2 Pistols Explained
2 Pistols |
Birth Name: | Jeremy Lemont Saunders |
Alias: | 2P |
Birth Date: | 11 June 1983 |
Birth Place: | Tarpon Springs, Florida, U.S. |
Genre: | Hip hop |
Years Active: | 2006–present |
Jeremy Lemont Saunders (born June 11, 1983),[1] better known by his stage name 2 Pistols (censored as 2P), is an American rapper from Tarpon Springs, Florida.[2] After the local success of his independent single "Dirty Foot", he signed a record deal with Universal Republic Records in 2007.[3] In January 2008, he released his debut single, "She Got It" (featuring T-Pain and Tay Dizm), which peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song preceded his debut studio album, Death Before Dishonor (2008), which saw moderate critical and commercial reception and no further mainstream recognition with its follow–ups.[4]
Biography
Saunders grew up in a broken home, with his extended family looking after him. In his teens, Saunders became involved in local crime. In 2005, they incarcerated him for eight months. After this, he became involved in music promotion and formed a group called Blood Money Union, which consisted of other DJs, producers, and rappers.
Saunders' first success in rapping came with a self-released record called "Dirty Foot", which he wrote while still in high school 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 the point that he began to take his chances at making a career of music seriously.
On June 17, 2008, he released his debut album, Death Before Dishonor, which 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 others.[5] Tracks from the album included "You Know Me" featuring Ray J and "Thats My Word" featuring Trey Songz, in addition to "She Got It". The album reached number 32 on the Billboard 200 chart and climbed to number 10 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 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
Mixtapes
- The Jimmy Jump Introduction (hosted by DJ Smallz) (2007)[8]
- Live From the Kitchen (hosted by DJ Kid Hustle and DJ Hot Rod) (2009)[9]
- 10-20-Life (with Bigga Rankin) (2010)[10]
- Hollow Tip Music (with DJ Dammit) (2010)[11]
- Back 4 The 1st Time (hosted by DJ Hitz and DJ Woogie) (2010)[12]
- The Rapture (hosted by DJ Spiniatik) (2011)[13]
- Mr. P (hosted by DJ Dammit) (2011)[14]
- Arrogant (Street Album) (hosted by DJ Scream) (2012)[15]
Singles
Notes and References
- Web site: Supervised Population Information Detail – Jeremy L. Saunders . . February 7, 2010 . November 9, 2000 . https://web.archive.org/web/20001109203700/http://www.dc.state.fl.us/ActiveOffenders/ . dead.
- Web site: Biography of 2 Pistols . October 14, 2014 . A&M Entertainment.
- Web site: [{{AllMusic |class=artist |id=p1034303|pure_url=yes}} Biography for 2 Pistols at AllMusic.com].
- Web site: [{{AllMusic |class=artist |id=p1034303|pure_url=yes}} Billboard Chart information at AllMusic.com ].
- Listing at Billboard.com, accessed October 15, 2014.
- Web site: [{{AllMusic |class=artist |id=p1034303|pure_url=yes}} Billboard Chart information at AllMusic.com ].
- Web site: Q&A 2 Pistols talks working with French Montana, his current deal situations, the florida music-scene & more. . September 3, 2014 . October 15, 2014 . Hip Hop Revival . Goodwin . Travis . https://web.archive.org/web/20141021190751/http://hiphopsrevival.com/2014/09/03/qa-2-pistols-talks-working-with-french-montana-his-current-deal-situations-the-florida-music-scene-more/ . October 21, 2014 . dead .
- Web site: 2 Pistols – The Jimmy Jump Introduction Hosted by DJ Smallz // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com . datpiff.com . 2011 . December 15, 2011 . September 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220901094839/https://www.datpiff.com/2-Pistols-The-Jimmy-Jump-Introduction-mixtape.8644.html . dead.
- Web site: 2 PISTOLS – Live From The Kitchen Hosted by Dj Kid Hustle, Dj Hot Rod // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com . datpiff.com . 2011 . December 15, 2011 . January 18, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220118212616/https://www.datpiff.com/2-PISTOLS-Live-From-The-Kitchen-mixtape.85651.html . dead.
- Web site: 2 Pistols – 10-20-Life // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com . datpiff.com . 2011 . December 15, 2011 . January 18, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220118212613/https://www.datpiff.com/2-Pistols-10-20-Life-mixtape.83904.html . dead.
- Web site: 2 Pistols – Hollow Tip Music Hosted by DJ Dammit // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com . datpiff.com . 2011 . December 15, 2011 . September 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220901094837/https://www.datpiff.com/2-Pistols-Hollow-Tip-Music-mixtape.85505.html . dead.
- Web site: 2 Pistols – Back 4 The 1st Time Hosted by Dj Hitz & Dj Woogie // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com . datpiff.com . 2011 . December 15, 2011 . January 18, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220118212547/https://www.datpiff.com/2-Pistols-Back-4-The-1st-Time-mixtape.56506.html . dead.
- Web site: 2 Pistols A.K.A 2P – The Rapture Hosted by DJ Spiniatik . DatPiff . April 24, 2011 . April 24, 2011 . September 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220901094838/https://www.datpiff.com/2-Pistols-The-Rapture-mixtape.223751.html . dead.
- Web site: 2 Pistols A.K.A 2P – Mr. P 'pistols-paper-pussy' Hosted by DJ Dammit . DatPiff . 2011 . December 15, 2011 . September 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220901094919/https://www.datpiff.com/2-Pistols-AKA-2P-Mr-P-pistols-paper-pussy-mixtape.278908.html . dead.
- Web site: 2 Pistols A.K.A 2P – Arrogant "Street Album" Hosted by HoodRich/MMG DJ Scream // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com . datpiff.com . 2012 . September 25, 2012 . September 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220901094837/https://www.datpiff.com/2-Pistols-Arrogant-Hosted-By-DJ-Scream-mixtape.400270.html . dead.
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