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Important Questions: Is Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind" the new "New York, New York"? [Anthems]

There's an entire Sunday Styles item on Jay-Z's nu-New York anthem, which has now been performed at the VMAs, the World Series, City Hall, your son's bris, and everywhere else. Should Hova step off, or should Sinatra step over? Full Article at Gawker

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  1. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Jay-Z attends the opening night party for 'Fela!' on Broadway at Gotham Hall on November 23, 2009 in New York City.
  2. i.am, Jay-Z and Fergie attend a game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  3. LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22:  Rapper Jay-Z and producer Jimmy Iovine backstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  4. LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22:  Jay-Z is seen during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Thunder 101-85.
  5. LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22:  Singer Jay-Z performs onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  6. Jay-Z accepts the award for favorite male hip hop artist at the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California November 22, 2009.
  7. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Hip Hop artist Jay-Z stands in front of New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez during the first quarter break in the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden November 6, 2009 in New York City.
  8. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06:  Rapper Jay-Z and singer Bridget Kelly perform during the New York Yankees World Series Victory Celebration at City Hall on November 6, 2009 in New York, New York.
  9. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez speaks during a news conference at the National Baseball Stadium in Santo Domingo December 6, 2009. Rodriguez is visiting the Dominican Republic to attend personal events, local media reported.

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