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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

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Gangsta's Paradise (feat. L.V.)
2
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Gangsta's Paradise (Sped Up) (feat. L.V.) E
3
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C U When U Get There (feat. 40 Thevz) E
4
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Fantastic Voyage E
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1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New) (Timber Mix)

Albums

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My Soul (25th Anniversary)

2022
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Gangsta's Paradise

1995
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The Greatest Hits And Remixes (Re-Recorded Version)

2011
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Gangsta's Paradise 2k11

2018
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It Takes a Thief

1994
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Hip Hop Masters

2008
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El Cool Magnifico

2002
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Greatest Hits

2025
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My Soul

1997
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The Collection

2012

Singles & EPs

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Gangsta's Paradise

Single2024
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A STAR IS BORN (feat. DJ WINO)

Single2023
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Gangsta's Paradise (Re-Recorded - Orchestral Version)

Single2022
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BALLIN

Single2023
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Gangsta's Paradise (Re-Recorded) [Sped Up]

EP2023
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Gangsta's Paradise

Single2022
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Gangsta's Paradise (Coopex Edit)

Single2023
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Gangsta's Paradise (Sped Up)

Single2023
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Fantastic Voyage (Re-Recorded) [Acapella]

EP2023
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TAG "YOU IT"

Single2023

Videos

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Gangsta's Paradise (feat. L.V.)

Coolio1.7B views
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Too Hot (feat. L.V.)

Coolio1M views
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Ooh La La

Coolio1.8M views
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Coolio Ft Snoop Dogg - Gangsta Walk (feat. L.V.)

Coolio122K views
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County Line

Coolio166K views
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Fantastic Voyage (Timber Mix)

Coolio6M views
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Notorious B.I.G, Coolio, Redman, Busta Rhymes, Bone Thugs & More.. - Points (feat. L.V.)

Coolio205K views
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1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)

Coolio6.5M views
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Is This Me?

Coolio243K views

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Hip Hop and R&B Essentials

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'90s Hip Hop

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Billion Views Club

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Billion Views Club - Hip-Hop

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Ultimate '90s Party

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Cinematic Rap

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Timeless BBQ Jams

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This Is How We Do It: '90s R&B Party

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All-Time Hip Hop Hits

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