Performed by Jay-Z and featuring vocals by Alicia Keys, the song "Empire State of Mind" makes reference to what classic singer in its opening verse?

"Yeah, I'm out that Brooklyn, now I'm down in Tribeca. Right next to DeNiro, but I'll be hood forever. I'm the new Sinatra, and, since I made it here, I can make it anywhere, yeah, they love me everywhere." Few songs put us in touch with the Big Apple quite like "Empire State of Mind" by rapper Jay-Z featuring vocals by singer Alicia Keys. The track, which was released on October 20, 2009, is from Jay-Z's 11th studio album, The Blueprint 3.

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