It's worth being wary of any musical that positions itself as a love letter to New York City. Any ode to this great trash-stained metropolis can get nonspecific quickly, like last season's tourist brochure New York, New York. 'Empire State of Mind' by Alicia Keys in 'Hell's Kitchen' exemplifies generic portrayals of NYC.
'Empire State of Mind' in 'Hell's Kitchen' lacks depth in storytelling, focusing more on generalities than specifics, unlike Jay-Z's rap verses. The energy put into the grand finale of the musical covers up the lack of a well-defined core.
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