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2 Heads

"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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"2 Heads"
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.

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, 2015.12 The song began receiving radio airplay and was labelled as his "breakthrough" single, which led to him signing with Columbia Records.34

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."67

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.12131415 It also reached number five on the US Alternative Airplay chart, spending over 20 weeks on the chart,161 as well as number 11 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs.17

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for "2 Heads"
Year Organization Award Result Ref(s)
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

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."2 Heads"3:32
Digital download – remix20
No.TitleLength
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

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "2 Heads"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)30 5× Platinum 400,000‡
United States (RIAA)31 Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

References

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  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. Summerland (Booklet). Coleman Hell. 604. 2016. 2539610222.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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  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. "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  13. "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  14. "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  15. "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.
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  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.
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  31. "American single certifications – Coleman Hell – 2 Heads". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 6, 2016.