The Element of Freedom is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Alicia Keys, released on December 11, 2009. Departing from the classicist soul music of Keys' previous albums, The Element of Freedom has a mid-tempo, low-key sound and features mostly ballads.

Track list

Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart  
Empire State of Mind  
"Love Is Blind"
"Doesn't Mean Anything"
"Wait Til You See My Smile"
"That's How Strong My Love Is"
"Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)"
"Love Is My Disease"
"Like the Sea"
"Put It in a Love Song"  
"This Bed"
"Distance and Time"
"How It Feels to Fly"