![]() Taylor of Kool & the Gang doing the chorus. ![]() ![]() The album contained two other major hits in "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" and "Too Hot" with J.T. The album Gangsta's Paradise was released in 1995 and was certified 2X Platinum by the RIAA. The title track sampled the chorus and music of the song "Pastime Paradise" by Stevie Wonder, which was recorded nearly 20 years earlier on Stevie Wonder's album Songs in the Key of Life. Originally "Gangsta's Paradise" was not meant to be included on one of Coolio's studio albums, but its success led to Coolio not only putting it on his next album but also making it the title track. At the 1996 Grammy Awards, the song won Coolio a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance. The song also created a controversy when Coolio claimed that parody artist "Weird Al" Yankovic had not asked for permission to make his parody of "Gangsta's Paradise", titled "Amish Paradise". 1 in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Austria, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand. ![]() 1 single of 1995 for all genres, and was a global hit reaching No. It would become one of the most successful rap songs of all time, reaching No. In 1995, Coolio made a song featuring R&B singer LV for the movie Dangerous Minds, titled "Gangsta's Paradise". The album received praise for bringing a humorous and lighthearted perspective to often violent and profane themes of typical gangsta rap. 8 on the Billboard 200, becoming certified Platinum. "Fantastic Voyage" would become one of the biggest rap singles of the year, and the album contained a few other minor hits in "County Line" and "I Remember". The lead single "Fantastic Voyage" received heavy rotation on MTV, and peaked at No. In 1994, Coolio signed to Tommy Boy Records and released his debut solo album It Takes a Thief. ![]() He was a co-contributor on the group's debut album Ain't a Damn Thang Changed, including on the single "Dress Code". rap scene, and in 1991, ended up joining the group WC and the Maad Circle, led by rapper WC. He recorded two singles in 1987, titled "Watcha Gonna Do" and "You're Gonna Miss Me".
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