The city want to try using some of this track in their next tourist campaign (if they haven't, already). Makes me want to go there - which the Jay-Z version doesn't..!
@lovinmyboys111 Like any metropolis, New York has its highs and lows. While I would never live there, I agree that everyone should visit it at least once.
This song played while on the plane to France while on my senior trip in high school. This was the anthem of the trip. We screamed in down the avenues and cobble stone roads. Its such a nice memory I have for such a great song!
When I hear this song I remember 9/11. Sending my love to the victims! Remembering the heroism. The brave men & women. The troops. We become alive in the time of fear.
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I love this song because i can relate to it, even though I'm from LA. I just change NEW YORK TO LA. The way she describes it sounds exactly like LA. "concrete jungle" "avenue has no curfew" "in a place of movie scenes" "streets are mean" "sirens" -- I mean everything is LA and NY too
@jerseyirish L.A has it's perks just like NYC. But I admit, NYC has this oomph about it that makes me want to go there. Either way, LA has Hollywood, beaches, warm-sun roundly, a planetarium on the highest mountain, museums, broadway musicals, festivals every weekend, EVERY THEME PARK, studios in which movies are created, and so on so... I mean, it's a fascinating place. I love the culture, diversity, and excitement. LA represent entertainment. I love LA and NYC!
This is why i am so proud to be from New York, the music and culture. I'm a guy, and i must say, I've been listening to this song over and over again. NEW YORK STAND UP!
Don't really like the song, lyrics aren't that brilliant either. If you want to hear a proper song about the City - what about New York State of Mind by Nas?
@xXIbanezJamesXx This songs lyrics are great and its inspiring and has a great melody, its better then listening to repeated talk about shooting someone with several types of guns, that isnt what new york is about and that isnt what the city is like.
Who else like Alicia's version better than Jigga?! It just REALLY make you feel like you from New York if you from backwoods tennessee. I listened to this like everyday for like 3 months when her CD came out. ♥
This version is nice but it's not like the original version. The main piano & drums don't come until the last 30 seconds of the song. And in my opinion it adds to the feel of being in New York. Jay-Z's lyrics also summarize New York a little better. I guess Alicia Keys thought she had to put her own rendition on the album, but when you put them side to side I don't think they match.
I just went to NYC for the first time about two months ago and it was the best week of my life. NYC has an amazing energy to it. It really is unlike anything I have ever seen or felt.
@xjay1234 Hi xj. This winter has been exceptionally cold; usually not that bad. It makes the coming of Spring that much more enjoyable. Hope you come back to visit soon.
@mattjackleroy yes it was VERY VERY cold fucking hell!!! but yeah i will be back for sure!!!!! when it is warmer! LOL cos i liked it there I live in London - NYC and London on the same level really just different scenery - when i next go there i will chat up some New York girls :P haha
@xjay1234 London is NYC with a slightly different accent. Check out L.A. next time you come to the States. I lived there for a few years...nice place, but somehow, the energy and excitement of NYC is incomparable. Enjoy.
love it
Glitterfm2133 3 days ago
just keep listening that, just wanna go to new york. I LOVE NEW YORK!!!
TheErki247 1 week ago
"concrete jungle wet dream tomato" Lmao
iLoveBoobiesX3 1 week ago
she's so gorgeous
Davecm008 1 week ago
She's hot and this song is awesome.
arsenal2621 1 week ago
I thumb up for Alicia's picture. She is so beautiful, but talented as well. The song is simple cute.
Ikendari 3 weeks ago 2
WHAT A SONG / VOICE / WOMAN!
hip2thabone 4 weeks ago 3
Happy birthday, Alicia Keys!
modheshka 4 weeks ago
2 words: Madison Scouts :D
mscarstensen 1 month ago
this onee is soo muchh betterr than with jay z i think he killed itt alicia keyss needs to keep makinnn songs cause she was myy role model :)
lolzallday20 1 month ago
lol this is my first time hearing this version. I know I'm like 2 years late, but I like it :)
finaldestination91 1 month ago
as a new yorker I'm going to keep it real we dont like tourist!!! stay where u r from thank u that is all
Metsfan102 1 month ago
@Metsfan102 So your ancestors should have stayed in Africa or Asia or wherever they were from. There are no natives in U.S.A. but indians, man.
Ikendari 3 weeks ago
Such a powerful voice.
Tombinater 1 month ago 4
I prefer this part.
Bella123112 1 month ago
i prefer the original. at the same time i cant stand Jay Z's verses
JBtheProducer 1 month ago 5
Nada me gustaría más que poder andar un día por sus calles, sería un sueño hecho realidad.
Un saludo a todos los neoyorquinos desde Alicante, España.
TheEsemtezed 1 month ago
The city want to try using some of this track in their next tourist campaign (if they haven't, already). Makes me want to go there - which the Jay-Z version doesn't..!
avocetmedia 2 months ago
I hate this. where' s jay-z... where' s the heavy drummer? where the epic piano -.-
LUXXXable 2 months ago
@LUXXXable Matter of taste Rite?
kevzcool1 2 months ago
@LUXXXable Obviously not here.. Go watch the Original
shaqkhi 2 months ago
@lovinmyboys111 Like any metropolis, New York has its highs and lows. While I would never live there, I agree that everyone should visit it at least once.
RacialStereotype 2 months ago
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im 14 and ive been to new york off again in february cant wait
DEWSBURYDOUNUT 2 months ago
just love it <3
vladuts20 2 months ago
This song played while on the plane to France while on my senior trip in high school. This was the anthem of the trip. We screamed in down the avenues and cobble stone roads. Its such a nice memory I have for such a great song!
coockabura 3 months ago in playlist coockabura's favorites
This always makes me want visit nyc. And I will, that's for sure...
iangrapher 3 months ago 3
@iangrapher me to imma go for sure to see buddy from cake boss and eat some of his famous deserts
froggylove9 2 months ago
@iangrapher I went there last year, and it's great :) I had the time of my life :)
NikkiSings14 2 months ago
@iangrapher you don't want to trust me. I live there (and now Suffolk County) and if you're used to quiet areas, good luck
Ndasuunye 2 months ago
NYC :-) NIGHT YET COLD
xaquax100 3 months ago
I want to go nyc
OfficialYMCMBMusic 3 months ago
wtf is this??? JAY-Z 4EVER!!
HardGiGoMo 3 months ago
@HardGiGoMo It's called "singing".
ohcmeon 3 months ago
@ohcmeon ahaah yes i think that alicia is a very good singer but the version with jay-z is the best song ever!!:)it's much better than this!
HardGiGoMo 2 months ago
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slinky8377 4 months ago 56
my city NY
qqc2912 4 months ago
BIG Lights will inspire you...Is true that the biggest lights are in New York
mihnea189 4 months ago 2
@mihnea189 False. The biggest light is VY Canis Majoris, a star approximately 5000 light years from Earth.
Th3Marauder 4 months ago
krasná
janulinecka20 4 months ago
this is an inspirational new york song :)
khmeraura26 4 months ago
this song ALWAYS motivates me :D <3
thanks Alicia :)
marinocor 4 months ago 3
Wonderful Music. I love Alicia Keys
marcinos9876 4 months ago
i love this song. 50th time in a row. HOORAHHH
FinalMomentFadeAway 5 months ago in playlist empire state of mind part 2 and this is war
When I hear this song I remember 9/11. Sending my love to the victims! Remembering the heroism. The brave men & women. The troops. We become alive in the time of fear.
KaffkaDave 5 months ago
@KaffkaDave too bad 911 was an attack imposed by the us govt themselves
poshhotcouture 4 months ago
Betonowa dżunga, gdzie rodzą się sny,
Nie możesz nic już zrobić,
Teraz jesteś w Nowym Jorku,
Te ulice sprawią, że poczujesz się nowiutki,
Duże światła cię zainspirują,
Usłyszmy to dla Nowego Jorku, Nowego Jorku, Nowego Jorku!
el0wariat 5 months ago 4
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Rising. Ground Zero.
iljamiskov 5 months ago
Rising. Ground Zero.
iljamiskov 5 months ago
shes very beautiful
Emiel666Emiel 5 months ago 2
So much better than part one.
MrHippymoose 5 months ago 101
@MrHippymoose second that (A)
djvdwolf 5 months ago
@MrHippymoose Way Better!!
janietf1 1 day ago
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im 14 and ive been its the best place in the world!!
DEWSBURYDOUNUT 5 months ago
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justiej 5 months ago
YEAH!
ThunderRamon 5 months ago
GROUND ZERO ODBUDOWA KTO BĘDZIE OGŁĄDAĆ ŁAPKA W GÓRE!!
GothicMultiplayer1 5 months ago 4
her sound's like she is screamin from top of the empire state building :p
MyNamesChaos 5 months ago
love it and i hate you the dislike people i dislike you too
abdalhafeez00 6 months ago
AMAZIN
candysianey 6 months ago
Ground Zero: Rebuilding
mentosik125 6 months ago 4
If Hurricane Irene heard this she would think twice of touching our beautiful city....
t3dddy69 6 months ago
the picture is dreaaaaaaaaaaaaaam <3 <3 <3
TManasiev 6 months ago
She's fit, shes talented.= Best thing.
iiTzJamo 6 months ago
This song always makes me cry! :')
TotalDramaKiller 6 months ago
IN NEW YORK, CONCRETE JUNGLE WET DREAM TOMATO. @1:08
dumdumlolipop 6 months ago 2
@dumdumlolipop That's funny but lyric is reallt "In New York, Concrete Jungle where dreams are made of". :)
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Kaminskiyup 6 months ago
holy shit this song really showcases her angellic voice.
kolisionn 6 months ago
just simply amazing
eltrill561 6 months ago
I love this song because i can relate to it, even though I'm from LA. I just change NEW YORK TO LA. The way she describes it sounds exactly like LA. "concrete jungle" "avenue has no curfew" "in a place of movie scenes" "streets are mean" "sirens" -- I mean everything is LA and NY too
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jerseyirish 5 months ago
@jerseyirish L.A has it's perks just like NYC. But I admit, NYC has this oomph about it that makes me want to go there. Either way, LA has Hollywood, beaches, warm-sun roundly, a planetarium on the highest mountain, museums, broadway musicals, festivals every weekend, EVERY THEME PARK, studios in which movies are created, and so on so... I mean, it's a fascinating place. I love the culture, diversity, and excitement. LA represent entertainment. I love LA and NYC!
Mssavagette 5 months ago
i wish i am from ney york ^^
696Martina 6 months ago
que genial la canción
clauhervill 6 months ago
damn that is a really good pic of her !!!!!!!!! Stand up NY !
thatdude199 6 months ago
smashing song, smashing singer.. great.
rostovron 6 months ago
This is why i am so proud to be from New York, the music and culture. I'm a guy, and i must say, I've been listening to this song over and over again. NEW YORK STAND UP!
dkdylann 6 months ago 3
Don't really like the song, lyrics aren't that brilliant either. If you want to hear a proper song about the City - what about New York State of Mind by Nas?
xXIbanezJamesXx 6 months ago
@xXIbanezJamesXx haters gonna hate
vowles23 6 months ago
@xXIbanezJamesXx This songs lyrics are great and its inspiring and has a great melody, its better then listening to repeated talk about shooting someone with several types of guns, that isnt what new york is about and that isnt what the city is like.
THISISLolesh 6 months ago
@xXIbanezJamesXx Nas is the dirty gum stuck on the bottom of Alicia's highheels. Your comment's a joke.
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i smell like poo.
Nellykins100 6 months ago
swizz beatz is a luckyyyyy azzzz mannnn lol
TJMusic14 7 months ago
I can listen this song 24/7 so relax..idk..it's beautiful song
P.S. the picture is dream <3
TManasiev 7 months ago
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TManasiev 7 months ago
I want to live in New York <3
TheANGELAgomez 7 months ago 6
Who else like Alicia's version better than Jigga?! It just REALLY make you feel like you from New York if you from backwoods tennessee. I listened to this like everyday for like 3 months when her CD came out. ♥
Darknluvlay 7 months ago 4
i love it
abracadabra177 7 months ago
NEW YORK! CONCRETE JUNGLE WET DREAM TOMATO!
kevman4189 7 months ago 87
@kevman4189 hahaha i agree now when i sing i say or understand wet dream tomato ahhaah
nestor399 3 months ago
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@kevman4189 hahaha i agree now when i sing i say or understand wet dream tomato ahh
nestor399 3 months ago
@kevman4189 where dreams are made of
thecraigbutleragency 3 months ago
@kevman4189 there's nothing you can't do (with wet dream tomato!!)
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mazza6595 7 months ago
This version is nice but it's not like the original version. The main piano & drums don't come until the last 30 seconds of the song. And in my opinion it adds to the feel of being in New York. Jay-Z's lyrics also summarize New York a little better. I guess Alicia Keys thought she had to put her own rendition on the album, but when you put them side to side I don't think they match.
JimastaJ 7 months ago
This song soars like the buildings in lower Manhattan.
cpsheedy 7 months ago
new york stand up... esp all the native ny'ers
ministryofsumthing 7 months ago
This Song Is Ahmazing :) And WAAAAY Better Without Jay z He Ruined it . But i Love This <3
Keer97 7 months ago
I never realized how much i loved New YOrk until Empire State of Mind...:) It also reminds me how much better NYC is than LA
sxdarknessxs 8 months ago
Mmmhmm Alicia you hit the right keys again.
Adronomics 8 months ago
fucking awesome song.
shedinjask 8 months ago
"...my monkeys found on Broadway" LOL WUT?
muffemod 8 months ago
@muffemod It's marquee's.
TescoShampoo 8 months ago
@muffemod
My name found among keys on broadway :)
SacredCowEater 7 months ago
@SacredCowEater OH NOW I GET IT
muffemod 7 months ago
She is pretty 2 me, sings really well, and her music is SO pretty 2 me..! :]
Dashayla1101 8 months ago 3
im 2000 person 2 like this song <3
muchkinhot 8 months ago
@muchkinhot 2001 :D
Kimuuh 8 months ago
I swear to god, every video i click on there is a thumbs up comment!! its kinda anoyying, people are so bossy these days!!!
SexyCoffeeCakes 8 months ago 2
Great song:)
stargazermedia 8 months ago
ONE M0:00RE TIME.
floralheadband 8 months ago 75
@floralheadband Clever! :)
punkrockgirl2010 8 months ago
So sexy
UnkownSuspect98 8 months ago
Nigga this if sick man It cold
Woods994 9 months ago
@Woods994 What?
LordAudio 9 months ago
@Woods994 What the fuck are you talking about???
Daniel8bit 8 months ago
Great song, but anyone who thinks this is better without Jay-Z is high
TheUistheBest 9 months ago
@TheUistheBest I agree, i dont even really like rap but this is missing that beat that made me fall in love with this song!
2hopelessromantic 9 months ago
@2hopelessromantic exactly the two different styles of music completely mesh well together
TheUistheBest 8 months ago
I always get my friend to play this for me! He is amazing at Piano!! Me and my bestfriend sing along aswell:D <3
xxKatelovesJedwardxx 9 months ago
Baby I'm from Englaaaand.
BeccaHeartsRainbows 9 months ago
Omg I love Alicia keys and I love new York -3 I like this song and the song with jay-z too :)
giulliana12 9 months ago
Sooooo much better without Jay-Z.
IluvKirito 9 months ago 7
30 people have, obviously, never been to New York City.
krctech 9 months ago
:)
liketowatchcovers 9 months ago
this song is amaing. i think the rapping in part 1 masks her real mafnificent voice. she is amazing
RandomMoments97 9 months ago
She is sooooo pretty ..... !!! I love Alicia Keys
peacechica99 9 months ago
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XxShannaaa 9 months ago
heeel mooi, glennis grace zingt hem ook mooi. ;)
michelleomme 10 months ago
Stunning, soaring vocals and wonderfully uplifting and heartfelt lyrics. Love it!
beautifulmidnight2 10 months ago
Kocham Alicia Keys. Jej piosenki są piękne i mają znaczenie xxx
22Eminemlover 10 months ago
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so amazing. just uploaded my piano cover ifu wanna have a look :D
TheAJboys 10 months ago
such an amazing song, I am currently studying to this!
stevenq5 10 months ago
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this is 9999999999999999999999999999999999999999 times better than part 1
ajax592 10 months ago
ze kan zo mooi zingen ! (L)
Missdenisekusje 10 months ago
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850Nexus 10 months ago
Sick song. A. Keys stay killing the game
Enimasj91 10 months ago 2
this song is like brill it makes u stop and think for a lil bit nd reminds me of good times iv had in my hometown <3 :)
imnokoolkid 10 months ago
wow all of all this has been here only 29 dislike wow and of course i love this song
LoneWolf1234556 10 months ago
Every time this song ends,i imagine i can hear a huge crowd cheering.
mypinis 11 months ago 35
j'adore encore plus cette version à la première
Bbu49 11 months ago 2
Most people say: part 1 is better; or part 2. But I like them both. :D
xxisolde 11 months ago 2
@xxisolde Me too. This one is like a ballad, the other ones for jamming to for me :)
MrKeyboardcrazy 11 months ago
I like part one a million times better
taliadean 11 months ago
I just went to NYC for the first time about two months ago and it was the best week of my life. NYC has an amazing energy to it. It really is unlike anything I have ever seen or felt.
RTLasVegas 11 months ago 4
NICE!!
700MBFHarlem 11 months ago
Love this version!!! WAY better than the one with Jay-Z. I still like the collaboration though. :)
BillG37 11 months ago
PART II the only !
TeraStrataGeM 11 months ago 4
This version is way better than something Jay Z could ever do.
mft93 11 months ago 2
@mft93
hell yea
stephenjamealexander 11 months ago
its a shit hole, like stapleford, notts
beatletat 11 months ago
i like this song
LaDdEeH91650 11 months ago
luv it!!!!!!!!!
allstarsoccer10 11 months ago
new york concrete jungle wet dream tomatoo
themusicofmyshadow 11 months ago
Jeah!
thenph979 11 months ago
Beautful, that's all you can say!!
pamann2323 1 year ago
"Concrete Jungle"-- one of the best descriptions of New York I've heard.
Cookie07730 1 year ago 5
i have never been in new york but i want to go. i heard new york is tough living there but its worth it.
OuttoLunch2552 1 year ago
She is so god damn pretty.. and has such a great voice.
togoodforu817 1 year ago 2
These streets will make you feel brand new..Big lights will inspire you! This is how i feel everytime i walk in downtown manhattan at night.
SupaDupaaFlyy 1 year ago
nj born ny inspired
ayeeoSANTi 1 year ago
I live in NYC. No place on earth like it. The song does it justice.
mattjackleroy 1 year ago 3
@mattjackleroy i went to NYC last month very very cold but was cool still
xjay1234 1 year ago
@xjay1234 Hi xj. This winter has been exceptionally cold; usually not that bad. It makes the coming of Spring that much more enjoyable. Hope you come back to visit soon.
mattjackleroy 1 year ago
@mattjackleroy yes it was VERY VERY cold fucking hell!!! but yeah i will be back for sure!!!!! when it is warmer! LOL cos i liked it there I live in London - NYC and London on the same level really just different scenery - when i next go there i will chat up some New York girls :P haha
xjay1234 1 year ago
@xjay1234 London is NYC with a slightly different accent. Check out L.A. next time you come to the States. I lived there for a few years...nice place, but somehow, the energy and excitement of NYC is incomparable. Enjoy.
mattjackleroy 1 year ago
@mattjackleroy yeah City of Angels yes i will check it out sometime!!!! WARM beach girls :P Santa Monica Beach <33 damn LA couldn't handle moi!!!!!!
xjay1234 1 year ago
@mattjackleroy L.A. sucks full of gangs and drug dealers.
happyguy215 11 months ago
Why all the "So much better than Part I, like OMG". Without Part I, there would be no Part II. Enjoy em both. Thank you.
TheeUrbanGentleman 1 year ago 4
Best part @ 3.00 nice beat:) way better then part one!!
sander122344 1 year ago
I LIKED VERY MUCH ¡¡¡
TheAngora26 1 year ago
AlicIa's a Hell's Kitchen girl with an Irish/Italian mother and a black father. Shes so fucking HOT.
jerseyirish 1 year ago
Alica's a Hell's Kitchen girl with an Irish/Italian mother and a black father. Shes so fucking HOT.
jerseyirish 1 year ago
awesome thanks a lot for posting this.
UnionKid15 1 year ago