C’s fantasy woman, Alicia Keys, is hard on the promo trail for her forthcoming studio album, The Element of Freedom. All of that includes interviews, morning show performances, award show performances and more in the upcoming weeks. Her beautiful song, “Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down” was premiered during an intimate performance a week ago. Now the song is here in CDQ.

How much more praise can we give her… this song is so great. The original was more of an urban anthem; Part II is more of a classical tribute. When we listen to this everything is in slow motion; we’re soaring to new heights.

Alicia Keys – Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down(CDQ)

Last week the so-called “official” track listing of Element… was revealed. Well it was pretty much accurate but the real “official” is below. Also, check out three superb performances from earlier today on the Today Show…

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) feat. Drake
8. Love Is My Disease
9. Like the Sea
10. Put It in a Love Song” feat. Beyoncé
11. This Bed
12. Distance and Time
13. How It Feels to Fly
14. Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down