2 Heads
2015 single by Coleman Hell
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"2 Heads" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter and musician Coleman Hell. It was released on February 4, 2015, as the lead single from his debut studio album Summerland. It was also included in his self-titled EP released on October 23, 2015. The song was a commercial success in both Canada and the United States, reaching to the top twenty on the Canadian Hot 100 and the and US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. It was certified 5× Platinum by Music Canada and Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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| Single by Coleman Hell | ||||
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| Released | February 4, 2015 | |||
| Length | 3:32 | |||
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Background
After spending a couple of years performing at different venues in Toronto at open mic nights, in hopes of getting noticed, he released the single "2 Heads" on February 4, 2015.[1][2] The song began receiving radio airplay and was labelled as his "breakthrough" single, which led to him signing with Columbia Records.[3][4]
Composition
"2 Heads" was written by Coleman Hell and Robert Benvegnu, while production was handled by Coleman Hell and La+ch.[5] Musically, the song is described as EDM and dance, featuring a "plucky banjo and dusty vocals."[6][7]
On the making of the song, Hell stated, "You need something that's reactive, a really good piece of content whether it's a catchy song, really moving song or crazy video but you need something that provokes a reaction."[1] He also said the song was written about going through a breakup.[8]
Critical reception
Mike Bell of Calgary Herald stated, "The word ubiquitous doesn't even seem to do it justice as the catchy, banjo-fuelled dance floor fave [...] So upbeat and infectious an earworm it is that you'd be forgiven for glossing over the fact it's about heartbreak and disillusionment.[9]
Chart performance
"2 Heads" debuted at number 84 on the Canadian Hot 100.[10] It peaked at number 15 on the chart.[11] The song reached the Canada AC, Canada CHR/Top 40, Canada Hot AC and Canada Rock airplay charts at numbers 7, 4, 3 and 9, respectively.[12][13][14][15] It also reached number five on the US Alternative Airplay chart, spending over 20 weeks on the chart,[16][1] as well as number 11 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs.[17]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref(s) |
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| 2016 | Canadian Radio Music Awards | Best New Group or Solo Artist: AC | Nominated | [18] |
| Best New Group or Solo Artist: CHR | Nominated | |||
| Best New Group or Solo Artist: Modern Rock | Won |
Music video
The music video for "2 Heads" was released on July 16, 2015.[19]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "2 Heads" | 3:32 |
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| 1. | "2 Heads" (Your Turn remix) | 3:35 |
Personnel
Credits for "2 Heads" adapted from album's liner notes.[5]
- Coleman Hell – performer, composer, lyricist, producer
- La+ch – keyboards, programming, producer
- Robert Benvegnu – composer
- Michah Dowbak – engineer
- Gene Grimaldi – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[30] | 5× Platinum | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[31] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||