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

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[@TheOfficialCartierFamily]

RIP 🙏🏽🕊🤴🏾

[@kayn_rhaast8416]

rip❤

[@seahlilly]

What happened? 😢 EDIT I just found out. Rip 🤴🏿

[@JPEBeard]

@@seahlilly Coolio died today!

[@christineraffa-diggon]

😪❤

[@tracismith708]

Peace

[@SirButtmunch412]

This is a great example of the difference between pre and post 2000 hip hop. The older stuff is rooted in their real life struggles and experiences. Not glamorizing the lifestyle. Just laying it bare.

[@kellyk3889]

That is a good take: The pre 2000 hip hop were an attempt to warn the youth to avoid a destructive life style, while post was an invitation. I wonder if it happened a little earlier and if the CIA was involved when they were pushing crack on the black community.

[@sypher7214]

I’m 2004 and bump early 90s and 2000s way more than the shit you see nowadays lol we ain’t all lost causes

[@smelliestdank21]

@@sypher7214 2004 i was born in 87 keep listening

[@Low-Fi-SCOTT]

Wrong. The internet exists there's plenty of music out there that fits the category that you're talking about that comes out every single day

[@vermontmom4232]

@@sypher7214 My son was born in 2007 and he too has an old soul and loves his 80's and 90's music. It is so funny. There are quite a few of you who are not lost causes... Wish you well!

[@Sadames03]

This song is a timeless classic!!!!! And not one curse word too!👌🏻

[@alfonsorodriguez2739]

No curse words because that was the agreement made with Stevie Wonder for him to allow coolio to Sample Stevie Wonder's track Pastime Paradise.

[@hoomanthehuman1581]

What's the problem with curse words. Why is Fuck a worse word than potato

[@alfonsorodriguez2739]

@@hoomanthehuman1581 nothing is wrong with a curse word but while most rap has curse words....this one doesn't. Not very common to have a song in rap without curse words. That is all

[@elizabeths4371]

@@hoomanthehuman1581 You've said it yourself- One is a Curse word.

[@leaodoproerd2008]

@@alfonsorodriguez2739 well i hear plenty of rap songs without curse words i think that you mean gangsta rap

[@nyc10037]

The movie Dangerous Minds was powerful and Michelle Pfeifer's character was outstanding. The song was nominated for an Oscar! Sadly, Coolio passed away🙏

[@JSmedic1]

Ohhhh, no! How sad. May he rest in peace.

[@jinx5739]

Coolio died? When? He was in the British big brother a few years back and was great, he nearly eon it too.

[@MomoSimone22]

​@@jinx5739only recently'ish. September 2022.

[@rodmadder]

He died of an overdose Sept 2022; he was 59@@jinx5739

[@lindaandersen5723]

​@@jinx5739he died in the autumn in 2022. Went to the bathroom at a friends house and didn't come back out.

[@DiverHoly1]

This song was HUGE back in the day, it was the number 1 song in all of 1995, and not just on the Hip Hop charts but on every charts!

[@R3nchi]

yeah.. ever person in Croatia new it..

[@mitchellpurdy470]

I was 12 lol

[@kidfortytwo3801]

Including Snellen Chart

[@GwenhwyfarAine]

Probably the most over played rap song of the 90's.

[@jessicahenley9463]

I was 14

[@carolehall1000]

This song is a masterpiece; and, I'm glad you guys listened - really _listened_ - to it! 👍🔥

[@Muckduckly]

Very deep.

[@duhusker4383]

Yes, Stevie Wonder is a genius.

[@brockw2741]

Barely. Dudes are dumb as rocks

[@samanthagomez7074]

Yup it's was

[@carolphillips1593]

It IS.

[@cbakker99]

RIP Coolio. His work is deeply rooted in my childhood/ teens. Dangerous Minds is a fantastic movie, too.

[@allipoff]

There’s nothing like having grown up on 90s rap. Good stuff. 🙌🏼

[@woah_millie9931]

Dangerous Minds was one of the best movies in the 90s. Touch on alot things. Michelle Pfeifer did an excellent job as leading character. Gangsta Paradise is one of those songs that you can never forget. With the violin, the opera voices in the background, the brotha killing the chorus and Coolio going hard on them lyrics. Alot had change in music. They don't make it like that no more.

[@bigeric1982]

It was a good movie but lets chill on "one of the best"🤣

[@roycerammadhan7208]

You are right. Those were the days when music had message.

[@whattheysayaboutme425]

White savior movie nothing more

[@tjtampa214]

YES, Please see the movie.

[@julielovelace7189]

@@whattheysayaboutme425 I disagree. In the movie she showed up and her and fellow teachers as well a students learned together.

[@Donna-qt1ot]

"Dangerous Minds" was based on a true story. The teacher, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, was a Marine whom taught in one of the poorest school districts in the city. This was her book made into a movie. Coolio was the S#*T back in the day, and I'm a 59 year old country girl whom had never heard much rap.

[@imhereforitall9218]

R.I.P. Coolio.

[@IronMikeDyson1979]

It was a social experiment

[@GrowlieDave]

Amen bro. The movie, story and song all have very special places.

[@sharonholsapple]

Girl yeah!!!

[@conniekolita4721]

I'm 52 and a white female and I just love watching these boys... each of you is outstanding... funny and intelligent and I wish the best for each of you now and in the future! Keep reviewing new songs-- it's so great! ♡

[@flcalique]

62 white female and this song hit me hard then and every time I have ever heard it. RIP Coolio and all my boys in St. Pete.

[@Krazykat3141]

68 year white woman here…..I would suggest replacing the term “boys” with these young “men.” I shouldn’t have to point this out. Just saying. Watch “Roots” or something.

[@mexican-americanpatriot721]

57 Mexican here

[@suzanneyoung1729]

Seriously - they are obviously young MEN, NOT BOYS!!

[@Fairygrl_TW]

R.I.P. Coolio, Being one from the old school, this was one of the best...Amazing song and film...Thanx guys, Peace

[@JennyBrantley]

It’s from Dangerous Minds. And you should definitely check it out.

[@MrAdamloring1985]

I kept thinking it was 187, but you’re right.

[@brntbrkfst9947]

CaLassssiiiccc

[@5TRICT9]

It was a terrible movie that destroyed everything to sir with love stood for the film it was completely ripped off.

[@CassD33]

My advice exactly 👍 And the video makes more sense once you see the movie.

[@adrianprieto2195]

A Must Watched Movie🔥👏🏼✊🏼

[@riothero313]

It's hard to describe to young folks how huge this song was back then. It was played across many different stations, a lot that never played rap/hiphop.

[@anonnyanonymous4800]

Yeah, you’d hear it like twice every hour on the radio. It was non-stop.

[@riothero313]

@@anonnyanonymous4800 x4 channels for a 3 minute song plus commercials

[@Piecenotwar]

May different stations in many different countries, this was a big hit back in England at the time.

[@jamesmacker]

Yeah and sadly not a lot of them got the message of the song

[@PhillipTownsend-us8ce]

My brother and I were around 12 when this came out. 2 white kids in a tiny Texas town, and all of our friends were excited about it. It's still one of our favorites.

[@kimberlyjade4094]

This is why reaction videos with people who genuinely haven't heard these songs before are so dope. I've heard this song millions of times and watching other people react to it can sometimes freshen your perspective on it.

[@danguindon932]

You actually think they never heard this song before lol. Writing first time listen in the title attracts more views I guess.

[@sassybaby2402]

Perfect example of CLEAN rap ... still.... get message across! RIP Coolio 😢

[@janicepatterson1601]

Grade 6, I had the best teacher. Ms. Hildebrant. This song had just dropped, and it was SOOOO big, she printed out the lyrics and had us study and interpret the meaning and understand different cultures, lifestyles, and upbringings. Growing up in different classes of life. I remember her walking in and just pressing play. We were all shocked, and so damn excited! Lol. I think about that day everytime I hear this song. Also... DANGEROUS MINDS is the movie... and it is definately a MUST see. Classic 90s movie. One of my all time favorites. Actually just watched it a few weeks back

[@bmpetrov]

I guess this is a throw back for you. This is just life, our life how we grew up on Hip Hop. Its fucking amazing.

[@katboss4886]

Incredible teacher. How can you teach me if you can’t reach me.

[@rlight7666]

That's an awesome memory.

[@catherinem7748]

You had a really good teacher who knew the way to get through to kids with music and lyrics.

[@chanyeolsass5201]

My teacher did a similar thing for my class, she utilized the song: Latinoamérica, by Calle 13. She made us all study the lyrics, the symbolisms, literary devices, and connections. She would play both the song’s music video and Spotify version for us. These teachers truly are great!

[@RobertStanishev]

Coolio has died yesterday. For me, kid born in 1990 in Eastern Europe, that song was the most popular rap song in our childhood for our generation. I was a big rap fan throughout my highschool years and I even know some people making covers of that song with Bulgarian lyrics, thats how big of a hit it was. RIP Coolio!

[@thatweirdanimalcrossingchick]

I was a kid born in 1988 in America and I never would have guessed this song would have been so popular in another country. I'm glad you guys were able to enjoy it and appreciate it as much as we did back then. Still a great song to this day

[@boyantrifonov]

@@thatweirdanimalcrossingchick I was born 1986 in Bulgaria and this was a MASSIVE HIT in Bulgaria. You had a hit movie and a hit song. One possible reason why it resonated so much is that after 1989 and the fall of the Berlin Wall and the fall of Communism in the early stages of democracy we had a lot of gangsters in Bulgaria. Small shops were paying protection money and the gangs and gangsters were at war with each other. A lot of money to be made but a lot of murders. From low level to high level gangsters. The song was fitting for the times. Now the gangsters that managed to stay alive and their children are “business men”. You don’t have so much drama and killings on the streets which is a good thing. But early 90s was Bulgaria’s Wild Wild West time.

[@DaisyAnnabelle65]

🙏✝️❤️

[@mylegsshurt]

@@thatweirdanimalcrossingchick brooo eastern europe isnt country wth europe is a continent omg

[@thatweirdanimalcrossingchick]

@@mylegsshurt lol I know that Europe isn't a country. I was just saying I never thought it would be so popular in another place. Country or continent wise

[@shelibs1486]

The film was actually based in a true life story, the struggles of the youth struggling with feeling they had no way out and their teacher trying to help them overcome that hardship.

[@Shikkadance]

This is also based off Pastime Paradise by Stevie Wonder. They even both performed it together at an award show and it was AMAZING!

[@kuzakabob746]

For the most part i’m a metalhead, but this song is still one of my favorite songs i’ve ever listened to. That’s when you know this song isn’t just for one group it’s for everyone

[@annettestevens9082]

I'm a shite pop girl who spent my teen years in the 80's. I love this song and proud to say at 50 I still know every word. lmao

[@vicegripp]

I love all music but my main two genres are gangsta rap & thrash/prog metal. This is one of the greatest songs of all time. The feeling the orchestral elements bring & Coolio's stark delivery of his lyrics just give you that visceral understanding of the songs meaning. I was rap first then metal later in life but I promise they are both of the same vein so if you go down the rabbit hole, you might become a hip hop head just as I became a metal head! 💯🙏🤙🤘

[@Minimalici0us]

On God 👌👌

Hahaha classic comment about a supposed rock head that just listen one rap song hahaha nice

[@dillonsronce2583]

I'm pretty much the same way, a big metal head but I have always loved this way, probably because as being a white person and and my aunt was a teacher at mostly black school for 30 years, just elementary school so she spent a lot of her time to make sure making sure they stayed out of trouble.

[@dustinjones1907]

I'm a white boy from Canada born in 1987. This is THE song that put me onto rap, hip-hop and black culture in general. Been a huge rap head ever since. This song got a special place in my heart.

[@happymom73]

This is one of those truly exceptional songs, that will stand the test of time.

[@nathanwahl9224]

I'm old school rock and roll, but always appreciated this song, it really stood out from my other favorites. So much truth.

[@goddrib3354]

Rap classic. Great music lives on for generations.

[@NietzscheDevot]

Gangster Paradise was huge in India too. Every 90s kid has heard that glorious song

[@julianafrancis5699]

" been spending most our lives living in a gangster's paradise" The voice singing that part is golden.

[@heatherdale5571]

I love this track. Brings me to tears every time. It's such a brilliant and beautiful song. ❤️

[@geraldclough1099]

Absolutely watch Weird Al's Amish Paradise. You'll be stunned by how faithful it is to Coolio's original, as well as how cleverly adapted.

[@soruffsotuff6214]

I'm sure it's been mentioned that the original is by Stevie Wonder "Pastime Paradise" circa 1976.

[@darlingnikki7215]

@@soruffsotuff6214 Wait...what?!! Lol..I did not know that! Lol

[@andrealwright]

YES!!!!

[@streakslinger]

@@darlingnikki7215 Stevie made 95% of the money from this song as well

[@jeffw7382]

@Napper N who cares?

[@gordowg1wg145]

There was a reason this was such a hit worldwide. It's deep, DEEP with lyrics that carry a message.

[@TanyaQueen182]

I love watching my favorite songs through y'all's eyes.

[@NeroBorgata26]

That film came out in 1993. I believe I was 13 and had the soundtrack. This was one of those songs that everyone bought regardless of whether you were a hip-hop kid or a rock or heavy-metal kid because this song was incredible

[@beriandavies2111]

A great song, one of my favourites. Let's not forget to give props to Mr Stevie Wonder here though, the sample is from his 1976 release, Pastime Paradise. Another influential song, with a message.

[@antttt1]

I was looking for a comment that mentioned Stevie, it seems like a lot of people don't know! 👍👌

[@dizasta2012]

Hey I didn't even know that. Thank you!

[@bonitahobbs2374]

@@antttt1 COME ON WID DA " ROOTS"!!! Stevie Wonder as a young singer,master song- writer, prolific instrumentalist was stated to be and proven to be " A genius"❗❗❗

[@audiopain]

It’s an interpolation of Pastime paradise ,not an actual sample 👍

[@robbob5302]

I thought the original was Weird Al Yankovich. 🤔

[@midkingsteve]

Contrary to the lyrics, Coolio does know what's goin on in the kitchen. He even released a cook book and was on a celebrity cooking show and did really well.

[@jayhayes5924]

I see what you did there

[@gingerb5916]

I think Coolio is talking about Hell's Kitchen in New York, not an actual kitchen in a house

[@riothero313]

@@gingerb5916 Hell's kitchen, I see what you did there.... xD

[@stucclikechucc]

lol he is talking about cooking crack dummies lmao

[@stucclikechucc]

you can tell how many people dont understand this song and how its a warning to people to not get caught up in the mirage of a GANGSTERS PARADISE a fallacy a lie. listen to the lyrics its about how the streets will fuck you over and the culture of the streets is evil.

[@Bloxyplayz8]

you guys are great im 34 yr old white guy and i was in grade school when this came out and i knew it then..hip hop was changing the world in amazing ways... now that i understand the words and Coolio is no longer with is it brings tears to my eyes to hear his perspective....deep af

[@justinreillyhyers5686]

Rest in peace brother we will miss you and we will miss the amazing music you made for us. We will always enjoy what you left for us to enjoy enjoy heaven.❤😢😢

[@caretime6833]

He won a Grammy for this song!!

[@laurencaulton103]

The music is Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise." He's the genius. He was a child prodigy, schooled at Motown.

[@DarkClaw0912]

Never knew that. I’m going to have to check that song out.

[@barbarachieppo9603]

❤

[@chrisgriffin5383]

Glad someone has mentioned Mr. Wonder's great o'l school track. A friend of mines sister almost got the same Dangerous Minds sound track. "In the Neighbourhood " , a song from South Auckland, New Zealand. Shout out Hassna, last I herd she was singing back up for the Wailers, which is pretty cool. Hard to believe these guys didn't know this Coolio track, guess I'm getting old, lol.

[@c1979h]

I do believe Stevie is a genius, but I also believe his first wife and him faking that he is fully blind to make him stick out. Too many stories\videos about that man lol.

[@gymeni]

Someone PLEASE pin the OP’s comment!!

[@ambermaccraig7316]

That's one thing I miss about "old-school" rap, my era btw lol, is that a rap song wasn't just a song.., it was a story, a culmination of a person's life or lifestyle, their surroundings, etc. Today's rap is good, I can't complain really, it is what it is, but I miss the significance of the old rap. OS rap had a power, a way of hitting a person's heart and mind, regardless of your social standing, monetary status or whatever, a good rap song could hit home w every individual that heard it. We could all relate to the artist and them to us. It just unified us in a way that nothing else could. For a few minutes, we were all just the "human" race, not different races or cultures but unified. 80's and 90's rap and R&B will eternally be in a league all on its own, no equal. That's just my opinion though lol. Great review guys.

[@claireurquhart9451]

I remember when this came out, I rushed to the shop to buy it. One of THE BEST written rap songs of all time in my opinion

[@ladygoodday]

This is a sample of Stevie Wonders Pastime Paradise. Also, there is no profanity because Stevie Wonder would not allow Coolio to sample the song with it. They both appeared at the Grammy’s and performed this song. Check it out!

[@stacey3763]

Our legend rappers actually had messages and didnt mumble

[@furiousstyles81]

@Lee Brown naw like nas, 2pac and 100s more

[@MasterBlaster-nz3uv]

Ohhhhh it ain’t my fault!

[@jonnigusu9200]

Very well said

[@kayjackson8922]

Larry J. Sanders, aka L.V., sings the hook!! SWEEEETTTTTT!

[@pattiharvey1787]

Such an emotional song. Totally epic 💯 RIP Coolio ❤️

[@piratemccall]

Absolute classic. No offense to the kids of today, but there is a reason most older people shake their heads at most of the current music.

[@Adhara740]

Todays quality is just so lacking. I can’t remember the last time I actually listened to the radio.

[@314STLArchDragon]

I am an old white 61 year old lady from Saint Louis and still love a lot of the late 80's and early 90's hip hop songs..You're so right the songs now days don't compare to the lyrics then...oh and I still like my old time 60' s & 70's rock n roll songs as well 🤗

[@tutondeeznutz9015]

@@Adhara740 unknown t is pretty good. reminds me of this song hearing his accent

[@tfns__omega6122]

@Lee Brown I do it to my own generation

[@Shawney-jf6kc]

Most of it today is trash talk.

[@JohnnyFromVirginia]

To be clear, this song samples a 1976 record by Stevie Wonder called Pastime Paradise. A flip on both the beat and the hook. The video is spliced with snippets from the 1995 movie Dangerous Minds, which the song and video were released to promote the film, the soundtrack and promote Coolio’s upcoming album also named Gangsta’s Paradise. At the time, Coolio was one of the largest rappers in the industry. All over the radio, featured on all the mix tapes, posse cuts and guest appearances on tracks with the stars of the time. He was basically today’s Drake. An absolutely monster record that changed my life forever.

[@mediacybart]

RIP Coolio ❤️...80',90's...songs had a message....This one is important and so valid today.

[@leticiacitron1499]

It is a classic. I'm glad you all have had the opportunity to finally hear it. Just remember that you need to sometimes look back before your time to enjoy great things..

[@abdulwageedfransman3016]

Guys that is exactly what Hip Hop really is about its a reflection of real life nearly every old school pure Hip Hop track is deep...it wasnt music it was a means of expressing there lives struggles with the world

[@TraciKReacts]

One of the greatest 90s movies ever!! It's a must watch! Great reaction y'all!

[@jen-a-purr]

Everytime I see “first time hearing” and then realize they’re all songs that I listened to in the 90s 😂😂😂Loved Coolio. You’ve got a new subscriber in me.

[@theresaoinusa1852]

One of my favorite songs Dangerous Minds is one of my favorite movies. It shows how real life is in this movie. I was only 21 back then, and now that I am 48, I still enjoy listening to 90's music.

[@CozyMommy]

You guys are so cute! This '90s teen knows every word to this song! Weird Al did a parody that Coolio hates. Y'all should check out Amish Paradise by Weird Al.

[@lifewuzonceezr]

Ain't it fun..babes learning..makes us remember

[@catofthecastle1681]

Coolio doesn’t hate it now! And he took it from Stevie Wonder!

[@rachelsullivan2926]

Coolio doesn't hate it anymore. Now he credits the parody with helping to give his version a world wide reach.

[@titusrivers5059]

I'm waiting for the RETURN OF THE MACK reaction 🔥💯💯👌🏾🔥

[@MrAdamloring1985]

Return of the Mack, and Pony.

[@Bozbaby103]

Yes!!!

[@nickseven6814]

The legend won the Grammy with that banger....im 42...this was the life back then RIP COOLIO

[@sussannekeith5676]

Love driving through the neighborhood listening to this amazing song.❤

[@shag139]

Love this song. As an older white guy it’s always cool to watch younger black men show me depth of songs or movies or any topic. For example watch black men react to the trailer for straight outta Compton especially scenes with the cops was eye opening. It was recognition/understanding. Same with black super hero characters and the reaction to seeing Black Panther. Love y’all. Any reactions to track world championships coming? Abby, McLaughlin, Noah, etc?

[@denisesanders5452]

This old 50yr old LOVES watching y’all listen to my music! We grew up listening to such a huge range of music….from our parents playing their faves of the 50’s & 60’s, the classic rock in the 70’s, hair bands, grunge rap and hip hop in the 80s & 90’s…. We got it all! Pure talent! Music is so different now.

[@ianh6845]

I was 12 when this came out. I can’t tell you how many times I saw this music video on Mtv. Was already a fan of Coolio so this song was easy for me to like. It turned into one of the biggest hits of the 90’s pretty quick.

[@faithhope8537]

One of the greatest rap songs ever. The movie it came from is called "Dangerous Minds"...it's a true story about a teacher and her students, mainly her first students. The teacher went on to write books about her experiences with less fortunate students, and students that were diagnosed with ADD ADHD and other learning disorders such as dyslexia. She found that teaching these student reveals that many of them were actually had higher learning levels than their counterparts that were not diagnosed. But, actually knowing them and learning their background struggles, as well as having a heart for the job of teaching and getting their attention is very important.

[@Scandalnb0825]

This is from the movie dangerous minds. You guys should really rent it or buy it. So sooo good. After all these years it really holds up

[@plkb9541]

Dangerous Minds. Huge movie back in the day. Incredible writing, directing and acting. The soundtrack is still fire.

[@kimberlytrawick1427]

I'm old enough to be y'all grandmother and it made me cry to see y'all get the message. Bless y'all 🌹

[@gymeni]

As an earlier commentor noted, this rap is based on STEVIE WONDER’S song “Pastime Paradise”. I will add that the song is from his 1976 *masterpiece* 2-record album, Songs in the Key of Life. You guys owe it to yourself to check it out, just on your own. It’s best listened to as a needle dropper.

[@sonofthesea3298]

i always quoted this song by "whats going ooooon in the kitchen?!"😆The woman is Michelle Pfeiffer,she starred in a ton of movies especially from the late 80s through the 90s up till the early 2000s. The movie is Dangerous Minds,and its actually one of the movies that Bill Burr roasts in his standup "white people jumping into the projects" 😁

[@JessH1]

Lol, I use to say that and if they can't understand me how can you teach me (but change it to)I guess you can't so I guess it's just my luck fool. Lol I when is get in my silly ways is get a little smart mouth. But there's a few references in this song that always just stuck out. But the older music really could touch so many. I loved this song and the movie... And ya, I'm white. Many white people lived in the projects or hoods. Not saying I did. I loved in really poor neighborhoods in my very young days.

[@bethd8007]

This was from a movie, Michelle Pfider played their teacher.. Check out Weird Al’ s parody called Amish Paradise. Coolio wa not happy till he saw how that made a bunch white nerds checking out his music

[@estills4768]

They definitely need to start checking out some Weird Al!

[@cw6072]

Lol..the movie was called Gangsta's Paradise

[@JustTheFun21]

Michelle Pfifer*

[@radioactive_moose]

@@cw6072 Dangerous Minds

[@sm512]

Weird Al is trash and not funny.

[@prosperitynow979]

That Stevie Wonder sample pastime paradise is a classic!!!

[@karengoga2592]

Am from uk and this song is still my fav song i played it none stop and still to this day i play it all time ive got my kids into this song too

[@greenj1017]

Once these guys really get into that 90s hip hop. They just don't know Nas-NY State Mind Wu-Tang-Protect Ya Neck Biggie- anything Pac troublesome 96 Big L -Put in on Big Pun- Beware Warren G and Nate Dogg- regulators Mobb Deep shook one's pt 2 Jay Z feel it Outkast elevators Redman tonights dat night Dr.dre snoop dog ain't nothing but a g thang

[@jolandafrijlink6103]

This was in my teen years when hiphop still meant something and there were no fights between groups, heck salt 'n peppa toured with a big group including MC Hammer around U.S.A .

[@M.Andretti94]

I suggested Pun’s beware and it never came, all I see is Eminem songs on here which is cool but sad

[@christinaw2518]

The Ruff Ryders albums 🔥🔥🔥 Also DMX Slippin is 🔥🔥🔥

[@Jios121]

There were LOTS of bangin' rap songs from then. And most of 'em are STILL fire. I'd add to the list that song by Onyx - Slam

[@christinaw2518]

@@Jios121 The 90’s were the golden age of hip hop! I am a white chick from the suburbs but everyday after school I would run home to watch Yo! MTV raps with my older brother who I worshiped! In 2007, I was 21 and he 23 y/o. I lost him tragically to a car accident. 90’s hip hop will always hold a special place in my heart ❤️

[@CM_87]

I envy these guys, being able to hear this great hit for the first time in this day and age.

[@maximilianoraposeiras7953]

yeah..right, "first time"

[@Captains2012]

This is one of my favorite all time songs. It’s classic.

[@melaniemarie1969]

Love this song!! Such a powerful message.

[@AndreynaCarrasco]

This was the first rap song that I really liked, it changed my appreciation for this genre of music. At that time I listened to the classics of the 60s and 70s. Now this song is a classic too!

[@andream6248]

This was 90’s hip hop. A vibe with a message. You don’t hear that much anymore except for cole and Kendrick

[@bjornwaring294]

Born 1979 this song is iconic for me and my generation. Dangerous minds was a movie we watched and “learned” how it was in the US. Don’t know how correct it was and how much it displayed the lives there in the early 90’s. But for me, born and raised far away in Sweden it was a masterpiece and both the movie and the song are iconic for me still in 2022 and I am 43 years now. Every time I hear the intro it takes me back in my mind to when I was 15-16 years old in 1995.

[@sallytanner4755]

The chorus is everything.

[@The_Kiosk]

The whole album is fire.

[@Lysha85]

💯💯

[@Copasyetic]

I'm so glad you guys reacted to this song prior to his passing. Although he was mostly known for Gangsters Paradise, he had other hits as well. COOLIO WAS AN OG!

[@User_vjp_92753]

Michelle Pfeiffer plays a teacher in the movie "Dangerous Minds." The song is the movie theme. Watch the movie !!!✌👍

[@hotricanboi]

Coolio's song Gangsta's Paradise is prevalent today as it was in the 90's same issues. I 'm happy to see a new generation are listening to this and that some can actually relate to what Coolio was saying in the 90's now. LV did his thing as well. RIP Coolio my brother.

[@Laybac__]

Here after Coolio’s untimely passing, R.I.P. Coolio🙏🏾 Gangsta’s Paradise🕊🙏🏾

[@kristina2529]

Such a fucking classic WOW I typing that & then he said I heard this is a classic lol!! I was so young and have vivid memories of watching this video & trying to rap, sing, & dance lol ❤️❤️❤️

[@duhusker4383]

You should listen to the original lol

[@KaraHirdman]

Classic- my high school years of 90-94 had such great music and movies

[@sandrataylor3723]

Coolio died in September of this year....2022. The blond woman is Michelle Pfeiffer, a famous actress. In the song Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars mentions her in the song as white gold.

[@_FEISTY_]

Gotta watch this first... This is also one of my favorite movies!!!! I always get chills when I hear this song, specifically, "Tell me, why are we so blind to see When the ones we hurt, are you and me." Those lyrics are something I applied to my standards when I first heard this song while watching the movie. I didn't grow up like that, but I know people who did and what they went through, just to get out. HOWEVER, those words ring true for everyone going through difficult situations or making difficult decisions and no matter the person with the whatever the issue, it's the consequences, though they may different, in the end, someone(s) will pay something(s).

[@mattlawrence1932]

Gangstas Paradise is just a sarcastic way of actually saying they living in hell & being completely hopeless & helpless 💯 this song is too deep but most don't understand that or pay attention because of how huge & famous & well known & worldwide this song is!!!! It's debatibly the greatest hip hop anthem of all time 💯 this song is the true definition of lightning in a bottle 💯

[@Tasha22Bella]

Songs like this make me happy I grew up in the time I did, the quality of lyrics back then was something else.. and the way THIS song moved people, from all walks of life shows how deep and how universal this song was!

[@shanegooding4839]

This song was so big when it came out. The messages in it are still so relevant today.

[@666blackcarbon9]

This song is heavily sampled from Stevie Wonders “Pastime Paradise”. At 1st Stevie didn’t give Coolio permission to sample his song because Coolio cursed and said nigga in his version. Coolio removed all the curses and Stevie let him use it… for a fee of course💯💯💯

[@rachelsullivan2926]

It's so great to see the younger generation taking in every verse, and really thinking on it; the way we all did back in the day.

[@jimmybobsap8729]

I remember this from Middle school and it still holds up

[@kimmie220]

May he rest in peace! Excellent Song, great movie, one of my favorite actresses!

[@markoooomarkoooo]

May he rest in peace. 🙏 I love this song, it is a timeless piece with its base of Stevie Wonder's song - Pastime Paradise. You should see the video of Stevie and Coolio singing together.

[@RocketQueen71]

Hiya,CartierFamily!Thank for sharing your reactions to "GANGSTA'S PARADISE"! R.I.P. COOLIO ! I still from time to time groove to "GANGSTA'S PARADISE ". This song I sang a lot back in 1995 because I was a 24 yr. old junkie and Crackhead.. So, Coolio's lyrics,especially the 1st line resonated with me,"As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I take a look at my life and realize there's nothing left...." Addiction made me a slave and I lost everything!Including, my son (5 yrs old at the time) and my daughter (3 yrs old at the time). "Death ain't nothin' but a heartbeat away..." "I'm 23 now but will I live to see 24. The way things are goin' I don't know.." "If THEY can't understand, how can THEY reach me..." POWERFUL LYRICS! I THANK YOU FOR THIS GIFT!This song has a very sentimental value to me. I have been in recovery from Crack and heroin since 2004;alcohol since 2011. I SHOULD'VE BEEN DEAD YEEEARS AGO! GOD was definitely watching over me! Now,my mission is to help those strugglin' with addiction/ alcoholism. May Coolio have a FANTASTIC VOYAGE TO THE GANGSTA'S PARADISE IN HEAVEN. SHAKA ZULU! ✌😥

[@alexandraalbertz1442]

Be proud of yourself. I am. God bless you

[@RocketQueen71]

@@alexandraalbertz1442 AAW! Thanks! It means a lot. I am very proud of myself! At the sametime I am humble. I have to be and NEVER FORGET WHERE I CAME FROM. I've come a looooooooooong way,friend! I should've been dead yeeeeears ago. God was definitely watching over me and HE STILL IS! Everyday, I thank Him for another day breathing,another day clean and sober,my husband,family,friends,and my support crew! Also, I ask Him for his wisdom and strength for the day. Most of all, for Him to guide, give strength,courage to some of my friends that are still out there using and others that are just struggling with addiction/alcoholism and/or mental illness so they too can have a better life. 🙏

[@dave93x]

The film this was for is called Dangerous Minds and is definitely well worth the watch. The famous actress is Michelle Pfeiffer and she plays a teacher trying to reach her students but they're too far down on the slippery slope and she can't do anything no matter how hard she tries.

[@g3rs0nms98]

Seems unbelievable that most people have never heard of this masterpiece, but I guess it's the world we live in. Some classics get forgotten in the past

[@jeknechtphotography7106]

This song was HUGE when it came out I think in 1995, right before I hit 7th grade. Probably one of the best rap/hip hop songs. The lyrics, tone and composition and one of if not the best hook. LV I believe was a church singer and fairly successful singer before this came out. The whole album is pretty solid with "Supthin' New" "Fantastic Voyage" and "Too Hot" though one of them may have been on a follow up album. The movie this song is from is Dangerous Minds which is also very good with Michele Pheifer.

[@christianhansen3292]

when Michelle Pfeiffer was a hottie still.

[@jeknechtphotography7106]

Still is very attractive

[@bigeric1982]

It was a dope ass song but cmon 😂

[@cdpgbc-mw2kz]

Great music knows no generational nor racial boundaries. Great music is Just Is. Nothing can change it. I am a 55 year old white male from Canada. When my 14 year old nephew plays his play list this song comes up - it is one of our favorites.

[@karmakat77]

When you put a profound video like this to a song with profound lyrics it makes it so much more!

[@roslyhernandez319]

It’s such a great song great beat it never gets old