Her debut album, The Soul Sessions, consists of classic soul tracks by Betty Wright, Aretha Franklin, Laura Lee and Bettye Swann and was released in late 2003. It reached the top 5 in the UK albums chart, and also made the top forty of the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart.
Joss Stone was nominated for "British Breakthrough Act", and won "British Female Solo Artist" and "British Urban Act", entering the Guinness World Records for being the youngest BRIT Award solo winner at age seventeen.
After achieving critical acclaim for The Soul Sessions, Stone recorded an album full of original songs in 2004 titled Mind, Body & Soul.
It proved to be an even bigger success than her first album, as it debuted at #1 in the UK (breaking the record for the youngest female ever to top the albums charts there, a record previously held by Avril Lavigne).
Stone began working on her third studio album, Introducing Joss Stone, at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, in May 2006.
It was released on 12 March 2007 in the UK on Virgin Records, involving production by Raphael Saadiq and collaborations with Lauryn Hill, Common and Joi.
Stone describes it as "truly me. That's why I'm calling it Introducing Joss Stone. These are my words, and this is who I am as an artist".
The album debuted and peaked at number twelve on the UK Albums Chart. It also debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 selling 118,000 copies in its first week, becoming the highest debut for a British solo female artist on the U.S. chart, surpassing the record previously held by Amy Winehouse with Back to Black. It has sold 60,000 copies in the UK since its release.
Joss Stone was nominated for the MOBO Award for "Best UK Female" in September 2007, but lost out to Amy Winehouse.
Tell Me 'Bout It, the album's lead single, debuted and peaked at number twenty-eight on the UK Singles Chart—where it stayed for three weeks only, and peaked at number eighty-three on the U.S Billboard Hot 100.
The second single, Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now, a collaboration with rapper Common, made the top sixty-five of the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Joss Stone turned its music video to a Product Red — this means that the video is available online over iTunes Store and that the gains from these sales revert to Product Red, an organisation which helps women and children in Africa affected by HIV and/or AIDS.
Joss Stone is the first artist to do this, entering the Guinness World Records once again.
On 4 October 2007, Stone's official website confirmed Baby Baby Baby as the album's third single.
Stone's fifth album, LP1 was released on 26 July 2011. The Somehow Songfacts says that the long player was the first release through Stone's own Stone'd Records and was recorded in just a week at Blackbird Studios in Nashville. Stone fought a legal battle with her record company EMI to release her from her contract and The LP1 album title signifies the fresh start the singer felt she was making.
Trivia:
Worryingly for fans of Stone, she recently confessed that singing is not a career she plans to stick to: she told a journalist recently that she would like to give it up in a few years to become a normal housewife with a husband and children.
Singles:
* 2004 - Fell In Love With A Boy
* 2004 - Super Duper Love
* 2004 - You Had Me
* 2004 - Right To Be Wrong
* 2005 - Spoiled
* 2005 - The Right Time (Cover of Extra for the GAP-Ad)
* 2005 - Don't Cha Wanna Ride?
* 2007 - Tell Me 'Bout It
* 2007 - Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now
Wicked Time
Joss Stone Lyrics
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Mick Jagger and Dave Stewart
Uhh, uhh, oh yeah.
(tell us) What's it all about, Alfie? 2x
Yeah yeah
Quite and passion, the hot and hurts
Pasion kisses lips that burns
With all the
Foolish games i wonder it works
With all the
Broken promises kills us first
Alfie, so cool so cool
Days can be so cruel so cruel
Feel all alone in a crowded room
But the trut is the live stick you in a golden street
So sweet but in the end
What's it all about, Alfie
Is it just for the moment we live
(is it just for the moment? come on)
What's it all about,Alfie
Is it just for the moment we live.
Yeah, oh, check it, oa, yeah
Put your zipper on and stop you trip in on
How you've been all them hots that you've been ripped on
Payback is a bitch but what you must received
So many girls togging out your shirt, sweet
You've been so up, but now you are down
And you need for satisfaction turns small to frouns
You've thinked you've having such a good time ah?
But you been having such a wicked time, wicked time
What's it all about, Alfie
Is it just for the moment we live
(yeah such wicked time)
What's it all about, Alfie
(so cool, so cool)
What's it all about,Alfie
( you knows days can be so cruel, so cruel)
What's it all about, Alfie?
(oh)(hmmm)(such a wicked time, wicked time)
What's it all about,Alfie? (what is all about?)
Is it just for the moment we live
(days can be so cruel, so cruel)
Come in baby, what's all about (so cool, so cool)
What is all about could you tell me? (oh yeah)
Could you tell me? what is it all about? (you were so up, but now your down)
Yeah, on the way up, you were on the way up, on the way up, now you look up down (so cruel, so cruel)
Days can be so cruel, so cruel
What's it all about, Alfie? (what's it all about, alfie?)
What's it all about, Alfie?
Is it all about your games?
Is it all about your games?
The lyrics of Joss Stone's song "Wicked Time" contemplate the fleeting nature of life and the illusions of pleasure that can lead us astray. Stone sings about passion, love, broken promises, and the games people play. She wonders if it's all worth it if it's just for a moment, asking "What's it all about, Alfie?" This refrain is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the quest for purpose and the search for meaning in a world that can sometimes feel chaotic and cruel. Stone also critiques those who play games to get ahead, urging them to stop and ponder if it's worth it in the end. Ultimately, she reminds the listener that life is precious and that we should aim for more than just temporary pleasure.
The song features Mick Jagger and Dave Stewart as co-writers, giving it a strong rock influence. Stone's vocals are soulful and powerful, expressing the emotions of the song with intensity. The lyrics of "Wicked Time" can be interpreted as a commentary on modern society, where people can get lost in the pursuit of material wealth and fleeting pleasures. The song encourages listeners to reflect on what really matters in life and to make the most of the time they have.
Line by Line Meaning
Quite and passion, the hot and hurts
And all the
The intense feelings and emotions that come with love can be both pleasurable and painful, and it's all a part of the experience.
Pasion kisses lips that burns
With all the
Passionate kisses can feel like they are burning, but they are a necessary part of being in love.
Foolish games i wonder it works
With all the
Sometimes we play foolish games in relationships, and it's hard to understand why we do it, but it seems to be a part of the process.
Broken promises kills us first
Alfie, so cool so cool
Days can be so cruel so cruel
Feel all alone in a crowded room
But the trut is the live stick you in a golden street
So sweet but in the end
Broken promises can be devastating in relationships, and despite putting on a cool appearance, it's hard to hide the pain that comes with it. Sometimes, despite feeling alone, love can make you feel like you're in a golden paradise, but in the end, it can still be bittersweet.
What's it all about, Alfie
Is it just for the moment we live
(is it just for the moment? come on)
The singer is questioning the purpose of life and whether it's all about fleeting moments or if there's something deeper.
Put your zipper on and stop you trip in on
How you've been all them hots that you've been ripped on
Payback is a bitch but what you must received
So many girls togging out your shirt, sweet
You've been so up, but now you are down
And you need for satisfaction turns small to frouns
You've thinked you've having such a good time ah?
But you been having such a wicked time, wicked time
The singer is calling out someone who had been enjoying themselves at the expense of others, but is now facing consequences. They thought they were having a good time but it was actually a 'wicked time.'
What's it all about, Alfie
Is it just for the moment we live
(yeah such wicked time)
Again, the singer is questioning the meaning of life and whether it's worth it when you've had such wild, but ultimately destructive experiences.
What's it all about,Alfie
( you knows days can be so cruel, so cruel)
More contemplation on the meaning of life, and how days can be cruel despite the moments of pleasure.
Come in baby, what's all about (so cool, so cool)
What is all about could you tell me? (oh yeah)
Could you tell me? what is it all about? (you were so up, but now your down)
Yeah, on the way up, you were on the way up, on the way up, now you look up down (so cruel, so cruel)
The singer is pleading with someone to tell them what life is all about, especially after experiencing the highs and lows of the past. Life can change quickly and without warning.
What's it all about, Alfie?
(oh)(hmmm)(such a wicked time, wicked time)
What's it all about,Alfie? (what is all about?)
Is it just for the moment we live
(days can be so cruel, so cruel)
The singer is still grappling with life's meaning and wondering if it's all just about experiencing 'wicked time' that can be followed by cruel, painful days.
What's it all about, Alfie?
Is it all about your games?
Is it all about your games?
In the end, the singer wonders if everything is just a game, and if it's all for nothing.
Contributed by Hudson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jeromegraves23
I normally cannot stand rap, but with the great Joss Stone singing, it works. Thanks.
angelaredful
i love this movie...and his songs are amzing!!ALFIE FANS!angelique
TrianguloSagrado
Al inicio de la Pelicula sale la cancion de (joss stone - Alfie) Depues cuando aparece Alfie en la cama Solo sale la Cancion Instrumental ( piano / bateria / guitarra) ¿ Alguien sabe como se llama? Ayuda ..!! At the beginning of the movie comes out the song (Joss Stone - Alfie) Then when you see Alfie in bed Just leave the instrumental song (piano / drums / guitar) Does anyone know the name?
DrJaVC 인간 의학
i love this movie too
Rhandu Lopez
Virgil donati on drums, yeah!
Milton Justiciero
hola triangulo sagrado pudistes encontrar la cancion xq yo tambien lo estoy buscando y nada...???
Juan Enrique Bravo
someone knows which is THE VERY LAST SONG of this movie? i cant find!
Mickey O'Neil
Juan Enrique Bravo old habits die hard by mick jagger