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As we catch up with Scotland’s prodigy, Delilah Rose reveals a little more than she bargained for…

With two number one singles and a debut album selling 300,000 copies in seven days, you would be forgiven for thinking that Delilah Rose has been around for years. But in only three months, the 19-year-old singer has produced a sound which has taken the world by storm.

So Delilah, tell us about your new album THE WRITING ON THE WALL…

I am really happy with the album. I feel like the rock genre is very dominated by men singing about drugs and shit. With my music, I take the emotion and mix it with the edge of rock.

Well it obviously worked. You were only signed to Domino in September, how have you produced the album so quickly?

I have been writing songs since I was eight years old. Most of these were complete and utter crap, but some mean a lot to me- these ended up on the album. That being said, the last few months have been really tough. I’ve never worked so hard in my life but I’ve enjoyed every second of it.

Your birth name is Brooke Kennedy, why Delilah Rose?

I started performing properly when I was 17, and Brooke Kennedy was such a boring name. It was killing me as an artist. I realised that I needed something that reflected my personality and music- otherwise I would never be remembered. Delilah was my Grandmother’s name. We were very close and she was my biggest fan, but she passed away ten years ago. But then Delilah released her album, and I actually had people turn up to my gigs expecting to see her! I chose Rose because that was the name of my imaginary friend when I was little.

Snog Marry Avoid: Kai Ellis, Jasper James, Tyrel Butcher….

Haha I had a little crush on Jasper James growing up! Didn’t everyone?! But Kai is also signed Domino, and he is such a talented man. So I have to marry him guess!

So you’re avoiding Tyrel….?

Yes. I find his music quite disrespectful. I wouldn’t say I am feminist, but I do think that the music industry can treat women very badly. Men get away with objectifying women because they are rappers. I don’t think that’s right.

Is there a guy in the picture right now?

There might be… [Giggles shyly].

This is an exclusive….

Well I’ll have you know he is a perfect muse! I dreamed up the chorus for Morning Rain after our first date. But right now we are happy, there is not much more to say.

Are all your songs about men you have dated?

Most of them, but I only tend to have serious relationships, so I haven’t actually dated that many guys. This does mean that my songs can be very emotional, but there are a few really fun ones on the album.

What are the best and the worst things about being famous?

Ooh… The freebies! Everybody wants you to wear their clothes, it’s brilliant! Valentino has designed me the most stunning dress for the Grammys in January. [RAW begs for details] You’ll have to wait and see! Now I couldn’t possibly complain about fame, it comes with the job description. The only thing that gets to me is when the paparazzi hassle my family. I have chosen this career, not them. They shouldn’t have to deal with people banging on the door at 5am.

Being photographed all the time, do you feel body conscious?

No. I have always had a high metabolism and enjoyed sport. I am so happy with my figure, and to be honest I wouldn’t mind if I did put on weight. I will be confident about my image as long as I am eating well. I have lots of young, impressionable fans. I would never want them to see me and decide that they are not skinny enough. »