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"Gangsta's Paradise" is a single by American rapper Coolio, released on August 1, 1995 [3] by Tommy Boy, Warner Bros. and MCA. Interpolating Stevie Wonder's song "Pastime Paradise" (1976), "Gangsta's Paradise" features vocals from American singer L.V. who served as a co-composer and co-lyricist with Coolio and Doug Rasheed, with Wonder also being credited for the composition and lyrics.
Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 – October 14, 2013), [4] known by his stage name Coolio, was an American rapper.He was best known for his single "Gangsta's Paradise" (1995), which won a Grammy Award, and was credited for changing the course of hip hop by bringing it to a wider audience. [5]
List of single and non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s)
The track was iconically featured in the 1995 film 'Dangerous Minds.'
Coolio, who grew up in Compton and died Wednesday afternoon, won a Grammy for 'Gangsta's Paradise,' which was featured in the movie 'Dangerous Minds.' Coolio, rapper known for Grammy-winning song ...
Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” featuring L.V. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
Gangsta's Paradise is the second studio album by American rapper Coolio, released on November 7, 1995. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is Coolio's best-selling album, with over two million copies sold in the United States.
His 1995 Grammy-winning hit, “Gangsta’s Paradise,” topped the U.S. charts that year and remains one of the bestselling singles of all time.