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2Shotz
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Bio
2Shotz, born William Orioha, is a Nigerian rapper known for blending traditional African rhythms with contemporary hip hop beats. He debuted in 1999 and released his first album "Pirated Copy" in 2004. He has since released several albums and won numerous awards including the Best Rap Album at the Nigeria Music Awards in 2006 and 2007. 2Shotz is also an actor, having featured in popular Nigerian TV series, and a radio host. He currently runs a record label called Umunnamu Records.
Discography
Albums4
Loud Silence
Loud Silence2016 • AlbumTracks: 9
I am William
I am William2010 • AlbumTracks: 14
Original Copy
Original Copy2005 • AlbumTracks: 16
Music Business
Music Business1900 • AlbumTracks: 11
EPs1
Pirated Copy
Pirated Copy2004 • EPTracks: 6
Singles8
For The Ladies
For The Ladies2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Banging
Banging2014 • SingleTracks: 1
In My Room
In My Room2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Attention
Attention2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Game Change
Game Change2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Playing Games
Playing Games2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Mo' Gbona
Mo' Gbona2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Feeling This Rapper
Feeling This Rapper2012 • SingleTracks: 1
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