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Cory Gunz – “Heir To The Throne” (Mixtape Review)

 

There's no Tigers and Bears, so I'm not too scared... Just saying.

So I’ve always been impressed with Cory Gunz. Ever since the “Richer Than Richie” and “A Millie” tracks, I’ve kind of kept an eye out for him. He has a way of lacing his words together that’s similar to a certain white Detroit rapper, but that’s not a bad thing by any stretch of the imagination. His new mixtape “Heir to the Throne” pairs the BX-rapper with DJ Drama. That’s right…It’s a Gangsta Grillz mixtape.

 

The Good: I’ve said this on Twitter before. I love hip-hop, but I have a deep appreciation for rap music. Maybe more than I should. If the generic rap genre is done correctly, it serves its purpose. The mixtape is really a bastard mix between hip-hop and rap, but in all of the good ways for the most part. The production is above average by street terms (and by my terms. I love ridin’ music), the lyricism is on-point at all times, and DJ Drama’s a-overs don’t get that annoying…which is a win for me, personally.

And to top it off, he’s a dope writer. It’s evident in the track “Crew In The Spot”, when the 3rd verse kicks in, and then 8 bars in, he spits everything BACKWARDS and it’s still crystal clear. That’s the type of lyricism that goes over some people’s heads. I love it, and hip-hop heads will appreciate and – at the very least – respect the flow.

The Bad: Like I said, it’s a mix between rap and hip-hop, so it’s pretty much the same topic as most music out. Money, guns, girls. Repeat. If you’re looking for substance here, it’s not much as far as longevity. I’d love to hear him take on a subject, just to see what he does with it. It’s not happening on this mixtape, so look elsewhere.

Bottom Line: Cory Gunz is consistent, and he’s one of the few people that I feel with the right direction could be around for a long time. He’s good at what he does, but here’s to hoping that he tries something new soon. Regardless, this mixtape is dope, and if you like rap music with hip-hop influences, you should download this one.

Eljay’s Favorites

  • “Crew In The Spot”
  • “This Is What We Do”
  • “V12″
  • “Big Noise”

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