Empire State of Mind

Empire State of Mind Karaoke Guide

By Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys
Crowd Favorite

A major rap-and-vocal duet with distinct parts, a soaring chorus, and exceptional recognition.

8/10

Difficulty

10/10

Crowd Score

9/10

Singalong

10/10

Availability

Decade

Should you sing Empire State of Mind?

Choose this for two performers with complementary skills: one confident rapper and one strong vocalist. The chorus is demanding, while the rap verses require precise timing.

Content notes

Contains explicit lyrics and adult references. Clean versions are commonly available.

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Karaoke quick guide

Is Empire State of Mind a good karaoke song?

A major rap-and-vocal duet with distinct parts, a soaring chorus, and exceptional recognition.

How hard is Empire State of Mind to sing?

Empire State of Mind has a difficulty score of 8/10, making it a challenging karaoke pick. It is not marked as beginner-friendly, so it may be better for more confident singers.

Who should sing Empire State of Mind?

Empire State of Mind is best matched with Duet, Female High, Male Mid. It fits the Hip-Hop, R&B, Rap category and works well for Dramatic, Inspirational karaoke situations.

Best crowd for Empire State of Mind

Empire State of Mind has strong crowd potential, especially with listeners who already know the song or enjoy the genre. It also has strong singalong potential. It is marked as having explicit lyrics, so it is better for adult karaoke settings.

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