A 6’2” British woman whose nest-like hair, parasols, and petticoats attracted interview questions like "how kooky are you?," @imogenheap helped define the popular soundtrack of the early 2000s. Her solo work and sole album as a part of the electronic duo Frou Frou have become touchstones for the millennials who grew up hearing Heap’s otherworldly, oft-modulated vocals on-screen. Now 44, the pop innovator continually resurfaces as a point of inspiration. Heap’s vocals have become go-to sample material for hip-hop artists, popping up in songs by A$AP Rocky, Mac Miller, Lil B, and more. Pop stars revere her for her ambitious songwriting and artistic autonomy: Taylor Swift described her as “one of the most interesting and unique artists”; Ariana Grande, “the woman who inspires my every move.” Kacey Musgraves’ 2018 country-disco opus, Golden Hour, purportedly began with the premise, “What would it sound like if Imogen Heap made a country album?” Heap’s music sounds like it could be released today, and not simply because the 2000s are trendy again. Read more about her eternal influence at the link in bio. 📷via Getty 🎨 by @marina.kozak #ImogenHeap #Pitchfork