"Empire State of Mind" producer Al Shux on the song's revival as the Knicks' championship anthem
By
Alex Suskind
Toasted to a respectable shade. No regrets, no crumbs left.
Summary
The article covers the resurgence of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' 2009 hit "Empire State of Mind" as the unofficial anthem of the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years. The piece features an interview with Al Shux, the British producer behind the iconic beat, who reflects on the irony of a British producer creating a definitive New York anthem, and discusses the song's renewed cultural moment as fans flooded the streets celebrating the Knicks' playoff victory.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledIt's kind of ironic that there is a British guy a part of it
It's fucking sick
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