Gangsta’s Paradise was released as the soundtrack to the movie Dangerous Minds and Coolio won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance. But the original song was by Stevie Wonder
American rapper Coolio – who passed away a few days ago – became famous in 1995 when he recorded Gangsta’s Paradise. The song was released as a soundtrack to the film Dangerous Minds starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Coolio won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance.
However, few knew until recently that Gangsta’s Paradise is… stolen, and by Stevie Wonder at that.
The “original” is a 1976 song called Pastime Paradise. Coolio took this song, changed the lyrics and tempo, rapped it and the rest is history.
Everyone talks about “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio 🕊
But no one talks about who he sampled it from.Stevie Wonder “Pastime Paradise” pic.twitter.com/yoqRhesfoE
— The Cookies and Cream Queen (@QueenHa87049226) October 2, 2022
Your comparison.
In a video documentary, at the 1995 Billboard Awards, Coolio performed his smash hit on stage with the legendary Stevie Wonder.
Coolio ft. LV & Stevie Wonder! “Gangsta’s Paradise” Live! [Billboard Awards 1995]#COOLIO #RipCoolio pic.twitter.com/WuG0RZHiMT
— Firebarzzz (@FirebarzzzCom) September 29, 2022
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