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Joss Stone on music, alleged murder plot

Los Angeles (CNN) -- With her easy laugh and free-spirited manner, Joss Stone doesn't seem like the intended victim of a foiled robbery-murder plot.

But less than one month before CNN sat down with the 24-year-old English soul singer, two men were arrested outside her home in the English countryside. Police found Samurai swords and a body bag on the suspects. Stone's father begged her to "book more gigs" so she wouldn't be home alone.

"I'm just chillin' out in Devon making my cupcakes, minding my own business, and these people ... with like Samurai swords and stuff, they definitely went 'Kill Bill' on it. It's like they watched too many movies," she recalls.

The incident came on the heels of a report that claimed she was one of the wealthiest female musicians in Great Britain.

"I know, man -- that almost got me killed! S**t like that gets people killed!" she exclaims. "I am not the wealthiest woman in England!"

Even so, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter remains one of her generation's most talented artists. Her debut EP, "The Soul Sessions," hit stores in 2003 -- when Stone was just 15 -- but it was clear a star was born, with an ageless, timeless quality to her gutsy vocals. Her long, blonde locks and bohemian vibe only contributed to the public's fascination. Three more albums followed.

Then after a costly battle to free herself from her label, EMI, Stone's fifth CD, "LP1," was released July 26 on her own Stone'd Records. It's a soul album, shot through with bursts of funk, gospel and rock, and recorded in Nashville, the country music capital of the world.

"It's nice and vibey," she says with a degree of pride.

Stone produced the project with Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart. The pair is also two-fifths of a supergroup with Mick Jagger called SuperHeavy, which also features reggae star Damian Marley and "Slumdog Millionaire" composer A.R. Rahman. Their self-titled CD streets September 27.

"I'm in a band!," Stone squeals incredulously. "I've never been in a band before. Dave Stewart called me one day and said, 'Hey Joss, I've got a really cool idea. Mick and I are going to make a band and we wondered, 'Do you want to be in our band?' I was like, 'Aw. I felt like I was in school. 'Yeah, I want to be in your band. Of course I do!'"

In a Q & A with CNN, Stone shares her thoughts on Mick, men, maturity, the murder plot and, of course, making music.

NYMF Adds Jeremy Schonfeld Concert, Broadway Dolls and More ...

“Five of the sexiest, sassiest, and brassiest ingénues of the Broadway Stage are strutting their stilettos down to NYMF this year in the debut of Tour De Fierce . This ambitious stage production mixes elements of Broadway, Cabaret, Fashion, Performance Art and Film, in a non-stop song and dance concert. The best of Broadway and pop music is belted, twirled and tipped by these remarkable ladies, as they tell the story of their road to Broadway. 5 women, 2 hours, 1 word: FIERCE. Get into it.”

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