Jay-Z returns to the stage after years and reintroduces one of his classics

jay-z re-released your track ‘Empire State Of Mind’ with Gil Scott-Heron from 2009 with a new remix last Friday (14). This was the first time the artist took to the stage in 4 years. The presentation had the special participation of Gil Scott-Heron in video, since the artist passed away in 2011.

The new remix consists of a mix of the rapper’s classic ‘Empire State Of Mind’ with ‘New York Is Killing Me’ by Gil Scott-Heron. Uniting verses from both songs in a new tribute to the city that never sleeps. The event was highly anticipated by the rapper’s fans, who were eagerly awaiting his return to the stage.

Despite the hiatus as a singer, Jay-Z has made a few appearances in recent months. Prior to this event in Paris, the rapper performed at the Grammys in February of this year, where he sang his verse from ‘God Did’ by DJ Khaled. The rapper has also been active as a businessman and music producer, having participated in the album “Certified Lover Boy” from Drake.

The last of the rappers on the Forbes list of billionaires, he has also been involved in social and political issues, such as improving the prison system in the United States and defending the rights of black people. Even with his music career on hold, Jay-Z remains an important and influential figure in the entertainment industry and society at large.