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Coolio
With over 17 million records sold worldwide, Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum recording artist Coolio is an artist known around the world as a musical and cooking master of extraordinary reinvention. Coolio initially took over the world rap scene through the “Gangsta’s Paradise” release, which won a Grammy Award in 1996 for Best Rap Performance, Solo. “Gangsta’s Paradise” would also be featured on the “Dangerous Minds” soundtrack and movie. “Gangsta’s Paradise,” also featuring LV on vocals, was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Song of the Year and it sold over six million copies and was Billboard Magazine’s number one single in 1995. The world recognition led to his music being featured Coolio for several major motion pictures including: Space Jam, Clueless, The Big Payback, Panther, New Jersey Drive, The Jerk Boys, Eddie, Half Baked and many more. He also composed the theme song for the popular kids TV series Kenan and Kel on Nickelodeon. The awards for his hard-hitting style are many. Coolio has won an American Music Award, three MTV awards, two Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and a World Music award. He has received six Grammy award nominations (1994, 1995 and 1996), two Billboard Music awards (1994 and 1996), two ASCAP awards (1996, 1997), three MTV video awards (1996 and 1997), four American Online Awards (1996) and was the Playboy Music Poll winner in 1997.
Songs See All
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Gangsta's Paradise (feat. L.V.)
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C U When U Get There (feat. 40 Thevz) E
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Gangsta's Paradise (Sped Up) (feat. L.V.) E
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Albums
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My Soul (25th Anniversary) 2022
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Gangsta's Paradise 2k11 2018
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El Cool Magnifico 2002
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My Soul 1997
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Gangsta's Paradise 1995
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It Takes a Thief 1994
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Greatest Hits 2025
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The Collection 2012
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The Greatest Hits And Remixes (Re-Recorded Version) 2011
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Hip Hop Masters 2008
Singles & EPs See All
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Gangsta's Paradise Single • 2024
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BALLIN Single • 2023
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Gangsta's Paradise (Coopex Edit) Single • 2023
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Fantastic Voyage (Re-Recorded) [Acapella] EP • 2023
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A STAR IS BORN (feat. DJ WINO) Single • 2023
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Gangsta's Paradise (Re-Recorded) [Sped Up] EP • 2023
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Gangsta's Paradise (Sped Up) Single • 2023
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TAG "YOU IT" Single • 2023
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Gangsta's Paradise (Re-Recorded - Orchestral Version) Single • 2022
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Gangsta's Paradise Single • 2022
Videos See All
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Gangsta's Paradise (feat. L.V.) Coolio • 1.7B views
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Fantastic Voyage - Timber Mix Coolio • 6M views
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1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New) Coolio • 6.6M views
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County Line Coolio • 187K views
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Too Hot (feat. L.V.) Coolio • 1M views
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Notorious B.I.G, Coolio, Redman, Busta Rhymes, Bone Thugs & More.. - Points (feat. L.V.) Coolio • 212K views
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Gangsta's Paradise (Live at Billboard Music Awards 1995) Coolio • 380K views
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1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New) [With Intro] [Official Music Video] ... Coolio • 90K views
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Ooh La La Coolio • 1.8M views
Featured on
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Hip Hop and R&B Essentials Playlist • YouTube Music
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Billion Views Club - Hip-Hop Playlist • YouTube Music
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This Is How We Do It: '90s R&B Party Playlist • YouTube Music
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Cinematic Rap Playlist • YouTube Music
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'90s Hip Hop Playlist • YouTube Music
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Ultimate '90s Party Playlist • YouTube Music
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Timeless BBQ Jams Playlist • YouTube Music
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All-Time Hip Hop Hits Playlist • YouTube Music
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Billion Views Club Playlist • YouTube Music
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