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Old 09-27-2009, 06:40 PM
 
Location: Twilight zone
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I can't think of a Chicago rap anthem like the new Jay-Z song for New York. That is one thing I'm jealous of about NYC is they always get songs anthems to their main city. And NYC even have the I love NY shirts.
Esp. the first line

YouTube - Common - The Corner


YouTube - Shawnna - In Tha Chi (Ft. Johnny P. & Syleena Johnson)


YouTube - South Side

thats all i can think of
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Old 10-03-2009, 07:34 AM
 
Location: Bronx, NY
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I specifically meant the lyrics to this song with emphasis on the chorus that states..... In New York, Concrete jungle where dreams are made of, Theres nothing you can’t do, Now you’re in New York, these streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will inspire you, lets here it for New York, New York, New York
That's right NY is where dreams are made of. No city can compare to NYC.
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Old 10-07-2009, 04:19 PM
 
Location: New York
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Default Los Angeles

This song comes close IMO. It describes LA just like Jay-Z & Alicia Keys described NYC. I love this song .


YouTube - Young Dre - I Love L.A.
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Old 10-07-2009, 09:56 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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What about Kanye's Homecoming, and DA Smart's Walk With Me?
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Old 10-07-2009, 10:13 PM
 
Location: Twilight zone
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What about Kanye's Homecoming, and DA Smart's Walk With Me?
Aw yeah i forgot about those. like i said that was all i could think of @ the time


YouTube - Walk with me Da Smart


YouTube - Kanye West - Homecoming
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Old 10-10-2009, 09:28 AM
 
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