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1. • • The film follows an idealistic teacher, Pfeiffer, and her students in a troubled inner-city high school. Coolio wrote the verses to go along with the plotline of the film and the lack of control the kids have in their lives.
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     The Story and Meaning Behind “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio

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   Was Gangsta's Paradise a cult?

   • "In many ways, Gangsta's Paradise signalled the end of gangsta, or 'reality' rap as a cult. It lost the allure of the forbidden when you mum started singing along." Coolio was ambivalent about the song too, often lamenting how its success overshadowed his other work.

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   Why was Gangsta's Paradise so popular?

   • Baker: “Gangsta’s Paradise” proved that Coolio wasn’t a one-hit wonder, and that he didn’t have to deliver a prototypical radio record in order to enjoy success. The song also showed that gangster rappers could work with Hollywood’s elite, and promote a film starring a white actress.

   The Oral History of Coolio's 'Gangsta's Paradise'

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   What happened to Gangsta's Paradise?

   • The song that it inspired, “Gangsta’s Paradise,” would change both of their lives and catapult an up-and-coming West Coast rapper named Coolio to global stardom. Coolio, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., died on Wednesday in Los Angeles at age 59; the cause has not been disclosed.

   The Story of ‘Gangsta’s Paradise,’ Coolio’s Biggest Hit

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   Why did 'Gangsta's Paradise' resonate?

   • Soren Baker, hip-hop journalist: I think “Gangsta’s Paradise” resonated because of the song’s video, which featured Coolio in a series of face-offs and stare-downs with Michelle Pfeiffer, the star of Dangerous Minds.

   The Oral History of Coolio's 'Gangsta's Paradise'

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   Why was 'Gangsta's Paradise' a defining moment in Coolio's career?

   • "Gangsta's Paradise" was not just a defining moment in Coolio's career, but also in the history of rap music and popular culture. Pablo Serrano/Corbis During the last five months of 1995, it was virtually impossible to go anywhere without hearing the soulful, streetwise strains of “Gangsta’s Paradise” blasting out of somebody’s radio.

   The Oral History of Coolio's 'Gangsta's Paradise'

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   Why did Coolio write 'Gangsta's Paradise'?

   • Coolio wrote the verses to go along with the plotline of the film and the lack of control the kids have in their lives. There are few opening lines that are as memorable as “Gangsta’s Paradise.” Even if you aren’t familiar with the rest of the song, you likely are able to chant along to the co-opted Psalm Coolio starts the track with.

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   Sep 29, 2022 · Released in August of 1995 in conjunction with the Michele Pfeiffer-helmed film, Dangerous Minds, “Gangsta’s Paradise” not only transcended its original soundtrack placement but reached far...

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   Sep 29, 2022 · The music world is mourning the loss of Coolio, the artist behind one of the most ever-persevering rap classics, “Gangsta’s Paradise”. The song featured in the 1995 film Dangerous Minds ...

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   Following Coolio's appearance on Celebrity Big Brother 6, it re-entered the UK singles chart peaking at No. 31. In the United Kingdom, "Gangsta's Paradise" is the first rap single to sell over a million copies as well as the first rap single ever to go straight to Number One.

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   Sep 29, 2022 · Gangsta's Paradise faced several hurdles on its way to the top. Here's how it unfolded... Pfeiffer and Snoop lead tributes to rapper Coolio. 'People thought Coolio in Castlederg was a hoax ...

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   Sep 29, 2022 · Gangsta's Paradise faced several hurdles on its way to the top. Here's how it unfolded... Pfeiffer and Snoop lead tributes to rapper Coolio. 'People thought Coolio in Castlederg was a hoax ...

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   Aug 7, 2015 · “Gangsta’s Paradise” was a gangster rap song that had a quirkiness to it that appealed to people who would normally be put off by a traditional, bone-crushing gangster rap song.

10. www.nytimes.com › coolio-gangstas-paradiseThe Story of ‘Gangsta’s Paradise,’ Coolio’s Biggest Hit

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    Sep 29, 2022 · The Story of ‘Gangsta’s Paradise,’ Coolio’s Biggest Hit. The 1995 song changed the rapper’s life, bringing a rush of stardom — along with a new level of success that he was unable to ...