NY Fab: 'Empire State of Mind' Video

Jay-Z dropped his newest video featuring Alicia Keys for Empire State of Mind and I ABSOLUTELY love it! The black and white stills that are fused together to accompany the beat and baseline of the music reminds me of Gordon Parks' works of real people. Capturing iconic landmarks, streets and people and mixing them with the New Yorkers that live in and literally run this city is a perfect blend of what New York is all about. The lyrics speak so true to natives as well as transplants like myself, this is the concrete jungle where dreams are made. These streets do inspire you to be different, be better, be you all at the same time. There is nowhere else in the world like New York. You have to stop here on your travels to the top, come back on your journey home and stay awhile if you want to feel the energy of 8 million strong.

Another reason why I love this video is the ending where they close out singing on the lighted steps of Times Square. I share a wonderful date with my boo there and since he is not American and loves NY, this video will hold a special place in my heart.