Countries & Cultures
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Empire State of Mind
Jay-Z wrote the song Empire State of Mind and sang it together with Alicia Keys. There's also a version of the song that's only sung by Alicia Keys.
Jay-Z wrote this song. Where do you think he grew up?
Jay-Z wrote the song Empire State of Mind and sang it together with Alicia Keys. There's also a version of the song that's only sung by Alicia Keys.
Jay-Z wrote this song. Where do you think he grew up?
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He grew up in New York. Two lines from the lyrics that show this are:
Grew up in a town that is famous as a place of movie scenes
Baby I'm from New York
Empire State of Mind
Jay-Z wrote the song Empire State of Mind and sang it together with Alicia Keys. There's also a version of the song that's only sung by Alicia Keys.
Which places or areas in New York does Alicia Keys mention in the song?
Jay-Z wrote the song Empire State of Mind and sang it together with Alicia Keys. There's also a version of the song that's only sung by Alicia Keys.
Which places or areas in New York does Alicia Keys mention in the song?
Slide 4 - Open question
Broadway, Brooklyn Bridge, Harlem
What other words does she use to describe the city? Write at least two sentences.
Slide 5 - Open question
It's famous as a place of movie scenes. You hear noise and sirens. The streets are mean. You see street lights/big lights. The streets in New York will make you feel brand new. Ladies work hard in New York. It’s a melting pot. There's no place in the world that can compare with New York.
