CoolioGangsta’s Paradise (feat. L.V.)
Directed by Antoine Fuqua
Gangsta's Paradise, a significant single by Coolio featuring L.V., is renowned for its fusion of rap and soul elements, encapsulating the essence of the mid-90s…
Coolio1,2,3,4 (Sumpin’ New)
Directed by David Dobkin
1,2,3,4 (Sumpin' New) is a hip-hop track by American rapper Coolio, released on February 13, 1996, as the third single from his second studio album,…
CoolioFantastic Voyage
Directed by F. Gary Gray
A wistful, escapist hip-hop anthem, “Fantastic Voyage” finds Coolio turning solidarity into an invitation to ride—a surreal dream in which a bicycle transforms into a…
About · Coolio
Born 1963 · Monessen, Compton, USA · West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap · Tommy Boy Records
Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 – September 28, 2022), known by his stage name Coolio, was an American rapper, songwriter and record producer. He was best known for his single "Gangsta's Paradise" (1995), which won a Grammy Award, and was credited for changing the course of hip-hop by bringing it to a wider audience. Other singles included "Fantastic Voyage" (1994), "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (1996), and "C U When U Get There" (1997). He released nine albums, the first three of which achieved mainstream success: It Takes a Thief (1994), Gangsta's Paradise (1995), and My Soul (1997).… via Wikipedia
Awards: Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance
Discography
Coolio’s studio albums / EPs · 12
