LIVE in Times Square, NYC 2016 Jay Z surprised Alicia Keys on stage during Empire State of Mind performance!
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High quality video of Alicia Keys & Jay Z performing Empire State of Mind live in Times Square in 2016.
The passion in their voices is just mind blowing.
digga so true
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@ok Alecia keys had a throat infection, thats why her voice sounded raspy and raw. It added to the performance if you ask me
This song makes me homesick for new york. And I ain't even been there once.
I visited New York in Feb, it was dirty and depressing. Trust me you’re not missing anything. Australia is better
That’s right... I was living there but I prefer to live in L.A. 👍🏻
Julie Hane Australian females are hot...
@@dominus9448 Everyone says that and I don't know why haha
Julie Hane ❤️
If this song doesn't make you feel like going to New York, I don't know what will.
I’m plan on moving to New York in December or January I’m a musician so I need to be there
I don't remember the song name but it was from beastie boys
I was about to book a flight there and then I saw the price and realised I was broke 🙄🙄
Exactly bruh...and I'm half the world away...... Indian here
Went to New York 3 years ago and as Manhattan came into view this song was playing in my head.
If you're here in 2024, you're a legend Alicia Keys is so dope. I can't stop watching this track again and again. I am sure she will be #1 soon due to 💖a u t h e n t I c v i e w s 💖
If you're here in 2024, you're a legend 🙏
Whenever I feel homesick for nyc I come listen to this song.
Я тут бро
I'm here to fricking love this song with Alicia and jay z 2 amazing voices together and what a performance from the both of them love it and I keep going back to it thanks for putting this up they're amazing and the song is a masterpiece xx
@@WilliamJohnson-ml7ijfor real bro me too. And I'm not even from there lol😅
@@user-fx5iq5wq9qyou're a legend
After Corona, this Song Need To be played in Front of thousands of People on times square
Ti MoTa we’re gonna make it through this and come out stronger
A ramped up version of this. With an entire marching band, fireworks, and a banner dedicated to all the sacrifices.
Be strong mates, from Spain, Be hard as metal. This is gonna be very sad, but Im sure you will be win this battle!!!
Ti MoTa it’s true
They are syncing the lights of the Empire State to this song every night. You can watch on the Empire State Building official FB page.
how lucky those people who enjoyed this live performance
Shame they were all looking at their phones
ABCD EFG they’re living it through their phones.. as if two superstars wouldn’t have professional cameras filming this.. honestly.
Right. In the hometown of NYC
I missed it by 3 days
Where's a plane ✈ when you need one
No lip synching or auto tune for her. Just pure talent.
Damn straight
Jayz flight was suppose to be delayed on this and Alicia is ready to accept and perform this solo but when Jayz thought he could make it, he decided to surprise her instead and look at what happen guys! ❤❤❤ Just simple magical performance between this two icon.
Can you imagine the feeling man , being born in New York , growing up walking the streets, looking up at the buildings ,at the lights, everything !!!! And then flash forward and you are singing a song about your city and you are the center of attention in the entire city that made you . that is love .
Alexander Hastings C he’s talking about Jay Z nigga. And he wasn’t born privileged 💀
thia made me cry
I know that feeling i WAS born there and your right
Jay is a legend
Harper Park I was born in winnipeg but nobody cares 🙂
i would cry if i was her, singing this song in the middle of NY Times Square, damn! what a life....
same wow
Ikr
You can hear her emotions as she laughed at the beginning We all felt it 😍
that is weak sauce
Same here the last time I went to NYC I went to times Square at 5pm and left it at 6 am crying listening to Empire State Of Mind.
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Alicia sounds real here…I can hear her voice cracking…but still that amazing voice powering through….and jay z appearance be the icing on the cake…what a dope ass live performance…
she has a throat infection and still did the performance that’s why her voice sounds raw raspy imo it makes it even better
But it’s always cracking… Or flat. Or shreaking..
@@JoeyBoBoeyNot true, saw her live in Germany. Her Voice was on POINT.
Imagine singing this song in Times Square...damn what a dream. Beautiful!
I went once to Times Square, with this song in my headphones, and yes it was amazing ! What a magic song and city 😍
MRS.Alica grew up in Hell's Kitchen (Time square) area.
🙏
GonDio my dream!!!
We did on NYE 2009.Time Square New York singing this.Was best ever
This is the vibe I miss. Everyone's just happy, enjoying together. Lots of love no hate. Bring this back please.
Love you guys😁
I’m afraid you can’t bring back the past my friend, all things must end.
Well if these radical left ass bitches would stop being radical because sell out snake in the grass Obama is no longer the pathetic ass worthless president then maybe New York could thrive on this once inspirational song!
well, tell all your liberal friends to stop burning this country down!
@Trump Girl! Stfu😂 You’re in a sub comment section get a life
its 2024 ,and this still remains the best live ever!
When Jay-Z first comes on both he and Alicia pitch goes up uncontrollably cuz they both hyped stoked and smiling…that was the moment that this became real and epic for everyone in this iconic performance…I can listen to this 30 times in a row and often do!
This song makes me proud of NYC and I’m not even American
New York Born and raise baby Manhattan
Si sei italiana, ma bellajuventina come nome non si può sentire😂
Same 🤣🗽💕
lol same
@@nicholaslugo8616 same yo Queens represent
Dear person listening to this song wherever you are on earth I want to use this platform and say may God bless you and your family. You are my invisible friend
you are my invisible friend too ❤️ may God bless you and your family as well, im happy to see u here on this amazing part of youtube ✨
Nice one
Maria Angelica Ty ...so sweet of you Maria
You too my invisible friend
God bless you brother❤
Whos here in 2024 a timeless classic this makes the american dream
Most iconic R&B Intro of all time. Alicia’s voice soars higher than the Empire State Building.
Alicia isn't wearing makeup and she's SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! Natural beauty!
She's the best
You sure?
She definitely is lol
That's so impressive. She's really an amazing role model for women, which are kind of lacking for proper role models
WAIT SHE ISNT?!
One day I will be listening to this song walking along the streets of NYC. Remember this. 23 July 2020
Same:)
K I N G Hey. This was actually a reminder to me you don’t have to feel like you should care💕 have a nice day.
amen.
Hi Rahma. You wrote your comment on July 23 and I am the 23th person liking your comment 😉....You will fulfill your dream baby girl!😚
Gillian Landry you’re so sweet ❤️
2024 represented here. This song will never not stop moving me.
Something super nostalgic about this song. Evertime I hear it, it makes me reflect on life and the times past. It makes me stop and look back on life, my life , the world. One of the greatest songs ever !
This song always gives me goose bumps and I'm not even from NY. Heck, I'm not even American. Lol
Samee
😂
bro😅😅
Me too!
The beat is so iconic
They look and sound like they're having the time of their lives and that makes all the difference!
they have a IT!
Me 2. All the way from Houston Tx
You are asian
You HAVE BEEN FOOLED! check out all those artists who seemed like they were having the time of their life, but later turns out they were extremely depressed, contemplated suicide, some even killed themselves... Linkin Park..etc Dont be such a naive fool.
@@nidulamaknidulamak4214 Depression is different for everyone, you can enjoy one day or two sometimes, depends of how deep you're in. And depression is pretty common
This performance is EPIC !. I am not even fudging the truth, I've been replaying this for the last 3hrs +. It's the raw emotions Alicia and Jay, like two proud patriotic New Yorkers!.❤❤❤❤
Everytime Jay Z comes out.....huge smile on my face. Def. a moment.
The look of pure joy on Alicia's face when Jay comes out makes me so happy that I start tearing up. I love this performance.
I love it too babe
She loves what she does. And we love that she loves it.
did she really not know?
YES!!!!!
Honeygirl28 I saw the same their chemistry is too much
So Sad. We won't see such a crowd of people for a long time.
Fuq Covid
Covid's dead, at least in Europe
One day.... 🤞🏿
@@Zottelini not true
@@juvarorwysadhoe1325 kept alive by politicians and pharma industry I think
Her voice is just so amazing and she makes it look effortless. Best female singer by far.
Masterclass in how to sing behind the beat 👏👏👏she's almost on a different tempo and yet so perfect
Once covid is gone, they need to do this again on New Year's Eve.
Big ass Ape it’s not
@@lifewithlele9526 yes it is!!!
Thai Tan Dyel it’s not end yourself
@@thaitandyel4723 It's not
@@lllllllllllllllII wdym lmao..
sum people really found this song after tiktok damn bru where y’all been in life
Ikr😔
b l v v d s a w g e k k t init 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
remember when MTV got songs inde mornings?
@@blvvdsawgekkt2599 good ol' days 😂
Yeesus45 yh bru that what i miss the most
Respect from Dublin. Two great artists.
This is on repeat now for 3 (!) hours. Love the energy. 😍
the reason why Alicia looks so happy when Jay Z came was bc he said he couldn't make it and his flights were delayed... but he made it on time and surprised her!
Omgg, really nice
Bolloooooocks😂still they would have Been nice if true
Whatever the case he definitely made an entrance
Maite Moreno ?
How u know
this song still gets me hype
Me too
Same
SAME
Same
Same taste of music 🎵❤️
Going down a rabbit hole tonight. What a great performance by both!!
Wants me to experience NY like a new yorker just fr a day so i can feel this beauty ❤
This song is a taste of what it’s gonna feel like when you “ make it “, good luck on your dreams people make that shit happen I know I will.
Bro that was exactly what I was thinking, I just wasn't sure if everybody felt it too. Just thinking about the day I'll be walking down NYC streets listening to this and living the life I always dreamed of makes me realize all the sacrifices are worth it... We'll get it.
Yall will get there dw just dont give up on your dreams or youll regreti it. Have a good day
It’s more of a song about making it then just about New York, you’re right!
There is no such thing as "making it". It's an unreachable, ethereal point that people want, but will never reach, since it doesn't really exist. You're either alive and doing what you like or not, but there is no point where you think "i made it", since life is always moving forward, there are no stops.
@@cryptidian3530 The thing is that there are forever new goals, but we're talking about reaching our biggest dreams, not ending all life goals lol
Well, it’s 2021 and I’m back again. Just couldn’t help it.
Right lol Were get there some day ❤️
None of us could
2021 porra
so addictive !
🤘
I love her little giggle at the beginning. It's like she's a bit overwhelmed- giddy like a child-wild eyed and innocent!
If u listen closley u can hear Jay do a sound check, and at the time he wasnt supposed to make it due to a delayed flight, so thats the moment she realized he was there. This live will go down in history as one of the best
I love this song, and this is the best because he came out of nowhere and everyone started singing together as a team, people are responsible for what they do but this rendition hits me personally
When I hear this song I always think of going for my dreams no matter what they are and accomplishing them.
Feelings mutual this song is beautiful 🤞
Oh 100 percent Liz I hope all your Dreams come true Love from Australia 🇦🇺 D
Me too, and I am so far from USA. An ocean between, lol.
The same
Same
Respect for artists who don’t sing with auto tune
Or lip synching
She doesn't need autotune
I'm exercising.
She is the autotune
Sad that you think autotune is meant for bad singers. Go search T-Pain singing live and tell me you dont respect him afterwards..
Its 2024 man, still gives goosebumps!!!!
Classic Music right here. Music need more collaborations like this. NYC Yes Sir!!
Awww her smile was priceless when he walked out and started rapping and she’s beautifully natural on stage I’m glad I came across this video
Very true
Natural shine
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I’m 13 years old and I’m not like ogling at her like in a weird way she’s a gorgeous beautiful wonderful human being and soul
love your comment. exactly how i felt too :)
She’s so goddamn beautiful, no makeup on...
Michael I’m pretty sure she does have makeup on lol She’s still beautiful though.
Richard Li 100x more beautiful than Rihanna...hands down...
Why compare ? They’re both very beautiful women. No comparison is needed.
@@nd7231 Half black, half white.
@@TheAcenightcreeper please stop praising someones beauty by denying someone elses. That's not what compliments are about.
These to are amazing performing together!
bro… more people should hear this… 🙏🏼🍊 greetings from europe ✌🏽
When Jay's sound check comes in 0:20 and Alicia realizes he's there with her laughing. Just goosebumps.
Great spot 👊👊
Oh wow! I missed that- Thank you for pointing that out I got major goosebumps all over again going back to that mark. Greatness!
I have watched this video many times over and have never noticed that...simply amazing!!! wow!
yeah thank you that was a nice thing to notice you must have some good stereo or headphones :)
What a spot, makes it all brand new again.
This song literally feels amazing even if fist time listening
Love this version!!!
I wish one day I visit new York. Very soon
Shearer Alan you’ll love it
Over rated
The best place in the world, you'll know what I mean when you are there
It totally sucks. Unless you’re a millionaire, I wouldn’t even go near that hell hole. The crazy thing is that there’s a beautiful rural state just an hour away in any direction. New York is just the remnants of a world before the internet. There’s literally no reason to live or work there unless you’re a boomer who can’t use a laptop.
Justin Chaney facts only I’m in CT, the city is a rat invested liberal city. If ur filthy rich it’s a different time tho, good day trip tho
The way Jay Z hypes her up is literally the best thing ever
Soul Tribe ❤
4:33 - Those smiles! 🙂🙃
Oi
I am from London and never been in New York but I always adapt this song to London , city which never sleep, city where everything is possible, and after I adopt this song to every city, you can do whatever you want, you can be whoever you want, you can achieve everything, dream big and make the dreams come true no matter where you are
Clearly the Queen felt the same way.
This is one of the best live performances I have seen. Alicia and Hov made magic with this song. Pure magic!
Jay-Z’s flight was delayed that day, that’s why she was so surprised when he turned up. There’s a video on it.
Really
Angel Johnson yes
givenchy oh ok
givenchy wheres the video at?
Everyone writing this here
Alicia is a true beauty. Flawless! No make up, powerful voice and authentic ... on top of everything she cares about others. What a human being!
I agree a thousand percent! ✌️❤️
Her book is fabulous too. I listened to it and it made me love her more
Kangkong kangkong...
@@jethroclimacosa1803 greenwich tomato
@@Andy-bh8hw 🧢
Que incrível essa música... Minha mãe escutava quando eu era criança. Ó tempo bom cara! As vezes dá vontade de chorar pelo tempo passado, onde não tinha tantos problemas como hoje em dia, pandemia, e etc. Fui muito feliz durante essa época de ouro 🥇 Eu tinha uns 8 9 anos de idade. Hoje, tenho 22 anos, e eu só agradeço por ter vivido essa época tão bom que foi a Minha infância. 🎉💥✨✨✨✨💥✨✨✨💥✨✨🎉
tenho 30 e essa musica fez parte da minha vida também. Alicia keys canta muito
tenho 18 e posso dizer o mesmo!!!
Never been in NY but it feels i have been there because of this song. Amazing performance!
That moment Alicia Keys noticed JayZ walking out to sing was priceless. She didn't expect him to make it on time.
Surprises are just like that ⚡®
I thought I was wrong.. I love this song and talk like I was born there but I've never been to New York ever in my life, I wish I could visit this great city one day.
🥰❤️
*its so good to feel her happiness!*
Marilyn Jane OMG YES 😭😭♥️
Looking cute you too
Nerds haveing nutela hot fun yeajhhh
amo esta canción más si es con Jay z
Bitch, it's so good, they named it twice.
One of the best live performances ever!
This performance brings me so much JOY!!!❤ #bestperformanceever
Alicias face when Jay Z turns up on stage is so attractive. Not many adults can express such unadulterated joy!
Right, her joy & excitement is beautiful 😄😄😄
Fin fact she didn't know he was coming
She need to grow up? Right? Ha! Where my adults at
I think this was a surprise appearance of J...that's why Alicia was shookt! haha! Impromptu for real artist is real!!
I feel like no song hits with nostalgia harder for people in their late teens and early 20s
Alec Jimenez you’re completely right. I never even noticed that 😂😂
Your so dam right, I'm not from New York either but I love this song.
Yup! And I was born and raised in NYC. This song is our anthem
Big true
All teens for sure. 2000s was the best decade I've ever lived in.
Alicia's in heaven and they're both having a MOMENT. Even as ambitious as they both are you bet they never thought that they'd be literally locking down Time Square to perform one of the greatest and most iconic songs about the city that's even been recorded. There are few songs that are genuine instant classics and this is one of them. You know it's an epic performance when the stage crew is in the background recording it on their phones. I can't imagine being in this crowd but the tickets would've been worth every penny just for this alone.
It was a free performance.... Alicia wanted to surprise her hometown ... I heard the. Crowd went for miles
Very amazing.❤
I miss Ny city....the only place i feel at home , i lived there for many years , i cry so much when i leave you , i knew anywhere in the world will find your energy and that state of mind ..is mY soul city Will be back soon I Love NY
If they won’t play this song on my funeral, I won’t come.
Kkkk
Dope
hehe can I borrow this.
Kate sure only if u like
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂you crazy
This song makes you feel home sick in a place you've never been.
God damn you're right.
Capt. Rob Atkinson you ain’t lying..I don’t know a street in New York but I still wanna get back over there..and ain’t ever been b4🤣what the world wrong with us
visited NY in 2005, amazing, buzzing, did not disappoint and plan to visit again someday
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I think jayz was a surprise even for Alicia . Her face was shocked lol
yea he was
she*
Yes it was. He was late with the plane
@@zensascha8690 he told you about that ?
Shubham Dholu 😂
the fact JayZ plane was late and cancelled on Alicia last minute and then he showed up exactly as his part alecia was so happy he did not think he was gone make it lmaoo
"I'm the new Sinatra, and, since I made it here , I can make it anywhere, yeah, they love me everywhere" LOL
Don't be silly
U must be Ugandan right... U always have false information
@@lwangafrank2431 😂😂
pretty sure you just made this up
Two of the great ones together 🎉❤🎉
the passion is just beautiful and magical, especially with Alicea
I’m like 95% sure Alicia didn’t know Jay would be there based on her reaction. That just makes this even more badass
I recall reading that his plane was delayed and he wasn’t supposed to be there, so she was really surprised by this
@@yeamville its fake hahaha
hope u joking..
@@yeamville the capital lmfao
@@yeamville That is right, when she laughs at the beginning is when she realizes Jay-Z had showed up, she saw him hidden in the back.
HER FACE WAS PRICELESS WHEN HE SHOWED UP AND SHOWED OUT
Wow
Sho nuff
TRUE
i think it was planned but if not and he really surprised her , even better
Her voice was going out, JayZ actually came and saved the performance.
And I was there too!! What an incredible moment! Alicia, you are the best of all!🌹🌹
this song is everything to me. i cry every time
I remember he was said to miss the flight to get to this performance. So she intended to perform it solo with his voice in the background. Her and the bands reaction when he came on stage was a genuine one ❤️
did he lie about it to surprise her or was he actually meant to miss his flight?
@@simpysompywomb5470 it was a last minute thing, only the band knew.
he flies scheduled? I figured he'd have a private plane.. :)
Kyss501: Jay has his own plane, him and his wife never flies commercial.
Oh
One of my life dreams is to listen to this song while walking down Times Square
Time Square is hell on earth
@jmw2323 is it not like how they show it in the movies ? 🙁
Times Square is awesome you donkey
@@jmw-ig1bp times square is great, its okay to like popular things lmao
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A voz da Alicia ... N TEM COMO ...
I was 20 years ago in new York and love it ! The hearth of the world
This makes you sad when your city doesn't have an anthem like this
no, it means your city is not a shithole, like this one
California Love
@@joshuawood362 I think we are talking about different places, NYC is just amazing, u feel like at the top of the world!
Joshua Wood imagine being jealous of living in ny
Ny is just a complete shit hole unless ur rich ofc
Jay Z NEVER uses playback. Always live and raw, even when his voice cracks, i respect him for that.
Dipset needs to learn that.
Yea I remember he wouldn’t do certain songs when JD brought him out cuz the DJ only had the actually songs
@@adrian121 I remember watching that and was mesmerized. Saw Jay live twice now and I always thought about that video. Goat!!
Theyre fricking brilliant singing together love when alicia starts laughing when she sees jay heading for the stage to sing with her love it brilliant thanks for putting this up xx
Hello from Dublin. Brilliant and she knows he is on the way via the headpiece, 25 secs in. Two legends from USA.
This song makes me weirdly emotional and I don’t know why. Anyone else?
Yes gurll it makes my heart weirdly ache
Nadira Basir exactly!
i wonder why that is. i feel the exact same.
💖 Emotional tears ... Strange because I live in Midwest with no NYC connections🤷🏿♀️. It looked so organic and authentic. What a great time 🔥 .. for me .. to be BLACKETY-BLACK! 👩🏾👏🏾👊🏾🙏🏾
Hell yeah.
who is listening this lovely song in April 2021
Yes!!!!! There is a positive vibe in the air now. Had a shirty day at work and vodka and smoke and many tears and then.....THIS
I am ...from Brazil
Eyyyy same vibe
Jammin on the panhandle
Peter Nyen yes
My favorite Song, the king and the Queen
The passion in Alicia's and jay z voices is fricking off the scales love this song never been to newyork but have been told it's a beautiful place love the song still and it's 2024 brilliant guys xx
someone in the last days of 2020?????????? this video makes me cry
Br
Me too 😅
I feel you
this song makes me cry every time, my biggest dream is to go visit New York.
yep
Alicia is very beautiful even without make up... DAMN... Anybody in 2019???
V
Agree with you
Many women actually look great without makeup :D we just need to open our eyes
Make up, is an invention to sell products and makes women becomes ugly ..
She is wearing make up
That is - with Prince Purple Rain in SuperBowl 2007 - the best ever live performance of all time. Just phenomenal !
One of my all time favorite videos.