Often in life young men trying to follow the footsteps of their talented/ well accomplished fathers are often met with the skepticism and backlash even Alexander the Great was met with this same challenge. When one is trying to continue a legacy they have to accomplish twice as much as their fathers and Cory Gunz (Peter Gunz JR) has not only "Got Next" on the east coast but easily "next" period.
In 2004 an interest in Cory had the industry buzzin about this 16 year old with a word play and flow so flawless it made any MC young or old raise an eyebrow. I remember watching a Smack DVD that came out that year with a song Comfort and Joy and Boy oh boy i couldnt beleive what i was hearing.
As much as i feel he was ready 5 years ago timing is everything and if you ask me the world has yet to realize his full potential. Don't take my word for it? Jay Z cosigned Cory, Lil Wayne had an interest in signing him but based on climate and fate playing a part the chips didn't stack in his favor earlier.
Fortunately due to his young age and many who believe in him such as myself and any industry person with some sense, Cory has managed to remain relevant even though not in the mainstream but enough for him to still be a factor.
In 2008 he delivered the best remake (in my opinion) of Lil Wayne's "a millie" which quickly reestablished him as a force 2 be reckoned with. He has stayed relevant with more songs/ freestyles and features than I could care to mention and at only 21 yrs old with so much more time to grow he has definitely put in a notable effort and its only a matter of time before the world acknowledges that.
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