2 Heads

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"2 Heads"
ColemanHeads.jpg
Single by Coleman Hell
from the EP Coleman Hell and the album Summerland
ReleasedFebruary 4, 2015
Length3:32
Label
Songwriters
  • Coleman Hell
  • Robert Benvegnu
Producers
  • Coleman Hell
  • La+ch
Coleman Hell singles chronology
"You Are My Summer"
(2014)		"2 Heads"
(2015)		"Fireproof"
(2016)
Music video
"2 Heads" on YouTube

"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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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

Awards and nominations for "2 Heads"
YearOrganizationAwardResultRef(s)
2016 Canadian Radio Music Awards Best New Group or Solo Artist: ACNominated [18]
Best New Group or Solo Artist: CHRNominated
Best New Group or Solo Artist: Modern RockWon

Music video

The music video for "2 Heads" was released on July 16, 2015. [19]

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."2 Heads"3:32
Digital download – remix [20]
No.TitleLength
1."2 Heads" (Your Turn remix)3:35

Personnel

Credits for "2 Heads" adapted from album's liner notes. [5]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "2 Heads"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [30] 5× Platinum400,000‡
United States (RIAA) [31] Gold500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Coleman Hell comes 'full circle' returns to hometown after major musical breakthrough". TB News Watch. Dougall Media. December 26, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  2. ↑ "2 Heads - Single by Coleman Hell". Spotify . Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Coleman Hell collects Juno Award nomination". TB News Watch. Dougall Media. February 2, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Local artist signs international deal with Columbia Records". tbnewswatch.com. March 26, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Summerland (Booklet). Coleman Hell. 604. 2016. 2539610222.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ↑ "'It's been kind of a wild ride': Thunder Bay's Coleman Hell comes out from the underground". The National Post . Postmedia News. November 7, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  7. ↑ Michael Cerio (April 22, 2016). "Interview: Coleman Hell Leads A Dance Party After Hillary Goes Home". CBS News . Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  8. ↑ John Lucas (April 6, 2016). "Two sides to Coleman Hell". The Georgia Straight . Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  9. ↑ Mike Bell (July 9, 2016). "Stampede Coca Cola Stage: Coleman Hell still turning heads with catchy single 2 Heads". Calgary Herald . Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of July 11, 2015". Billboard . July 11, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of November 21, 2015". Billboard . November 21, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  12. 1 2 "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard . Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  13. 1 2 "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard . Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  14. 1 2 "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard . Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  15. 1 2 "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard . Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Alternative Airplay: Week of November 28, 2015". Billboard . November 28, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of January 2, 2016". Billboard . January 2, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  18. ↑ Matt Meved (May 6, 2016). "The Weeknd, Alessia Cara & More Score at the 2016 Canadian Radio Music Awards". Billboard . Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Thunder Bay's Coleman Hell releases official music video for 2 Heads". TB News Watch. Dougall Media. July 16, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  20. ↑ "2 Heads (Your Turn Remix) - Single by Coleman Hell". Apple Music . Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 12, 2015" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan . Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  23. ↑ "Coleman Hell Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Coleman Hell Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Canadian Hot 100 Year End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  26. ↑ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  27. ↑ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  28. ↑ "Canadian Hot 100 Year End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  29. ↑ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  30. ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Coleman Hell – 2 Heads". Music Canada . Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  31. ↑ "American single certifications – Coleman Hell – 2 Heads". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved October 6, 2016.
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