The Glee cast is in an Empire State of mind when season two of this Fox hit premieres on September 21.

With Nationals scheduled to take place in New York, what better way to prepare for the major event than by covering this Jay-Z classic? It's just one of several songs New Directions will take on during the episode "Audition," and you can listen to the full version now:

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** Remember to visit our Glee music section every week for the latest singles covered on the hilarious series.

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