2 Pistols

2 Pistols
Background information
Birth name Jeremy Lemont Saunders
Also known as 2P
Born June 11, 1983
Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 2006–present
Labels Blood Money Union (2007–present)
Republic Records (2007-2009)
Cash Money Records/Universal Motown (2009-2011)
Website www.twitter.com/2pistols

Jeremy Lemont Saunders (born June 11, 1983),[1] better known by his stage name 2 Pistols, is an American rapper and songwriter. He hails from Tarpon Springs, Florida.[2] He has released two albums and a number of singles and mixtapes. He signed with Universal in 2007[3]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.[4][5]

Biography

From a broken home, Saunders grew up being looked after by his extended family. By his teens, he became involved in local crime and in 2005 was incarcerated for eight months.[1] After this he became involved in music promotion and formed a group called Blood Money Union, which consisted of other DJs, producers and rappers.[2]

Saunders' first success in rapping had come with a self-released record called "Dirty Foot," which he wrote while still in high school[2] and distributed in the Tarpon Springs 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.[2]

His debut album, Death Before Dishonor, was released on June 17, 2008[5] 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.[6] 2 Pistols resides in Tampa, Florida and currently releases his music under his own label, Blood Money Union. In February 2014, the album Comin Back Hard appeared through Stage One Music.[7]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US R&B US Rap CAN
Death Before Dishonor 32 10 6 —
Comin Back Hard — — — —
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released.

Mixtapes

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US R&B US Rap
"She Got It"
(featuring T-Pain & Tay Dizm)		 2008 24 9 2 Death Before Dishonor
"You Know Me"
(featuring Ray J)		 — — —
"Lights Low"
(featuring C-Ride & Young Joe)		 2009 — 93 13 N/A
"Know That"
(featuring French Montana)		 2013 — — — Comin Back Hard
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Supervised Population Information Detail - Jeremy L. Saunders". Florida Department of Corrections. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Biography of 2 Pistols". A&M Entertainment. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Biography for 2 Pistols at AllMusic.com".
  4. ↑ "Billboard Chart information at AllMusic.com".
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Listing at Billboard.com, accessed October 15, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Billboard Chart information at AllMusic.com".
  7. ↑ Goodwin, Travis (September 3, 2014). "Q&A 2 Pistols talks working with French Montana, his current deal situations, the florida music-scene & more.". Hip Hop Revival. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  8. ↑ "2 Pistols - The Jimmy Jump Introduction Hosted by DJ Smallz // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com". datpiff.com. 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
  9. ↑ "2 PISTOLS - Live From The Kitchen Hosted by Dj Kid Hustle, Dj Hot Rod // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com". datpiff.com. 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
  10. ↑ "2 Pistols - 10-20-Life // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com". datpiff.com. 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
  11. ↑ "2 Pistols - Hollow Tip Music Hosted by DJ Dammit // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com". datpiff.com. 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
  12. ↑ "2 Pistols - Back 4 The 1st Time Hosted by Dj Hitz & Dj Woogie // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com". datpiff.com. 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
  13. ↑ "2 Pistols A.K.A 2P - The Rapture Hosted by DJ Spiniatik </ // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com". datpiff.com. 2011. Retrieved April 24, 2011.
  14. ↑ "2 Pistols A.K.A 2P - Mr. P 'pistols-paper-pussy' Hosted by DJ Dammit // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com". datpiff.com. 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
  15. ↑ "2 Pistols A.K.A 2P - Arrogant "Street Album" Hosted by HoodRich/MMG DJ Scream // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com". datpiff.com. 2012. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
  16. ↑ RIAA Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - 2 Pistols Gold & Platinum singles, riaa.com, accessed July 3, 2009

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