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Ariana Grande Hails Imogen Heap's 'Speak for Yourself' as a Masterpiece
17 Oct
Summary
- Ariana Grande celebrates 20th anniversary of Imogen Heap's album "Speak for Yourself"
- Grande calls Heap's music "the most influential thing that has ever happened in music"
- Heap appreciates Grande's support and says she has helped keep the album alive
In a heartfelt tribute, pop superstar Ariana Grande has celebrated the 20th anniversary of Imogen Heap's acclaimed 2005 album "Speak for Yourself." On October 17, 2025, Grande took to her Instagram Story to express her admiration for Heap's work, describing it as "the most influential thing that has ever happened in music."
Grande shared screenshots of her favorite tracks from the album, including "Headlock," "Loose Ends," and the iconic "Hide and Seek," which she said "changed (literally) everything forever." Heap, who was touched by Grande's praise, later reshared one of the posts and acknowledged the pop star's role in keeping the influential album alive over the years.
"Well @arianagrande I'm pretty sure this album has been largely kept alive and revived by the likes of you too over the years," Heap wrote, adding that she has "love and respect [for] so many things you've done over the years." Grande reacted to the shoutout with an Instagram sticker of a cat lying in a pool of tears, expressing her gratitude and admiration for Heap's music.
