“Gangsta’s Paradise” is a single by American rapper Coolio, featuring L.V., released on August 1, 1995 by Tommy Boy, Warner Bros. The song was featured in the 1995 movie “Dangerous Minds” and went on to win a Grammy and inspire many covers and remixes. The song was produced by Doug Rasheed and sampled Stevie Wonder’s 1976 song “Pastime Paradise.” Due to the sampling of Stevie Wonder’s music, “Gangsta’s Paradise” is one of the few Coolio tracks that did not contain any profanity, as Wonder did not appreciate his song being paired with profanity.
Coolio – Gangsta’s Paradise (feat. L.V.)
