On the heels of unprecedented performances at the World Series and the New York Yankees’ victory parade, Jay-Z has scored a #1 Billboard Hot 100 single with Empire State Of Mind. Featuring Alicia Keys, the song has become an unofficial hometown anthem. This is the first time Jay-Z has topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with a song featured on his album. Previous #1 singles include, Heartbreaker with Mariah Carey, Umbrella with Rihanna and Crazy In Love with Beyonce.

Jay-Z’s landmark # 1 single is the second The Blueprint 3 release to sell over 1 million copies. Both Empire State Of Mind and the hit Run This Town with Rihanna and Kanye West have been certified platinum. On the hit single, Jay-Z remarked, "Really, Empire State Of Mind is about inspiration, it’s about hope. I think that’s what connects with people."

Empire State Of Mind is the latest single from Jay-Z’s platinum plus album The Blueprint 3. Selling over 475,000 copies in its first week, The Blueprint 3 became his 11th #1 on Billboard’s album chart, propelling him past Elvis as the solo act with the most #1 albums in Billboard’s history.

Continuing the momentum of both the single and album, Jay-Z will perform on The American Music Awards, airing live this Sunday, November 22nd on ABC.

Jay-Z recently wrapped a 23 date college tour and looking forward to next year, he will embark on the BP3 North American tour in February 2010.

Tour Dates:

Feb 20 - Sunrise, FL - BankAtlantic Center

Feb 22 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center

Feb 23 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center

Feb 25 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena

Feb 27 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena

Feb 28 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Mar 03 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center

Mar 06 - East Rutherford, NJ - IZOD Center

Mar 07 - Norfolk, VA - SCOPE

Mar 11 - Boston, MA - TD Garden

Mar 12 - Uniondale, NY - Nassau Coliseum

Mar 13 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Event Center

Mar 14 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace Of Auburn Hills

Mar 16 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mellon Arena

Mar 18 - Chicago, IL - United Center

Mar 19 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center

Mar 20 - Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse

Mar 22 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center

Mar 24 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion

Mar 26 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center

Source: yoraps

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