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The song didn't actually start in a New York studio. It was written in London during February 2009 by Angela Hunte and Jane't "Janyce" Sewell-Ulepic.

: Her powerful delivery became the song's heartbeat, leading her to later release "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down," a solo, piano-driven version. A Cultural Phenomenon jay_z_empire_state_of_mind_ft_alicia_keys

: She had to record the hook multiple times to capture the soaring, anthemic feel he wanted. The song didn't actually start in a New York studio