Cory Gunz
Cory Gunz | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Peter Cory Pankey, Jr. |
| Also known as | Cory Gunny, Mr. Gunz, Gunna, Son of a Gun |
| Genres | Hip hop, East Coast hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years active | 2006–Present |
| Labels | Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, Universal Republic Records, After Platinum Records, TM3 Records |
| Website | myspace.com/cgunz174 |
Peter Cory Pankey, Jr. (June 22, 1987) is an American rapper, better known by his stage name Cory Gunz. He is the son of rapper Peter Gunz, member of the rap duo Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz, and cousin of fellow rapper Junior.[disambiguation needed][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 "If It's Lovin' That You Want".[4] Gunz The Apprentice 3 - Season Finale has amassed over 55,000 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 also worked with actor and musician Nick Cannon.[2] He is featured in Lil Wayne's single "6 Foot 7 Foot."
Cory Gunz is also the star of MTV's "Son of A Gun" - a reality show that follows Cory after he signed by Young Money. It also features Nick Cannon and Peter Gunz.[7] He has released eight mixtapes since the start of his career.
Discography
Albums
- TBA: TBD
Mixtapes
- The Apprentice Mixtape Vol 1
- The Apprentice Mixtape Vol 2
- The Apprentice 3 – Season Finale
- 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
Collaborative singles
- "Push It" (with Emina Jahović) - 2008
- "Spit Crack Music" (with Black Kent) - 2010
Featured singles
- "If It's Lovin' That You Want Part 2" (Rihanna ft. Cory Gunz) - 2006 - From the Album A Girl like Me (Rihanna album)
- "6 Foot 7 Foot" (Lil Wayne ft. Cory Gunz) - 2010
- "A Million Lights" (DJ Khaled ft. Tyga, Cory Gunz, Mack Maine, Jae Millz & Kevin Rudolf) - 2011
References
- ^ a b Jessica Koslow, "Interview: Cory Gunz: Youngest In Charge," February 1, 2005, found at HipHopDx website. Accessed January, 23, 2010.
- ^ a b "Nick Cannon and Gunz bringing elegance in ‘09 and oranges ," Nick Cannon's website. Accessed January, 23, 2010.
- ^ 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.
- ^ http://www.rapartists.com/artists/corygunz/biography RapArtists. Accessed May 16, 2009.
- ^ http://www.datpiff.com/Cory_Gunz_The_Apprentice_3_-_Season_Finale.m171.html Datpiff Accessed May 16, 2009
- ^ http://vodpod.com/watch/924794-corey-gunz-speaks-about-lil-waynes-a-millie-and-how-he-got-on-the-first-version-audio-youtube-link
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/shows/son_of_a_gun/series.jhtml