1995 - Gangsta's Paradise - Coolio

30 Years Ago - 1995 Coolio released his second album Gangsta's Paradise.

"Gangsta's Paradise" originally on the Dangerous Minds soundtrack made #1, #2 R&B and Rhythmic, #17 Pop Airplay. It interpolates Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise" from 1976. It's one of the few Coolio tracks that did not contain any profanity, as Wonder did not appreciate his song being paired with it. Coolio said, "I had a few vulgarities... and he wasn't with that. So I changed it. Once he heard it, he thought it was incredible."

"Too Hot" samples Kool and the Gang's 1980 hit and peaked at #24, #31 R&B, #6 Rap, #19 Rhythmic.

"1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" uses a sample from "Thighs High (Grip Your Hips and Move)" by Tom Browne. It peaked at #5, #3 Rhythmic Airplay, #28 Pop Airplay, #26 Rap, #24 R&B.