Cory Gunz
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Peter Pankey, Jr. (born June 22, 1987) is a rapper, better known by his stage name Cory Gunz, and the son of rapper 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 Motown. 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 Entertainment, Cash Money Records, 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/Cash Money. It also features Nick Cannon and Peter Gunz. [7] He has released seven mixtapes since the start of his career.Cory Gunz will give a gift to his fans on his own birthday with a mixtape titled "Your Gift".
Discography
Albums
- 2011: Son of a Gun
- 2011 EP: God Forgives, I Don't
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
- Upcoming mixtapes are 90s mixtape and Guns and Euros'
- Cory Gunz will give a gift to his fans on his own birthday with a mixtape titled "Your Gift".
Collaborative singles
- "Push It" (with Emina Jahović) - 2008
- "Spit Crack Music" (with Black Kent) - 2010
Featured singles
- "A Milli" (Lil Wayne ft. Cory Gunz) - 2009
- "6 Foot 7 Foot" (Lil Wayne ft. Cory Gunz) - 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 beyond," 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
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