2 Pistols
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Jeremy Lemont Saunders better known by his stage name
2 Pistols, is an American
rapper from Tarpon Springs, Florida
.
area, at the urging of his cousin. After hearing it played in a local dance club and then witnessing another rapper's performance, 2 Pistols had his first chance to perform on-stage.
After taking the stage and performing his own single ("Dirty Foot"), 2 Pistols' confidence in his abilities grew to a point that he began to take his chances at making a career of music seriously.
, was released on June 17, 2008 and featured production from the Grammy-winning J.U.S.T.I.C.E League, Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E, Bolo "Da" Producer, and other up and coming producers. Other tracks from the album included "You Know Me feat. Ray J" & "Thats My Word feat.Trey Songz"," in addition to "She Got It
." The album peaked at #32 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, and rose to #10 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop album chart. 2 Pistols currently resides in Tampa, Florida
and is currently signed to Blood Money Union/SIMM Entertainment, Inc..
, Da Shop Boyz, T-Pain
, Rick Ross
and Lil Boosie
to the Tampa area. Through these shows, he began making connections to powerful individuals in the music industry. He formed a group called Blood Money Union, which consisted of other DJs, producers and rappers in the Tarpon Springs and surrounding areas. All of this led to his signing with Universal
in 2007 and his collaboration with T-Pain
on the song "She Got It
," which peaked at #7 on the Rhythmic Top 40 chart in 2008, and hit #2 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
2 Pistols, is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rapper from Tarpon Springs, Florida
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Tarpon Springs is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 21,003 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 22,554....
.
Early career
Saunders' first success in rapping had come with an independent record called "Dirty Foot," which he wrote while still in high school and distributed in the Tarpon SpringsTarpon Springs, Florida
Tarpon Springs is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 21,003 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 22,554....
area, at the urging of his cousin. After hearing it played in a local dance club and then witnessing another rapper's performance, 2 Pistols had his first chance to perform on-stage.
After taking the stage and performing his own single ("Dirty Foot"), 2 Pistols' confidence in his abilities grew to a point that he began to take his chances at making a career of music seriously.
Debut album
His debut album, Death Before DishonorDeath Before Dishonor (album)
Death Before Dishonor is the debut album by rapper 2 Pistols, released on June 17, 2008. Guests include T-Pain, Tay Dizm, Ray J, Slick Pulla, Blood Raw, Trey Songz, BMU & Tyra B...
, was released on June 17, 2008 and featured production from the Grammy-winning J.U.S.T.I.C.E League, Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E, Bolo "Da" Producer, and other up and coming producers. Other tracks from the album included "You Know Me feat. Ray J" & "Thats My Word feat.Trey Songz"," in addition to "She Got It
She Got It
"She Got It" is the first single from 2 Pistols from his debut album Death Before Dishonor. It features T-Pain and Tay Dizm and was produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. There is also an original version produced by long time friend Bolo "Da" Producer...
." The album peaked at #32 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, and rose to #10 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop album chart. 2 Pistols currently resides in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
and is currently signed to Blood Money Union/SIMM Entertainment, Inc..
County Jail sentence
The hard street life addressed in the raps of 2 Pistols stems from a turbulent childhood. Born Jeremy Saunders in the Tarpon Springs area of Florida, Jeremy spent most of his childhood without his parents, who were incarcerated, leaving aunts and older brothers to raise him. He was involved in the drug game by his teens, which seemed a more stable gig since his hopes of becoming a pro football player had been crushed due to his smaller stature. He eventually landed in county jail. 2 Pistols was convicted of cocaine trafficking in early 2005. He did 8 months in the Hillsborough County Jail before being sentenced to 2 year house arrest and 5 years probation. His probation began on September 2006 and ended in 2010. He re-started his music career as a local promoter, bringing acts such as PliesPlies (rapper)
Algernod Lanier Washington , better known by his stage name Plies, is an American rapper and founder of Big Gates Records. Born in Fort Myers, Florida, Washington was a wide receiver on the football team of Miami University in Ohio in 1996 and 1997 before he became a rapper. After dropping out of...
, Da Shop Boyz, T-Pain
T-Pain
Faheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,...
, Rick Ross
Rick Ross (rapper)
William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection...
and Lil Boosie
Lil Boosie
Torrence Hatch , better known by his stage name Lil Boosie, is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Hatch was bestowed the nickname Boosie by his family, and he was raised in southside Baton Rouge...
to the Tampa area. Through these shows, he began making connections to powerful individuals in the music industry. He formed a group called Blood Money Union, which consisted of other DJs, producers and rappers in the Tarpon Springs and surrounding areas. All of this led to his signing with Universal
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
in 2007 and his collaboration with T-Pain
T-Pain
Faheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,...
on the song "She Got It
She Got It
"She Got It" is the first single from 2 Pistols from his debut album Death Before Dishonor. It features T-Pain and Tay Dizm and was produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. There is also an original version produced by long time friend Bolo "Da" Producer...
," which peaked at #7 on the Rhythmic Top 40 chart in 2008, and hit #2 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.
Studio albums
- Death Before DishonorDeath Before Dishonor (album)Death Before Dishonor is the debut album by rapper 2 Pistols, released on June 17, 2008. Guests include T-Pain, Tay Dizm, Ray J, Slick Pulla, Blood Raw, Trey Songz, BMU & Tyra B...
(2008) - Arrogant (2012)
Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
U.S. Rap Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
Album |
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| 2008 | "She Got It She Got It "She Got It" is the first single from 2 Pistols from his debut album Death Before Dishonor. It features T-Pain and Tay Dizm and was produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. There is also an original version produced by long time friend Bolo "Da" Producer... " (feat. T-Pain T-Pain Faheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,... & Tay Dizm Tay Dizm Artavious Smith, better known by his stage name Tay Dizm, is an American rapper signed to T-Pain's Nappy Boy Digital record label.-Biography:... ) |
24 | 9 | 2 | Death Before Dishonor Death Before Dishonor (album) Death Before Dishonor is the debut album by rapper 2 Pistols, released on June 17, 2008. Guests include T-Pain, Tay Dizm, Ray J, Slick Pulla, Blood Raw, Trey Songz, BMU & Tyra B... |
| "You Know Me" (feat. Ray J Ray J William Ray Norwood Jr. , better known by his stage name Ray J, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actor.-Early life:... ) |
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| 2009 | "Lights Low Lights Low Lights Low is the first single by rapper 2 Pistols for his second album Arrogant. It features singer Young Joe and rapper C-Ride. The track was produced by Cool & Dre. This is the first single from his deal with Cash Money Records. It reached #93 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and #13 on the Hot Rap... " (feat. C-Ride) |
— | 93 | 13 | Arrogant |
| 2011 | "Private Dancer" | — | — | — | |
Mixtapes
- 2007: The Jimmy Jump Introduction (DJ Smallz) http://www.datpiff.com/2-Pistols-The-Jimmy-Jump-Introduction-mixtape.8644.html
- 2010: 10-20-Life (w/ Bigga Rankin) (Cash Money/BMU)http://www.datpiff.com/2-Pistols-10-20-Life-mixtape.83904.html
- 2010: Hollow Tip Music (w/ DJ Dammit): http://www.datpiff.com/2-Pistols-Hollow-Tip-Music-mixtape.85505.html
- 2010: Back 4 The 1st Time (Hosted By DJ Hitz & DJ Woogie) http://www.datpiff.com/2-Pistols-Back-4-The-1st-Time-mixtape.56506.html
- 2010: Live From The Kitchen (Hosted By DJ Kid Hustle & DJ Hot Rod) http://www.datpiff.com/2-PISTOLS-Live-From-The-Kitchen-mixtape.85651.html
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Just Wait" | ||
| "Can You Hear Me" | |||
| "Roll Up" (featuring Ewwl D & Richie Wess) |
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| "Private Dancer" | |||
| "I Spend It" | Arrogant | ||