Released in 2003, and following the success of her debut album No Angel, Life for Rent became one of the fastest selling albums in UK music history. Preceded by the hit single White Flag, the music video for which features Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Bones star David Boreanaz, the album sold over 400,000 in the first week. Three further singles were released from the album, Life for Rent, Don't Leave Home and Sand in My Shoes.