J Records, Alicia Keys’ record label, has confirmed that the singer’s upcoming CD was delayed two weeks because she was working on a duet with Beyonce. Keys has said that the delay of The Element of Freedom was pushed back from December 1 to December 15 because she was recording possibly “the most exciting collaborations of my career yet.” The duet with Beyonce is titled “Put It in a Love Song.”

According to Billboard, The Element of Freedom also features “Unthinkable (I’m Ready)” with background vocals by singer Drake. There’s also the reggae-tinged “Love is My Disease,” the ‘80s-inspired “This Bed” and much more on the 14-track CD.

The Element of Freedom also features the Smooth Jazz Top 20 hit “Doesn’t Mean Anything.”

Keys will appear on The Today Show, Oprah, Late Show with David Letterman and The View, among others, in coming weeks to support the CD. She will also perform at a sold-out concert in New York on December 1, with all proceeds going to the Keep A Child Alive charity she founded. The show will be streamed live on YouTube at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

The Element of Freedom tracklist

1. “Element Of Freedom (Intro)”
2. “Love Is Blind”
3. “Doesn’t Mean Anything”
4. “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart”
5. “Wait Til You See My Smile”
6. “That’s How Strong My Love Is”
7. “Un-thinkable (I’m Ready)”
8. “Love Is My Disease”
9. “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”

(Smooth Jazz Network)

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