Jay-Z's Grammy-Nominated 'Empire State Of Mind'.

For EMI Music Publishing executive "Big" Jon Platt, his most special #1 record started with an empty stomach. "I happened to be at the right place at the right time and wanted some good barbecue," Platt told MTV News,
The music-industry yet is largely responsible for helping Jay-Z notch his first career solo #1 with "Empire State of Mind." The track is also up for Record of the Year at this year's Grammys.