"Headlock" is a song by British singer-songwriter Imogen Heap, from her 2005 album Speak for Yourself. It was the third single from Speak for Yourself, following "Hide and Seek" and "Goodnight and Go". Remixed for radio as 'Immi's Radio mix' and accompanied by a new all-vocal B-side, entitled "Mic Check".
| "Headlock" | ||||
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| Single by Imogen Heap | ||||
| from the album Speak for Yourself | ||||
| B-side | "Mic Check" | |||
| Released | 2 October 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
| Genre | Electropop[1] | |||
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| Label | Megaphonic Records/RCA Victor/Sony BMG | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Imogen Heap | |||
| Producer(s) | Imogen Heap | |||
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Composition
editFeatured instruments include mbira, string bass, and a vibraphone.
Music video
editThe video was filmed on 11 July 2006. The video premiered on Manchester-centric TV station, Channel M, in early September, before being sent to other music television channels for rotation.
Remixes
editThe drum and bass artist High Contrast remixed the song. The artist Clams Casino also sampled the song in his song "The World Needs Change". Furthermore, the song was sampled in rapper A$AP Rocky's song "Angels", a bonus track from his debut album Long.Live.A$AP.
Chart performance
edit"Headlock" debuted at number 74 on the United Kingdom's Singles Chart on 22 October 2006. After renewed interest in the song, in 2024, the song debuted at number 50 on the UK Independent Singles Chart on 8 November 2024.[2]
Track listings
editCD single and 7" vinyl
- Headlock (Immi's radio mix) – 3:13
- Mic Check – 4:35
Promo vinyl & CD
- Headlock (Immi's radio edit) – 3:16
- Headlock (High Contrast remix) (edit) – 3:25
Charts
edit| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Poland | 118 |
| United Kingdom[3] | 74 |
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[4] | 83 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 74 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] | 24 |
References
edit- ^ Rindner, Grant; Price, Joe (19 April 2018). "A Breakdown of A$AP Rocky's Most Surprising Samples". Complex. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Imogen Heap - Headlock". Official Charts. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ Chart Log UK: M Zobbel.de
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts (Week 47, 2024)". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Imogen Heap Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
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