Jay-Z Scores His First #1 Hit With 'Empire State Of Mind'

MrCee · 11-19-2009, 08:06 PM

When Jay-Z performed at the Yankees' World Series victory parade, it definitely seemed like "Empire State of Mind" was the biggest song in the country. On Thursday (November 19), it became official: Jay-Z has his first #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.

Hov had reached #1 before via cameos on Rihanna's "Umbrella," Beyoncé's "Crazy in Love" and Mariah Carey's "Heartbreaker," but none of the songs from his albums had ever made it. Earlier this year, "Run This Town" came close to the #1 spot, reaching as high as #2.

"Empire State of Mind" — which features Alicia Keys — became the blockbuster that broke through with very high-profile performances on the MTV Video Music Awards, game two of the Yankees/Phillies World Series and the aforementioned Bronx Bomber parade.

Jay said the record resonates with everyone, even if they aren't from NYC, because of the underlying message. "Really, 'Empire State of Mind' is about inspiration, it's about hope," he reiterated in a statement Thursday. "I think that's what connects with people."

Earlier this week, Alicia Keys debuted "Empire State of Mind 2" at the PC Richard & Sons Theater in the Big Apple. "I'm gonna play this for you, different than you've ever heard," she told the crowd.

"If I could make it here, I could make it anywhere, that's what they say," she sang. "Seeing my face in lights or my name in marquees all down Broadway/ Even if it ain't all it seems, I got a pocketful of dreams/ I'm from New York/ Concrete jungle where dreams are made of/ There's nothing you can't do."

Jay-Z Scores His First #1 Hit With 'Empire State Of Mind' - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News

Mz K · Mz K

good for him

BlueSerenity · BlueSerenity

congratz to them...

MrCee · MrCee

Originally Posted by Mz K

good for him

aww............. knew you liked him

gifted chick · gifted chick

really this is his first?

to be honest i havent herd the song yet.. ill look it up and come back

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@ mr cee no! I was trying to be nice :p
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Originally Posted by gifted chick

really this is his first?

to be honest i havent herd the song yet.. ill look it up and come back

you've been under a rock? They play it so much here on the radio I'm sick of it

However yesterday I heard Alicia Key's remix for the first time.....its a lil different

gifted chick · gifted chick

so i jus herd it... its ok.. meh..

ps. wats the name of the sample?.. its on the tip of ma tongue but wont come off

gifted chick · gifted chick

nvm.. i founds it :D

the moments love on a two way street

MrCee · MrCee

I know the Stacy Lattisaw version...She was big in the 80's

StrawBerry · StrawBerry

Congrats, its my song.

gifted chick · gifted chick

Originally Posted by MrCee

I know the Stacy Lattisaw version...She was big in the 80's

ye.. the moments aint the only one.. but the original ones to make it a hit

jah cure also has one

MrCee	post #4 11-20-2009, 08:09 PM
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MrCee	post #7 11-21-2009, 12:56 AM
Dhaz Supreme Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ny Street Cred : 5 Posts: 8,780 Dhaz Dollarz: 500 Gifts: 52	Originally Posted by gifted chick really this is his first? to be honest i havent herd the song yet.. ill look it up and come back you've been under a rock? They play it so much here on the radio I'm sick of it However yesterday I heard Alicia Key's remix for the first time.....its a lil different

gifted chick	post #12 11-21-2009, 03:44 PM
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Jay-Z Scores His First #1 Hit With 'Empire State Of Mind' When Jay-Z performed at the Yankees' World Series victory parade, it definitely seemed like "Empire State of Mind" was the biggest song in the country. On Thursday (November 19), it became official: Jay-Z has his first #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100. Hov had reached #1 before via cameos on Rihanna's "Umbrella," Beyoncé's "Crazy in Love" and Mariah Carey's "Heartbreaker," but none of the songs from his albums had ever made it. Earlier this year, "Run This Town" came close to the #1 spot, reaching as high as #2. "Empire State of Mind" — which features Alicia Keys — became the blockbuster that broke through with very high-profile performances on the MTV Video Music Awards, game two of the Yankees/Phillies World Series and the aforementioned Bronx Bomber parade. Jay said the record resonates with everyone, even if they aren't from NYC, because of the underlying message. "Really, 'Empire State of Mind' is about inspiration, it's about hope," he reiterated in a statement Thursday. "I think that's what connects with people." Earlier this week, Alicia Keys debuted "Empire State of Mind 2" at the PC Richard & Sons Theater in the Big Apple. "I'm gonna play this for you, different than you've ever heard," she told the crowd. "If I could make it here, I could make it anywhere, that's what they say," she sang. "Seeing my face in lights or my name in marquees all down Broadway/ Even if it ain't all it seems, I got a pocketful of dreams/ I'm from New York/ Concrete jungle where dreams are made of/ There's nothing you can't do." Jay-Z Scores His First #1 Hit With 'Empire State Of Mind' - News Story \| Music, Celebrity, Artist News \| MTV News __________________	About Poster By: MrCee Join Date: Dec 2007 Networking Rating: None Add To Favorite Share Views: 223

Mz K	post #2 11-20-2009, 11:25 AM
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Mz K	post #6 11-20-2009, 11:56 PM
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gifted chick	post #8 11-21-2009, 01:03 AM
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gifted chick	post #9 11-21-2009, 01:06 AM
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MrCee	post #10 11-21-2009, 01:22 AM
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StrawBerry	post #11 11-21-2009, 01:30 PM
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