The catch? She had to shell out an estimated $9 million to the label in order to leave. So Stone made a choice, one that would allow her complete artistic freedom over her craft: She cut ties with EMI Records in 2011 by buying out of her contract. Why am I not happy right now? What parts do I not like? What can I get rid of and what can I keep? “ “You have to decide, when you are in a sticky spot in your life. I didn’t like the feeling that I was in,” Stone told ABC News’ Chief Business, Economics and Technology Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis. To the outside eye, the Devon, England, native, was well on her way. By age 15, she had signed with EMI Records and recorded her debut album, “The Soul Sessions.” The album reached the top five on the U.K.
