Jay Z & Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind LIVE

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2016
  • LIVE in Times Square, NYC 2016 Jay Z surprised Alicia Keys on stage during Empire State of Mind performance!
    LISTEN TO HER LATEST SONG "SHOW ME LOVE" - • Alicia Keys - Show Me ...
    High quality video of Alicia Keys & Jay Z performing Empire State of Mind live in Times Square in 2016.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 21 тис.

  • @andreahoffmann205
    @andreahoffmann205 2 роки тому +6158

    The passion in their voices is just mind blowing.

    • @ericthegringo3382
      @ericthegringo3382 2 роки тому +26

      digga so true

    • @BarrosAndrei
      @BarrosAndrei 2 роки тому

      WOMAN BEATER

    • @kathleenwol2951
      @kathleenwol2951 2 роки тому +9

      @@ericthegringo3382
      A

    • @kellykoske8772
      @kellykoske8772 Рік тому

      @@ericthegringo3382 ⁴

    • @HonestMan112
      @HonestMan112 Рік тому +46

      @ok Alecia keys had a throat infection, thats why her voice sounded raspy and raw. It added to the performance if you ask me

  • @pritpalsingh3609
    @pritpalsingh3609 4 роки тому +51980

    This song makes me homesick for new york. And I ain't even been there once.

    • @jesusisking5027
      @jesusisking5027 4 роки тому +1290

      I visited New York in Feb, it was dirty and depressing. Trust me you’re not missing anything. Australia is better

    • @dominus9448
      @dominus9448 4 роки тому +411

      That’s right... I was living there but I prefer to live in L.A. 👍🏻

    • @dominus9448
      @dominus9448 4 роки тому +192

      Julie Hane Australian females are hot...

    • @jesusisking5027
      @jesusisking5027 4 роки тому +176

      @@dominus9448 Everyone says that and I don't know why haha

    • @dominus9448
      @dominus9448 4 роки тому +43

      Julie Hane
      ❤️

  • @pushback0817
    @pushback0817 4 роки тому +12806

    If this song doesn't make you feel like going to New York, I don't know what will.

    • @LMiraculous
      @LMiraculous 4 роки тому +126

      I’m plan on moving to New York in December or January I’m a musician so I need to be there

    • @user-pk4mt5gr5n
      @user-pk4mt5gr5n 4 роки тому +18

      I don't remember the song name but it was from beastie boys

    • @azgardian32odinson
      @azgardian32odinson 4 роки тому +26

      I was about to book a flight there and then I saw the price and realised I was broke 🙄🙄

    • @vernonjc1818
      @vernonjc1818 4 роки тому +24

      Exactly bruh...and I'm half the world away...... Indian here

    • @eirebhoy132
      @eirebhoy132 4 роки тому +26

      Went to New York 3 years ago and as Manhattan came into view this song was playing in my head.

  • @onlyasmr_1
    @onlyasmr_1 7 днів тому +45

    Whos listening in 2024? 🎉

  • @Mitrell
    @Mitrell Місяць тому +242

    If you're here in 2024, you're a legend 🙏

    • @WilliamJohnson-ml7ij
      @WilliamJohnson-ml7ij Місяць тому +3

      Whenever I feel homesick for nyc I come listen to this song.

    • @user-fx5iq5wq9q
      @user-fx5iq5wq9q Місяць тому +3

      Я тут бро

    • @jackiesmith3684
      @jackiesmith3684 Місяць тому +3

      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

    • @Mitrell
      @Mitrell Місяць тому +1

      ​@@WilliamJohnson-ml7ijfor real bro me too. And I'm not even from there lol😅

    • @Mitrell
      @Mitrell Місяць тому

      ​@@user-fx5iq5wq9qyou're a legend

  • @abcdefg8515
    @abcdefg8515 4 роки тому +5774

    how lucky those people who enjoyed this live performance

    • @tomhurcombe2185
      @tomhurcombe2185 4 роки тому +91

      Shame they were all looking at their phones

    • @chawkz
      @chawkz 4 роки тому +29

      ABCD EFG they’re living it through their phones.. as if two superstars wouldn’t have professional cameras filming this.. honestly.

    • @jrmoiney
      @jrmoiney 4 роки тому +4

      Right. In the hometown of NYC

    • @scouserdan3
      @scouserdan3 4 роки тому +2

      I missed it by 3 days

    • @scuzzlebutt3048
      @scuzzlebutt3048 4 роки тому +6

      Where's a plane ✈ when you need one

  • @ourblissfuldreams
    @ourblissfuldreams 4 роки тому +5054

    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 .

    • @dan9518
      @dan9518 4 роки тому +54

      Alexander Hastings C he’s talking about Jay Z nigga. And he wasn’t born privileged 💀

    • @lshahbazyan03
      @lshahbazyan03 3 роки тому +4

      thia made me cry

    • @harperpark8226
      @harperpark8226 3 роки тому +16

      I know that feeling i WAS born there and your right

    • @pepijn6888
      @pepijn6888 3 роки тому +5

      Jay is a legend

    • @person640
      @person640 3 роки тому +5

      Harper Park I was born in winnipeg but nobody cares 🙂

  • @apreciouslife13
    @apreciouslife13 10 місяців тому +268

    No lip synching or auto tune for her. Just pure talent.

  • @nestadimsun4658
    @nestadimsun4658 8 місяців тому +122

    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.

  • @aprilrizniayu
    @aprilrizniayu 4 роки тому +4496

    i would cry if i was her, singing this song in the middle of NY Times Square, damn! what a life....

  • @desirefan1
    @desirefan1 4 роки тому +9600

    After Corona, this Song Need To be played in Front of thousands of People on times square

    • @andrewkay3276
      @andrewkay3276 4 роки тому +174

      Ti MoTa we’re gonna make it through this and come out stronger

    • @kbuencamino3268
      @kbuencamino3268 4 роки тому +148

      A ramped up version of this. With an entire marching band, fireworks, and a banner dedicated to all the sacrifices.

    • @sanalvaro68
      @sanalvaro68 4 роки тому +43

      Be strong mates, from Spain, Be hard as metal. This is gonna be very sad, but Im sure you will be win this battle!!!

    • @garryxuzuo
      @garryxuzuo 4 роки тому +3

      Ti MoTa it’s true

    • @Lula0021
      @Lula0021 4 роки тому +21

      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.

  • @romasara676
    @romasara676 20 днів тому +91

    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 💖

    • @derrickyard
      @derrickyard 10 днів тому

      East Harlem 505 East 120st. Wagner Projects!!!😂👍🤙👋😎💯

  • @shri081
    @shri081 Рік тому +167

    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…

    • @hendrixxrxks
      @hendrixxrxks 10 місяців тому +17

      she has a throat infection and still did the performance that’s why her voice sounds raw raspy imo it makes it even better

    • @JoeyBoBoey
      @JoeyBoBoey 2 місяці тому +1

      But it’s always cracking… Or flat. Or shreaking..

    • @sara-zx2mx
      @sara-zx2mx Місяць тому +2

      @@JoeyBoBoeyNot true, saw her live in Germany. Her Voice was on POINT.

  • @gondio447
    @gondio447 4 роки тому +6465

    Imagine singing this song in Times Square...damn what a dream. Beautiful!

    • @estebanbastie487
      @estebanbastie487 4 роки тому +199

      I went once to Times Square, with this song in my headphones, and yes it was amazing ! What a magic song and city 😍

    • @Pt0wN973b0iI
      @Pt0wN973b0iI 4 роки тому +34

      MRS.Alica grew up in Hell's Kitchen (Time square) area.

    • @kinggoldchains3622
      @kinggoldchains3622 4 роки тому +2

      🙏

    • @sabrinagomez6261
      @sabrinagomez6261 4 роки тому +4

      GonDio my dream!!!

    • @beverleysumner4980
      @beverleysumner4980 4 роки тому +13

      We did on NYE 2009.Time Square New York singing this.Was best ever

  • @AP12820
    @AP12820 3 роки тому +7076

    This is the vibe I miss. Everyone's just happy, enjoying together. Lots of love no hate. Bring this back please.

    • @weisnikolai
      @weisnikolai 3 роки тому +31

      Love you guys😁

    • @boneman5569
      @boneman5569 3 роки тому +31

      I’m afraid you can’t bring back the past my friend, all things must end.

    • @trumpgirl440
      @trumpgirl440 3 роки тому +17

      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!

    • @belleengelbrecht5354
      @belleengelbrecht5354 3 роки тому +29

      well, tell all your liberal friends to stop burning this country down!

    • @wahlid6129
      @wahlid6129 3 роки тому +29

      @Trump Girl! Stfu😂 You’re in a sub comment section get a life

  • @ZHONG6750
    @ZHONG6750 4 місяці тому +57

    its 2024 ,and this still remains the best live ever!

  • @amiteshdas1511
    @amiteshdas1511 2 місяці тому +33

    Whos here in 2024 a timeless classic this makes the american dream

  • @bellajuventina
    @bellajuventina 3 роки тому +2607

    This song makes me proud of NYC and I’m not even American

  • @Honeygirl28
    @Honeygirl28 4 роки тому +4317

    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.

    • @clarissamathis8249
      @clarissamathis8249 4 роки тому +19

      I love it too babe

    • @rgwak
      @rgwak 4 роки тому +69

      She loves what she does. And we love that she loves it.

    • @yenice3652
      @yenice3652 4 роки тому +18

      did she really not know?

    • @Ellie-sx2rh
      @Ellie-sx2rh 4 роки тому +8

      YES!!!!!

    • @laureswann1691
      @laureswann1691 4 роки тому +9

      Honeygirl28 I saw the same their chemistry is too much

  • @davidkrogh3161
    @davidkrogh3161 11 місяців тому +53

    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!

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr 23 дні тому +3

    Its 2024 man, still gives goosebumps!!!!

  • @waynechng
    @waynechng 4 роки тому +3632

    They look and sound like they're having the time of their lives and that makes all the difference!

    • @welitondasilvasantos2334
      @welitondasilvasantos2334 4 роки тому +4

      they have a IT!

    • @malcolminthemiddle8777
      @malcolminthemiddle8777 4 роки тому +1

      Me 2. All the way from Houston Tx

    • @rodolfotsang4327
      @rodolfotsang4327 4 роки тому +2

      You are asian

    • @nidulamaknidulamak4214
      @nidulamaknidulamak4214 4 роки тому +6

      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.

    • @Liza33650
      @Liza33650 4 роки тому +15

      @@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

  • @gandako101689
    @gandako101689 3 роки тому +2429

    This song always gives me goose bumps and I'm not even from NY. Heck, I'm not even American. Lol

  • @user-om1jn4ne5t
    @user-om1jn4ne5t 2 місяці тому +14

    2024 represented here. This song will never not stop moving me.

  • @JodaulCreese
    @JodaulCreese 8 місяців тому +2

    I will be visiting New York in September for the first time in my 36 years of life...and this song is on replay in my mind

  • @sandracabral8062
    @sandracabral8062 3 роки тому +2700

    Once covid is gone, they need to do this again on New Year's Eve.

  • @sandramontenegro2357
    @sandramontenegro2357 3 роки тому +2580

    Alicia isn't wearing makeup and she's SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! Natural beauty!

    • @schawdaya
      @schawdaya 3 роки тому +24

      She's the best

    • @lllllllllllllllII
      @lllllllllllllllII 3 роки тому +6

      You sure?

    • @mattdavenport7596
      @mattdavenport7596 3 роки тому +17

      She definitely is lol

    • @some______guy
      @some______guy 3 роки тому +27

      That's so impressive. She's really an amazing role model for women, which are kind of lacking for proper role models

    • @shwifussy
      @shwifussy 3 роки тому +1

      WAIT SHE ISNT?!

  • @user-lc6vv5cz6u
    @user-lc6vv5cz6u 7 днів тому +2

    Big up to USA... I had the privilege of exploring the Big Apple...
    Great artists
    Big up to our own SA artists🇿🇦

    • @user-lc6vv5cz6u
      @user-lc6vv5cz6u 7 днів тому

      Where is the love?🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @WadeHarris
    @WadeHarris Місяць тому +6

    Everytime Jay Z comes out.....huge smile on my face. Def. a moment.

  • @jackobrien2009
    @jackobrien2009 3 роки тому +1822

    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.

    • @estevao8354
      @estevao8354 3 роки тому +51

      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.

    • @yaurfeiussystuhncc
      @yaurfeiussystuhncc 3 роки тому +12

      Yall will get there dw just dont give up on your dreams or youll regreti it. Have a good day

    • @aprilleerose
      @aprilleerose 3 роки тому +6

      It’s more of a song about making it then just about New York, you’re right!

    • @cryptidian3530
      @cryptidian3530 3 роки тому +3

      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.

    • @estevao8354
      @estevao8354 3 роки тому +10

      @@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

  • @TacoStacks
    @TacoStacks 3 роки тому +10563

    this song still gets me hype

  • @blacksupremacy1396
    @blacksupremacy1396 6 місяців тому +22

    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 !

  • @mjrage64
    @mjrage64 9 днів тому +1

    New York is not only the number 1 city, but also artists like Alicia. Greetings from Switzerland mjrage 😘🤭

  • @samuelkabia8834
    @samuelkabia8834 3 роки тому +3002

    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

    • @mariaangelicaty810
      @mariaangelicaty810 3 роки тому +17

      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 ✨

    • @samuelkabia8834
      @samuelkabia8834 3 роки тому +4

      Nice one

    • @samuelkabia8834
      @samuelkabia8834 3 роки тому +6

      Maria Angelica Ty ...so sweet of you Maria

    • @user-pz5nq6bw6v
      @user-pz5nq6bw6v 3 роки тому +4

      You too my invisible friend

    • @JimV18
      @JimV18 3 роки тому +1

      God bless you brother❤

  • @rd5107
    @rd5107 3 роки тому +1730

    Well, it’s 2021 and I’m back again. Just couldn’t help it.

  • @blacksupremacy1396
    @blacksupremacy1396 6 місяців тому +28

    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!.❤❤❤❤

  • @thecitizenjoan
    @thecitizenjoan 3 місяці тому +18

    Most iconic R&B Intro of all time. Alicia’s voice soars higher than the Empire State Building.

  • @Rahma-ch7ns
    @Rahma-ch7ns 3 роки тому +2650

    One day I will be listening to this song walking along the streets of NYC. Remember this. 23 July 2020

    • @elliesuzuki4688
      @elliesuzuki4688 3 роки тому +13

      Same:)

    • @Rahma-ch7ns
      @Rahma-ch7ns 3 роки тому +88

      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.

    • @nokegita
      @nokegita 3 роки тому +2

      amen.

    • @jordanabeaulieu2530
      @jordanabeaulieu2530 3 роки тому +20

      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!😚

    • @Rahma-ch7ns
      @Rahma-ch7ns 3 роки тому +2

      Gillian Landry you’re so sweet ❤️

  • @sheareralan1792
    @sheareralan1792 4 роки тому +2857

    I wish one day I visit new York. Very soon

    • @deleted3848
      @deleted3848 4 роки тому +29

      Shearer Alan you’ll love it

    • @bobo42024
      @bobo42024 4 роки тому +37

      Over rated

    • @josephcisek8659
      @josephcisek8659 4 роки тому +35

      The best place in the world, you'll know what I mean when you are there

    • @justindchaney
      @justindchaney 4 роки тому +39

      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.

    • @festivalxd1997
      @festivalxd1997 4 роки тому +11

      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

  • @michelvanderfeesten8935
    @michelvanderfeesten8935 4 місяці тому +8

    This is on repeat now for 3 (!) hours. Love the energy. 😍

  • @willbarbero
    @willbarbero Рік тому +12

    Masterclass in how to sing behind the beat 👏👏👏she's almost on a different tempo and yet so perfect

  • @AnChristinee
    @AnChristinee 3 роки тому +2143

    So Sad. We won't see such a crowd of people for a long time.

  • @LEELOLKH
    @LEELOLKH 3 роки тому +8373

    New Yorkers must be proud.

  • @IfyConstance
    @IfyConstance 28 днів тому +1

    This is the best live performance of all time. 🎤 ❤

  • @Manda_bubs_uk
    @Manda_bubs_uk Місяць тому +4

    Her voice is just so amazing and she makes it look effortless. Best female singer by far.

  • @liz3507
    @liz3507 2 роки тому +2615

    When I hear this song I always think of going for my dreams no matter what they are and accomplishing them.

    • @hilaryninny6944
      @hilaryninny6944 2 роки тому +30

      Feelings mutual this song is beautiful 🤞

    • @DStar-jl8tw
      @DStar-jl8tw 2 роки тому +20

      Oh 100 percent Liz I hope all your Dreams come true Love from Australia 🇦🇺 D

    • @oanapaunaro
      @oanapaunaro 2 роки тому +5

      Me too, and I am so far from USA. An ocean between, lol.

    • @miko8832
      @miko8832 2 роки тому +2

      The same

    • @Daequanbeats
      @Daequanbeats 2 роки тому +1

      Same

  • @MrRahul60000
    @MrRahul60000 8 місяців тому +4

    This song literally feels amazing even if fist time listening

  • @shawnthomas1738
    @shawnthomas1738 3 місяці тому +1

    Classic Music right here. Music need more collaborations like this. NYC Yes Sir!!

  • @monicaredmon5955
    @monicaredmon5955 3 роки тому +1242

    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

    • @D-info93
      @D-info93 3 роки тому +6

      Very true

    • @ManuelPerez-ey7fr
      @ManuelPerez-ey7fr 3 роки тому +11

      Natural shine

    • @thunyananyadadumrong6220
      @thunyananyadadumrong6220 3 роки тому +1

      เพลงนี้ทำให้คิดถึงฝูงชนเยอะๆแบบนี้

    • @BadBadskibeejmack
      @BadBadskibeejmack 3 роки тому +2

      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

    • @xocoolchickxo
      @xocoolchickxo 3 роки тому

      love your comment. exactly how i felt too :)

  • @TheAcenightcreeper
    @TheAcenightcreeper 4 роки тому +1514

    She’s so goddamn beautiful, no makeup on...

    • @elpatator
      @elpatator 4 роки тому +20

      Michael I’m pretty sure she does have makeup on lol She’s still beautiful though.

    • @TheAcenightcreeper
      @TheAcenightcreeper 4 роки тому +25

      Richard Li 100x more beautiful than Rihanna...hands down...

    • @elpatator
      @elpatator 4 роки тому +75

      Why compare ? They’re both very beautiful women. No comparison is needed.

    • @shafo4384
      @shafo4384 4 роки тому +11

      @@nd7231 Half black, half white.

    • @eddamarie
      @eddamarie 4 роки тому +36

      @@TheAcenightcreeper please stop praising someones beauty by denying someone elses. That's not what compliments are about.

  • @amymanihera4705
    @amymanihera4705 9 місяців тому +1

    These to are amazing performing together!

  • @michellejones3937
    @michellejones3937 13 днів тому +2

    My lovely city new york,
    forever and always ❤🇺🇲🥰 this song and the city gives me energy to become what i dream to be, love my city ❤

  • @blvvdsawgekkt2599
    @blvvdsawgekkt2599 4 роки тому +8276

    sum people really found this song after tiktok damn bru where y’all been in life

    • @senorwoofers9394
      @senorwoofers9394 4 роки тому +40

      Ikr😔

    • @aleeshaakhtar5137
      @aleeshaakhtar5137 4 роки тому +7

      b l v v d s a w g e k k t init 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @blvvdsawgekkt2599
      @blvvdsawgekkt2599 4 роки тому +92

      remember when MTV got songs inde mornings?

    • @YoungJ45
      @YoungJ45 4 роки тому +8

      @@blvvdsawgekkt2599 good ol' days 😂

    • @blvvdsawgekkt2599
      @blvvdsawgekkt2599 4 роки тому +3

      Yeesus45 yh bru that what i miss the most

  • @marilynjane
    @marilynjane 5 років тому +9798

    *its so good to feel her happiness!*

    • @lungimasiza9987
      @lungimasiza9987 5 років тому +22

      Marilyn Jane OMG YES 😭😭♥️

    • @emmanuelsituma9501
      @emmanuelsituma9501 4 роки тому +12

      Looking cute you too

    • @beli283
      @beli283 3 роки тому +5

      Nerds haveing nutela hot fun yeajhhh

    • @geraldoleon6816
      @geraldoleon6816 3 роки тому +4

      amo esta canción más si es con Jay z

    • @walker3050
      @walker3050 3 роки тому +2

      Bitch, it's so good, they named it twice.

  • @jasvav1
    @jasvav1 12 днів тому +2

    This song is exactly how I felt leaving Stamford CT for Crapifornia in 1988.

  • @fluke5173
    @fluke5173 8 місяців тому +1

    I Went to New York for the first time back in June this year. I have always wanted to go there because of this song. Spent a week there appreciating each and every moment of this amazing city as it will probably be my first and last time being there (Im from Southeast Asia.) I still dream of going back to this city to this day

  • @brunoklintman3593
    @brunoklintman3593 4 роки тому +1134

    If they won’t play this song on my funeral,
    I won’t come.

  • @Woofiss3D
    @Woofiss3D 4 роки тому +646

    The way Jay Z hypes her up is literally the best thing ever

  • @tanyahorton1241
    @tanyahorton1241 7 місяців тому +9

    This performance brings me so much JOY!!!❤ #bestperformanceever

  • @anneis46
    @anneis46 10 місяців тому +6

    Going down a rabbit hole tonight. What a great performance by both!!

  • @Monica-zi9zx
    @Monica-zi9zx 3 роки тому +5061

    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!

  • @labedbellasher4644
    @labedbellasher4644 3 роки тому +2606

    Respect for artists who don’t sing with auto tune

    • @MoAlfaraj
      @MoAlfaraj 3 роки тому +38

      Or lip synching

    • @sandrinoes
      @sandrinoes 3 роки тому +77

      She doesn't need autotune

    • @oleksandrgergardt8371
      @oleksandrgergardt8371 3 роки тому +7

      I'm exercising.

    • @NeexT0P
      @NeexT0P 3 роки тому +51

      She is the autotune

    • @fuaddanial2029
      @fuaddanial2029 3 роки тому +35

      Sad that you think autotune is meant for bad singers. Go search T-Pain singing live and tell me you dont respect him afterwards..

  • @gaeldupont
    @gaeldupont 8 місяців тому +3

    That is - with Prince Purple Rain in SuperBowl 2007 - the best ever live performance of all time. Just phenomenal !

  • @LLopez-qb6gz
    @LLopez-qb6gz 8 місяців тому +1

    I was 20 years ago in new York and love it ! The hearth of the world

  • @peternyen5207
    @peternyen5207 4 роки тому +1962

    who is listening this lovely song in April 2021

  • @cfcastro1327
    @cfcastro1327 3 роки тому +2627

    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!

  • @XxxXxx-fl4ck
    @XxxXxx-fl4ck 9 місяців тому +15

    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.
    🎉💥✨✨✨✨💥✨✨✨💥✨✨🎉

    • @waltertedsys5602
      @waltertedsys5602 9 місяців тому

      tenho 30 e essa musica fez parte da minha vida também. Alicia keys canta muito

    • @lucascastro488
      @lucascastro488 9 місяців тому

      tenho 18 e posso dizer o mesmo!!!

  • @user-lp5hx5zy3v
    @user-lp5hx5zy3v 8 місяців тому +1

    This song remains me to New york which is always my dream city in the world❤

  • @MLLON
    @MLLON 3 роки тому +1834

    I think jayz was a surprise even for Alicia . Her face was shocked lol

  • @awesomesauce361
    @awesomesauce361 4 роки тому +1469

    I feel like no song hits with nostalgia harder for people in their late teens and early 20s

    • @shilpamaddikunta5552
      @shilpamaddikunta5552 4 роки тому +6

      Alec Jimenez you’re completely right. I never even noticed that 😂😂

    • @fletcher9328
      @fletcher9328 4 роки тому +20

      Your so dam right, I'm not from New York either but I love this song.

    • @catiehamilton8194
      @catiehamilton8194 4 роки тому +13

      Yup! And I was born and raised in NYC. This song is our anthem

    • @Jaymzi
      @Jaymzi 4 роки тому

      Big true

    • @Abi-bj9bx
      @Abi-bj9bx 4 роки тому +12

      All teens for sure. 2000s was the best decade I've ever lived in.

  • @erii9058
    @erii9058 9 місяців тому

    this song is everything to me. i cry every time

  • @Wannergren.
    @Wannergren. Рік тому +5

    Never been in NY but it feels i have been there because of this song. Amazing performance!

  • @davidjunghan91
    @davidjunghan91 6 років тому +9577

    this song makes me dreaming of living in NY city.

    • @EL-nv1rf
      @EL-nv1rf 6 років тому +144

      Fuck not with that name and profile picture ya wont

    • @kevinnicholas9043
      @kevinnicholas9043 6 років тому +16

      i hope so hahahha

    • @matifahtraore2013
      @matifahtraore2013 6 років тому +48

      I live in NY, queens far rockaway

    • @RobThaBank
      @RobThaBank 6 років тому +92

      최정한 Nigga I done lived in Brownsville, queens, Harlem n east New York. New York ain't shit🤣

    • @sofianguyen9627
      @sofianguyen9627 6 років тому +8

      Irish Maguire fein stfu u lil gay

  • @renatasousa5216
    @renatasousa5216 3 роки тому +1017

    someone in the last days of 2020?????????? this video makes me cry

  • @niallok
    @niallok 2 місяці тому +4

    Respect from Dublin. Two great artists.

  • @AnimaLove2024
    @AnimaLove2024 8 місяців тому

    I don't know how many times I've listened to it. but in the end it's WooooWww again

  • @ilkay4265
    @ilkay4265 Рік тому +2061

    When Jay's sound check comes in 0:20 and Alicia realizes he's there with her laughing. Just goosebumps.

    • @shorehambeach
      @shorehambeach Рік тому +97

      Great spot 👊👊

    • @modellei2034
      @modellei2034 Рік тому +98

      Oh wow! I missed that- Thank you for pointing that out I got major goosebumps all over again going back to that mark. Greatness!

    • @MatthewJQuintero
      @MatthewJQuintero Рік тому +66

      I have watched this video many times over and have never noticed that...simply amazing!!! wow!

    • @KRIPTOMOON9
      @KRIPTOMOON9 Рік тому +20

      yeah thank you that was a nice thing to notice you must have some good stereo or headphones :)

    • @twothreeeightpics
      @twothreeeightpics Рік тому +32

      What a spot, makes it all brand new again.

  • @aadrianamoraless
    @aadrianamoraless 4 роки тому +1461

    This song makes me weirdly emotional and I don’t know why. Anyone else?

    • @nadirabasir3175
      @nadirabasir3175 4 роки тому +26

      Yes gurll it makes my heart weirdly ache

    • @aadrianamoraless
      @aadrianamoraless 4 роки тому +2

      Nadira Basir exactly!

    • @geminijocelyn
      @geminijocelyn 4 роки тому +3

      i wonder why that is. i feel the exact same.

    • @NomusaMagical
      @NomusaMagical 4 роки тому +8

      💖 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! 👩🏾👏🏾👊🏾🙏🏾

    • @bigteth6584
      @bigteth6584 4 роки тому

      Hell yeah.

  • @kaz1067
    @kaz1067 2 місяці тому

    visited NY in 2005, amazing, buzzing, did not disappoint and plan to visit again someday

  • @Cricfan11614
    @Cricfan11614 17 днів тому +1

    Wants me to experience NY like a new yorker just fr a day so i can feel this beauty ❤

  • @Kyss501
    @Kyss501 2 роки тому +2254

    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 ❤️

    • @simpysompywomb5470
      @simpysompywomb5470 2 роки тому +50

      did he lie about it to surprise her or was he actually meant to miss his flight?

    • @HittokiriBattousai17
      @HittokiriBattousai17 2 роки тому +115

      @@simpysompywomb5470 it was a last minute thing, only the band knew.

    • @TheducksOrg
      @TheducksOrg 2 роки тому +58

      he flies scheduled? I figured he'd have a private plane.. :)

    • @robertdavis1217
      @robertdavis1217 Рік тому +1

      Kyss501: Jay has his own plane, him and his wife never flies commercial.

    • @theaxelcam9585
      @theaxelcam9585 Рік тому

      Oh

  • @Pamutwin
    @Pamutwin 3 роки тому +1007

    Alicias face when Jay Z turns up on stage is so attractive. Not many adults can express such unadulterated joy!

    • @justice4896
      @justice4896 3 роки тому +27

      Right, her joy & excitement is beautiful 😄😄😄

    • @wilvictor
      @wilvictor 3 роки тому +41

      Fin fact she didn't know he was coming

    • @BrunoNeureiter
      @BrunoNeureiter 3 роки тому +2

      She need to grow up? Right? Ha! Where my adults at

    • @darylc.7083
      @darylc.7083 2 роки тому +1

      I think this was a surprise appearance of J...that's why Alicia was shookt! haha! Impromptu for real artist is real!!

  • @AishaMarley-wv5ev
    @AishaMarley-wv5ev 8 місяців тому

    My favorite Song, the king and the Queen

  • @tessierrr
    @tessierrr 2 місяці тому +1

    thank god someone kept this performance for everyone to see!

  • @Zedoren6
    @Zedoren6 4 роки тому +3418

    Imagine all the homeless people just vibing there when they heard this

    • @angelarias836
      @angelarias836 4 роки тому +20

      Zedoren6 LMFAOOOO

    • @akaskinz1856
      @akaskinz1856 4 роки тому +83

      They wouldve got rid of them. Moved them onto the next block

    • @savannahyvonne7765
      @savannahyvonne7765 4 роки тому +5

      Lmao!!

    • @mananwashere
      @mananwashere 4 роки тому +32

      well being in New York must not be fun for the homeless.

    • @michaelalic3647
      @michaelalic3647 4 роки тому +12

      @@savannahyvonne7765 so you all think that being homeless is funny.

  • @goodservant8493
    @goodservant8493 4 роки тому +1843

    So, That's how bright NY is, even Jay-Z wears shades at night.

  • @Dan-pv1kc
    @Dan-pv1kc 5 місяців тому

    Love the rawness of it . And the girl in bandana and glasses in the crowd just living the moment and about the only one not holding up a phone

  • @user-xj8gx2ch9c
    @user-xj8gx2ch9c 8 місяців тому

    My passion in art about NWC.🌆 And this song is one of such masterpieces! 🎵

  • @804186443
    @804186443 4 роки тому +1401

    This makes you sad when your city doesn't have an anthem like this

    • @joshuawood362
      @joshuawood362 4 роки тому +12

      no, it means your city is not a shithole, like this one

    • @cam4654
      @cam4654 4 роки тому +9

      California Love

    • @gustavoramalho9454
      @gustavoramalho9454 4 роки тому +45

      @@joshuawood362 I think we are talking about different places, NYC is just amazing, u feel like at the top of the world!

    • @sw0nder974
      @sw0nder974 4 роки тому +9

      Joshua Wood imagine being jealous of living in ny

    • @noahharmelink
      @noahharmelink 4 роки тому +7

      Ny is just a complete shit hole unless ur rich ofc

  • @beamerz9398
    @beamerz9398 4 роки тому +635

    That moment Alicia Keys noticed JayZ walking out to sing was priceless. She didn't expect him to make it on time.

    • @acslivetarot1658
      @acslivetarot1658 4 роки тому +10

      Surprises are just like that ⚡®

    • @JCKlinger
      @JCKlinger 3 роки тому +1

      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.

    • @aliciakeys2427
      @aliciakeys2427 2 роки тому +1

      🥰❤️

  • @danielwood2983
    @danielwood2983 6 днів тому

    One of the best Live performances ever. And I mean ever. So pure.

  • @masterdogg87
    @masterdogg87 Рік тому +3

    The main city in the world, where I came love Ya to much New York!!

  • @m9katchm9
    @m9katchm9 4 роки тому +1086

    Alicia Keys is absolutely beautiful!!

  • @simba8665
    @simba8665 3 роки тому +696

    Alicia screaming with the fans like she didn't know Jay Z was gonna come on 😂😂

    • @irinal368
      @irinal368 3 роки тому +109

      She didn't in fact... 😅🤣

    • @simba8665
      @simba8665 3 роки тому +5

      @@irinal368 was mind burgled at first but came to realize that, thanks to the comment section 😂😂😂.

    • @nestasherrif318
      @nestasherrif318 3 роки тому +3

      you zimbabwean?

    • @simba8665
      @simba8665 3 роки тому +3

      @@nestasherrif318 my last name says it all😂😂😂😂. Hakuna huZimbabwean hunopfura ipapo. Urisei hama

    • @nestasherrif318
      @nestasherrif318 3 роки тому +3

      @@simba8665 bho homeboy sei madhiri

  • @Gabriella-le5fl
    @Gabriella-le5fl 7 місяців тому +2

    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

  • @tri15.15
    @tri15.15 9 місяців тому +1

    I’m crying…

  • @uploader06
    @uploader06 2 роки тому +551

    Jay Z NEVER uses playback. Always live and raw, even when his voice cracks, i respect him for that.

    • @amc7755
      @amc7755 2 роки тому +9

      Dipset needs to learn that.

    • @adrian121
      @adrian121 2 роки тому +2

      Yea I remember he wouldn’t do certain songs when JD brought him out cuz the DJ only had the actually songs

    • @rodrigoochoa5485
      @rodrigoochoa5485 2 роки тому +3

      @@adrian121 I remember watching that and was mesmerized. Saw Jay live twice now and I always thought about that video. Goat!!

  • @divinaoliveros6461
    @divinaoliveros6461 5 років тому +5610

    Alicia is very beautiful even without make up... DAMN... Anybody in 2019???

  • @jay-rus4437
    @jay-rus4437 Рік тому +2

    Amazing song. This song will be playing for decades to come

  • @blessedbybeautyphotostudio945
    @blessedbybeautyphotostudio945 4 роки тому +1549

    HER FACE WAS PRICELESS WHEN HE SHOWED UP AND SHOWED OUT

    • @jrmoiney
      @jrmoiney 4 роки тому

      Wow

    • @MiceliCreations
      @MiceliCreations 4 роки тому

      Sho nuff

    • @KiffenderNinja
      @KiffenderNinja 4 роки тому

      TRUE

    • @knight0582
      @knight0582 4 роки тому +11

      i think it was planned but if not and he really surprised her , even better

    • @CarbideSix
      @CarbideSix 4 роки тому +17

      Her voice was going out, JayZ actually came and saved the performance.