Acoustic: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind

With a pair of lips that sprout lyrics at a speed only measurable in RPM along with a powerful soul singer/songwriter, the world saw what this combination duo is capable of at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Jay-Z and Alicia Keys created a wonderful piece that never ceases to rally the audience into rhapsody as one whole, almost like how a national anthem unites a country. In short. This is one of the most influential and powerful single out there that has shattered several charts, just listen to Alicia Keys' amazing chorus rendition.

What's better than having a wonderful music video featuring NYC to savour the song with?