Cory Gunz

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    Cory Gunz
    Birth name Peter Cory Pankey, Jr.
    Also known as Cory Gunny, Mr. Gunz, Gunna, Son of gunz
    Born (1987-06-22) June 22, 1987 (age 25)
    Bronx, New York, U.S.
    Genres Hip hop, East Coast hip hop
    Occupations Rapper, songwriter
    Years active 2003-present
    Labels Young Money, Cash Money, Universal Republic, After Platinum Records, TM3 Records, Militia
    Associated acts RockFam Lame-A, Peter Gunz, Lil Wayne, Young Money, Nick Cannon, Ryan Leslie, T-Beats, Emina Jahović Sandal

    Peter Cory Pankey, Jr. (born June 22, 1987) is an American rapper, better known by his stage name Cory Gunz. He is the son of rapper Peter Gunz from the rap duo Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz, and cousin of fellow rapper Junior.[1] Gunz is currently signed to Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, After Platinum Records and Universal Republic Records. He is a native of the Bronx.[2] He was first signed by Tommy Mottola to Casablanca Records and Def Jam Recordings.[1][3]

    Jay-Z shepherded him into a joint venture through The Island Def Jam Music Group. He was featured on a remix of Rihanna's single "If It's Lovin' That You Want".[4] Cory's mixtape "Gunz The Apprentice 3 - Season Finale" has amassed over 85,000 listens on the mixtape website DatPiff.[5] He also contributed a verse to the original version of Lil Wayne's A Milli before it was replaced with new verses by Wayne for the album version.[6] In early 2010, Cory Gunz inked a deal with Young Money Entertaimnent, After Platinum Records and Universal Motown. Gunz has worked with actor and musician Nick Cannon.[2] In 2011, he got featured in Lil Wayne's single "6 Foot 7 Foot" from "Tha Carter IV."

    Cory Gunz is also the star of MTV's "Son of A Gun" - a reality show that follows Cory after he got signed by Young Money. It also features Nick Cannon and Peter Gunz.[7] Cory has released nine mixtapes since the start of his career, and on June 22, 2013 his birthday, he will be releasing his highly anticipated mixtape "That's WTF I'm Talkin' Bout".

    Contents

    Discography [edit]

    Studio Albums [edit]

    • "TBA"(2013)

    Mixtapes [edit]

    • 2004: The Apprentice Mixtape Vol. 1
    • 2005: The Apprentice Mixtape Vol. 2
    • 2006: The Apprentice 3 – Season Finale
    • 2006: The Militia: The Call Of Duty
    • 2008: The Best Kept Secret
    • 2009: Youngest in Charge (with Square Off)
    • 2009: Gangsta Grillz: Heir to the Throne (with DJ Drama)
    • 2011: Son of a Gun: The Mixtape
    • 2013: That's WTF I'm Talkin' Bout

    Collaborative singles [edit]

    Featured singles [edit]

    • 2010: "Dirty Girl" - Aaron Fresh featuring Cory Gunz
    • 2010: "6 Foot 7 Foot" - (Lil Wayne featuring Cory Gunz)
    • 2011: "Slime Father" - (N.O.R.E. featuring Cory Gunz)
    • 2012: "Great Spitters" - (Prodigy featuring Cory Gunz)

    Guest appearances [edit]

    List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
    Title Year Other artist(s) Album
    "If It's Lovin' that You Want" (Part 2) 2005 Rihanna A Girl Like Me
    "Pocket or Two" 2008 Bravehearts, D-Stres Bravehearted 2
    "A New Day" Willie the Kid, Marvo Absolute Greatness
    "A Million Lights" 2011 DJ Khaled, Kevin Rudolf, Tyga, Mack Maine, Jae Millz We the Best Forever
    "Crazy Glue" Jet Life, Smoke DZA, Big Sant Jet World Order
    "Loko" 2012 Mysonne, Lumidee The Definition of a G 2
    "I Don't Care" Fred The Godson Gordo Frederico
    "Same Ol’ Story" DJ Drama, Kid Ink, Schoolboy Q, Childish Gambino Quality Street Music
    "Up Every Night" (Remix) Statik Selektah, Termanology, Kid Ink AGE: Open Season
    "Come On" Trav Push
    "Tables"[8] Tony Yayo, Danny Brown Sex, Drugs & Hip-Hop
    "Ghetto Symphony" 2013 Mack Maine, Flow, P.A.P.I. Freestyle 102: No Pens or Pads
    "What You Talkin' Bout"[9] Gudda Gudda REDRUM
    "Lay It Down"[10] Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj I Am Not a Human Being II
    "Up Every Night" (Remix) Termanology, Kid Ink Hood Polotics 7
    "Monsta" Antwon Bailey, Jadakiss Now or Never

    References [edit]

    1. ^ a b Jessica Koslow, "Interview: Cory Gunz: Youngest In Charge," February 1, 2005, found at HipHopDx website. Accessed January 23, 2010.
    2. ^ a b "Nick Cannon and Gunz bringing elegance in ‘09 and oranges ," Nick Cannon's website. Accessed January 23, 2010.
    3. ^ Shaheem Reid, "Cory Gunz Talks Reality Show With Nick Cannon, Mixtape With DJ Drama: Bronx MC tells Mixtape Daily his upcoming show is 'about bringing hip-hop back and taking it all the way to the top.'" Found at MTV news website. Accessed January 23, 2010.
    4. ^ RapArtists. Accessed May 16, 2009.
    5. ^ Datpiff Accessed May 16, 2009
    6. ^ HoodHollywood.com. "Corey Gunz Speaks about Lil Wayne’s "A Millie" and how he got on the first version (AUDIO YOUTUBE LINK) Video". Vodpod.com. Retrieved 2012-03-28. 
    7. ^ "Son Of A Gun | Full Episodes, Photos, Episode Synopsis and Recaps". MTV. Retrieved 2012-03-28. 
    8. ^ "Tony Yayo - Sex, Drugs & Hip-Hop // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com". DatPiff.com. Retrieved 30 July 2012. 
    9. ^ Horowitz, Steven J (March 11, 2013). "Gudda Gudda "REDRUM" Mixtape Download & Stream". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 11, 2013. 
    10. ^ "Tracklisting: Lil Wayne – ‘I Am Not a Human Being II’". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. March 3, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2013. 

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