2 Phones Explained

2 Phones
Cover:KevinGates2Phones.png
Type:single
Artist:Kevin Gates
Album:Islah
Recorded:2015
Genre:Hip hop
Chronology:Kevin Gates
Prev Title:Really Really
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Time for That
Next Year:2016

"2 Phones" is a song by American rapper Kevin Gates. It was released on November 5, 2015 as the third single from his debut studio album Islah. It peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Gates' first top 20 song and his highest-charting single to date.

Music video

The song's accompanying music video premiered on January 1, 2016 on Kevin Gates's YouTube account. It was directed by Jon J,[1] who previously directed the music videos for Gates' "Kno One" and "Really Really".[2] [3]

Chart performance

"2 Phones" debuted at number 93 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated January 23, 2016.[4] It eventually reached its peak position at number 17 for the chart dated April 23, 2016.[5] On January 25, 2019, the single was certified quadruple platinum for combined sales and streaming data of over four million units in the United States.[6]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2016)Position
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 57
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 18
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9] 34

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kevin Gates Is Trapping Off His Cellulars in "Two Phones" Video. XXL. January 3, 2016. March 1, 2016.
  2. Web site: Kevin Gates – Kno One. OnSMASH. July 27, 2015. March 1, 2016.
  3. Web site: Kevin Gates "Really Really" Video. HotNewHipHop. December 11, 2015. March 1, 2016.
  4. The Hot 100 - January 23, 2016. Billboard. January 23, 2016.
  5. The Hot 100 - April 23, 2016. Billboard. April 23, 2016.
  6. Web site: Gold & Platinum. Recording Industry Association of America.
  7. Hot 100 Songs - Year-End 2016. Billboard. Billboard. December 8, 2016.
  8. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016. Billboard. August 23, 2019.
  9. Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2016. Billboard. 9 December 2014. August 23, 2019.