Album: Colour Me Free!

Background
"Colour Me Free!" is the 4th studio album released by the British singer-songwriter Joss Stone, in October 2009. It was taped at Mama Stones, her mother's music location and recording studio situated in Wellington, Somerset, England. Showcasing Stone's hallmark emotional noise, the album features a blend of categories including R&B, pop, and hip-hop.

Produced by Jonathan Joseph, Conner Reeves, and Stone herself, "Colour Me Free!" provides a diverse collection of tunes that show Stone's development as an artist and her exploration of new sounds. The album likewise includes visitor appearances from developed musicians, such as American rap artist Nas and British singer-songwriter Jamie Hartman.

Release and Reception
"Colour Me Free!" was launched on 20th October 2009 under Stone's independent label, Stone 'd Record, and was distributed by EMI-owned label Virgin Records. The album debuted at No. 10 on the UK Albums Chart and likewise charted in numerous other nations, consisting of U.S., Canada, Portugal, and Switzerland.

The album got combined reviews from critics. Some applauded Stone's vocals, songwriting, and experimentation with various genres, while others felt that the album did not have cohesion and that a few of the working together artists appeared out of location. Overall, "Colour Me Free!" was enjoying a modest industrial success. No physical copies of the album were offered for stores in the United States, as it was launched as a Target-exclusive minimal edition and through digital download at other platforms.

Significant Tracks
3 singles were released from "Colour Me Free!": "Free Me", "Could've Been You", and "Stalemate", however none managed to achieve the same success as Stone's previous hits.

"Free Me" was the lead-single, specifying the album's style of flexibility and self-reliance. In the song, Stone belts out her emotional voice and produces an anthem for living life with no constraints. The song performed relatively well, attaining the No. 68 peak position on the UK Singles Chart.

"Could've Been You" is a powerful ballad with a contagious melody and emotional vocals where Stone mourns an unsuccessful relationship and questions what could have been if her ex-lover had actually only combated to wait. The tune did not chart in the UK, but it was consisted of in the U.S. edition of the album.

"Stalemate" is a duet with British singer-songwriter Jamie Hartman, providing a fight between two lovers who are having a hard time to keep their relationship alive. Showcasing Stone's special ability to express vulnerability, the tune did not get much radio play however has a special location in Stone's discography.

Impact and Legacy
In spite of getting combined evaluations from critics, "Colour Me Free!" stands as an important part of Joss Stone's discography. It shows her desire to constantly develop as an artist and push herself beyond her convenience zone. Even if the album didn't attain the very same level of success as her previous works, it stays an essential record for fans who value Stone's hallmark, emotional sound.

The album's message of flexibility and self-reliance is unquestionably relevant to Stone's profession, as the artist has established her record label and kept a successful career. "Colour Me Free!" is a testimony to Stone's growth as an artist and her musical versatility, making it a worthy addition to any music fan's collection.