Headlock (song) explained

Headlock
Cover:ImogenHeapHeadlock.png
Type:single
Artist:Imogen Heap
Album:Speak for Yourself
B-Side:Mic Check
Released:2 October 2006
Recorded:2005
Genre:Electropop[1]
Length:
  • 3:36
  • 3:13
Label:Megaphonic Records/RCA Victor/Sony BMG
Producer:Imogen Heap
Prev Title:Goodnight and Go
Prev Year:2006
Next Title:Not Now But Soon
Next Year:2008

"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".

The 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.

The 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.

Featured instruments include mbira, string bass, and a vibraphone.

Track listings

CD single and 7" vinyl

  1. Headlock (Immi's radio mix) – 3:13
  2. Mic Check – 4:35

Promo vinyl & CD

  1. Headlock (Immi's radio edit) – 3:16
  2. Headlock (High Contrast remix) (edit) – 3:25

Charts

Chart (2006)Peak
Position
United Kingdom[2] 74
Poland118

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Grant. Rindner. Joe. Price. A Breakdown of A$AP Rocky's Most Surprising Samples. Complex. April 19, 2018. July 30, 2024.
  2. http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_M.HTM Chart Log UK: M