Jay-Z Empire State Of Mind Jools Holland Later Nov 3 2009

[ashbash986]

Feel embarrassed for the people doing the diamond.

[tapupartforpres]

I'm am not a rap fan, but you got to respect a dude that should this good with a band.

[TheRedDash]

Great song for normal people but when your a new Yorker and you hear this song ....... It makes me love living here. Gives me chills

[xklawenx]

jay-z is annoying

[snonicblue150]

@xklawenx

jay-z is the best rapper alive.

[TheNotfunnyman]

That chick looks like a white Brandy!!

[gwilym94]

Fuck all that! TONY ROYSTER JR. IS PLAYING THE DRUMS!!!

[chacho6011]

why is it that later with jools holland brings out the best in bands they always sound so good in this show.I LOVE LONDON.!!

[findin61]

mmmmmmmmmmmmm.... Bridget Kelly = xD

[raoulhery]

if jesus is paying lebron im paying dwayne wade?? well both lose the finals, id rather pay Dirk

[asthmo]

@raoulhery jeezy's not jesus

[lanzy95]

i love tony's style. hes always enjoying himself. my favorite drummer.

[LilYetiMonsters]

TONY ROYSTER JR,

[cul8erinnovator]

This is such a good version and I think I actually prefer Bridget Kelly's vocals to Alicia Keys's, they're more bluesy and suit the soulful element of the song. Keys is still great as well though obviously!

[Raissmo]

tony ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOYSTER Jr :)

[SCGstag15]

As a white, middle-class guy can i please just apologise for the audience.

[TMSkatecrazy]

awwwwwwwwwwwwssssssome

[jippyjester]

serious....rap normally sounds shit live imo.....but this is outstanding

[DavidHas777]

This song gives me an empire state of mind!!

[daniel93511]

My god... what a performance!!

Kudos to Jay-Z and Bridget... I can't decide if she is better than Alicia!!

But no doubt she's hotter!!

[billywhizz220cdi]

she stole the show there..... great clip

[dawgyo]

put aside all the illumanti bs that people be going on about jay z, his music is actually inspiring and enjoyable...

[razvanick]

Jay Z rule! and Bridget Kelly is awesome!!

[pobesnelizmaj]

omg what a voice!

[Three1Bravo]

fuck, jay-z is just cool as shit.

[iram210]

Alicia Keys I prefer it here!

[mhatimy1]

And to think shez replacing alicia keys. thats some tough shoes to fill. good job

[sporadic08]

Now, im not a really big fan of Jay Z, but I can definitely appreciate the talent of a good live performance! This is the perfect example of a well executed live performance! I give him, the band, and the chick (who ever she is) props!!

[Gsuswalks]

@sporadic08 I ain't much of a Jay Z fan either, but watch him on MTV's unplugged. An even better performance :)

[Three1Bravo]

Damn...what a performance.

[themasterclass]

DANG! THAT GIRL HOT!

[funkyfreakyterry]

Tony Royster Jr rules!

[JannuzziSmith]

good

[ZwienerZ]

I'm not a big fan of hip-hop, but this song is so good!

[amysdad]

watched this vid so many times and still sends a shudder down my back

[Gellis2009]

shes good but alicia keys is the one for this song.

[TheALONSO37]

ESTA EXCELENTE EL VIDEO DE JEY Z, PERO UNA PREGUNTA Y PERDON LA IGNORANCIA ME ENCANTARIA SABER QUIEN ES ELLA YA QUE ME ENCANTO TODO EN ELLA,SU VOZ SU FISICO, SUS PIES...TOOODO ESTA HERMOSA EN MI OPINION,OJALA Y ME ORIENTES UN POCO PARA INVESTIGAR UN POQUITO DE ELLA...GRACIAS...

[ElementaryZingu]

@TheALONSO37 The singer is Bridget Kelly.

[razvanick]

@TheALONSO37 it is Bridget Kelly ;)

[HEYPRETTYGIRLLL]

WAAAZ Upp !

[deeptha6]

<3 jay-z! he's one of d most d coolest rapper!

[jbiz10]

that drummer is one cool motherfucker

[elcapoinca]

@jbiz10 tony royster JR MAN!!

[jpbarr2]

jay-z is brillant. Sound,beat, everything just makes my brain feel good.

[lilycarter94]

Guys, think about this in real terms...if that girl was in a crowd in a nightclub dressed like that and got on stage and boomed out that voice, your jaws would drop and you'd be like Sylvester the Cat after being thumped 40 times by the hound dog..She is AMAZING

[DatGUEnvy]

Damn that girl never sounded so amazing.... but thats the difference.... hip hop looses its glamor when its live

[adamgergich96]

tony royster jr. is a boss

[musicviruz]

Bridget Kelly sings amazing this song.

[andregomesnf]

What a hot woman

[FCMillwall81]

The best thing about this is tony royster on the drums, if you havent heard of tony royste before search 'tony royster show me what you got' click the link with the red background probs the greatest drummer i have ever seen

[drumminggod91]

bridget kelly is such a babe here! and tony royster is just KILLIN' it!

[tomsega]

Not criticising the song per se, but you've got to say it's SUCH an American pop song, not simply because they're singing about New York but just the way the general sentiment is "ooh look how brilliant we are". If the equivalent of this were written by English people... well, it'd be London Calling by the Clash.

[themisiek2]

@tomsega Nothing wrong with being proud people. I'm proud of my country and I love America. I will let every motherfucker I see know it. It might be arrogant going on other countries TV shows and being so blunt about it but you know what, the fucking crowd cheered and applauded.

[manic4u2]

hot!

[manic4u2]

I'm in love with Bridget Kelly too!

[K12KLANDESTINO]

beautiful girl

[ak123456p]

She's good but it's not the same feeling without Alicia's voice.

[sbettridge]

Jool's Holland show is the show that the rest want to be, sing and play live or you don't play at all.

[IAmPlaysWithSquirrel]

Bridget can sing for sure, but Alicia's voice is much better suited for this song.

[davidwefc]

Alicia Keys... Best Voice In The World.

[007Gabriiel]

I love this song and not to mention that the z-jai sings a lot and once again love this song!

[JnJzation]

am not really that big fan of rap but at Oxegen 2010 JAY-Z blow me way !

[DEEECKED]

4:11 looks like Scott Adsit

[dovestones]

She. Is. Smokin'!!

[cRazyBassBiTch]

Tony Royster Jnr is a beast

[edugal17]

nono....alicia is the best....esta apesata

[MrFuhrer2009]

Come on calm down, Bridget ain't that hot I've seen better and with nice bodies. Bridget could get it because she looks just like another girl on the street.

[Three1Bravo]

I want to know why people are saying Keys is better then Kelly....they sound exactly the same!

[OntoitinThere]

Bridget Kelly brings a natural vibrato to this song that really made this song great for me! Thanks for posting

[buttonboy789]

yeah Alicia Keys is better but she did a pretty good job

[keybullz]

i like both versions, but actually alicia keys is better ! :D

[gypmaster]

@argexpat2 ... exactly



[Argexpat2]

Bridget Kelly...holy mother of God!

[sugrfutgumpmuffn]

Once again this song hits the charts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! New York !! New York !! From Frank to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys......The points made............fantasic voice of Alicia she makes the whole song and Jay-Z can flow with that R&B words...Both are very special people, who allow us the blessing of their talent!!!!!...............sugr­futgumpmuffn

[sugrfutgumpmuffn]

This song was once again made a hit!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No matter what artist sings it they bring their own special touch and this I was is the Best..but I give Santro his Props

[popsloppy]

I like this song live just wish alicia keys was there although bridget kelly isnt to bad

[ferchoyeli]

esta fue la primera vez que escuche esta cancion y me encanto pero asta ahora me doy cuenta que la canta con Alicia keys, aun asi me gusta como la canta esta muchacha

[TownClown911]

Jay-Z is the GREATEST ever but, I'm in love with Bridget Kelly, so thick, so hot.

[MrColina999]

@TownClown911 I agree you wouldn't date her for conversation - she's hot hot hot.

Who cares if she's thick...

[TownClown911]

@MrColina999 You don't know me from CHIT Sir!!!!!! So please keep you mouth shut when you don't know if I would date her #1 and #2 why the reason I would ....if I could date her. Take your crystal ball and shove it up you ass. Fool !!!!!! She is THICK and I think thats way sexier.......Than the skin and bones cover girl issue girls in the BIG APPLE!!!!

[ferewtrette]

@TownClown911 why thick?

[MrNadavik]

The song is not the same without Alicia ..

[kuijp367]

@MrNadavik

I like both versions, with and without Alicia. It's just a great song

[rbssixnations]

she sings it better than keys!!!! this is the best version

[dienpa]

I fucking love this song sooooooo much..

[clutch1986]

Alicias tone its a lot stronger

[TownClown911]

The White Boy 1:36 to 1:42 classic he is great

[vandazler67]

Who is curious..

Could not have put it better myself!

Keep nipping back to you tube to watch this awesome performance,the female vocal grabs me every time,much better than the recorded version by far..!

[benjic80]

Whiteboy Says Oh Dame yeah! Gimme Jays album and Kelly's phone number! Wow. played 5 times dancing round with phones on. Wicked! Peace!

[bigbumpaa]

LOL.. white dude 01:34

[kingofsomethin]

I got the chills when BK started singing. This was an amazing performance.

[jk0745]

Jools Holland brings out the best of every performer!

[c64c64c64]

@jk0745 exactly the same comment i was going to make...

all these bands are competing against eachother in a way on this show...and also, the whole studio is geared towards creating the best sound they can.

[camareroque]

Alicia Keys is great, but this girl makes her look ordinary. Wow. Best rendition period.

[tuppetupp13]

@camareroque couldn't agree more-yea!

[wavesurfer111]

THE BEST SONG ON EARTH

[goojman]

BK crushes Keys on this one. I love AK but BK wins this one. Hands down.

[Drecksnick]

What does the handsigns mean? Thanks

[jtheplayer]

@Drecksnick the diamond sign? if thats what you meant then it was this thing they made up cos they thought his album was gonna go diamond, turns out it didnt but the diamond just stick!

[Mickeyzzhiphop]

@jtheplayer actually the diamond is the sign jay-z has always used for his record label rocafella. they broke up so its called The Roc now or somethin like that.

[stringhucker]

DAMN that girl can sing

[bitingbanana]

kelly has a lot of potential pity she hasnt more fame

[Delta58]

better than alicia keys

[IchMagSechs]

Tony Royster Jr.!

[tinker5k]

thats a lot better

[koningmidas]

I don't know sign language, but I can read lips with that chick in those pants!

Oh yeah, great song too! :-)

[cuchinogay]

good!

[Drummerstefen]

TONY ROYSTER KILLIN IT

[xxxxcoolhandluke]

Hi anyone tell me who the female singer is kelly? thanks

[usmarineoneil]

@xxxxcoolhandluke

Her name is Bridget Kelly, she is signed to Jay-z label called Roc Nation. She is working on her debut album right now, i believe she is working with producer/artist Ryan Leslie.

[xxxxcoolhandluke]

@usmarineoneil  thanks for the info- interesting.

[danstrummer]

I'm a rocker to the bone but fuck me, Jay-Z is good!! Rock N Roll hall of Fame in 20 yrs gotta be!

[skupsoink]

I like the alicia keys version better

[fPARAQ]

what up with jays voice, catchin a cold?

[T1B3R1An]

@fPARAQ Just check him out. He is picking his nose all the way through the song! lol. Amazing tune!

[kyuss]

whos the chick

[FrostJeremin]

alicia key's voice is more powerful

[camareroque]

@FrostJeremin I think when you compare this with any live version Alicia Keys performed then Kelly's voice (live, for this song) is more crisp, smooth and the winner. Alicia still rocks though!

[mateyla321]

thats a different woman good singer but not right 1

[aleshquacanfly]

@mateyla321 i think she hasn't got a voice.

[ayeowhome]

i love the face she makes at 3:21-3:22....lol....so funny, she looks asian...and 4 all u sensitive ppl out there this is not a jab at asians, my ex was vietnamese.....but the face is just funny to me

[blakula]

@ayeowhome It was awesome how you managed to take a moment where a lady was clearly enjoying herself, fully feeling the vibe, and boil it right down to an inane comment on her appearance. No seriously, this is NOT sarcasm. That was awesome.

[shanepharvey]

@ayeowhome dear oh dear what a totally dumb, ignorant comment

[old64]

not to big on rap grew up during the kurtis blow era but this is pretty good.

[tooth656]

daaaamn, Kelly trumps Keys this round

[ddddddex]

I was there. It was blinding.

[jorgelatin007]

one of the top song

[leftofcentre59]

Alicia ain't fit to lace Bridget's shoes ... and that solo version is turgid. This is top notch almost as good as ymerodaeth state of mind which it is based on !! Great parody.

[AreYouIrrelevant]

@leftofcentre59

Hahahahhaaaha

[COLIBRIMAN79]

the girl who sings is nothing in front of Alicia Keys

[paulmccarthy2010]

@COLIBRIMAN79 i dont know mate that burd sold the song to me before i saw the alicia keys version---do u know her name?

[Gellis2009]

fanastic. jay-z knowns how to make a live show. probably why he is the best act to see in the world

[smellmybellend]

yeah she shits all over alicia keys

[Gellis2009]

@smellmybellend i would not say that mate. alicia keys has one hell of a voice

[alanchev70]

Bridget Kelly rocks, what a voice......

[logico30]

Awesome!!! This Version ROCKS!!!!!

[teddygrammm]

that woman looks like janice from the muppet show, with black hair

and she sounds great!

[blanco1967able]

as a white 42 year old irishman this is the best tune in years respect

[durkadurkas]

i'm not even a rap fan and i think this is sick.

[nitro855]

lol dizzee is better

[eiresmif35]

@nitro855 LOL

[Myungsuperstarrockey]

tony royster jr. absolute ledgend!

[lafanatikisima25]

ella no es Alicia Keys o si?

[cockycorkboy]

Jay z is a legend....excellent live

[EJRocky]

Okay... I am no fan of rap/hip hop/whatever, being a total rocker, but this chick's voice just tugs my heartstrings.

I saw this song with Alicia Keys as well on another vid, and she wasn't NEARLY as good.

Bridget Kelly, though, makes my heart feel all melty when she sings xD

[MrNemanja0404]

Tony Royster JR on drums?

[nightshot999]

@MrNemanja0404 Yes sir :)

[cinnabin]

whhat thats tony royster jr is it not?

[jesubono]

MUCH BETTER live than the record.

[jippijs]

Jay-Z, Nas and B.o.B are the only rappers I can listen too..They make music and are great live!

[derekleefan96]

is tht alicia keys singing cause it doesnt look like it

[jaymajik]

@derekleefan96 it isnt, alicia couldnt make it to majority of the dates, so he had with alicia's permisson to find someone else... but her name... idk

[canonneer]

@jaymajik.. its bridget kelly..

[ytbit]

This song never had much impact on me, until I chanced upon this performance on TV. It blew me away. Of course it's a matter of taste, but this live version is SO much better, more raw and in-your-face. More convincing, more real. Wow!!

[raaadja99]

She looks superb and has a very good voice!

[dogwitamullet]

Tony Royster Jr. killin on the kit!!! never heard of Bridget Kelly before,shes HOT.

[wideheadofknowledge]

Chyeear chyeear chyeear

[murilosurf11]

very nice

[tinocobp]

awsome

[linkin2207]

yes!!!!! genial

[StigPT]

WTF!? Alicia is 100 times better then Bridget... Alicia all the way!!!

[TMSkatecrazy]

so much better than alicia keys...

[ethav1]

bridget kelly has a super voice!

[kankan370]

i hate her,where is Alicia?

[fidelisgerber007]

Show

[gethind72]

is this alicia keys 

[aeromatik7]

Bridget Kelly is SO beautiful  :)

[Jasmate]

FOX

[trey28june]

those low moans are giving her the feel of the groove so she can ad lib a little...it is good thing for her...

[JGlover769]

Bridget Kelly is a good singer, but I hate how she sings those low moans just before the chorus, sounds horrendous. Her singing is decent, but that just ruins it imo.

[GlennBeuhring]

Dont get me wrong, I love alicia keys too but I absolutely love her voice!

[MercedPDF]

After listening to the song with Alicia so many times, Bridget's voice dosen't seem right. It's nothing wrong about her voice, but without Alicia this song doesn'n sound the same... :(

[mylak11]

i love jools holland live acts

[Rooneyv1]

Bridget Kelly >>> Alicia Keys

[pointbreak061171]

THIS IS NO REPLACEMENT FOR AK !

[rcooke16]

I personally think Bridget Kelly does it better, and probably because she is obviously lesser known than Alicia Keys and seems super grateful to be up there with Jay. All in all, coming from a white kid who isn't a big rap fan, this is one of my favourite songs of all time. It gives hope to mainstream music maybe not sucking so bad.

[TheWhiskeyhead]

she and alicia doesnt even play in the same division..

[bigbumpaa]

@TheWhiskeyhead exactly!

[bigbumpaa]

hmm.. alicia kills her.

[pashmoviee]

Oh yes can she sing...

[andy91lawr]

i believe "EPIC" is the word we're looking for