Good Music on Instagram: "“Gangsta’s Paradise” was released in 1995 and became one of the defining hip-hop songs of the decade. It’s built around a haunting sample of Stevie Wonder’s “Pastime Paradise” and mixes rap with soulful singing — something that made it stand out at the time. The song’s lyrics reflect on life in poverty, crime, and the struggles of trying to do better in a harsh world. Performances like the one in this video — with just live instruments and vocals — show how much emotion

Artists Without Autotune on Instagram: "Follow (us) @artistswithoutautotune for the best singing content on the gram! 🎙️ When you realize how old this song is 🤯 “Gangsta’s Paradise” is a legendary hip-hop track by Coolio featuring L.V., released in 1995. The song became an instant global hit after being featured in the film Dangerous Minds, starring Michelle Pfeiffer. Built around a haunting sample of Stevie Wonder’s Pastime Paradise, the track blends soulful vocals with hard-hitting rap verse

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Behind the Indelible Stage Name: Coolio