Let me clarify: this song is entirely different than the Jay-Z hip-hop New York anthem -- sharing only the epic chorus and proving that the hook is what carries both tunes. The slow-tempoed 'Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down' has Alicia Keys on piano, where she tells her version of the vast city, full of "gypsy cabs," self-reflection, "big lights," and a "pocket full of dreams" as she soars: "If I could make it here I could make it anywhere." The song is just one of many hits featured on her upcoming 'The Element of Freedom' (Dec. 15). Go to AOL Radio's New Pop First station to hear the new tune.
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