America - get ready for the stunning new Alicia Keys album, The Element of Freedom. Released on December 15th via MBK Entertainment/J Records, the 14-track album (her 5th) offers slick production from the likes of Alicia Keys, Kerr "Krucial" Brothers, Jeff Bhasker, Swizz Beatz and Noah "40" Shebib. In addition to the album's lead singles, "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart" and "Doesn't Mean Anything," fans can also hear her Alicia's solo-take on "Empire State Of Mind," dubbed "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down." The album also sees star-studded collaborations on "Put It In A Love Song" with Beyoncé and "Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)" with Drake on back-up vocals. Check out Alicia Keys live on David Letterman tonight (12/14), The Colbert Report (12/15), The View (12/16), BET 106 & Keys Live Special (12/16), and a return to The Today Show (12/17).The album was made available to stream on Alicia's Facebook page in advance of it's release thanks to RCA and Social Media Technology Firm Involver. Element of Freedom is available for sale in both deluxe and standard editions on iTunes, Target and other places music is sold.
Tracklisting:
01 Element Of Freedom (Intro)
02 Love Is Blind
03 Doesn’t Mean Anything
04 Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart
05 Wait Til You See My Smile
06 That’s How Strong My Love Is
07 Un-thinkable (I’m Ready)
08 Love Is My Disease
09 Like The Sea
10 Put It In A Love Song (featuring Beyoncé)
11 This Bed
12 Distance And Time
13 How It Feels To Fly
14 Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down