Billboard Asks Locals For The Best New York Wake-Up Anthems | Billboard x Tres Generaciones Tequila

Billboard and Tres Generaciones Tequila have teamed up to uncover Get Up anthems for select cities, and the next stop is New York City. Ahead of the curated list, in this “Man on the Street,” we asked New Yorkers to share some of their favorite hometown hits that have inspired and energized their city, including tracks from iconic artists like The Notorious BIG, Nas, Jay-Z, and more. Be sure to check out the official Get Up anthems for New York City brought to you by Tres Generaciones Tequila!

Tetris Kelly:
Billboard and Tres Generaciones Tequila have teamed up to find the best get-up anthems in select cities, and we’re in New York City, the city that never sleeps, and the birth of hip-hop. What songs energize these locals? We’re talking to them to find out their most popular get-up anthems. So, which song do you think gets New Yorkers pumped up?

Guest 1:
Very easy, “Empire State of Mind”.

Tetris Kelly:
Are you going to sing it to me right now?

Guest 1:
[Singing]

Tetris Kelly:
Oh, where are we? What's making you nervous?

Guest 2:
“I like it” by Cardi B and J Balvin

Tetris Kelly:
Now I have to put you on the spot: Do you feel that Cardi B represents the best of New York female hip hop?

Guest 2:
Oh wait. You're trying to get me cancelled.

Guest 3:
“Represent” by Nas.

Tetris Kelly:
Ah, “Represent” and Nas. Why do you feel like it’s him?

Guest 3:
I don't know. It's just a classic record.

Tetris Kelly:
What about you?

Guest 4:
“Deli” by Ice Spice.

Tetris Kelly:
Do you feel like it represents New York perfectly?

Guest 4:
Sure, it's appearing.

Tetris Kelly:
Anthems in New York City: What's that to you?

Guest 5:
Can I choose two?

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