Joscelyn Eve Stoker, known professionally as Joss Stone, surged into the music industry with the 2003 release of her debut album, The Soul Sessions. Achieving international recognition while still a teenager, she became the youngest British female singer to top the UK Albums Chart, selling 15 million records throughout her career across various recording projects.
Early Development and Breakthrough
Born in 1987 in Dover, Stone attended Uffculme School in Devon. Her entry into professional music began after winning the BBC talent show Star for a Night at age 13. By 2001, she had signed with S-Curve Records following a successful audition in New York. Her debut album, The Soul Sessions, garnered significant attention, reaching the top five on the UK Albums Chart and attaining gold status in the US, marking her entry as a prominent soul artist.
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Stone’s second album, Mind Body & Soul, released in 2004, solidified her standing by debuting at number one in the UK. This achievement made her the youngest female artist to reach that position on the UK Albums Chart. She continued this momentum with her third album, Introducing Joss Stone, which earned gold status from the RIAA. Her portfolio expanded through collaborations with acts such as SuperHeavy and consistent success on the Billboard 200, where multiple projects reached the top ten.
Acting and Diversified Creative Pursuits
Beyond her recording career as a singer-songwriter and composer, Stone ventured into film and television acting. She made her motion picture debut in 2006 with the fantasy adventure Eragon. In 2009, she appeared in the Showtime series The Tudors, portraying Anne of Cleves. Her career also saw her listed among the wealthiest individuals in the UK, with her net worth estimated at £10 million by 2012.
Discography and Stylistic Evolution
Stone's body of work reflects a range of influences, from classic soul to reggae. Following her early success, she released albums including Colour Me Free!, LP1, and The Soul Sessions Vol. 2. In 2015, her album Water for Your Soul performed well on the reggae charts. Her output remains prolific, evidenced by her 2022 release of the album Never Forget My Love, followed by her first Christmas-themed project, Merry Christmas, Love.
Fast facts
- Born: 1987, Dover, United Kingdom
- Education: Uffculme School
- Member of: SuperHeavy
- Career debut: Star for a Night (2001)
- Acting debut: Eragon (2006)
- Television role: Anne of Cleves in The Tudors (2009)
- Records sold: 15 million worldwide
- Net worth (2012 estimate): £10 million
Questions readers ask
What was Stone's first television appearance?
She auditioned for and won the BBC talent competition Star for a Night in 2001.
Which historical figure did she portray on television?
She played Anne of Cleves in the Showtime series The Tudors in 2009.
Achievements
- Instruments: voice
- Genres: soul, contemporary R&B and blues
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