Music moguls Jay Z and Nas came through in a big way for Alicia Keys. Last night (October 9), the Def Jam alumni performed at the singer’s surprise New York City concert.
Jay shocked fans by performing “Empire State of Mind” alongside Keys at Manhattan’s Times Square.
Alicia Keys played a guest-filled show in New York Sunday night, with Jay Z, Nas, and John Mayer all joining her in Times Square. Having announced details of new album Here last week, Keys took to the stage in New York for the one-off show. Jay Z and Keys played “Empire State Of Mind” while Nas joined her later in the performance. (The FADER)
It was only a matter of time before they performed this live in #TimesSquare. @aliciakeys & @S_C_ come together for 'Empire State of Mind'. pic.twitter.com/5GKDQ67TM2
— Times Square (@TimesSquareNYC) October 10, 2016
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Keys also surprised fans with guest spots from The Roots’ Questlove and John Mayer.
.@aliciakeys, @johnmayer and @questlove came together for a rare performance in #TimesSquare. #HEREinTimesSquare pic.twitter.com/rkoCYitykV
— Times Square (@TimesSquareNYC) October 10, 2016
.@AliciaKeys and @Nas perform before an audience in the heart of #TimesSquare. #HEREinTimesSquare pic.twitter.com/ecXm0TcREc
— Times Square (@TimesSquareNYC) October 10, 2016
When @aliciakeys brings out @JohnMayer AND Jay Z. Not even real life #HEREinTimesSquare pic.twitter.com/bR0tvPuSsx
— jordana (@jordanataylor) October 10, 2016
Alicia kept fans updated on the star-studded night through her Twitter page.
Givin’ it 💯 in rehearsals so we can make magic Sunday night!! 🔥👊🏽 #HEREinTimesSquare pic.twitter.com/6r1i6vIadr
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) October 8, 2016
I’m in that Empire State of Mind! See you tomorrow 😃 #HEREinTimesSquare pic.twitter.com/Vz4Wt0Hojh
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) October 8, 2016
Performing in the center of my city tonight!! This is my backyard Wow!! 🎹😃🌆 #HEREinTimesSquare pic.twitter.com/ucd9WXL0EU
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) October 9, 2016
The singer’s husband Swizz Beatz also treated fans to updates from the big night.