Joss Stone
Biography
British vocalist Joss Stone was only 16 years old when she appeared on the universal pop/rock radar in 2003, ready to challenge the pop domination of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera with a grownup sound that belied her young age. Positioning herself among the more established and credible artists (Norah Jones, Jill Scott, Nikka Costa), Stone soon garnered a devoted audience at home and abroad, first for her reinterpretations of classic soul gems (The Soul Sessions) and, one year later, for her songwriting chops and sultry delivery (Mind, Body & Soul).
Born Joscelyn Eve Stoker in 1987, Stone grew up listening to American soul and R&B, particularly the throaty stylings of Aretha Franklin. It didn't take long for Stone to realize she possessed an impressive vocal style with both depth and emotion, much like her idols. In 2002, Stone left her family home in Devon, England (also home to Coldplay's Chris Martin), to attend an audition in New York City. The young vocalist wowed S-Curve CEO Steve Greenberg with her rendition of Donna Summer's "On the Radio," and a record deal was quickly inked between both parties. With her parents' permission, Stone dropped out of school and changed her last name and she primed herself for a career in entertainment.
Selected Discography
ALSO SOUNDS SOMEWHAT LIKE THE INCREDIBLE LEELA JAMES.....JU S A LITTLE THOUGH
|
||
her soulful voice is ralaxing, to be so young, gifted and talented is a blessing. she's a beautiful girl and i wish her all the luck, love and fame for getting out there and doing what i never have. take it and run fast with it..
|
||
SMOKIN!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
|
||
hey,isn't this the gal that payed angela the fortune teller on the film Eragon? she's a better singer then fortune teller.
|
||
i really love this kind of music; makes the soul feel soooooooo righteous, micah
|
||
I love that Joss Stone hasn't let fame and fortune pull her into all the sex, drugs, and rock and roll that so many young celebrities have fallen victim to. She is AMAZING! Her voice is truly a piece of pure,origina l , s o u l in a day and age when conformity seems to sell most records.
|
||
I love to see young girls like Joss Stone singing and representing herself in a positive fashion. She is an good example of girls her age. Keep it up!! Bella Torrance, Ca
|
||
I like your sound it apeals to me you have asmotth styal keep up the good work.I hope you make more.
|
Portions of content provided by All Music Guide © 2006 All Media Guide, LLC.