Cilmi working with Dallas Austin

Gabriella Cilmi has confirmed that she is working with Dallas Austin on her second album.

Cilmi told The Sun that the producer would make the record different from last year's debut Lessons To Be Learned.

She said: "I've been collaborating on my new songs with Dallas Austin, who has produced hits for Pink, TLC and Gwen Stefani, all of whom I really admire.

"Not only is he a super-hot producer but he's great in the studio, a real laugh to hang with."

She added: "He's untapped a side of me I didn't know was there, so the new album has a different feel and sound from the last one. I can't wait for you guys to hear it."