New Day
by 50 Cent (featuring Alicia Keys & Dr. Dre)

Album: Single release only (2012)
Charted: 79
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Songfacts®:

  • This single features Alicia Keys on its triumphant chorus. 50's longtime collaborator, Dr. Dre joins in as well, as the pair rap about their accomplishments. The song was premiered with DJ Camilo on New York City radio station Hot 97 and released on July 27, 2012.
  • Dr. Dre also produced the track, which was mixed by another rap superstar, Eminem.
  • Alicia Keys also laid down a solo version, in similar fashion to her recording of "Empire State of Mind (Part II)," which followed her collaboration with Jay-Z. Keys' rendition was released by her husband Swizz Beatz on the internet on June 28, 2012.

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