Newport (Ymerodraeth State of Mind)

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"Newport (Ymerodraeth State of Mind)",[1] a parody of the Alicia Keys song "Empire State of Mind," replacing references to the "Empire State" of New York with the similar-sounding Welsh town of Newport. It was directed by MJ Delaney. Published to the web on 20 July 2010, the video went viral, was featured on BBC News[2] and by the middle of August 2010, nearly 2.5 million people had watched it on YouTube. YouTube removed the video on 10 August due to a copyright claim by music publishers.[3][4] Newport-based rap group Goldie Lookin Chain released a 'parody of a parody' video in response, alleging that their rivals lacked local knowledge.[5]

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  1. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3e9LJCwt4M&feature=related
  2. ^ Spoof 'Newport State of Mind' video becomes web hit, BBC News video with clips and interview, 24 July 2010
  3. ^ Newport State of Mind removed amid copyright claim, BBC South East Wales, 10 August 2010
  4. ^ Newport State of Mind parody removed over copyright issues, Daily Telegraph, 11 August 2010
  5. ^ "Goldie Lookin Chain respond to spoof Newport video". BBC. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
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