First Time Hearing Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise (feat. L.V.) Reaction

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[@shaundalindsay8882]

Dude! Metalhead here... Never cared nothing for rap in the 90's, not a bit. UNTIL.....Walking past my brother-in-law with Gangsta's Paradise pounding out his boom box and it STOPPED ME IN MY TRACKS. This will always be the song that turned my heart around and made me realize there is a raw visceral beauty in rap that cannot be defined....Only felt. Peace out!

[@susanconstable2113]

Fellow metalhead here- this song opened my mind to more rap. The chorus just sticks with you

[@DrELewis2014]

BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@shaundalindsay8882]

@@DrELewis2014 Thank you! 🤘😊🤘

[@Msoja8]

Watched your reaction too - indeed, music transcends cultures...thx and appreciated.

[@Tehui1974]

I'm sure there will be some metal songs that turn the heads of rap fans too. Go on, recommend a couple of songs for us.

[@User_ginny_aikensc_92753]

The movie "Dangerous Minds" is a classic, and based on a true story. You should watch it if you have a chance! Michelle Pfeiffer in this video, played a teacher that was in the movie. RIP Coolio. "Gangsta's Paradise" is the movie theme. 🙏✌👍

[@angelamerican2091]

Took the words out of my mouth lol love this song! Great movie!

[@danielaepure5938]

@@angelamerican2091 me too

[@nsasupporter7557]

Actually no, it’s not. It’s a very forgotten movie… it was a movie that was good for it’s time in 1995, but it’s never talked about today

[@User_ginny_aikensc_92753]

@@nsasupporter7557 It's not talked about by the haters, but those of us who lived through Rev. MLK, Jr. still preach love, not hate.✌

[@angelamerican2091]

@@nsasupporter7557 Didn't we just talk about it lol

[@jeffdickens9556]

Hey bro, I'm a 57 year old white guy and I grew up listening to 70's, 80's and 90's rap, rap back then was fun and told a story. The rap nowadays is mostly garbage. I really enjoy your reactions and the enthusiasm for new and different genres

[@wobtabak1660]

Same here

[@nathalieplum2137]

57 years old French-Canadian here. Same.

[@revenant5513]

@@joekidd1057Fr I’m only 15 I’ve heard this many times

[@justawhisperintheuniverse8257]

This song was 🔥 way back in 1995 and it still hits just as hard today. And the movie, Dangerous Minds, is worth a watch if you haven't seen it already.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yes, unfortunately that movie isn’t a classic. No one ever talks about it anymore

[@denizkendirci]

@@nsasupporter7557 they are still making its variations over and over again though. "white teacher saves the ghetto kids" movie.

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@denizkendirci the guy that played Emilio died in real life, he had AIDS or something

[@denizkendirci]

@@nsasupporter7557 i didn't know about that, that's sad. It was a cheesy movie but i liked his character. I know the movie was a book adaptation, but i didn't read the book. I remember reading an article about it though, author saying that in real life her class was ethnically mixed, but in the movie it was all minority, she said being poor and socioeconomically trapped effects people from all ethnic background, not just minorties.

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@denizkendirci I remember when the movie came out, I was 8 and in 2nd grade. I just remember the song Gangsters Paradise being more popular than the movie… I remember when we were at roller rink one night around that time I was with my older sister and the DJ started playing that song and he got on the microphone and said “scream if you wanna hear this song!” lol RIP Coolio, by the way. This movie isn’t cherished at all, that’s why I said it’s not considered a classic. It’s a very forgotten movie unfortunately

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

The most unique rap/hip hop song I've ever heard. Blew everybody's mind when it came out.

[@jacqueline4514]

Listen to Stevie Wonder’s “Pastime Paradise”. It’s what Coolio used for this song.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Can it be "unique" if it's.... "Borrowed"? (Helps if the Original song is written by a genius)

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@jacqueline4514 From possibly my favourite album....

[@jacqueline4514]

@@rogerstarkey5390 Mine as well 😊

[@jacqueline4514]

@@rogerstarkey5390 Nope, it can’t; I assume most people don’t know the root song

[@michelleturner6865]

RIP Coolio. I remember when this song was performed at the Grammys with the full choir. I cried my eyes out.

[@faith.s_mom]

Oh, me too!!! I was a mess!!! RIP Artis Leon Ivey, Jr. 💔🙏

[@cpmf2112]

Weird Al's brilliant parody video Amish Paradise needs to be next! 😂

[@robbob5302]

But please do it fast! While this video is still fresh in your mind!!

[@JH1]

Yes, and also Stevie Wonders Pastime Paradise while your on this song.

[@sherryecartwright1171]

Yes love weird al

[@kevincombs2486]

Absolutely agree!

[@MarkyMark8484]

Well, he did churn butter once or twice.

[@stargells1384]

I'm a 66 year old white guy, and I love this song. The beat, the lyrics, the meaning, just all of it.

[@nsasupporter7557]

I was 8 when this song and movie came out. They were both only a product of their time

[@toreetotz6661]

This song is a masterpiece... RIP Coolio

[@delg1211]

GREAT Reaction!! Song was SIK!! Rap never sounded better than it did in the '90s!

[@That-Ginger-Chick]

I can't believe you've never heard Gangsters paradise but I guess better late than never, this song came out the year I was born 1995. If you like a bit of rap and some strong lyrics then you can't go wrong with where is the love by black eyed peas if you haven't heard it already. Really enjoying your videos.

[@AIHumanEquality]

The biggest reason the song is so unique and stands out is because it's talking about how gangster life ain't as great as it seems, sort of exposing the truth of hard life especially for black Americans. I don't even normally listen to hip hop or rap but this song still touches my heart.

[@PHLCoffeeSnob]

Fantastic Voyage is another good Coolio song

[@djm2459]

Yeah!

[@JH1]

He’ll go crazy on that video reaction.

[@VelkanAngels]

I'm from Denmark and I've never met anyone who didn't like this song. I first heard it as a child shortly after it was released, when my mother's boyfriend's daughter (lol) who was in her early teens came over to share this "amazing new song". Even my mother loved it, despite never having liked a song with rap in it before or after 😄. It's just such a masterpiece.

[@nsasupporter7557]

RIP Coolio

[@tonybennett4159]

In a way it wasn't an amazing new song as he used a LOT of Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise". If you check that out you'll see what I mean.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@tonybennett4159 I get quite annoyed by the lack of respect to the original (and best)

[@VelkanAngels]

@@tonybennett4159 - I already have that but it's so vastly different from Coolio's version in tone and style, that Coolio's doesn't simply translate as a word-edited version of Stevie's, in my opinion. Kinda like Sinéad O'Connor's version of Nothing Compares 2 U as opposed to Prince's original. Stevie's version hit me with the pleasant melody (I didn't know English at the time so the lyrics were irrelevant to my opinion in both cases) but Coolio's hit me with everything all-together. Also, it wasn't me who called it a "cool new song", it was my mother's boyfriend's daughter when she shared it with us :P

[@realrebelli0n]

Hell yeah!

[@bleachedbrother]

Pastime Paradise (1976 Stevie Wonder) Gangstas Paradise (1995 Coolio) Amish Paradise (1996 "Weird Al" Yankovic)

[@elkenopens9656]

You should also listen to ‘the Message’ by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. Talking about bars

[@robertg7396]

Now you have to do Weird Al's parody cover of this called "Amish Paradise" 😄

[@rogerstarkey5390]

A Parody of a Parody.....

[@gillianwhiteside5516]

This is a song that once you hear it you wont forget it R.I.P Coolio still a legend

[@Jen-os1fv]

RIP Coolio

[@LM-ys8kr]

This never gets old. I liked it since I was a teenager & it came out

[@dpearl72]

weird al did a parody of this Amish paradise

[@espenvippen]

Old rap is much better than today (with some exceptions) Greetings from Norway.😀

[@Smittay-Sr.]

Weird AL'S parody of this Amish in Paradice! Also Weird Al's parodys were considered an honor to sample their music. Other songs, White and Nerdy, Eat It, Like a Surgeon, Fat, and many more!

[@vicegrips188]

Definitely need to watch!

[@rogerstarkey5390]

It wasn't "Their" music. Stevie Wonder. Pastime Paradise. 1976. Listen to it.

[@Shawney-jf6kc]

Weird Al didn’t live in that world.

[@uomodonore245]

Classic gangsta rap song! From the soundtrack of the 1995 movie Dangerous Minds. RIP Coolio.

[@darraha]

Both of these guys have passed due to natural causes. This song was an Iconic song in the mid-90s. It was written for the movie Dangerous Minds, which I highly recommend. ETA: L.V. is still alive. That's my bad. Thank you @laraesaiyari1762

[@65cj55]

Not Coolio, fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine....nothing natural about that.

[@Harpadzo]

Natural causes? Yeah, naturally you will die if you take fentanyl, heroin and meth all at once.

[@darraha]

@@65cj55 oh shit... didn't know that part.

[@gman7329]

Story I heard was he said he had proof of the paedophiles that run the industry & he was going to expose them & next thing he was dead. Sure won’t hear the truth on MSM that’s for sure!

[@rogerstarkey5390]

The "Lyrics" were loosely, or rather closely based on the Stevie Wonder "song" (as in music and lyrics) "Pastime Paradise". Released in 1976 You should check it out.

[@PriestessOfNothing]

This is an amazing song, one of my absolute favorites. I've been listening to it for 30 years. And I've just recently come to realize the effects of growing up/living that way...in the hood, no money, broken home, none of us kids graduated high school...the impact those things have on you is far-reaching. These kids need a person in their life like Michelle Pfeiffer's character in "Dangerous Minds". Someone to stand up for them and teach them how to love themselves. Kinda personal to me, but the song was a profound moment in music history.

[@pisces228]

This song is about very heavy stuff, but it's absolutely beautiful to the ears.

[@paulinesoares3594]

From the movie Dangerous Minds. Michelle Phifer played the teacher. Great movie. Weird Al did a parady Amish paradise. It’s great.

[@jamessimmons3416]

Bro ive gotta say, i watch a ton of these reactions. Ive never seen anyone who can listen to a song for the first time and give such an accurate summary of it. You really understand the mission. Good job bro!

[@zipporahlewis4908]

I've seen two great reaction to this

[@bambamsmom7289]

Right on point

[@princesssia8838]

This song is a Classic!

[@timothykaturamu1898]

Other songs from this great artist include (among so many) "My Soul", "Throwdown 2000", "For My Sistas", "Homeboy" and "Fantastic Voyage". All the above are great songs to react to!!

[@rvelden1647]

And don't forget ,,Too hot''.

[@dang2226]

Rest In Ganstas Paradise COOLIO, this song changed the Game!!!❤

[@AK00777]

R.I.P. Coolio, a legend Passed Sept 2022, illness. He was a bit of a recluse in later life. There are some wild conspiracies about his death.

[@65cj55]

Drugs...according to the medical examiner, fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine.

[@AK00777]

@@65cj55 oh damn, I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!

[@joshjames582]

He became a recluse after he ate them wings on Hot Ones lol

[@AK00777]

@@joshjames582 😂😂 and thanks for the reminder, I haven't checked out Hot Ones for a minute

[@Shawney-jf6kc]

Accidental fentanyl overdose. Coroner’s report.

[@tonybennett4159]

If your favorite part is the chorus then you should give thanks to Stevie Wonder for writing it. Gangsta's Paradise is a reinterpretation of Stevie Wonder's earlier song Pastime Paradise. I recommend you give it a listen.

[@nathalieplum2137]

Songs in the Key of Life was Stevie Wonder's masterpiece ☺

[@jackiesconiers4230]

You are awesome! Thanks for keeping great music alive!

[@MOS650]

A reaction to - Bernadette by the great Four Tops.

[@kimcutts6153]

The Four Tops "When She Was My Girl" is my favourite song of all time.

[@whiterabbit201]

Ok, I have to say it. You must do Weird Al "Amish Paradise" now!!!!!

[@v.j.3029]

This song would've been even more epic had it had the originator sing the hook. That would be the legendary Stevie Wonder, of course

[@Jamiehmm]

Im 45 and this was part of my childhood. 😂 This took me back. I feel old now.

[@lindapowers8592]

The hairstyle was his signature trademark. He still wore it that way while going bald! RIP Coolio

[@angelamerican2091]

You should check out "Fantastic Voyage" by him. It's different than this. It's more upbeat and fun!

[@davidbenavidez9006]

Hey Shon. Love your videos. Love the reactions. If you loved this video. You'll definitely love the movie, Dangerous Minds. The song was used for it. It won a 1996 grammy for best rap performance. Check it out.

[@time2chill121]

Coolio Is This Me? was another hit off that album

[@laurafrancis2104]

BANGER 🔥🔥🔥😂❤❤❤

[@lisalott4236]

Great reaction Shon. This song is still the s*** after all these years. I think you did Weird Al Yankovic's White & Nerdy, you'd definitely enjoy Amish Paradise.

[@alainfrigon1797]

Fabulous movie. Fabulous song and thanks to the great Stevie Wonder for that, his song Pastime Paradise was the inspiration for this joint and he co-produced this version with Coolio.

[@jacqueline4514]

Ok, ow that you have reacted to this, you MUST react to the ORIGINAL; Coolio used the GREAT STEVIE WONDER’S “PASTIME PARADISE” 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ladybug4885]

✅Gen X ✅ here it Came out in 1995 An it's a real as it gets We GEN X a Mostly a generation of Feral l✅ children who raised ourselves

[@AmberFerrariGirl]

The intro and chorus you like is taken from a 1970s(?) Stevie Wonder song called "Pastime Paradise" which is also a song about prejudice and segregation. LOVE Coolio's version though, he will be very very missed 🙏

[@Onyx_Panther]

Dangerous Minds, Great movie. Worth a watch....

[@Steve-hq4fm]

This from 1995! He was 59, accidental OD.

[@Paul-w9l5y]

Another great reaction! Another great song for my 420 Playlist

[@ACHICA_NUMCE]

Tupac wrote Gangster's Paradise back in 1994 I believe and gave it to Coolio Tupac was 23 at the time going on 24 but the song did not get released until 1995. In 1996 as soon as part turn 25 he died but do your homework research how Old Coolio was when he died and backtrack to 1995 he was 31 years old. So when he says I'm 23 never will I live to see 24 that Tupac cuz coolio was 31. Also he has never made a song like this warning the people about how blind we are the only ones that were hurting is you and me, he has never recorded a song before this song or after this song with this type of message.

[@marcoscholte9911]

Watch him do it live and impromptu on the Stern show back in the day. Mindblowing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6jRlIJrdr6arZo

[@looneygardener]

Have you heard Terrence Trent Darby. I thought he would be a superstar. Take a listen to Wishing Well, and Sign Your Name. Thanks for the smart entertaining and shirtless reactions.😊

[@Cloud_Strife0811]

The line 'I'm an educated fool with money on my mind' is a reference to public school and the theme of the movie. Sophomore is Latin for 'wise fool'. R I.P. Coolio, your music will forever live on in our hearts💜💜💜💜

[@flowrpeace]

Dangerous Minds. Great movie where I heard this song for the first time and to this day I’m still enthralled by both of them.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

all time classic!

[@DarionJackman]

I see your reaction and think, he must be pretending he never heard it. But dang, this song is old today. Not a single one of my friends growing up was ignorant of this song when it came out. It was everywhere. Yeah, I old! I enjoyed your reaction.

[@mattdrummond9087]

Best example of what a rap song should be, and can be. Imo, this is the greatest rap song ever. Its a very unique song.. this song is legendary, and for good reason.

[@pattimullinsingram1178]

The movie is great... & the hair style was his signature style 😎 RIP Coolio

[@karenlobosco9646]

The lyrics to this song are what makes it.

[@kimwilson3863]

Brilliant song composed and sung originally by the great Stevie Wonder.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

(with better lyrics on the original)

[@sky1luv793]

Sample of Stevie Wonder's 'Pastime Paradise'

[@sharonpeek4578]

My favorite by Coolio was Fantastic Voyage.

[@cloepoole6663]

Me too ! If you can't take the heat the get out the kitchen, we on a mission

[@zacharyhagan818]

White Montana dude here had a cassette of Gangsta's Paradise when I was young...Gangsta's Paradise and Too Hot are what I listened to most. Other than that, classic rock and metal. Edit: Forgot to add how hard this song hits. Coolio wasn't "ahead of his time", but it seems like he was from pointing out the cause of problems, not just the symptom.

[@JH1]

This song was 1995. Now check out Stevie Wonders “Pastime Paradise “ (1976) for the original song to the music. And hearing you say this was from the 80’s makes me feel old(er)!

[@jamiereed6080]

lets not forget to give a nod to the legend Stevie wonder for that hook pastime paradise.✌

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Surely you mean the whole thing???

[@TroysPop]

Song was featured in the movie Dangerous Minds. Definitely worth checking out.

[@n0cturus]

Спасибо. Очень позновательно.

[@chrispruett81]

Weird Al - Amish Paradise Must be next!

[@2Quietus]

Ahhh, the golden years of RAP/R&B/HipHop....classic (best) stuff. TONS of bangers from back in the day....

[@cindylou3205]

This song was a lot to me. I was growing up a white girl in the projects at the time. All my friends growing up in elementary was black. Bad neighborhood, but not horrible- until someone gang raped and beat up a Mom two doors down, and My Mom fought hard to get me and her out because she saw it deteriorating. The things this song is about I saw first hand, without being caught up in it because I had moved. I loved this movie and this song because it showed that people that are caught up in that life usually aren't evil. They just haven't been left choices that would lead anywhere, or influenced by what they grew up around.

[@ichiromigeru8532]

Good reaction and nice review

[@scottroden2104]

Should do the pop goes punk version

[@JmOnEyXz]

you really gotta go watch the movie Dangerous Minds, it will make the video make more sense. 1995 RIP Coolio

[@LanaTheGemini]

My big bro put me on this masterpiece when i was a child in the early 90s (when it came out) and i still bump it in my car to this day! He was truly one of a kind GOAT! Him & Old Dirty bastard! RIP to all the legends!

[@JohnHazelwood58]

Now you have to do "Amish Paradise" by Weird Al. Sorry, but you have to! Weird Al in general ... he's a genious! Or give his song "fat" a try - you might know the tune! :)

[@rogerstarkey5390]

And you have to do "Pastime Paradise" by Stevie Wonder (original and best)

[@mattdrummond9087]

One of the best hip-hop songs ever written. No doubt....this song is a masterpiece...

[@farid.ambiah]

yo yo yo bro ... thanks for the reactions!!! bring back memories when I was young and stupid.

[@michelegillespie1971]

Coolio died on September 28, 2022, at 59 years old, from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine

[@cindyv1401]

Coolio was worth the listen ‼️ Always 💯💯💯

[@kristalandrews1550]

Now you need to hear the parody of this song by Weird Al Yankovic, 'Amish Paradise'

[@rogerstarkey5390]

You know this is a parody?

[@marlan-tirrill3850]

I love this, I worked for a company that made high end audio equipment and when I was testing the audio, I drove my boss absolutely nuts playing this tape over and over...I was over 50 yrs old. And I still listen to it and I'm 73 yrs old now.

[@Lspacehopper]

There is a video on here from when he was in The UK. He met up with students, had a drink with them and then went back to their digs. They had a jamming session in the living room singing this song. Brilliant!

[@Lspacehopper]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqewfJqDj9iZeq8si=aL5cwvYiBfXlVNKy

[@DeusMandouTeFalar.Oficial]

💙

[@WolfsDE]

I am glad that you love this song. A great one to listen to or even do at karaoke. It usually gets the party going when people hear it. Now, the beat is sampled. From Stevie Wonder. Pastime Paradise is the song. You definitely need to react to it. As well as the Weird Al Yankovic parody - Amish Paradise.

[@JuicyJLee]

Your flag of perversion. Keep it natural and what you were designed for.

[@radioactive_moose]

The coolest thing about this being such a massive hit is that is forced people to hear and learn about whats happening to people in environments they didn’t know about or purposefully ignored. For instance I was a 7 year old white kid when it came out (Upstate NY) and I always liked it, the ending choir part always gives me chills

[@urikorsikov843]

This song is absolute fire, but it hits so hard that I get choked up every time I hear it.

[@MarkyMark8484]

There were songs growing up that me and my friends memorized to sing in our group. This was one of them.

[@davidpierce1945]

Shon I remember when this came out, I seen a few days ago you done a reaction on rage against the machine good song. I don't see any body react to their song "the ghost of Tom joed" awesome song do that one for us if you can or have time. Be cool stay safe.

[@jay2wheelpatriot108]

Good call @davidpierce1945 !!! The Ghost of Tom Joad is one of my favs!

[@pattymckitrick7436]

❤❤ Excellent song, also from the movie Dangerous Minds❤❤

[@Lnch4ALion]

I met Coolio in Belgium at a festival after party. I was drunk and and while he was asking me about Australia i fell over and knocked over a big table of free drinks. Security tried to throw me out but coolio stopped them coz he wanted ti know more about kangaroos 😂😂😂

[@nsasupporter7557]

Lol that’s hilarious

[@jennthabombdiggity]

This song and “I’ll See You When You Get There” are my favorites. Great songs. RIP Coolio 😎 his hairstyle was his trademark, to be honest.

[@Michael-pb2hf]

Just for giggles check out Weird Al Yankovich-"Amish Paradise".

[@jackcarterog001]

Growing up in the 80s and 90s I'm so grateful. Kids today will never really appreciate the movies, music and FREEDOM we had. Despite what many say 99.09999% of us got along and jammed together. It really is a damn shame what our society has become.

[@teresamcclendon9029]

I grew up with this song.. Good movie too! Dangerous minds.

[@Sweetrose333]

Check out the Weird Al version

[@Sweetrose333]

Amish paradise Is great.

[@NotSoTypikal]

First time I heard this….I got chills all through me!!! It was 1995. I was 17 years old. This song STILL gives me chills. I’d give almost anything to hear this for the first time again!! 😩

[@vasuviusjones5883]

Definitely listen to Fantastic Voyage or 1,2,3,4 Sumpin New