Two Feet

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Two Feet
Birth nameZachary William Dess
Born (1993-06-21) June 21, 1993 (age 31)[1][2]
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.[3]
OriginHarlem, New York City, U.S.[2]
GenresElectronic, alternative rock[4]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2016–present
LabelsAWAL, Republic

Zachary William "Bill" Dess,[5] (born June 21, 1993), known professionally as Two Feet, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer from New York City.

Education

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He attended Tenafly High School in Tenafly, New Jersey. [citation needed]

Career

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Dess used to play locally in jazz and blues ensembles before forming Two Feet.[6] After his single "Go Fuck Yourself" became a viral hit on SoundCloud,[7][8] he signed with Republic Records. The single reached number 36 on the US Hot Rock Songs chart. His next single, "I Feel Like I'm Drowning", reached number one on the US Alternative Songs chart in 2018.[7] On October 5, 2018, Two Feet released his debut album A 20 Something Fuck, which featured the singles "I Feel Like I'm Drowning" and "Hurt People".[9] On March 13, 2020, he released his second album Pink, and on April 16, 2021, he released his third album Max Maco Is Dead Right?. On May 13, 2022, he released his fourth album Shape & Form.

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • A 20 Something Fuck (2018)
  • Pink (2020)
  • Max Maco Is Dead Right? (2021)
  • Shape & Form (2022)

Extended plays

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  • First Steps (2016)
  • Momentum (2017)

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, peak chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Rock

US
Alt.

[10]
"Go Fuck Yourself" 2016 36
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First Steps
"I Feel Like I'm Drowning" 2017 13
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1
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A 20 Something Fuck
"Same Old Song (S.O.S., Pt. 1)"[citation needed] 2018
"Hurt People"[17]
"I Want It" Non-album single
"Lost the Game" Pink
"Pink" 2019
"You?" 30
"BBY"
"Grey" 2020
"Think I'm Crazy"[18] 30 Max Maco Is Dead Right?
"Time Fades Away"
"Fire"[19] 2021
"Never Enough"[20]
"I Want Love"
(with Gryffin)[21]
Non-album single
"Fire In My Head"[22] Shape & Form
"Devil"[23]
"Ella"[24]
"Don't Bring Me Down"[25]
"Until I Come Home"
(with grandson)[26]
"Caviar" / "Amy" 2022 Shape & Form
"Play the Part" / "My Life"
"Tell Me the Truth"
"I Want You Dead"
(with Allie Cabal)
2023 Non-album single
"Take Me Home"
(with Bec Lauder)
"To My Knees"
"KILL ANYONE"
(with Ari Abdul)
"Falling to Pieces" 2024
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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List of singles as featured artist, showing artist names, year released, and album names
Title Year Album
"Not Me" by MELVV (feat. Two Feet) 2016 Non-album singles
"Mercy" by (feat. What So Not & Two Feet) 2018 Forever Neverland
"Drugs" by UPSAHL (feat. Two Feet) 2020 Non-album singles
"I Want Love" by Gryffin (feat. Two Feet) 2021
"Part Time Psycho" by SHAED (with Two Feet)
"PATCHWERK" by Sub Urban (feat. Two Feet)
"Day By Day" by Frank Walker (feat. Two Feet) 2022
"City" by Allie Cabal (feat. Two Feet) 2023
"Hard to Get" by Bec Lauder (feat. Two Feet) Before Everything Changes
"More Than Chemical" by Bec Lauder (feat. Two Feet)
"Don't Stop" by Bec Lauder (feat. Two Feet)
"Cities" by Toby Mai (feat. Two Feet) Non-album singles

References

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  1. ^ "Two Feet on Twitter". Two Feet. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Two Feet Unleashes 'Had Some Drinks' and 'Love Is a Bitch' Off Upcoming 'Momentum' EP: Exclusive". Billboard. May 22, 2017. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  3. ^ "Two Feet on Twitter". Two Feet. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  4. ^ "Two Feet Biography". Republic. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  5. ^ "Songwriter/Composer: Dess Zachary William". BMI. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  6. ^ Two Feet biography at Allmusic
  7. ^ a b "Two Feet Became A Star by Accident, Thanks To SoundCloud". Digital Trends. June 14, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  8. ^ "Two Feet - Artist Profile". eventseeker.com. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  9. ^ "Two Feet's 'A 20 Something F---' EP Breakdown: Exclusive". Billboard. October 5, 2018.
  10. ^ "Chart Search: Two Feet, Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  11. ^ "Billboard Charts: Hot Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  12. ^ "Go F**k Yourself - Two Feet". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  13. ^ "Billboard Charts: Hot Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  14. ^ "Billboard Charts: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  15. ^ "I Feel Like I'm Drowning - Two Feet". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  16. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 23, 2024. Click "WYKONAWCA" and enter Two Feet in the search box.
  17. ^ "Alternative Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on August 28, 2018. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  18. ^ "Future Releases: Alternative". allaccess.com. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  19. ^ "Fire - Single by Two Feet on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  20. ^ "Never Enough by Two Feet on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  21. ^ Belbin, Carlie (February 12, 2021). "Gryffin and Two Feet unite for their heartfelt new single, 'I Want Love'". EDM.com. Archived from the original on January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  22. ^ "Fire In My Head - Single by Two Feet on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  23. ^ "Devil - Single by Two Feet on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  24. ^ "Ella - Single by Two Feet on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  25. ^ "Don't Bring Me Down - Single by Two Feet on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  26. ^ "Until I Come Home - Single by Two Feet & grandson on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved January 10, 2022.