Joss Stone announces new album details

Joss Stone has announced that she will release her new album Colour Me Free on November 2.

The record, which is produced by Jonathan Shorten and Conor Reeves, was written and recorded at Mama Stones, her mother's live music venue in Wellington.

"I kind of woke up one morning and wanted to make an album. It's very, very raw. It's a bunch of musicians, writers and myself, and we're just jamming, basically," the singer said.

The 22-year-old, who previously criticised her record label EMI for delaying the release of the disc, insisted that she did not rush the recording process.

"This time, the album was not dictated or forced, it was an organic process where each musician was given the freedom to create their sound," she said.

"I co-produced this record; it’s an honest and accurate representation of where I am as an artist and person right now. I am really proud of the music and excited to have people finally hear the songs."

Stone will release lead single 'Free Me' on November 8.