Cory Gunz pays homage to hip-hop’s golden era of the 1990s with 96 Era, out today alongside the video for “99 9’s.” The project can be streamed HERE.
On the project’s lead track “99 9’s,” Cory flips Jay-Z’s “22 Two’s,” as he brings New York roots into focus. The song is produced by Ski Beatz, who produced the original “22 Two’s.”
96 Era also features “Kat & Brunson” with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, released in June in support of the Knicks’ championship run, along with “Living Proof” featuring OT The Real. The project brings together new material and bonus tracks, including Cory’s breakout “WYFL Freestyle” as a bonus track.
Cory Gunz’s latest chapter builds on a steady run of releases that keeps his New York roots and lyricism front and center. The run includes “New York New York,” “Bag” featuring Grafh, “Kat & Brunson” featuring Shaquille O’Neal and the continued success of his viral “WYFL” freestyle, which has generated over 5 million views across social media and YouTube while also landing on key Apple Music playlists including New in Hip-Hop, Viral Hip-Hop, BARS and The New New York.
Previous releases include “Whispering” featuring Styles P and Whispers, “For Da Crew” featuring Sheek Louch, and “Fish Fry” featuring NEMS and Whispers. He follows with “Nay Say,” “3 Staxx,” “Redrum (Freestyle Militia Mix),” “Die Slowly” featuring Chris Rivers, “Anxiety (Freestyle),” and “WYFL.” Along the way, releases including “Laundry,” “Stanley,” “That Part,” “Count,” “Japan Winters” and Militia Vol. 2 further showcase Cory’s range and consistency as he carries that momentum into 96 Era.
96 Era is available now on all major streaming platforms HERE.
96 Era Track List
- New York New York
- 999s
- Living Proof feat. OT The Real
- Gave U Power
- Funk Flex
- Naysay
- Bonus
- WYFL Freestyle
- Kat & Bruson With Shaq
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.
