Posts with tag "empire state of mind"

Our Curious, Proud, and Offended Reactions to Local 'Empire State of Mind' Covers

Posted Apr 8th 2010 at 10:15 AM by PopEater Staff

This week, our viral-minded pals at Urlesque compiled 58 'Empire State of Mind' covers floating around online. Now we, the PopEater staff, are here to tell you what we think of the Jay-Z wannabes' numerous takes on our various necks of the woods. Some are great, some are woeful, but we all agree on one thing -- none can even touch that gorgeous Alicia Keys refrain. Editor-in-Chief Jason ...

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Is Jay-Z Trying to Oust the Chairman of New York Anthems?

Posted Nov 12th 2009 at 09:31 PM by Laura Ferreiro

It seems that everywhere you turn, Jay-Z's ode to New York, 'Empire State of Mind,' is being played at top volume, not just by fans but also by Jay-Z himself. The rap star performed it with Alicia Keys at Game 2 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium last month, and used it to close out the NYC-based MTV Video Music Awards. What's more, Bono introduced him as "the Mayor of New York" when he ...