Meet Joss Stone. From Devon, England, she is an 18-year-old phenomenon.

Joss Stone is a hot name in the music industry. Quite frankly, I don't understand why it is that, only now, she is receiving the attention that she so richly deserves.

Stone's sound is dripping with soul. Her voice booms and reaches places within your being that you never even knew you had. She is reminiscent of the great ones, Aretha Franklin being the one that comes to mind first and foremost. Her rich sound and meaningful lyrics are a combination that becomes highly addictive. The strength of Stone's voice draws you in from the very beginning and never lets you go. Rarely do I find an artist that I hold in this caliber.

Stone is definitely going to be around for a very long time.

"Spoiled" is a track that has quickly become one of my favorites from the moment I heard the first few chords. Its reflection is that of bluesy days gone by. As the song peaks into the chorus, you find yourself singing along. Even if it is the first time you've heard it. You can't help but sway in your seat with your eyes closed and allow her to seep right into your veins. I couldn't wait to hear more.

I soon found "Less Is More", which takes on a more reggae sound. The beat moves you all the way to your toes as her velvet voice rides the wave effortlessly. Her matter-of-fact lyrics are pointed and deliberate as they drip with sensuality to soften the blow. I have become jealous of her way of being a "bitch" while making assertive sexy! This gal really knows how to work it in all the right ways.

Joss Stone is a sure thing. Her talent is raw and real. It doesn't hurt that she is a beautiful young woman to boot! Down to earth and simple, she seems just too good to be true. Her talent spreads its self through a wide genre of musical sounds, never leaving you bored or sounding repetitious.

Never being satiated, I crave to listen to her sound and her songs all day.

Overkill? Maybe for some, but one could never get enough of a talent this sinfully sweet.