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“I wanted out of my record deal with EMI. They wanted me to record one type of album; I wanted to record the type of music I wanted to make.”

Quote by Joss Stone

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Joss Stone is a British singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and emotional delivery. Born on April 11, 1987, she has shown a passion for music from a young age. Stone's musical career took off in her teenage years, and her debut album 'The Soul Sessions' was released in 2003, quickly gaining international recognition. more

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