Joss Stone: 'I couldn't give a f***'

Joss Stone has said that she does not care if her new album is as successful as her previous efforts.

The singer released her fourth LP Colour Me Free! last month after several delays.

Stone told Metro: "Everyone, including my record label EMI, has been telling me it's such a bad record and messed me around with the release date.

"I'd kind of let go of my feelings and couldn't give a f**k. But I loved the songs and I was passionate about releasing them."

She added: "They told me the album wasn't commercial enough. I understand they are running a business, but I couldn't give a f**k about churning out No.1 pop hits.

"I was doing something I believed in. I got my way but with a catch - no budget - well that's fine by me."

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