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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 – September 28, 2022), [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]
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.
Larry J. Sanders [1] (born December 2, 1960), known professionally as L.V. (an acronym for "Large Variety"), [2] is an American singer. He is best known for his collaboration with rapper Coolio on the single "Gangsta's Paradise".
Gospel Gangstaz is a Greater Los Angeles Area-based Christian hip hop group. The West Coast hip hop members were formerly affiliated with the Crips and Bloods gangs, which has featured Mr. Solo, Chille' Baby, DJ Dove and Tik Tokk. [1]
Dangerous Minds: Music from the Motion Picture is the official soundtrack to John N. Smith's 1995 film Dangerous Minds, composed primarily of hip hop and R&B music.It was released on July 11, 1995 through MCA Soundtracks.
M.O.P. (short for Mash Out Posse) is an American hip-hop duo composed of rappers Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, best known for their song "Ante Up." [1] [2] The group has frequently collaborated with DJ Premier. The group is part of the Gang Starr Foundation.
Tha Eastsidaz is a hip hop duo consisting of Tray Deee and Goldie Loc put together by Snoop Dogg, who often featured on their songs. Their first appearance was on Tommy Boy Records Ride soundtrack with Crooked Eye Q on a Battlecat-produced song called "Feels So Good" in 1997. [1]