Good Music on Instagram: "Coolio was an American rapper who became world famous in the 1990s with his hit Gangsta’s Paradise released in 1995 and featured in the movie Dangerous Minds The song stood out because it had no curse words and used a real church choir giving it a unique and powerful sound it was built on a sample from Stevie Wonder’s Pastime Paradise which was only allowed on the condition the lyrics stayed clean Gangsta’s Paradise reflects on struggle and survival in tough environment

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Songkills | music on Instagram: "Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise, released in 1995, became one of the most iconic hip hop songs of the 90s. Featured in the movie Dangerous Minds, the track stood out for its clean lyrics, haunting choir, and powerful use of Stevie Wonder’s Pastime Paradise sample. The song reflects on struggle, survival, and inner conflict, giving it a darker and more thoughtful tone than much of rap at the time. It won a Grammy, topped charts worldwide, and remains a cultural landma