Alicia Keys is in her 'Element' with New Album

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

Check out Alicia Keys on the web:
Official Site//MySpace//Facebook//Twitter

Hot New Release: Kylie Live In New York

Woohoo! The day is finally (almost) here. Released in Europe today (December 14th), tomorrow sees the U.S. release of Kylie Live In New York.

Recorded live from NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom on October 13th on the last day of her first ever North American Tour, (Just 6 days after I saw her live in Chicago), fans of the pint-sized electro-pop diva can relive the live spectacle by downloading the experience onto their iPods.

The critically acclaimed tour was a sold out smash that saw Kylie visit 6 cities in the U.S. and Canada. Singing songs spanning her entire career, Kylie put on a show worthy of her 20 years in the business and then some! "The concert was efficient, clobbering, expensive, generous...close to an alternate reality," said the New York Times. Entertainment Weekly went on to say that Kylie's show was "a two-hour post-disco fantasia of strobe, bass, and glitter-an-all-out spectacle worthy of her American fans' pent-up adoration."

Half of the digital album was available for a 24-hour preview starting at midnight on December 12th on Kylie's YouTube channel. The full 28-track digital album will be available on iTunes on Tuesday. iTunes customers receive 3 bonus tracks, the tour versions of "Light Years," "Speakerphone," and "Come Into My World" recorded and remixed exclusively by Steve Anderson.

About the tour, Kylie herself had this to say, "I've always wanted to tour in America and couldn't believe it was actually happening....it was worth the 20 years, the shows were absolutely amazing. The fans in North America had such an amazing energy." Thanks Kylie. You brought it all out in us. A true talent. Come back soon!

Tracklisting:

1. Overture (Somewhere Over The Rainbow / The Sound of Music)
2. Light Years
3. Speakerphone
4. Come Into My World
5. In Your Eyes
6. Everything Taboo Medley (Shocked / What Do I Have To Do / Spinning Around / What Kind Of Fool / Do You Dare / It's No Secret / Keep On Pumpin' it Up / I'm Over Dreaming Over You / Ride on Time / Such A Good Feeling / Finally / The Real Slim Shady / Buffalo Girls)
7. Like A Drug
8. Boombox / Can't Get Blue Monday Out Of My Head
9. Slow
10. 2 Hearts
11. Red Blooded Woman / Where The Wild Roses Grow
12. Heartbeat Rock
13. Wow
14. White Diamond Theme
15. White Diamond
16. Confide In Me
17. I Believe In You
18. Burning Up / Vogue
19. The Locomotion
20. Kids
21. In My Arms
22. Better The Devil You Know
23. The One
24. I Should Be So Lucky
25. Love At First Sight

iTunes customers will also receive 3 bonus tracks:

Light Years (Steve Anderson studio version)
Speakerphone (Steve Anderson studio version)
Come Into My World (Steve Anderson studio version)

Visit Kylie on the web:

Official Site/MySpace/Twitter/YouTube

Hot New Release: Ryan Ferrada - Room 501

I first heard of Ryan Ferrada back in September, when I talked about his upcoming release Room 501. The Bimbo Jones remix of his first single, the club-friendly "Dirty In The Club" hit the top 10 in the Music Week UK Club Chart last month and even hit #2 on the Pop Chart. Impressive! Well, the album has FINALLY been released to the UK iTunes store. I wish I could get it here in the states.

The half American, half Spanish Ferrada grew up in Europe, releasing his debut album, Can't Let Go in Portugal and Span when he was only 18. After touring Europe in support of artists like Ronan Keating and the Sugababes, Ryan is ready for some spotlight of his own. Room 501 sees Ferrada paired up with songwriter/producer Greg Fitzgerald (Kylie Minogue, Madonna, Jessica Simpson) and features the perfect blend of "edgy pop, electro funk, dance and hints of R&B."

Among the albums tracks is a cover of Kylie Minogue's "Burning Up," as well as next single, the title track, "Room 501." I for one can't wait to hear the new material. With the electro-pop world currently dominated by strong female superstars like Lady Gaga and Ke$ha, the hot, sexy Ferrada is destined to make a splash.

Check out Ryan Ferrada on the web:
Official Site//MySpace//Facebook//Bebo//YouTube

Lilith Fair Lineup Announced - Round #1

Last week part of the lineup for Lilith 2010 was announced. Wow. POWERHOUSE! One of the things that I love about Lilith Fair, aside from it's knack for showcasing strong, talented females in the music industry, is how much variety the line up has to offer. Nearly every genre of music is represented here and this is only the first round of artists! Included in the group we have Sarah McLachlan (of course), Sheryl Crow, Indigo Girls, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Ke$ha, Sugarland, Tegan & Sara, Metric, Janelle Monae and more. Check out the full list HERE.

Check out Lilith 2010 on the web:

Official Site//MySpace//Facebook//Twitter

Hot Free Download - The Dolly Rockers - North Vs South

The UK girl group consisting of Brooke Challinor, Lucie Kay and Sophie King - otherwise known as The Dolly Rockers - are back with a brand new FREE track. Pairing up with footwear maker KangaROOS back in August, The Dolly Rockers launched a dance competition and style makeover. The girls partnership with the KangaROOS brand continues with the chance to download a new Dolly Rockers track called "North Vs South." How do you get it? Well, sign up and "friend" KangaROOS on BEBO, add the song to your BEBO playlist and get a free download. It's that simple! You can also listen to the track on the girls' MySpace page, as well as their reported second official single, "Boys Will Be Boys." No word on when the new single will debut, but I've been anxiously awaiting new Dolly Rockers' material since I heard "Gold Digger," which managed to peak at #46 on the UK charts.

Check out The Dolly Rockers on the web:
Official Site//MySpace//Facebook//YouTube//Twitter//Flickr

Hot Music Video Alert - Alexandra Burke - Broken Heels