If a rapper were only to be known for one song, it’s hard to beat “Gangsta’s Paradise.” Coolio’s signature No. 1 smash in 1995 was voted the best single of the year in the Village Voice’s “Pazz & Jop” ...

Released in 1995, Coolio's hip hop track Gangsta's Paradise remains one of the top 100 biggest-selling singles in the world The song spent 13 weeks at #1 in Australia, setting a long-standing record ...

The first half of the '90s was a glorious time for rap, particularly on the West Coast. After artists like Ice-T, N.W.A and Snoop Dogg kicked in the door, the left coast were at the top of the game.

Artis Leon Ivey Jr., better known as Grammy Award-winning rapper, actor and producer Coolio, may have been born in Pennsylvania, but throughout his career, he always claimed Compton as his home turf.

Before his biggest hit happened in 1995, Coolio wasn't even aware of the song that gave it its hook. "Gangsta's Paradise" sampled the Stevie Wonder 1976 single, "Pastime Paradise." The rapper died ...

Rapper Coolio died at the age of 59 on Wednesday, his manager confirmed to The New York Times. A rep did not immediately respond to POPSUGAR's request for comment. The artist, who achieved massive ...

Coolio's song Gangsta's Paradise is celebrating the 30th anniversary in 2025. Music producer Doug Rasheed reflects on the loop he created for the opening and the production process during an interview ...

The West Coast rapper's enduring Hot 100-topper was one of the darkest and richest crossover hits of the G-funk era. Forever No. 1 is a Billboard series that pays special tribute to the recently ...

Before his biggest hit happened in 1995, Coolio wasn’t even aware of the song that gave it its hook. “Gangsta’s Paradise” sampled the Stevie Wonder 1976 single, “Pastime Paradise.” The rapper died ...