"I wrote it based off of the Fugees track The Mask, but now the track has changed drastically -- but the bass line’s similar," Joss said.

"I’ve wanted to work with [Lauryn] since the first time I heard her voice. It’s a dream come true for me -- a goal I can mark off my list. I love her so much, and she’s just so talented. She’s just a poet."

Joss makes an entrance for Dusty tribute - Nov 15 2006
Despite performances from some of the biggest names in music, it was British youngster Joss Stone who stole the show at the UK Hall of Fame’s glitzy induction ceremony. (see photos)

Joss turned up in white over-the-knee boots, a green mini-dress and hair died pink and black to induct the late Dusty Springfield into the Hall of Fame.

The star-studded event also saw performances from the Godfather of Soul James Brown, Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson and US rockers Bon Jovi,

Former US president Bill Clinton and chat show host Oprah Winfrey paid tribute to Bon Jovi in a recorded message as they were inducted.

Rocker Rod Stewart accepted his award by video link from Los Angeles, saying: "It’s only quarter to one here but what the hell, I’m going to have a drink," before he swore after accidentally dropping his glass.

Since the launch of The UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Bob Dylan, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, U2, Bob Marley, Elvis Presley and the Kinks have been inducted.

Musicians are selected by a panel of 60 artists and executives in the music industry, broadcasters and journalists.

Joss Stone wants to quit singing to become a midwife - Feb 9, 2021
Joss Stone wants to quit singing to become a midwife. The stunning soul sensation admits she doesn’t want to be a singer her whole life and thinks delivering babies for a living would be "nice". The 18-year-old star told Elle magazine: "I want to be a midwife. It must be the nicest job. I don’t just want to be a singer my whole life. "I want to learn. I never thought that I’d say that."

The beautiful blonde also revealed she has turned down a host of film roles because she believes she would "ruin" the movies she gets offered. Joss is convinced she would be a useless actress and has no plans to switch the recording studio for the big screen.
She added: "They keep giving me lead roles, which is silly. I’d ruin it."

Joss Stone still loves ex-lover Beau Dozier - Nov 28, 2020
Joss Stone has admitted she still loves ex-lover Beau Dozier - despite ditching him. The teen soul sensation split from record producer Beau last week after romancing for two years - but confessed he is still the love of her life. The 18-year-old is quoted in the Daily Mirror newspaper as saying: "You don’t just stop loving someone because you stop going out with them. "Beau was the first and greatest love of my life. We split because we realised the relationship had become a friendship. There was no drama, no screaming. It’s important to move on."