[8][9] In 2008, Delilah chose a Tottenham studio to work on a college project, where she paired with a local producer to record four tracks.

Stoecker was signed to Atlantic Records at the age of 17[12] and upon the three years to her debut release, gathered a large back catalogue of songs.

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

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

They continued to praise the "expertly crafted and sophisticated" music "that showcase a nice mix of synthetic, club-oriented sounds as well as more organic instrumentation".

Vocally, the critics compared Delilah's voice to Barbadian singer Rihanna along with Sade's more "hushed, smooth style".