Cory Gunz: The rap flexer puts the Big Apple on his back with New York New York
As if you needed more reasons to appreciate all rap flexer Cory Gunz brings to the table? How about hearing him pay the ultimate salute to the greatest city in the world with his ‘New York New York’ anthem and giving a more gripping look at the Big Apple than what the championship teams tease?
It’s gritty and vivid but what else would you expect from the lyrical rap artist? Fully tap into Cory’s latest drop.
Multi-platinum-selling recording artist Cory Gunz returns with his new single, “New York New York,” available to stream on Spotify HERE and Apple Music HERE.
Produced by legendary, Grammy-winning producer Nottz, whose extensive catalog includes work with Kanye West, Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes, “New York New York” finds the Bronx native flipping Nas’ “N.Y. State of Mind Pt. II” through his own perspective and unmistakable delivery.
Cory uses the familiar foundation to paint a present-day picture of New York, moving through neighborhood memories, survival, police encounters, street politics and the realities shaping the city today.
Throughout “New York New York,” Cory packs each verse with layered references, vivid imagery and tightly constructed wordplay while preserving the tension and atmosphere of the original record. Rather than simply recreating the Nas track, he uses the concept as a launch point to tell his own story.
“New York New York” follows Cory’s recent releases, including “Bag” featuring Grafh, the New York Knicks-inspired anthem “Kat & Brunson,” with Shaq and the viral hit “WYFL” freestyle. The single received support from several Apple Music playlists, including New in Hip-Hop, Viral Hip-Hop, BARS, The New New York, The New East Coast, Hip-Hop Workout and Underground Hip-Hop Essentials.
Cory’s other recent releases include “Whispering” featuring Styles P and Whispers, “3 Staxx,” “Fish Fry” featuring NEMS and Whispers and The Militia Vol. 2. Together, the releases reflect his continued commitment to consistently delivering new music, collaborations and visuals while expanding the platform surrounding his Militia Entertainment collective.
“New York New York” further showcase his deep connection to New York hip-hop and his commitment to carrying its lyrical tradition forward.
“New York New York” is available to stream now on all DSPs!
About Cory Gunz
Cory Gunz is a multi-platinum-selling recording artist who is best known for delivering iron-clad East Coast bars. Gunz got his start in the music industry at age 14, by inking a deal with Tommy Mottola at Casablanca Records and Def Jam Recordings. Jay-Z then shepherded him into a joint venture through The Island Def Jam Music Group. Soon after, Gunz was on the remix of Rihanna's single "If It's Lovin' That You Want." The Bronx native also contributed a verse on the original version of Lil Wayne's "A Milli" before it was replaced with new verses by Wayne for the album version.
In 2009, Gunz signed a contract with After Platinum Records. By early 2010, Gunz signed with Young Money Entertainment and Universal Motown. In 2011, Gunz got his big break when he was featured on Lil Wayne's single "6 Foot 7 Foot." That year, Gunz made his reality TV debut on MTV's Son of A Gun that followed Gunz before and after he was signed by Young Money. On July 16, 2013, he released his first mixtape in two years with Datz WTF I'm Talkin Bout, which featured guest appearances by Busta Rhymes, Charlie Rock, Mack Maine, Wiz Khalifa, and Juicy J among others.
Since then, Cory Gunz has continued to feed fans music by releasing a multitude of singles, mixtapes, collaborative projects and EPs such The Militia, Loosie Pack 3, Loosie Pack 2, Loosie Pack, the 2020 EP Guns & Butter and 2022’s Gunz x Bars with David Bars.
