Rapper Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” Dominates Summer, And Maybe Fall?

At least in New York, the biggest single of the summer, and maybe the fall too, has been Jay-Z‘s “Empire State of Mind,” featuring Alicia Keys. Jay-Z’s success this summer and his ability to hold the attention of the City and even the country during historically important moments is a reminder of how dominant he is within the world of hip-hop.

First, Jay performed “Empire State” to kick off his September 11 benefit concert at Madison Square Garden (hello, Anna Wintour). And this week he and Keys performed their hit on the field at the new Yankees Stadium before the start of World Series Game 2. The pair was supposed to perform before Game 1 — the first World Series game in the new stadium — but couldn’t because of threatening rain.

As of this week we also have a chance to see the official music video, which comprises a series of black and white photographs from around New York, from director Hype Williams. Let us know which video you think is the best.

The Official Music Video from Hype Williams:

Jay-Z – “Empire State Of Mind” ft. Alicia Keys

Jay-Z | MySpace Video

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