Good Music on Instagram: "Coolio was an American rapper who became world famous in the 1990s with his hit Gangsta’s Paradise released in 1995 and featured in the movie Dangerous Minds The song stood out because it had no curse words and used a real church choir giving it a unique and powerful sound it was built on a sample from Stevie Wonder’s Pastime Paradise which was only allowed on the condition the lyrics stayed clean Gangsta’s Paradise reflects on struggle and survival in tough environment

How Songs Are Created on Instagram: "Rapper Coolio passed away exactly 3 years ago at the age of 59. The creator of the timeless hit ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ and a defining figure of the California hip-hop scene"

Vevo on Instagram: "We're celebrating 30 years of @Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise." Watch our Footnotes to learn about the making of the iconic rap track, including what it took to get Stevie Wonder to clear that sample. #Coolio #GangstasParadise"