Al Shux is a UK producer who produced the Empire State of Mind beat for Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 album. He’s also worked with Lupe and UK rapper Sway (I believe he produced “Little Derek”) VIBE: Tell me about the making of “Empire State of Mind.” How’d you get it into Jay-Z’s hands? Al Shux: I had the basic backing track that I made about a year ago. Then I Read More ...
Jay-Z was supposed to be on this joint. Maybe he will when the album drops. Alicia Keys – Empire State Of Mind Part 2 (Broken Down) Thanks to Splash
At the Jay concert few days back, I finally got to hear the girl’s name. lol She’s dope! Thanks to RR
Its the song that closed out the MTV VMA’s this year and the song that reached number 3 in the UK pop charts a month before its release, but a rep for Alicia Keys has confirmed that there will be an Empire State Of Mind Part 2. According to MTV, the sequel will be featured on Alicia Key’s upcoming album “The Element Of Freedom” and will feature a new verse from Hova. Read More ...
Jay also picked up an award for Best Urban Act.
