 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
