Lily Allen has revealed that her latest album “Sheezus” is in part a tribute to the late Amy Winehouse.

She made the admission during an interview with the Telegraph and also revealed some information about the singer’s life prior to her death in 2011 despite admitting that they were more acquaintances than close friends.

"She was not in a great place when we knew each other, so I don't feel I knew Amy; I knew a version of Amy," Lily said.

"What she had to deal with was 10 times anything I had to deal with. She'd sold a hell of a lot more albums than me, and there was a lot more interest in her. There were people outside her home 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I know what that was like on a much smaller level, and I felt trapped. She couldn't do anything or go anywhere without there being a frenzy; and she was all about life and enjoying herself and socialising, and when that's taken away from you… she was a prisoner."

The album is due for release on May 5th.