Jay Z & Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind LIVE

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  • 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.
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  • @andreahoffmann205
    @andreahoffmann205 Před 2 lety +6089

    The passion in their voices is just mind blowing.

  • @pritpalsingh3609
    @pritpalsingh3609 Před 4 lety +51890

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

    • @jesusisking5027
      @jesusisking5027 Před 4 lety +1288

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

    • @dominus9448
      @dominus9448 Před 4 lety +411

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

    • @dominus9448
      @dominus9448 Před 4 lety +192

      Julie Hane Australian females are hot...

    • @jesusisking5027
      @jesusisking5027 Před 4 lety +176

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

    • @dominus9448
      @dominus9448 Před 4 lety +43

      Julie Hane
      ❤️

  • @pushback0817
    @pushback0817 Před 4 lety +12772

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

    • @LMiraculous
      @LMiraculous Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +18

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

    • @azgardian32odinson
      @azgardian32odinson Před 4 lety +26

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

    • @vernonjc1818
      @vernonjc1818 Před 4 lety +24

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

    • @eirebhoy132
      @eirebhoy132 Před 4 lety +26

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

  • @apreciouslife13
    @apreciouslife13 Před 9 měsíci +240

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

  • @romasara676
    @romasara676 Před 11 dny +76

    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 Před dnem

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

  • @aprilrizniayu
    @aprilrizniayu Před 4 lety +4476

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

  • @ourblissfuldreams
    @ourblissfuldreams Před 4 lety +5036

    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 Před 4 lety +53

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

    • @lshahbazyan03
      @lshahbazyan03 Před 3 lety +4

      thia made me cry

    • @harperpark8226
      @harperpark8226 Před 3 lety +16

      I know that feeling i WAS born there and your right

    • @pepijn6888
      @pepijn6888 Před 3 lety +5

      Jay is a legend

    • @person640
      @person640 Před 3 lety +5

      Harper Park I was born in winnipeg but nobody cares 🙂

  • @nestadimsun4658
    @nestadimsun4658 Před 7 měsíci +102

    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.

  • @Mitrell
    @Mitrell Před měsícem +210

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

    • @WilliamJohnson-ml7ij
      @WilliamJohnson-ml7ij Před měsícem +3

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

    • @user-fx5iq5wq9q
      @user-fx5iq5wq9q Před 29 dny +3

      Я тут бро

    • @jackiesmith3684
      @jackiesmith3684 Před 25 dny +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 Před 25 dny +1

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

    • @Mitrell
      @Mitrell Před 25 dny

      ​@@user-fx5iq5wq9qyou're a legend

  • @desirefan1
    @desirefan1 Před 4 lety +9578

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

    • @andrewkay3276
      @andrewkay3276 Před 4 lety +174

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

    • @kbuencamino3268
      @kbuencamino3268 Před 4 lety +148

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

    • @sanalvaro68
      @sanalvaro68 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +3

      Ti MoTa it’s true

    • @Lula0021
      @Lula0021 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @abcdefg8515
    @abcdefg8515 Před 4 lety +5756

    how lucky those people who enjoyed this live performance

    • @tomhurcombe2185
      @tomhurcombe2185 Před 4 lety +91

      Shame they were all looking at their phones

    • @chawkz
      @chawkz Před 4 lety +29

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

    • @jrmoiney
      @jrmoiney Před 4 lety +4

      Right. In the hometown of NYC

    • @scouserdan3
      @scouserdan3 Před 4 lety +2

      I missed it by 3 days

    • @scuzzlebutt3048
      @scuzzlebutt3048 Před 4 lety +6

      Where's a plane ✈ when you need one

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  • @shri081
    @shri081 Před rokem +163

    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 Před 10 měsíci +16

      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 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

    • @sara-zx2mx
      @sara-zx2mx Před měsícem +1

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

  • @gondio447
    @gondio447 Před 4 lety +6451

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

    • @estebanbastie487
      @estebanbastie487 Před 4 lety +198

      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 Před 4 lety +33

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

    • @kinggoldchains3622
      @kinggoldchains3622 Před 4 lety +2

      🙏

    • @sabrinagomez6261
      @sabrinagomez6261 Před 4 lety +4

      GonDio my dream!!!

    • @beverleysumner4980
      @beverleysumner4980 Před 4 lety +12

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

  • @AP12820
    @AP12820 Před 3 lety +7067

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

    • @weisnikolai
      @weisnikolai Před 3 lety +31

      Love you guys😁

    • @boneman5569
      @boneman5569 Před 3 lety +31

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

    • @trumpgirl440
      @trumpgirl440 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +29

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

    • @wahlid6129
      @wahlid6129 Před 3 lety +29

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

  • @ZHONG6750
    @ZHONG6750 Před 3 měsíci +54

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

  • @amiteshdas1511
    @amiteshdas1511 Před 2 měsíci +29

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

  • @Honeygirl28
    @Honeygirl28 Před 4 lety +4314

    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.

  • @waynechng
    @waynechng Před 4 lety +3629

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

    • @welitondasilvasantos2334
      @welitondasilvasantos2334 Před 4 lety +4

      they have a IT!

    • @malcolminthemiddle8777
      @malcolminthemiddle8777 Před 4 lety +1

      Me 2. All the way from Houston Tx

    • @rodolfotsang4327
      @rodolfotsang4327 Před 4 lety +2

      You are asian

    • @nidulamaknidulamak4214
      @nidulamaknidulamak4214 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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

  • @davidkrogh3161
    @davidkrogh3161 Před 11 měsíci +51

    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!

  • @user-om1jn4ne5t
    @user-om1jn4ne5t Před 2 měsíci +13

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

  • @bellajuventina
    @bellajuventina Před 3 lety +2605

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

  • @gandako101689
    @gandako101689 Před 3 lety +2425

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

  • @blacksupremacy1396
    @blacksupremacy1396 Před 6 měsíci +21

    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 !

  • @thecitizenjoan
    @thecitizenjoan Před 3 měsíci +18

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

  • @samuelkabia8834
    @samuelkabia8834 Před 3 lety +2991

    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 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +4

      Nice one

    • @samuelkabia8834
      @samuelkabia8834 Před 3 lety +6

      Maria Angelica Ty ...so sweet of you Maria

    • @user-pz5nq6bw6v
      @user-pz5nq6bw6v Před 3 lety +4

      You too my invisible friend

    • @JimV18
      @JimV18 Před 3 lety +1

      God bless you brother❤

  • @sandramontenegro2357
    @sandramontenegro2357 Před 3 lety +2576

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

  • @blacksupremacy1396
    @blacksupremacy1396 Před 6 měsíci +26

    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!.❤❤❤❤

  • @WadeHarris
    @WadeHarris Před měsícem +4

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

  • @Rahma-ch7ns
    @Rahma-ch7ns Před 3 lety +2649

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

    • @elliesuzuki4688
      @elliesuzuki4688 Před 3 lety +13

      Same:)

    • @Rahma-ch7ns
      @Rahma-ch7ns Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +2

      amen.

    • @jordanabeaulieu2530
      @jordanabeaulieu2530 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +2

      Gillian Landry you’re so sweet ❤️

  • @willbarbero
    @willbarbero Před rokem +12

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

  • @XxxXxx-fl4ck
    @XxxXxx-fl4ck Před 8 měsíci +14

    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 Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @lucascastro488
      @lucascastro488 Před 8 měsíci

      tenho 18 e posso dizer o mesmo!!!

  • @jackobrien2009
    @jackobrien2009 Před 3 lety +1818

    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 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +12

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

    • @aprilleerose
      @aprilleerose Před 3 lety +6

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

    • @cryptidian3530
      @cryptidian3530 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +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

  • @sandracabral8062
    @sandracabral8062 Před 3 lety +2699

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

  • @user-kq7rf6uq4m
    @user-kq7rf6uq4m Před 6 měsíci +10

    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.

    • @danielletrautman149
      @danielletrautman149 Před 5 měsíci

      It was a free performance.... Alicia wanted to surprise her hometown ... I heard the. Crowd went for miles

    • @thomasmckoy8604
      @thomasmckoy8604 Před měsícem +1

      Very amazing.❤

  • @Manda_bubs_uk
    @Manda_bubs_uk Před měsícem +4

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

  • @liz3507
    @liz3507 Před 2 lety +2615

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

    • @hilaryninny6944
      @hilaryninny6944 Před 2 lety +30

      Feelings mutual this song is beautiful 🤞

    • @DStar-jl8tw
      @DStar-jl8tw Před 2 lety +20

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

    • @oanapaunaro
      @oanapaunaro Před 2 lety +5

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

    • @miko8832
      @miko8832 Před 2 lety +2

      The same

    • @Daequanbeats
      @Daequanbeats Před 2 lety +1

      Same

  • @TacoStacks
    @TacoStacks Před 3 lety +10561

    this song still gets me hype

  • @michelvanderfeesten8935
    @michelvanderfeesten8935 Před 4 měsíci +7

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

  • @agataszwedo3975
    @agataszwedo3975 Před rokem +7

    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

    • @reedykat30
      @reedykat30 Před rokem +2

      Clearly the Queen felt the same way.

  • @Woofiss3D
    @Woofiss3D Před 4 lety +647

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

  • @cfcastro1327
    @cfcastro1327 Před 3 lety +2626

    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!

  • @tanyahorton1241
    @tanyahorton1241 Před 7 měsíci +9

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

  • @mjrage64
    @mjrage64 Před 12 hodinami

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

  • @AnChristinee
    @AnChristinee Před 3 lety +2143

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

  • @rd5107
    @rd5107 Před 3 lety +1729

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

  • @PPOSEC1
    @PPOSEC1 Před 11 měsíci +10

    And I was there too!! What an incredible moment!
    Alicia, you are the best of all!🌹🌹

  • @niallok
    @niallok Před 2 měsíci +4

    Respect from Dublin. Two great artists.

  • @Monica-zi9zx
    @Monica-zi9zx Před 3 lety +5045

    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!

  • @monicaredmon5955
    @monicaredmon5955 Před 3 lety +1240

    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 Před 3 lety +6

      Very true

    • @ManuelPerez-ey7fr
      @ManuelPerez-ey7fr Před 3 lety +11

      Natural shine

    • @thunyananyadadumrong6220
      @thunyananyadadumrong6220 Před 3 lety +1

      เพลงนี้ทำให้คิดถึงฝูงชนเยอะๆแบบนี้

    • @BadBadskibeejmack
      @BadBadskibeejmack Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety

      love your comment. exactly how i felt too :)

  • @anneis46
    @anneis46 Před 9 měsíci +6

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

  • @shawnthomas1738
    @shawnthomas1738 Před 3 měsíci +1

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

  • @sheareralan1792
    @sheareralan1792 Před 4 lety +2857

    I wish one day I visit new York. Very soon

    • @deleted3848
      @deleted3848 Před 4 lety +29

      Shearer Alan you’ll love it

    • @bobo42024
      @bobo42024 Před 4 lety +37

      Over rated

    • @josephcisek8659
      @josephcisek8659 Před 4 lety +34

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

    • @justindchaney
      @justindchaney Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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

  • @blvvdsawgekkt2599
    @blvvdsawgekkt2599 Před 4 lety +8272

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

  • @user-mt3hc8wi4s
    @user-mt3hc8wi4s Před 2 měsíci +3

    This is one of the best live performances I have seen. Alicia and Hov made magic with this song. Pure magic!

  • @Cricfan11614
    @Cricfan11614 Před 8 dny +1

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

  • @marilynjane
    @marilynjane Před 5 lety +9799

    *its so good to feel her happiness!*

  • @Kyss501
    @Kyss501 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +50

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

    • @HittokiriBattousai17
      @HittokiriBattousai17 Před 2 lety +115

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

    • @TheducksOrg
      @TheducksOrg Před rokem +58

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

    • @robertdavis1217
      @robertdavis1217 Před rokem +1

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

    • @theaxelcam9585
      @theaxelcam9585 Před rokem

      Oh

  • @paulfarrell7621
    @paulfarrell7621 Před 5 měsíci +9

    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

  • @prasartpongpet
    @prasartpongpet Před rokem +9

    Love this version!!!

  • @Pamutwin
    @Pamutwin Před 3 lety +1007

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

    • @justice4896
      @justice4896 Před 3 lety +27

      Right, her joy & excitement is beautiful 😄😄😄

    • @wilvictor
      @wilvictor Před 3 lety +41

      Fin fact she didn't know he was coming

    • @BrunoNeureiter
      @BrunoNeureiter Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @darylc.7083
      @darylc.7083 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @uploader06
    @uploader06 Před 2 lety +551

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

    • @amc7755
      @amc7755 Před 2 lety +9

      Dipset needs to learn that.

    • @adrian121
      @adrian121 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @fluke5173
    @fluke5173 Před 8 měsíci +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

  • @marcusnoel3964
    @marcusnoel3964 Před 10 měsíci +2

    the passion is just beautiful and magical, especially with Alicea

  • @m9katchm9
    @m9katchm9 Před 3 lety +1086

    Alicia Keys is absolutely beautiful!!

  • @TheAcenightcreeper
    @TheAcenightcreeper Před 4 lety +1513

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

    • @elpatator
      @elpatator Před 4 lety +20

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

    • @TheAcenightcreeper
      @TheAcenightcreeper Před 4 lety +25

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

    • @elpatator
      @elpatator Před 4 lety +75

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

    • @shafo4384
      @shafo4384 Před 4 lety +11

      @@nd7231 Half black, half white.

    • @eddamarie
      @eddamarie Před 4 lety +36

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

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr Před 13 dny +2

    Its 2024 man, still gives goosebumps!!!!

  • @gaeldupont
    @gaeldupont Před 7 měsíci +2

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

  • @awesomesauce361
    @awesomesauce361 Před 4 lety +1469

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

    • @shilpamaddikunta5552
      @shilpamaddikunta5552 Před 4 lety +6

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

    • @fletcher9328
      @fletcher9328 Před 4 lety +20

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

    • @catiehamilton8194
      @catiehamilton8194 Před 4 lety +13

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

    • @Jaymzi
      @Jaymzi Před 4 lety

      Big true

    • @Abi-bj9bx
      @Abi-bj9bx Před 4 lety +12

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

  • @ilkay4265
    @ilkay4265 Před rokem +2061

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

    • @shorehambeach
      @shorehambeach Před rokem +97

      Great spot 👊👊

    • @modellei2034
      @modellei2034 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +66

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

    • @KRIPTOMOON9
      @KRIPTOMOON9 Před rokem +20

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

    • @twothreeeightpics
      @twothreeeightpics Před rokem +32

      What a spot, makes it all brand new again.

  • @MrRahul60000
    @MrRahul60000 Před 7 měsíci +4

    This song literally feels amazing even if fist time listening

  • @Gabriella-le5fl
    @Gabriella-le5fl Před 6 měsíci +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

  • @labedbellasher4644
    @labedbellasher4644 Před 3 lety +2606

    Respect for artists who don’t sing with auto tune

    • @MoAlfaraj
      @MoAlfaraj Před 3 lety +38

      Or lip synching

    • @sandrinoes
      @sandrinoes Před 3 lety +77

      She doesn't need autotune

    • @oleksandrgergardt8371
      @oleksandrgergardt8371 Před 3 lety +7

      I'm exercising.

    • @NeexT0P
      @NeexT0P Před 3 lety +51

      She is the autotune

    • @fuaddanial2029
      @fuaddanial2029 Před 3 lety +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..

  • @renatasousa5216
    @renatasousa5216 Před 3 lety +1016

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

  • @amymanihera4705
    @amymanihera4705 Před 9 měsíci

    These to are amazing performing together!

  • @anthonym1571
    @anthonym1571 Před 3 dny

    What an incredible voice. Please keep singing!!

  • @atharvabet1637
    @atharvabet1637 Před rokem +1623

    One of the most iconic live performance by Jay-Z! Undoubtedly a living legend..

    • @barbarascott3350
      @barbarascott3350 Před rokem +11

      I don’t even like him…loved the performance …so guess I’m a fan …maybe it’s his wife I hate

    • @kellypark3653
      @kellypark3653 Před rokem +1

      @@barbarascott3350 beyonce 💔

    • @evelyntaylor4470
      @evelyntaylor4470 Před rokem +2

      Artists will always have haters, that comes with the territory. Some just don't like a particular artist music, style. I'm it no skin off their back. I have become a big Jay-Z and Beyoncé fan recently. Watching their OTR OTRII duets. They are great duets.💯🔥

    • @jerimiller5651
      @jerimiller5651 Před rokem

      @@barbarascott3350 I don't like him either. Singing is therapeutic for his st-st-stuttering.

    • @juniorjunior4087
      @juniorjunior4087 Před rokem

      A rapper aint and never will be a living legend

  • @dianssoewardi5823
    @dianssoewardi5823 Před 3 lety +949

    One of my life dreams is to listen to this song while walking down Times Square

    • @jmw-ig1bp
      @jmw-ig1bp Před 3 lety +20

      Time Square is hell on earth

    • @anoopg95
      @anoopg95 Před 3 lety +1

      @jmw2323 is it not like how they show it in the movies ? 🙁

    • @kennethbossio2489
      @kennethbossio2489 Před 3 lety +11

      Times Square is awesome you donkey

    • @simpysompywomb5470
      @simpysompywomb5470 Před 3 lety +6

      @@jmw-ig1bp times square is great, its okay to like popular things lmao

    • @markc312
      @markc312 Před 3 lety +3

      @@jmw-ig1bp, Okay there you CZcams BOT.
      Where’s the CZcams administrator’s when you need them b/c this Un-American Troll needs to be Deactivated.

  • @kaz1067
    @kaz1067 Před měsícem

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

  • @michellejones3937
    @michellejones3937 Před 4 dny +1

    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 ❤

  • @aadrianamoraless
    @aadrianamoraless Před 4 lety +1461

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

    • @nadirabasir3175
      @nadirabasir3175 Před 4 lety +26

      Yes gurll it makes my heart weirdly ache

    • @aadrianamoraless
      @aadrianamoraless Před 4 lety +2

      Nadira Basir exactly!

    • @geminijocelyn
      @geminijocelyn Před 4 lety +3

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

    • @NomusaMagical
      @NomusaMagical Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety

      Hell yeah.

  • @jf8664
    @jf8664 Před 3 lety +1103

    The world how it was before this awful virus. People in huge crowds enjoying life not worried about social distancing and wearing masks. Ughhh. I miss it so much

    • @joemv5477
      @joemv5477 Před 3 lety +22

      It's going to end soon broo!

    • @whatever9042
      @whatever9042 Před 3 lety +33

      It’s our own fault. We let the government do whatever they wanted because we are sheep

    • @alanjaguar5667
      @alanjaguar5667 Před 3 lety +6

      @@joemv5477 it's not going to end soon bro, not even with the vaccine ready. The virus is now mutating and that means more problems.

    • @joemv5477
      @joemv5477 Před 3 lety +15

      @@alanjaguar5667 I will broo... we all know this is a big conspiracy, I'm not saying that the disease is not real, but it's not what we are led to believe.

    • @jakehirsch2818
      @jakehirsch2818 Před 3 lety +1

      @@joemv5477 it’s almost over guys let’s push thru

  • @marcocataldo6896
    @marcocataldo6896 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Two weeks ago I was in NY and as soon as I returned to Italy I immediately felt nostalgic for that incredible city that is New York. This song plays everywhere and continuously on the streets of the city and seeing this video moved me like it hadn't happened in a long time. ❤

  • @Dan-pv1kc
    @Dan-pv1kc Před 4 měsíci

    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

  • @peternyen5207
    @peternyen5207 Před 4 lety +1962

    who is listening this lovely song in April 2021

  • @brunoklintman3593
    @brunoklintman3593 Před 4 lety +1135

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

  • @Wannergren.
    @Wannergren. Před rokem +5

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

  • @jackiesmith3684
    @jackiesmith3684 Před 2 měsíci

    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

  • @beamerz9398
    @beamerz9398 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +10

      Surprises are just like that ⚡®

    • @JCKlinger
      @JCKlinger Před 3 lety +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 Před 2 lety +1

      🥰❤️

  • @marccomar3966
    @marccomar3966 Před 4 lety +596

    This song need to be played again after Covid-19 at the same place. Courage to US from FRANCE

    • @hechter80
      @hechter80 Před 4 lety

      USA bought all 😷 in China for France directly from plane. They paid twice in cash. So people in France and Europe fucked up. America first 👍

    • @marccomar3966
      @marccomar3966 Před 4 lety +5

      @@hechter80 Fuck U and vote Trump

    • @marccomar3966
      @marccomar3966 Před 4 lety

      @João Ragnar that's a stupid answer, like you surely

    • @marccomar3966
      @marccomar3966 Před 4 lety

      @João Ragnar 🖕🖕🖕

    • @Vladishere2006
      @Vladishere2006 Před 4 lety

      Thank you

  • @niallok
    @niallok Před měsícem

    Hello from Dublin. Brilliant and she knows he is on the way via the headpiece, 25 secs in. Two legends from USA.

  • @erii9058
    @erii9058 Před 9 měsíci

    this song is everything to me. i cry every time

  • @804186443
    @804186443 Před 4 lety +1401

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

    • @joshuawood362
      @joshuawood362 Před 4 lety +12

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

    • @cam4654
      @cam4654 Před 4 lety +9

      California Love

    • @gustavoramalho9454
      @gustavoramalho9454 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +9

      Joshua Wood imagine being jealous of living in ny

    • @noahharmelink
      @noahharmelink Před 4 lety +7

      Ny is just a complete shit hole unless ur rich ofc

  • @nidakilic9003
    @nidakilic9003 Před 2 lety +983

    Sometimes, I just want to cry when I see something such beautiful as this performance.

    • @zander7968
      @zander7968 Před 2 lety +9

      Yesssss I'm totally with you.. I've already cried listening to Desert Rose by Sting and now to this masterpiece

    • @nidakilic9003
      @nidakilic9003 Před 2 lety +1

      @@zander7968 you should listen the live performance of "Je suis malade" from Lara Fabian, it gets me everytime haha

    • @cjhodges2933
      @cjhodges2933 Před 2 lety +3

      Literally just cried 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart Před 2 lety

      @chris falkenberg wait what

    • @nidakilic9003
      @nidakilic9003 Před 2 lety +1

      @@kbanghart still trying to understand hahah

  • @AishaMarley-wv5ev
    @AishaMarley-wv5ev Před 8 měsíci

    My favorite Song, the king and the Queen

  • @murieljackson7517
    @murieljackson7517 Před 6 měsíci +7

    I.love.this.song! Much love to Alicia and the incomparable Jay-Z!!

  • @RichardThe3
    @RichardThe3 Před 4 lety +849

    Stay strong New Yorkers and people all around the world. Together we’ll get through these rough times! Lots of love from Sweden to y’all!

    • @shawnstabler6988
      @shawnstabler6988 Před 4 lety +7

      Thanks that's what we need to hear you do the same

    • @shawnstabler6988
      @shawnstabler6988 Před 4 lety +4

      We're doin our best to keep it moving but it's gonna be a long road were strong we'll get it done

    • @laurad4026
      @laurad4026 Před 4 lety +1

      That's right! You can't keep us New Yorkers down; no one is tougher than us. We've been through it all!

    • @NYCgirl927
      @NYCgirl927 Před 4 lety

      I’m an RN in NYC and I’m telling you it’s getting better. A horrible 3 months time no one can imagine unless there.

    • @acslivetarot1658
      @acslivetarot1658 Před 4 lety

      That's soul right ®⚡

  • @LEELOLKH
    @LEELOLKH Před 3 lety +8375

    New Yorkers must be proud.

  • @steffenrobatscher7416
    @steffenrobatscher7416 Před 10 měsíci

    Holy F, just discovered that marvelous performance and atmosphere. Blewn away!

  • @LLopez-qb6gz
    @LLopez-qb6gz Před 8 měsíci +1

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