Introduction

Imogen Jennifer Heap is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, record producer, and engineer from the United Kingdom. She is best known for her work in the indie rock duo Frou Frou and her solo albums, which have been released to great acclaim.

Early Life and Career

Imogen Heap was born on December 9th 1977 in Havering, England. She began playing the piano at the age of eight and soon after started writing her own songs. In 1995, she joined the indie rock duo Frou Frou with Guy Sigsworth. They released two albums together: Details (2002) and The Seeds of Love (2003). Following the disbandment of Frou Frou in 2003, Imogen began working on her solo career. She has since released five studio albums: Speak for Yourself (2005), Ellipse (2009), Sparks (2014), Love the Earth (2016) and Hello World (2019).

Collaborations

Imogen has collaborated with a variety of other artists including Alessia Cara, Kontra K and Taylor Swift. She has also contributed to various soundtracks including The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011) and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014).

Achievements

Heap has won numerous awards throughout her career including two Ivor Novello Awards, two Grammy Awards and one Brit Award. She was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2009 and was inducted into the Music Producers Guild Hall of Fame in 2018.

Legacy

Imogen Heap has created a unique style of music that blends together elements of electronica, pop, folk and classical music. Her influence can be heard in many modern artists as well as in soundtracks for films and video games. Her music is beloved by fans all over the world and she continues to be an inspiration to aspiring musicians everywhere.