Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down

Alicia Keys

contemporary r&b jazz jazz pop neo soul pop soul

"Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down" was released in 2009 as a sequel to Jay-Z's hit song, "Empire State of Mind." It won the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2011 and reached number four on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The song's lyrics pay homage to the city of New York and its iconic landmarks, solidifying its place as an anthem for the city and its residents.