PS22 Chorus "EMPIRE STATE OF MIND Pt. XXII" Jay-Z & Alicia Keys

[delocon36]

Still watchin this and lovin it more than ever over a year later

[MrBkindahouse]

Out the mouth of babes,love them all.

[sarahk64052]

what are the please tell me i've got a piano song for my school same one

[TheBabyleslie]

felicidades niños

[orlysud]

The kids are great!  I love this song and they did it so well. Congrats PS22. You were all wonderful.

[MECCASUCKS]

MAKES ME CRY EVERYTIME !

[iloveueminem123]

This is so cute:) I adore the kid that is rapping it takes skills and that kid has got it!

[kittykat979]

I would love to date that music teacher, he seems so compassionate. I love his braids! Hehe :)

[Griselabb]

i just became a huge fan of these guys! how do I donate all my money? i'll gladly give them to the teacher personally. i would trust that guy with my life!

[pduffy901]

I love how into the song the kids get!

[gurLor]

"...All the people you eat" lols!! Loved that part!! :D

[nfdfiregirl]

These kids are AMAZING but how bout this teacher.. I HEAR TEACHER OF THE YEAR!!!!!

[xThinkOutsideTheBoxx]

this is great!!! I love this children!! They are sooo talanted! and i love the teacher! :)

[oHLaBKK]

These children are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

[Miilwaukee7]

Beautiful !

[mushitsme]

all the people you eat...

CLASS ;)

[penel25]

Look at those kids, they feel each word of the song, they feel the music, they are all so talented, i admire them and..now i'm ashamed of myself because i'm shy to sing in front of other people :P

[autobot426]

It would be an insult to say they are fantastic

[rorozerodeux]

Quelle chorale fabuleuse !!!

Bravo à vous pour cela ! 

[littlemonster10000]

imagine how much better it would sound if this was recorded on a decent camera. the sound quality is not so good.! we wanna hear there beutiful voices like we are in there with them... keep up the good singing guys ;). p.s buy your teacher a new camera for his birthday :D

[TheCStoer]

Me arrepiou!

[lexasreed]

They r better than our choir and we r in junior high!!?!!

[nerdilieHK]

i just stumbled upon these kids bout half an hour ago and im hooked! subscribed and in love <3 i wish i could be in ur choir dear god you guys are well worth to be called amazing

[felixrade13]

:D God bless ]!!!!!

[SnabKebab]

we can't all be like Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen etc etc.

[ThePablaMan]

so much energy!

[erikafung]

hahaa the end "all the people you eat- ooops sorry!" lols!

great job guys! :D

[SnabKebab]

@erikafung bet the kid was hungry!!

[delocon36]

Hey greg,ya like kinda evil when you do your " yeaaah " at the end, still cool though

[delocon36]

Still looking at these kids singin this, my fav video on you tube,the harmonies are awesome for kids so young. Come to ireland some day greg,just like president obama,

[Johnnyblackvette]

great job guys

[85Lyna]

STUPENDIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII­IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII­IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!

[zoepatraca]

u r so amazing! lov u guys! =D

[8Junebug3]

It is awesome. Very, very good job! 

[Vipdu091]

In france i don't see this !!! It's beautiful, it's freezering ! I like very much !

[Keith15B]

They make me proud to be from New York!

[48candycane]

@Keith15B you and me both...=D

[TheChunghan]

we've got many great singers here :)

[nadzior14]

amazing



[enderdeg]

Think of a chorus that you can rap in there... What a great teacher, there is no cliche

[MaPinzon6]

these kids need to be in a music video along with their great teacher.

[MsDDKON]

glee club:))

[preciousXsmiIe]

AKON !

[chrouschiy]

goose pimples all over my arms!

[ALLJ95]

the rapper boy was eeeextreeeemely good!

[CoolRick31]

this is so awesome and cute at 0:39 to 3:24

[CoolRick31]

this song is so not sad

[0o0Dinha0o0]

REALLY NICE *-*

[bajsihanden]

I wish I had a teacher like him, he seems to get everybody excited and involved. And these kids are just too cute!:)

[ARHCxXxOO7]

68 people are sour and unpleasantly oblivious to the education system.

[NextJordan94]

amazing kids.

[hand198]

the boy is good rapping.

[VMMaryKB]

I love the kid at 1.24 !

[iuren]

Real Life Glee. Ops, improved version!

[ninja1988able]

if all teachers were like this there wouldn't be so many kids wouldn't dropping out of school

[NiNeTte117]

i love this environment, the kids are so into it! <3 PEACE and LOVE

[323905471]

i love this song!!!!

[smallpersonbigpride]

oooo.do a cover of price tag please :))

[Zendrig]

@smallpersonbigpride Price Tag is already in their repertoire. Look it up! :)

[delocon36]

Still check out ps22 now and then, I particularly like this group of kids, their harmonies are amazing,their emotion when they sing is memorable, I'm sure Greg is still doing a great mob with them all. I mIled him when I first seen this video,I was so surprised to see he mailed me back, what a guy,so sincere so talented, one hand in the air for NYC, from Ireland

[neon471]

My chorus class is doing this song as well! I like your original spin on it though, you guys sound really good!

[simplyMEsimplyB1]

This brought a HUGE smile to my face...this teacher and these children are nothing short of AMAZING!!!

[Saferwaters13]

i got goosebumps, its nice to see this shit doesn't only happen in movies but in real life too

[MrOakalicious]

Teachers like this are inspiring.... I love the kids and much respect to the teacher....

[yuenching1]

they should have a featuring with JAYZ

[DIZZCRIMINANTE1]

1:28  omg . he is great :*

[lidwine123456789]

WOOOW!! These kids are amazing! I really LOOOVEEE the main singer's voice!

[TheNikTom]

Our next American Idols! Love it!!

[23cvb92]

que cordenadinhos! ;D

[Bladeandus]

these vid's always bring a tear to my eye..these kids are amazing! <3

[vnooooooo]

Tears on every cheek.. I don't know what made me emotional, but just the kids and singing. It's a passion and just to let yourself go. A definite inspiration. I need more.

[mairapersi]

Lindo, perfeito!

[TheBeyoncetyrafan]

i love all the movements they got going on

[lizzieloolah95]

I wanna join in :) Our choir is so boring, we r supposed to be going on tour next year but we cant find enough people. Is it a wonder when we sing drab songs! Singing this stuff would actually be enjoyable! Teachers should see that this works :D Love ittt :P

[greasygemini]

amazing! I love how Mr. B takes popular songs and gives it a new expression through the innocence of these children, it's beautiful!!!!!I love them!!! I love how the songs are made sure to be kid-appropriate and still be able to sing these pop songs they are so much more relevant!

[canadastyle]

moments. Our lives are made of moments like these. The feelings they have at these moments will carry over.

[ASHLEYROCKSTARtv]

MAN THEY SHOULD HAVE A SUMMER PROGRAM!!! FOR THIS MAN!!! I WOULD TOTALLY PAY TO GET INTO THIS!!!THESE KIDS HAVE WAY TO MUCH TALENT!!!

[KJNICHOLS23156]

they make me jealous

[momsdaboss]

This teacher is the key! It all starts with a caring,dedicated teacher! Don't see nearly enough of this anymore! You all are inspirational!

[heromiles]

LOL at the end:

"Got a city that never sleeps, all the people you EAT!"

[Themediversion]

Ah I love every single kid in here! This video actually made me tear up because they all are so talented and the amazing part is that despite for their different colored skins, they all share the passion of singing. I don't think theres one kid I haven't seen smile. God bless you guys!

[iam01]

67 Idiots

[megmopurple]

ok for REALLLLLLLL! THIS TEACHER DESERVES SOME KIND OF SERIOUS RECOGNITION AND REWARDS!! These kids are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! SO talented!!

[MrBigredsfan]

happy dance!!!!!!!!

[explodingvomit2]

i love the happy dance... it's so cute

[ycicle]

Chills ... ps22 owns

[normandyangel]

are they from new york..no wonder they sound great

[fatdrunk1960]

these kids are great!!!! but i feel sorry for having to live in a place like new york city

[NotTheGoose]

@fatdrunk1960: I feel sorry too. The awesomeness here is just too much for us to bear.

[OmarAnton]

Gran trabajoooo me emociona muchísimo ver unos niños que disfrutan tanto de la buena música y cantan realmente bien!! enhorabuena!!!

[hootiemaniac]

Big talent!!!!

[012tammy012]

the lyrics are strange????

[edgecarrasco]

Genios de los buenos!

[saltinecrumpet]

This is amazing! This is what choir should be like today, taking current songs and making them a little simpler for young minds. When you learn songs that aren't applicable anymore, you see no future or reason to sing! I wish I would have had this choir instructor when I was young! Love it!

[Toody77]

Thanks Glee !

[Eleena96]

THAT'S SOOOOO AMAZING *.* <3

[xXxBerKxXxTR]

 Glee

[jalabi99]

"If you don't like the sound of my gab, step back and I'll call you a cab!"

LOVE THIS!!

[dpc111]

Absolutely wonderful!!  Great Job Kids! Teacher, you should be very proud.

[SuzanMercera]

Great job, TEACHER!!!

[chrisk79]

How bout the kids but seriously, how bout this music teacher? Teachers that care this much and go above and beyond to show kids what each one of them is capable of should be earning 6 figure salaries.

If dudes this great were the rule instead of the exception, this country's educational system would be in a wayyy better place. I have so much respect for this guy.

[rshan65]

@chrisk79 Spot on comment.

[nonayavonemiller]

@chrisk79 you are so right! thank you teacher !!!!!  you have given us all a gift.

[ttdean]

@chrisk79 So agree!



[nckydog]

I wish I was still in the 5th grade so I could sing with them.

[tyt12327]

just love to see the passion for music these kids show on their faces.. you kids are so amazingly talented.. with kids like you, our country is headed in a great direction, make us all proud!

[AngelMichaelJackson]

this is so cute! haha

[111Rissa]

WOW !

[LoveBillKaulitz89]

omg they are so sweet <3

[PrincessEliBu]

Wow. Kudos to the teacher for using current music. And the kids are pretty talented! Love it!

[keffo09]

fantastic soloists, fantastic chorus!

[choompon620]

I love it

[salbmusic]

Great as always

[montppelier]

You rock guys.

[Emdzsi13]

1:25 !<3

[gentleall]

The "dislikes" critique ['65'...] is not about the obvious talent in this video. It's a subtle remark intended as expression on another matter, loosely related.

[ayot6]

I love it

[jadecampbell16]

theres not a thing you couldnt like,

amazing how talented these children are, voices are beautiful!

someone said in the comment best music teacher, < by the looks of things he is, hes a very talented music teacher and the children same very fond and comfortable round him, not many children like to sing infront of people.

big thumbs up, hope this teacher keeps teaching children like this

[CooleMeid17]

wtff? xD

too fast and what the h*ll are they

doing with their head???

[aicsitmlipp]

@CooleMeid17 What? They're kids, grow up! You guys are sooo talented keep it up!!

[REIworker]

nice

[111sunder]

I NEED TO KNOW HOW ANYONE COULD DISLIKE THIS. LET ALONE 65 PEOPLE.

[sugarlicious96]

y they look like they hurting

[2cool0]

you need some drums!!!!!

[drmayeda1]

@2cool0

they have a kid that can play the drums. Either he's out or they didn't think of it. I don't think they normally have the drums in the room.

[drmayeda1]

@2cool0

sorry, I didn't figure the timing correctly. It's the 2011 chorus that has a member that plays the drums. This is the 2010 chorus, the kid would have been a fourth grader not fifth.

[slmlegs]

GO NY and PS 22!!!!!

[buho16]

BEST MUSIC TEACHER IN WORLD.... SIMPLY AMAZING !!! LOVE THAT CHILD´S VOICES... THEY DID IT PERFECT

[lacedoll7111]

MAYBE ONE DAY THE KID WHO RAPS WILL BECOME A SUCCESSFUL RAPPER LIKE JAY-Z... teacher's respect and inspiration is SO important for kids.. he may change these kids' lives

[TraumaRecovery]

I heard Alicia and KZ sing it during an awards TV show. These kids do a great job with it. I love how they each express themselves.

[HihoMitch]

NICE!

[MsLeandras]

ich liebe diesen song.

ihr habt das alle ganz gut gemacht..

zu den solo- künstlern:

kleine- ein wenig langsamer wäre noch viel entzückender!

kleiner- rhythmus ist gut!

zum lehrer/einstudierenden:

GUT! du kannst die jungen menschen begeistern!

[vicc1000]

nice done !

[littlel98]

cool:D

[slimjimzquinn27]

I wish the artists could listen to this they would be so inspired!

[Zendrig]

@slimjimzquinn27 "All the kids in the vid are BEAUTIFUL and UNSTOPPABLE..."

-- Alicia Keys on her Twitter page after seeing the PS22 Chorus video of her song "Empire State of Mind Pt. II"

[turnfootsherlock]

pockets full of dreams hope all your dreams come true

[lajillycat]

This destroyed me. Best one yet.

[shivakrishnarama]

The teacher is soooo JACKED at the end ! LOL :)

[DasPolarlichtlein]

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY GREAT !

alicia keys would be moved to tears

when she would hear this song.

if you go on like this

one day you´ll get famous.

many greets from germany :)

(1:23 - cool flow, sir!)

[rachelsciacca]

I am in love with all of you. AMAZING. THANK YOU.

[juicymomma2]

loved it brought me to tears!!!!!!!!!

[missdancingfreak]

omg soooooooo good The teacher actually understands that singing songs written by dead people isnt really fun, i wish i had a teacher like that that gives solos and stuff.

[PJPanicsAtTheDisco]

I absolutely love all of your videos. The kids are so passionate about their singing, and they seemto love every moment of it. They must have an amazing teacher!

~Absolutely love it!

[urban7ruthie]

jesus christ this gave me chills.... ilove it! they sing with so much passion.

[laceyjayb]

this teacher is AWESOME. wow.... you are amazing, dude. and your kids... so inspired!!! and not only inspired.... SOUND FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!! GREAT WORK YOU GUYS!!!! SO AMAZING!!!

[crazylola21]

You guys are amazing!!! so young and with such great musical talent!! :DD im in love!! lol

[olddogpark]

@crazylola21 yea damn i am not at that level yet

[philipjlarkin]

I love this. You guys are fantastic & inspiring!

[gem2889]

This reminds me of when I was in course! inspiring!

[iatcs]

very good



[Trilltastic]

Awesome!!!!

[FlorianBoehler]

Its so special!! Those kids could be very proud:) its very funny how they move their bodys :'D i lovin it :)))

[enorabv]

LOVE THIS VID! LOVE ALL THE KIDS AND THE TEACHER TOO!! seriously watch it a few times so you can check out all the kids great, great, great!!

[IloveSEANTAYLOR]

This is awesome. God bless everyone of those kids!!

[1MISTRESSKAJUN]

@IloveSEANTAYLOR As well as the great teachers who take their time to mold great minds & encourage children to sing and dance. ;)

[rgrevenstuk1]

My kudos to the students AND choir director!! He makes music fun and this will stay with these kids forever!! I remember our band director in school doing the same thing and I'll never forget it! Awesome job guys!!

[FreddaKatey]

This is great! Feel the energy and excitement.

[Gana35]

I started to cry as soon these kids started sing, I found it so moving! I can't believe 62 PEOPLE actually disliked this video, WHAT could ANYONE possibly dislike about a group of young children singing a song together?!?! If you're going to critique this performance from a talented direction -- well these kids are 5th graders & they're there to have fun. So it shouldn't matter whether any or all have any talent! What they did is VERY difficult & I applaud them for just doing it!!!

[MLPKDS]

@Gana35 well you know, trolls like me =] jk.

[whytewhine17]

WOW! That is so totally awesome! I am inspired by this teacher and his very talented students! Just when you think our educational system is going to pot, here is a shining example of a young man who obviously LOVES what he does! Do your thing Mr B!

[crussell207]

Mr. B. Your students have found the beauty in music! You have given them such a gift. They honor you and I honor you.

[Anjou]

BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL.

[MLPKDS]

how old are they?

[enorabv]

@MLPKDS gr. 5 (+5) means 10. Remember how old you are when you start school? 5yrs in Kindergarten:)

[Linkker]

@MLPKDS I think they're 5th graders.

[CaribeanHotNess]

How cute!

I love them ALL!

This is adorable!!

[goodmorningchap]

The kid that raps is absolutely adorable. I see talent!

[VeronicaFisher]

That was so great....it totally made my day.

[GGDfan4eva]

pipi hihihi xP

[bethanlovesjay]

i love this how cutee :)

[jmuncjochan]

i love this 

[RememberTheKingOfPop]

God I Love This!! Alicia keys is one of my fav singers! Wow your an amazing Teacher!!! This kids are super Talented!!!

[Starfiz88]

You are an amazing teacher and these kids have some amazing, amazing talent! (:

[Angel17818]

its all about New York baby!!!!!!

[new0extra]

i love the kid that raps, haha i think he could be the new kid cudi in about 9 yrs

[AbigailsLovinLove539]

i am so jealous of this chorus. they get to sing good songs when im stuck in a chorus who sings nothing but christian crap. im not a religious person but i love to sing that why i hate my chorus.

[6superb9]

If this chorus doesn't bring a smile to your heart, nothing will!!

[WesleyyRl]

62watched this video, where schocked, and misclicked.

[estherrawr]

awesome :)

[TechnoVomit]

nyc baby

[ManhattenKiD95]

this teacher is prob the only teacher that uses songs kids actually like n not from 50 yrs ago

[FaithFearMyDear]

@ManhattenKiD95 Ours does!! We're singing Dynamite :D