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A Welsh rap group has become a Youtube sensation after releasing a spoof version of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ hit track about New York – with lyrics on NEWPORT.

The parody of ‘Empire State of Mind’ has received over 110,000 hits in just two days and is now spreading virally across the internet.

It has been aired on BBC Radio 1 and tweeted by celebrities including Lily Allen, Gavin and Stacey comic Rob Brydon, and comedians Phil Jupitus and Dom Joly.

The hilarious three-and-a-half minute spoof video features local Newport rapper Alex Warren as Jay-Z and singer Terema Wainwright as Alicia Keys.

The first chorus states: ”In Newport, concrete jungle nothing in order, not far from the border. When you’re in Newport.

”Chips, cheese and curry makes you feel brand new, washed down with a Special Brew.

Repeat the word Newport, Newport, Newport.”

The video was produced by director Morgan-Jane ‘MJ’ Delaney, 24, from London, who today said she ”can’t believe” how quickly the video has taken off.

She said: ”We came up with the idea when we were singing along with Jay-Z and trying different words in place of New York – Newport was by far the funniest.

”My mother is Welsh so she put me in touch with my uncle’s, wife’s, sister, who lives in Newport, and she came up with some great ideas for the lyrics.

”We wanted to make something people from Newport would be proud of and we have had some really positive feedback.

”I was hoping for 10,000 hits at the most but it’s grown so fast and we can’t believe how quickly it has taken off – over 85,000 in two days.

”I hope Jay-Z and Alicia get to see the video as long as their publishing people don’t force us to take it offline. It’s only tongue in cheek.”

The spoof song is titled ‘Newport (Ymerodraeth State of Mind)’, where the Welsh word ‘Ymerodraeth’ translates as ‘Empire’

MJ came up with the idea in May this year and wrote the lyrics with friends Leo Sloley and Tom Williams before filming with Warren and Wainwright in June.

The song follows in the footsteps of hip hop group Goldie Lookin Chain, from Newport, who shot to fame in 2004 for their comedy take on Welsh society.

MJ includes references to famous Welsh celebrities and boldly states: ”Bugger off Alicia, Shirley Bassey is our queen.”

The first verse continues: ”On the dancefloor raving, pack of 16 Benson, someone fighting bouncers – turns out it’s Gavin Henson.”

The last two chorus pay tribute to Newport’s Chinese twin town, presenter Josie D’Arby and the town’s well-documented problems with congestion.

”In Newport, twinned with Guangxi Province in China, there’s no province finer. Josie D’Arby’s from Newport. Yes it’s strange we didn’t know either, thankyou Wikipedia.

”Let’s say some more Newports, Newports, Newports.”

”In Newport, access from the A4042, traffic will enrage you, on your way to Newport. Our shopping centre is quite new, big leeks will inspire you.

”Repeat to fade Newport, Newport, Newport.”

Update: Jay-Z spoof removed from Youtube following a copyright claim made by EMI

What do you think of the parody? Leave your comments below

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  1. K C says:
    12 years ago

    heard about it on telly, took a look at this video………brill, best spoof I think I have ever seen. Even better than Weird Al what his face!!!!

    Reply
  2. K C says:
    12 years ago

    heard about it on telly, took a look at this video………brill, best spoof I think I have ever seen. Even better than Weird Al what his face!!!!

    Reply
  3. carol-ann says:
    12 years ago

    what a brilliant version

    well done i think we should all think about doing same for our areas find songs to match up

    MORE MORE MORE PLEASE X

    Reply
  4. carol-ann says:
    12 years ago

    what a brilliant version

    well done i think we should all think about doing same for our areas find songs to match up

    MORE MORE MORE PLEASE X

    Reply
  5. LIZZIE says:
    12 years ago

    OUTRIGHT INFRINGEMENT !! not even funny!

    Reply
  6. LIZZIE says:
    12 years ago

    OUTRIGHT INFRINGEMENT !! not even funny!

    Reply
  7. tony says:
    12 years ago

    Sooner it comes a ringtone the better. ROCK ON WALES. Cardiff Blues Supporters

    Reply
  8. tony says:
    12 years ago

    Sooner it comes a ringtone the better. ROCK ON WALES. Cardiff Blues Supporters

    Reply
  9. NJ says:
    12 years ago

    Newport,

    Lizzie, clearly she has no humour,

    the lass is a loser.

    Here in Newport, Newport, Newpooooooooort!!!

    Reply
  10. NJ says:
    12 years ago

    Newport,

    Lizzie, clearly she has no humour,

    the lass is a loser.

    Here in Newport, Newport, Newpooooooooort!!!

    Reply
  11. Mike says:
    12 years ago

    Absolutely brilliant!

    Like all the best parodies it's so close to the original as to make you shiver. Peoplewho object to send-ups like this need to get a life, the original gets a new lease of life as well – everyone is richer and i don't mean cash-wise

    Reply
  12. Mike says:
    12 years ago

    Absolutely brilliant!

    Like all the best parodies it's so close to the original as to make you shiver. Peoplewho object to send-ups like this need to get a life, the original gets a new lease of life as well – everyone is richer and i don't mean cash-wise

    Reply
  13. bigbiy says:
    12 years ago

    That LIZZIE must be a septic she is clearly devoid of the ironic gene., as most of em are. And clearly doesn't get the brilliance of using Newport as the spoof city Loved it

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  14. bigbiy says:
    12 years ago

    That LIZZIE must be a septic she is clearly devoid of the ironic gene., as most of em are. And clearly doesn't get the brilliance of using Newport as the spoof city Loved it

    Reply
  15. Yao says:
    12 years ago

    im from Guangxi Province,China. and im totally loving it :))) thank you guys its very impressive

    Reply

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