Jay-Z has shared a brand new remix of his 2009 observe ‘Empire State Of Thoughts’ that includes Gil Scott-Heron, and debuted it at his first dwell efficiency in 4 years.
The rapper unveiled the remix at an occasion sponsored by the Louis Vuitton Basis and Tiffany & Co in Paris on Friday (April 14). It was his first onstage look since 2019.
‘New York (Idea De Paris)’ sees Jay-Z take his hit single ‘Empire State Of Thoughts’ and mash it up with Gil Scott-Heron’s ‘New York Is Killing Me’.
It takes verses from the unique observe and combines them with the latter’s 2011 cult favorite, creating a brand new homage to the American metropolis. Test it out beneath, alongside the 2 authentic tracks.
The efficiency was held to mark the opening of a brand new exhibition – Basquiat X Warhol. Portray 4 Palms – which celebrates each neo-expressionist artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and pop artwork pioneer Andy Warhol.
‘New York Is Killing Me’ is taken from Scott-Heron’s celebrated 2011 album, ‘I’m New Right here’, which was his final LP. Shortly after its launch, the poet and jazz Musician – who is taken into account a forerunner of hip-hop – died following a visit to Europe. He was aged 62.
Though Jay-Z has taken a break from performing in recent times, the 53-year-old rapper has had some latest exercise in the previous few months.
Earlier than his set in Paris final week, the rapper additionally appeared on the 2023 Grammys, which occurred in February. Right here, he carried out his verse from DJ Khaled’s 2022 observe ‘God Did’.
In different information, earlier this month it was introduced that Jay-Z is the final rapper remaining on Forbes’ checklist of billionaires. Launched on April 4, the rapper’s internet value was reported as growing from $1.5billion (£1.2billion) to $2billion (£1.6billion). Kanye West was additionally revealed as having dropped off the checklist, following his departure from Adidas.
Elsewhere, Ed Sheeran additionally shared that Jay-Z “respectfully handed” on that includes on the hit single ‘Form Of You’.
“We have been in contact,” Sheeran mentioned to Rolling Stone. “I despatched him the music, and he mentioned, ‘I don’t suppose the music wants a rap verse.’ He was most likely proper. He’s obtained a really, excellent ear. He normally will get issues proper. It was a really pure, respectful cross.”
