Electropop act Dela Kay — born Katie De La Torre — always knew she was made to be a songwriter, and a storyteller. Her mom, a musician, showed her the emotional connection a song could make with people, so she studied musical theater at The Chicago College of Performing Arts at the Theatre Conservatory of Roosevelt University. De La Torre made her pop music debut as Dela Kay with her first single, “9 Out Of 10,” which premiered with PopStar! Magazine. Today, Dela Kay’s sound draws from role models and inspirations as varied as Lady Gaga, Ellie Goulding, Judy Garland, Audrey Hepburn and Meryl Streep. One thing all these women have in common? Ambition. “Without ambition in my life, I would be lost. It keeps me moving and dreaming, always reaching for something more. One of my biggest successes in my life thus far, is keeping my ambition alive and well while staying rooted in my identity.”

A recent Los Angeles transplant, the Nashville and Chicago native wrote the first single, “Empty,” with her producer Femke, combining electropop influences with her songwriting roots.

“‘Empty’ is a very honest portrayal about me giving my all in a relationship that was extremely toxic and ultimately didn't work out. I feel like everyone can relate to this kind of heartbreak, where you try everything to make it work and yet, it just falls apart anyways, leaving you feeling empty.”

“Empty” will be featured off Dela Kay’s upcoming debut EP releasing this May. Watch the premiere of the video exclusively on Myspace and hop to the next page to learn a little more about the up-and-coming pop star!