Headlock (song)

"Headlock"
Single by Imogen Heap
from the album Speak for Yourself
B-side	"Mic Check"
Released	October 2, 2006
Format	CD vinyl single
Recorded	2005
Genre	Electronica/Alternative/Pop/Rock
Length	3:36 (album version) 3:13 (Immi's Radio Mix)
Label	Megaphonic Records/RCA Victor/Sony BMG
Producer(s)	Imogen Heap
Imogen Heap singles chronology
Goodnight and Go (2006) Headlock (2006) Not Now But Soon (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 July 11, 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".

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

Heaadlock video on YouTube

Tracklistings

CD Single

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

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