New Joss Stone Song - "Governmentalist"

Music2Nite doesn't like to show off any political views, however here's a slight exception. Joss Stone was asked personally by Barack Obama to write and record a song for his presidential campaign, reportedly due to the fact that she appeals across racial boundaries. Her new song titled "Governmentalist" will appear on Joss Stone’s upcoming new album.

Listen to "Governmentalist"

Joss Stone - Hides From Record Company For New Album

Joss Stone started recording songs for her next album in secret, to ensure her record label EMI didn't interfere with the direction she wanted to take.

Stone decided to make the bold decision to work in secret after EMI was taken over by Terra Firma. The company had a big shake up of the label, which left some bands - such as Radiohead and The Rolling Stones - quitting.

"I recorded the bulk of my new album in the space of a week in February this year," Stone is quoted as saying. "But it was like a secret - not a secret from the world, but a secret from the record company, because, basically, I didn't want them f*****g with it."

"EMI was going through a lot of change at the time. It's a very long story but there aren't many people left there that I know now."

"I recorded the album at my mum's house in Devon. It was like a building site at the time, so it was just me and a crew in two bare rooms with a mic."

The new album is the follow-up to last year's 'Meet Joss Stone' and will be her fourth album.

Joss Stone - Set To Record Theme Song Of Barack Obama's Campaign

Joss Stone has been aske by Barack Obama's team to record the theme song for his campaing.

Joss is a big supporter of Barack Obama and was very excited to be asked to do this for him," a source told 'The Sun'. "He sent a personal message asking her to get on board. He has always admired her music and thinks she is the perfect choice because of her unique appeal to black and white voters."

“She believes he is going to be the first black American president and she is honoured to be a part of that.”

Barack Obama is also supported by R ’n’ B and hip hop artists Alicia Keys and Jay-Z, who both dedicated songs to him.