Ten years ago, Jay-Z released "Empire State Of Mind" — his first #1 single as a lead artist and a symbol of his uneven post-retirement era.

“Empire” is a generational anthem that will remain relevant as long as it still captures the hopes (and fears) of its listeners. And the New York dream—which is, in a way, everybody's dream ...

Jay-Z Surprised The 2024 Tony Awards By Joining Alicia Keys For A Spirited ‘Empire State Of Mind’ Performance. Derrick Rossignol Music News Editor Twitter. June 17, 2024.