2. The colours used are blue which shows calmness and supports the idea of freedom, and white is used to show the innocence.
The background is very abstract and looks like its been painted which gives the image a surrealist look.
The album cover has a lot of connotations of birds with the white doves and the feathers which represents freedom and ties in nicely with the name of the album.

3. The video of empire state of mind is completely filmed in black and white which focuses all your attention on the scenery its self and the images of people in new York.

4.
The song “empire state of mind” featuring Jay z was one of the songs used in the popular film, Sex in the City.
Last year she promoted her song on XFactor which is aired to millions of people which would of helped her record sales.

5. Another version of the song will be used in the very popular series, “Glee” where the cast have recorded their own version of the song for the promotion of season 2.

6. Other synergies
Alicia Keys is the co-founder of Keep a Child Alive (KCA), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing life-saving, anti-retroviral treatment and resources to children and their families with HIV/AIDS in Africa.
She has an upcoming performance in new York on the 30th of September which supports the charity help to save a life.