Delilah

The single features a vocal sample interpolation from Chaka Khan's 1983 hit "Ain't Nobody", plus original writing from herself.

Chaka Khan has since heard the track, labelling it "genius".

Paloma Ayana Stoecker (born 23 September 1990), who records under the name Delilah, is an English singer-songwriter.

Born in Paris, France, Delilah moved to Hackney, London, England, at an early age where she later attended City and Islington College.

After sending demos to Island Records she caught the attention of industry executives at major record labels and signed to Atlantic Records at the age of seventeen.

Delilah was born Paloma Ayana Stoecker, on 23 September 1990 in Paris, France.

After her parents separated when she was still young, she moved to Camden, London, with her mother where she then grew up.

She has Nigerian, Jamaican, Cuban and English heritage.

Few years later, Paloma Server's mother had involvement with the MOBOs during the 90s Her late step-father Jesse Stoecker was a DJ, who also owned an independent record label named Shakedown Sounds promoting British bands and a night club showcasing live music.

Delilah began taking singing seriously following the death of her step-father who died in an accident in 2002.

The singer's first instrument was the piano where she wrote her first song at age 12.

She also has a sister called Tabitha.

Delilah attended various secondary schools including Portland Place School, before continuing schooling at City and Islington College, studying for a BTEC National Diploma in Music but dropped out a few months later.

She stated her choice for the college saying "I didn't want to go to somewhere like the BRIT School, I didn't want to be that structured."

In 2008, Delilah chose a Tottenham studio to work on a college project, where she paired with a local producer to record four tracks.

A friend who was associated with Choice FM heard the songs and sent them to Island Records.

Stoecker caught the attention of industry executives at major record labels.

She spent the following weeks arranging interviews, until she was eventually signed to Atlantic Records.

Delilah was signed to Atlantic Records, at the age of 17 and upon the three years to her debut release, gathered a large back catalogue of songs.

In 2011, she collaborated with Chase & Status on the single "Time".

Her first solo song "Go", was officially released on 25 September 2011, whilst previously being available for digital download.

the singer supported British drum & bass/dubstep act Chase & Status during their two-year UK tour, ending in 2011.

Delilah featured a support vocalist, performing Time and Heartbeat, by soul singer Nneka.

The duo claimed after hearing one of her tracks, they thought the singer sounded "fantastic".

Delilah co-wrote the track "Time", along with fellow artists Chase & Status and Plan B, she also provided vocals on the track.

The single "Time" was released on 21 April 2011, where it peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart.

Her writing credits were added to the track "Don't Be Afraid", on Wretch 32's second album Black and White.

Following the success of the tour with Chase & Status, Delilah later joined Maverick Sabre as his main support act on his 2011 Autumn tour throughout the UK and Ireland.

She was also amongst the many artists featured on the BBC 1Xtra live tour.

The lead single from the album, "Go" was digitally released on 6 September 2011.

The track peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart.

The follow-up single "Love You So" was released on 19 December 2011 through Atlantic Records in December 2011.

Her debut album From the Roots Up was released on 30 July 2012 and peaked at No. 5 in the UK Albums Chart.

Delilah's debut studio album, From the Roots Up was released on 30 July 2012 The record features production from Syience, Balistiq and Hyperdub label signee LV.

Delilah also serves as a co-producer on the album.

. In the United Kingdom, the album debuted at number five on the UK Albums Chart The album also

debuted in the top twenty of the Scottish Albums Chart peaking at seventeen.

Delilah released her fourth single on 16 July 2012, a cover of Minnie Riperton's "Inside My Love".

Delilah shot the video to "Inside My Love" with acclaimed video director Jake Nave, most famously known for his collaborations with Beyoncé and Kanye West.

The singer released her first mixtape, 2-4am in February 2012 as a free download from her website.