Moving right along, we get another update on Joss Stone‘s side project, her super group, “SuperHeavy”.

We’d already learned that SuperHeavy‘s album will be released in September, but now we also know it will be handled by Universal Music. “Miracle Worker” is the first single from the effort, which will feature a video starring all 5 members.

In case you’ve forgotten, or are new around here, SuperHeavy is made up of Mick Jagger, Eurythmics founder Dave Stewart, Joss, composer A.R. Rahman and reggae artist Damian Marley.

I’m excited to hear what SuperHeavy has come up with. Love to see such talented musicians come together. The music industry needs collaborations like this!

Here’s a short introduction video from the group’s official YouTube Channel:

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A big thank you to Popeater for finally turning Joss news away from those psychos who were arrested outside her home!

In a new interview, she talks about her new album, LP1, how she’s feeling after the security scare, working with Dave Stewart, her love of baking and more.

My favorite part?

And baking. Do you have a side business we don’t know about?
Actually I give them to the post office and they sell them.

Bullsh*t!
No, not bullsh*t! (Laughs) And they’ve been giving me half the profits which I find quite friendly.

I freaking love her!

So impressive that she recorded LP1 in 6 days! I love that she’s so spontaneous! She feels the creative spirit and runs with it! I’m sure we’re in for a treat!

Read the full interview here.

I , upon first hearing the news of those 2 disturbed men, who were up to no good near Joss’ house and I’m still horrified by the entire situation.

I love that Joss is putting forward a brave face and releasing a statement that she is fine, but something like this really has to affect you, and I hope that she is surrounded by those she loves and they continue to keep her spirits up.

To the tacky and classless people of the internet who made countless jokes today: FUCK YOU! I’m sorry for swearing, but I was — and am still — utterly disgusted by some of the comments I saw today on Twitter. Do you people have no hearts? What if that were your sister, aunt, mom, or girlfriend? Would it still be something to make jokes about?

And honestly, why are people still hung up on Joss having an American accent? Is it really that serious? Over here, we don’t give 2 shits if someone, from here, goes to work overseas and returns with a foreign accent. It happens when you move. Get over it, people. Making light of this serious situation, or suggesting that you “don’t blame them” for wanting to kill her is just fucked up. Reevaluate your lives.

Thankfully Joss’ neighbors are observant and compassionate human beings and alerted the authorities, who arrested and charged the pair.

Here is Joss’ statement:

“I’d like to thank everyone for their concern but I’m absolutely fine and getting on with life as normal while the police continue with their inquiries.”

And that’s all I have to say about this. TEAM JOSS STONE!

Miss Joss Stone is now streaming the full audio of what could be the lead single of LP1, “Somehow”, on her official website. I don’t want to jump the gun and say it’s officially her lead single (although all signs point that way). But remember, when she tweeted it, she said “We’re playing a song from LP1 on my website.” and not “Check out my first single, currently playing on my website.” Semantics? Perhaps, but I’ll just wait it out for now

Love the sound! Like a funky mesh of soul, rock, and country which compliments her voice very well! Hope this single is well received because Joss definitely deserves it!

Take a listen below!

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What does everyone think?

This should come as no surprise, seeing as how it was the promo image used to announce this project!

Joss Stone has hooked us up with a video sneak peek of her upcoming album, LP1. Love it, and can’t wait to see, and hear, what Joss has in store for us all!

Sooooo, we already know Joss will release a solo album in July, but now, we’re going to get even more new material from her just months later as well!

Joss, along with Dave Stewart (who co-produced Joss’ upcoming album), Mick Jagger, Damian Marley and Indian film composer A.R. Rahman, have been recording on the down low as “Super Heavy” and will release a full studio album in September!

In an interview with RollingStone magazine, Mick Jagger revealed that the group has been recording for the past 18th months and their sound can be described as follows:

“It’s different from anything else I’ve ever been involved in. The music is very wide-ranging – from reggae to ballads to Indian songs in Urdu.”

What a great group of musicians! Can’t wait to hear what Super Heavy has come up with!

On Monday night, PBS aired American Experience “Soundtrack For a Revolution”, chronicling “the story of the American civil rights movement through its powerful music.”

Joss contributed “Keep Your Eyes on the Prize” to the program. Watch the segment below! (Sorry for the delay!)

https://joss-stone.net/media/video/joss_american_experience.flv

She also participated in a group number of “We Shall Overcome”.

The Sunday Times has come out with it’s annual Music Rich List and Joss Stone makes the Top 5 of the Young Music Millionaires List at #5 with an estimated net worth of £9 million ($15M USD).

Top 5 are: Katherine Jenkins, Cheryl Cole, Leona Lewis, & Katie Melua (tie), Joss Stone. Love that the Top 5 is 100% female! Make that money, girls!

Overall, Clive Calder, “who co-founded Zomba Records and its subsidiary Jive”, tops the list with £1.3 billion ($2.1 billlion).

The rest of the overall Top 10: Sir Cameron Mackintosh (£675m), Sir Paul McCartney (£495m), Simon Fuller (£375m), Simon Cowell (£200m), Sir Elton John (£195m), Sir Mick Jagger (£190m), Sting (£180m) and Keith Richards (£175m).

Yowza, that’s a lot of money!

The full list will be released this weekend.