Can you sing Empire State of Mind (Part II) by Alicia Keys?
Empire State of Mind (Part II) by Alicia Keys is estimated around D#3 to D#5, based on Alicia Keys's typical range; song-level verification is pending. Measure your own range free to see how this song fits your voice.
Estimated from the artist’s full range, which likely spans multiple singers or harmonies; the lead melody is probably narrower. Verification pending.
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Can I sing Empire State of Mind (Part II) at karaoke?
Spanning 24 semitones, Empire State of Mind (Part II) ranks among the top 12% widest in r&b songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around D#3 and the high note around D#5. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
An alto would need to stretch for Empire State of Mind (Part II)'s peak note (D#5), but it lands comfortably for a mezzo-soprano.
Karaoke difficulty
Empire State of Mind (Part II) rates 55/100 for karaoke familiarity, more than the 50/100 median for the typical r&b song HumMatch tracks.
Who it likely fits
Empire State of Mind (Part II)'s 72/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-12%-widest span for r&b.
Who may struggle
A 1-semitone drop would put Empire State of Mind (Part II)'s peak note inside a typical alto's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
Empire State of Mind (Part II) is estimated around D#3 to D#5. Compare that with your Vocal ID before choosing the original key. If your comfortable high note is below the song’s hardest section, try a lower key or one of the safer alternatives below.
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Balanced voices may find this approachable.
Requires versatility, key awareness, and a comfortable upper edge.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates Empire State of Mind (Part II) at D#3 to D#5 (about 24 semitones), based on Alicia Keys's typical performed range; song-level verification is pending. Compare it against your own Vocal ID and test the chorus first.
HumMatch has not verified a researched vocal range for Alicia Keys yet. Estimated ranges across 13 songs suggest roughly C3 to F#5 (roughly 2.5 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
Empire State of Mind (Part II) scores 72/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as higher-risk. Empire State of Mind (Part II) rates 55/100 for karaoke familiarity, more than the 50/100 median for the typical r&b song HumMatch tracks.
An alto would need to stretch for Empire State of Mind (Part II)'s peak note (D#5), but it lands comfortably for a mezzo-soprano.
Empire State of Mind (Part II)'s 72/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-12%-widest span for r&b.
Empire State of Mind (Part II) may work at karaoke if the original key sits comfortably for you and you know where the risky chorus or low phrases happen.
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