BARRY'S singing sensation Jamie Shaw has stirred up a wave of controversy following the release of his solo album.

But, while it seems the Popstar: The Rivals winner is snubbing his fellow band members, he says he had no control over the decision to release an album he recorded at the tender age of 13.

The 17-year-old from Pencoedtre Village may be famous now, but he actually started his singing career when he was just 13, after he signed a deal with Decca Records.

And only two months into Jamie's new found pop stardom with the harmony band 'One True Voice', his original company is looking set to re-release his first professional album 'From the Beginning'.

A spokesman for Decca Records, which is part of Universal, said: "Following the release of One True Voice's debut single - and the general opinion that it was not the greatest debut single ever released - Universal feel that it is their duty to introduce his many fans to his amazing vocal talents and show them he is one true pop star."

But Jamie insists it is not a reflection on the group.

He said: "The album was recorded when I was thirteen and will probably appeal to younger fans as it's mostly Disney songs and pop ballads.

I don't have any control over the re-release of the album so to be honest there's not much I can do about it anyway.

But the rest of the band know it's being re-released and we're all totally fine about it."

'From the Beginning' is a mixture of pop and ballads featuring 12 tracks.

"It will be released on March 3, just three days before the five-piece group come to Cardiff International Arena on the Rivals tour.

"The lads will appear in the venue with their rivals 'Girls Aloud', who beat them to the top spot in the Christmas chart.