Alicia Keys announces new album delay

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Alicia Keys has delayed the release of her forthcoming album The Element Of Freedom in order to continue working on it.

Originally due on December 1 to coincide with World AIDS Day, the singer revealed on her Twitter page that fans will have to wait another two weeks to hear the record.

"The Element of Freedom will now be available on Dec. 15th," Keys wrote. "Luv having the freedom to create beautiful music, so I'm pushing the album back to DEC 15th. (sic)"

"So many more amazing songs!!!"

The upcoming LP is the star's fourth studio album and will be led by first single 'Doesn't Mean Anything' on November 16.