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In place of Keys' driving piano melody, the girls, in unison, deliver doo-wop backing vocals -- while heavy rap verses and a soaring chorus (most likely sung by Rachel) deliver a version as good as the original, especially in the second verse.
On a mission to recruit new members for the club in order to make it to New York for Nationals, 'Audition' introduces us to two New Directions members: Sunshine Corazon (Charice) and Sam (Chord Overstreet). To hear 'Glee''s version of 'Empire State of Mind,' head over to AOL Radio's 'Glee' station.
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