Empire State of Mind

Empire State of Mind trivia questions

1. On The Blueprint 3 (2009), which singer performs the soaring hook on this Jay-Z single?
2. Who produced the 2009 Jay-Z and Alicia Keys track from The Blueprint 3?
3. Which classic song is sampled in Jay-Z's 2009 track from The Blueprint 3?
4. Who originally wrote the song as a tribute to New York City before Jay-Z rewrote the verses?
5. Which New York-based singer was also considered for the chorus before Alicia Keys was chosen?
6. When released in 2009, where did the single first appear from The Blueprint 3 rollout?
7. How many consecutive weeks did the song spend at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?
8. Which Grammy did the song win besides Best Rap/Sung Collaboration?
9. What visual style dominates the official music video for the 2009 single?
10. What is the subtitle of Alicia Keys' sequel version on The Element of Freedom (2009)?