Tutzy revives ’90s g-funk cool on new single “Cornerstore”

Tutzy takes us back to the golden days of West Coast hip-hop with the release of her new single “Cornerstore.” And from the first note, you don’t have to be told that this is yet another one of those tracks that’s more than merely nodding to a bygone era, but rather a full-blown celebration of everything everyone’s loved about that ’90s G-Funk sound. Think smooth, sleepy grooves that might trick you into feeling like the busiest day is a sun-soaked cruise down palm-lined streets.

“Cornerstore” pulls you in from the get-go with its smooth-as-silk synths and funky-as-hell basslines, creating a luscious, deep musical texture that is at once nostalgic yet fresh. Tutzy speaks with an ease that’s downright charismatic in every line. A catchy chorus that’s sure to sit in your head for hours even further cements it as an instant anthem to anyone missing that classic West Coast vibe. There’s a human warmth and realness here that makes it hard not to have a little sway, whether you’re driving through the city or simply vibing at home.

“Cornerstore” feels like a soundtrack for sunny afternoons, for rolling through the streets with friends, or for being swept up in the groove of a well-crafted beat. In this lone offering, however, Tutzy shows us that the magic of the ’90s G-Funk era is alive, well, and in incredibly talented hands. Old-school West Coast hip-hop heads and new-school listeners who are intrigued by the genre’s enduring appeal will have plenty to bop to here.