"Gangster's Paradise" - Coolio (live looping cover by Taylor Reed)

[@JasminMagsino-Lukaret1920]

Coolio for sure is smiling looking and listening to you wherever he is now.Beautiful version! You are a GEM!

[@harryschaefer5887]

Bless you, algorithm, for bringing me here. This young artist brings so much soul with her music! She seems to be a complete orchestra all by herself.

[@memoryhero]

Her footwork alone is worth a Grammy.

[@juliansr0517]

U are right

[@AgentRafa]

Her feet alone is to die for. Beautiful feet, top notch. Subscribed.

[@crazyhydraful]

hahaha ikr!!dayaammm

[@adam3545]

@@AgentRafa weirdo

[@Seventysongs]

Yes, I was impressed too ... crazy girl and talented..and nice legs

[@ondrejklasek5431]

Showing me this 7 years later? Thank you.

[@speez71]

I'm late w/ you

[@D.Sandler]

Me too 😂😂😂

[@lrk104088]

The algorithm is FINALLY catching up with what we all need 😅

[@chrisgifford3888]

Have to admire talent when you come across it, guitar, fiddle, voice not to mention the pedals which is a skill in it's self. Well done.

[@TaylorReedMusic]

Chris Gifford Thank you!

[@robbiemedica2652]

I didn't think there were actually people today that call violins "fiddles" but apparently I was wrong!

[@chrisgifford3888]

😂I've always been a but different!​@@robbiemedica2652

[@johnhipp-b5g]

​Taylor

[@cleanslate2004]

I'm not big on rap, but Coolio hooked me with this song. I almost passed over the cover, but being a retired musician I felt guilty to do so. I didn't feel much of her hook at first, but she seemed confidently deliberate & consistent with all her movements as the layers blended into familiarity. Then her voice kicked off owning Coolio's rap like it was her own. Love the layers, artistry, multi instrimemtal musicianship & unique expression vocally. Glad I gave it a chance. It was a great treat. Bravo !

[@johnphelan6623]

I could have written every single word Bob...... you saved me the hassle! :-)

[@rickylaws7766]

@@johnphelan6623 😂😂

[@frankcastle1216]

Brava!

[@frankcastle1216]

The amount of talent is awe inspiring... and the beauty 🙊

[@AmyAndThePup]

I was fourteen when this came out in 1995, and up to then I hadn't listened to, or liked, rap. This one captivated me--the girl who grew up, quite literally, in the sticks. I wasn't clear on the words until I was much older. Her singing is captivating. It's beautiful and soulful. I love it. I'm glad you gave it a try and liked it!

[@MarcelousTV]

It's amazing one part at a time , together truly outstanding. The arrangement of it all is mindblowing, the fact she built it right in front of my eyes, I'm utterly speechless. Talented doesn't begin to describe this amazing soul.

[@chrisgblues]

Interviewer: “So you’re doing a cover of Gangster’s Paradise, what parts are you going to play?” Taylor: “Yes”

[@sfbunnyman]

Interviewer: you can't do that. Taylor: hold my beer

[@ImaginarySusan]

Mission impossible ... ACCOMPLISHED with added class!

[@КорпускулярноВолновой]

She said: "ooooh, yes"

[@krischaps]

@@sfbunnyman spat my drink over my keyboard #thanks

[@JB_Da_Real]

Hell yeah lol

[@Tino81295]

Anyone who has tried working a looping pedal/station knows how much credit this deserves! Keep it coming 🙌🙌

[@TurboBeads]

I am blown away on how great this cover is, definitely a new take on this song! So much skill and emotion pouring out of this song! Keep it up! Really enjoyed listening to this!

[@gkim8082]

Wow Girl! You are so talented!!! I honestly can't believe how anyone would give this a thumbs down. The haters are just jealous! Don't even bat an eye or give any of them the time of day! You are incredible and inspiring!!!

[@ARCHDEACONMUSIC]

I agree she's awesome and I'm a musician that does live looping too...she's really good! :)

[@justincustardo7222]

The foot work on the loop station is incredible. The song is fantastic. GREAT Job!

[@jcmmmbrains2718]

Seriously, I stared at her feet long enough that I started to think I had a foot fetish.

[@ArtHoward]

The tap dancing may have been the best part.

[@spiritellington4591]

JC MmmBrains😂I'm glad I'm not the only one! I started to make myself uncomfortable staring at her feet! Lol!

[@georgespanos4680]

Am I the one that after having watched that for so many times, I am still stunned by the subtle way she dances on the whole song...??

[@deans9531]

hypnotising ay

[@stephendosson246]

She is an attractive lady with loads of charisma after all.

[@dbaa23]

When you’re classically trained but still hood at heart.

[@peteunknown7835]

She is very talented... I don't hear or see anything hood in her though.

[@aurika8104]

@@peteunknown7835 the song dude

[@Gamer-ox6tg]

😂😂😂

[@ThatsNotMyName.]

I freakin love this comment 😂😂😂😂🙌🏼

[@AGVersace100]

I can tell by how bad she is holding the bow that she isn't classically trained.

[@scarlettletterman9271]

I'm not even half way through and I'm blown away. Talented, intelligent, beautiful voice, did it all on her own 👌👌👌💖

[@StJames-en6rb]

Natural and pure talent! Playing multiple instruments and singing at the same time, just unbelievable.

[@fuzzywumble]

damn. she's the full package! howcome people like her never get the recognition that's deserved? this was incredible.

[@covershedgbdbs]

Yeah I'm sure they're adamantly opposed to talent and no one successful has ever become so based on the merit of their work.

[@TheCrashdawg]

cleanloader she's white.

[@Dalley93]

Well being seen by 2.5 million people is a good start, she's young, it'll get better. You have to remember she's doing covers and not originals, plus looping is hard, but MANY people can do it. I'm not taking away from her obvious talent however there's 1000 people on KZbin who "deserve" more credit.. it's the top 5 that'll get it.

[@Ervdawg57]

cleanloader WORD the fuck UP!!

[@edam4321]

Ed sheeran does exactly what she did here.. looking .. he's an example of some one who got recognition

[@Mr.SparkleOG]

Talented is an understatement!!! This was incredibly beautiful!! Awesome rendition!!

[@WilliamSmith-fs9zq]

Taylor, you owned it regardless of how you delivered it. Classical, Pop, Reggae, Country, Rap is irrelevant when it comes to genius. Thank you for acknowledging, expressing, and appreciating Coolio’s brilliance and your interpretation of it.

[@jdallar6190]

Fantastic. Technically - in terms of using the RC300 and the musicianship in general, and in terms of the emotion as well in the performance, over and above the looping technique and skill, which is top notch. No one cares about how fast pedals can be pressed if it doesn't make you feel anything. Fantastic. Very glad to have stumbled across this. After many years of working with loop pedals and being involved in that and other people who do the same, this is one of the best things I've ever seen anybody do, unknown and well known people both. It succeeds in being about the music over and above the technique, which doesn't get in the way of the music being front and center, it just makes it happen, which is the point, but not everyone can manage it, and few as good as that. Massively impressed, and a great example of what can be done with looping when there's skill, talent and emotion brought to it.

[@LITTLEDANCERSADHU993]

%1000

[@janjohannessmith7033]

The killing in The Hood is still going on, what you got to say about that entertained person? Oh and you so technical

[@danielvictordeoliveiracabr3813]

You're so good Taylor. Your voice, your ability with the instruments, no more words, just applauses. Brasilian fan here.

[@SirGooch_]

You know those times when recommendations actually gets something right...this is one of those times. Wow excellent work hope to see more in the future. 🤯🎻❤️

[@SakuraMorandi]

Yeah Tupac... what a waste of talent

[@jamessteele9170]

When the real streets collide with genius... Absolutely brilliant recording.

[@mugensamurai]

Some random dude says to her " I bet you can't do a cover of gansta paradise with your style" Taylor Reed: "Hold my lemonade".

[@jsi3765]

2006 called. It wants it unfunny tryhard youtube top comments back. Dont you have an opinion for yourself or why is it that you replicate a 5000 times overused comment just to get a few likes off of random people you dont even know?

[@j5892000]

Hold my beer* it's ok .. women drink beer too

[@INIYA-Chennai-Guy]

Hold my lemonade

[@flatfishstudio]

best comment here, better than the video itself ... and "hold my lemonade" is just apt 😁

[@sliptodaknot91]

Don't you mean "hold my almond milk"?

[@hollisearl]

Wow...she is multi-talented, multi-footed and can sing!! And multi-memoried...I would have forgotten where I was after the second loop!! Go girl...

[@JoeCareyTM]

Wasn't sure what to expect. The music just flows through you. Amazing.

[@thomasrutherford3390]

Such a talent, each time I watch l see more, I am learning guitar at the moment and my instructor has been teaching me about rhythm and keeping the beat, I noticed how you began to strum without touching the strings to get the rhythm and beat before you touched the strings, so cool to see what the instructor says and how you really exaggerated it and proved his point. Awesome and great technique 👍🙏👍

[@HillaryCampbell]

I literally just said "Holy shit". AMAZING doesn't even begin to describe this. You are amazing, girl!

[@mairtincorcoran1534]

Im speechless 2

[@57thorns]

I wonder if live looping started as a reaction on how over produced all music is and how artists today "can't play". This is impressive on so many levels, and it is fun to hear the music take shape.

[@CitizenWarwick]

Actually probably more likely that it can be quite difficult to find reliable band members and also it's just super fun and challenging thing to do! :)

[@CitizenWarwick]

@Charles Lee Ray yeh it's true but to get a good loop down specially multi-instrumenal takes some practice. Most my looping parts I have to put in some good time to get good results

[@Bm23CC]

@Charles Lee Ray Disagree .Most classic guitar solos are pieced together in bits. Listen to beat it EVH there's no way that's a full take it's 15 bars long so it was glued together from individual takes and the same with stairway to heaven.

[@DrFearCo]

Charles Lee Ray she doesn't have 8 arms though....

[@BenJayToken]

are none of you aware of the fact that 'live looping' technically started with Les Paul in the 1950's? Him and his wife began using multi-tracking in their home as a way to write, play, record, and perform.. Loopers/Multi-tracks don't just fulfill one function, or make up for any lack of skill, in fact, they more often than not help build skills, as people can freely explore ideas. It's not necessarily an easy feat in of itself to smoothly transition all one take with live looping, even if it is a quantized looper, it takes loads of exploring ideas, writing, decision making, and practice to properly set up an entire song with loops, let alone in a performance environment

[@tavopalacios4469]

Talent + hard work + love = "gangsta Paradise Taylor Reed " Thank you for sharing your Talent to the world I wish you endless blessings and success!

[@BirdDawg1]

I've watch this several times, first time with headphones on and her VOICE! Wow, I was mesmerized but the instruments before, so much going on. Incredible musician.

[@MarcusBlau]

"oh, you're doing "gangsta's paradise"? you're rapping?" - "hold my shoes!"

[@phenixreturns]

leg's paradise :)

[@alextaramona3745]

Marcus B. 🤣👌

[@fmmedia9673]

LOL!

[@Murrauder]

The part where you added the violin was wicked cool. It made the song have all the emotion!

[@keyofb9513]

Murrauder the original also had violins though

[@MattsCrazyArt]

As I write this, this woman has 38K subscribers after posting this over a year ago? How? She has more talent than most people on the radio. Her singing is really good, her blending of the instruments, her overall spirit. This is beautiful.

[@davidmata4786]

Because not everyone has the same opinion as you. Not trying to be crass here or bait you at all, just saying.. I love original folks doing original things and don't buy into mainstream music. But there's also a matter of taste and I'm sure this is right up some peoples alley, but remember it's not going to be for everyone.. She is talented for sure, but not my cup of tea..

[@VeganLiving247]

It takes time for things to go viral. Usually it’s a couple years after something comes out.

[@MattsCrazyArt]

@@VeganLiving247 I checked her other videos. She mostly puts up her own original songs with no video, just audio. I think she needs to do more of these creative looping videos to really take off.

[@davidmata4786]

@@VeganLiving247 Or it's just not that good and hasn't gone viral because it's just not that great. Again, I'm seriously not trying to troll here, I'm just saying we all have differing opinions.. Personally I just don't like the arrangement here and think it just drones on. Again I don't fault anyone who likes it as she is clearly talented.

[@LAkadian]

​@@davidmata4786That's not how this works at all, so you are not only wrong, but an insulting jerk too. Nice one.

[@AhsokaJackson]

Lovely, lovely cover, and you really brought your own style to performance. ❤️ Rest In Power, Coolio. 🙏💪🌙❤️✝️

[@ion.t.veddinge108]

RIP = Reincarnation In Progress

[@DownTheHall-AndToTheLeft]

The most impressive part of the pedalboard-work, is the turning of the knob at 1:35

[@alextaramona3745]

Mr. Wonderful She a super hero! 😜💥

[@cameodoneron]

And left footed too!

[@robertbiel6096]

Wow! Well done. I love the looping, and you have a great voice. Lots of talent here!

[@henzig8774]

This made me smile for the first time in almost a year, thank you

[@akr582]

Bub Henzig i hope u have a good day :)

[@sonicmayhym]

the wonders you find on youtube..such a radiant and talented young woman...i am a very adept musician..but i could not do a tap dance and sample things out like that..very inspiring you are..everything came together so smoothly..thanks for sharing..

[@cachetheline]

Wow. Wow. I don't know how many times I said said wow, I lost count... Talk about multi-dexterous too! This is probably one of the best, and most unique covers I've ever seen, and amazing looping and layering with a great variety of sound! Amazing, awesome, loved it! Thanks to YT for randomly showing this in the suggested sidebar :D lol

[@lilpumpupthejam9302]

omg chill out mate she didn't write the damn song

[@cachetheline]

@@lilpumpupthejam9302 Waaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiitaminit..... you're kidding, right? Say it ain't so! I swear this was a unique song! That's totally what I mean by 'cover'! Nah, I like being excited by creativity and jaw-dropping instrumental and looping skillz, and not ashamed to show it and support the artist with encouragement, thanks ;) But thanks for the comment, mate!

[@beccatodd2590]

Cache the Line Same reaction! ❤️

[@loumorales2017]

Amazingly well practiced to command so many foot switches without looking! Blown away!

[@JonAlycia]

Dang algorithm, you tossing me some good good. Subscribed.

[@annadover627]

Riiiight

[@Limpitmusic]

Same here! Blown me away!

[@pomeranianserenader9238]

Right on

[@RyanSmithSounds]

Oh wow, I was not expecting that. Hearing the violin gave me chills man

[@Slikx666]

The only things I can say are I love how you presented the song, good use of fx, and just a good solid performance. Well done.

[@thomasconrad2630]

Real talent, compared to some of the "STARS" we have today,we need more of this!

[@KTGHATS]

Can't remember the last time I sat through an entire"looper" video, nice. Flawless

[@jamesmancil7566]

Impressive Taylor! Multi skilled and obvious dedicated work ethic. Go far.

[@StephenMattison66]

"Hardly knew what you were doing"?? You look & sound like a Pro! Loved watching you build the song with your feet, amazing! Great job!

[@LauraLouise5]

This is about the 5th time at least I have watched this, girl you are brilliant! Love this so much!

[@BSIII]

The outro is the best part. Outros are huge to me, and is what made the original coolio song amazing, and what made your cover extra amazing.

[@MarcoSaldana]

WOW! I am speechless. You took one of my all-time favorite songs and made it fresh and definately your own. I felt like I was hearing it for the first time and I loved it all over again.

[@c.h.7581]

There are 5000 very sad, strange, disillusioned people in the world.. I'd like them to try and do this! You're very talented.. just learning ukulele at 43 and envious!!!

[@stellarox1]

5 thousand dummies

[@iLLite723]

Thats an extreme amount of idiotic hatred for no reason...unless its envy and jealousy

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

You seem to be a fanboy imbecile. Just because someone doesn't like something doesn't mean they're any of the adjectives you ascribe. The fact remains, this cover despite the talent and artistry, just doesn't work.

[@tonedriverss8629]

Wow .. incredible ... beautiful ... super talented . Yup , love at first sight , lol . : ) Will watch again and share like crazy !

[@albertbatfinder5240]

This is the evolution of the One Man Band dude with the guitar, harmonica, cymbals between the knees, castanet, tin whistle, etc, etc.

[@JUREIBOM]

Wow! I loved your performance! It is incredibly wonderful! Congratulations!!! You have one more fan!!!

[@AnthonyCiccotto]

i just clicked the 4,000th like on this video. It should have 4 million!! just amazing. So on point with all the equipment and instruments. Looks like you can do it blindfolded! So great!!!

[@RamblingRambler]

Taylor, you rock. This is incredible! So talented!

[@ruisroca]

The perfect grace: pretty girl, awesome musician, nice song, beautiful voice

[@lessmith7024]

Taylor Reed you are absolutely brilliant. I watch this and then pick up my ukulele and try again.

[@НиколайСубботин-ф6ч]

You can rarely surprise me with something ... But now my eyes are rolling out .... SUPER ... Thank you very much ...🌹

[@arnoldustwumasi1253]

Smooth smoky talented deeply moving voice thank you

[@glennmorris371]

Stunning, beautiful version.

[@ideality3746]

Equal parts alluring and compositional genius. Had me hooked well before the hook. Bravo!

[@tacorobbie8451]

iDeality I believe they call that a foul hook

[@gregbutcher_musicplacecheck12]

Back again, to watch this brilliant piece of art. Everything about this is simply amazing.

[@timr8159]

Taylor, you showed up in my newsfeed by accident today. You made this day a beautiful one. Thank you.

[@marianadam9721]

Tim Ranke same her. Made my Day. Thx a lot. Just fucking awesome. Now I know what I will listen to the next weeks.

[@macplastering]

LOVE THIS SONG

[@DTS610]

Ditto

[@speshuLcs]

I listen to this while working and it's very relaxing, I like your style !

[@goltzhar]

Really good performance and voice...the voice!!!!!

[@JaceFace75]

The internet chose Justin over this insane talent…

[@jack0castle245]

Haha

[@brianthrom6858]

Dodged Diddy because of it… probably a win in disguise

[@JaceFace75]

@ Bro. You said it. But we was all thinking it.

[@ARCHDEACONMUSIC]

Awesome! I do live looping with the Boss RC-300 as well and I love listening to other people looping! You sound great and using the pedal really good is definitely an art in itself! Keep rockin'! :)

[@joaokuhl1252]

Bravo! Belíssima interpretação.

[@brunodaniel6941]

João cu KKKKKKKKKKKKKK

[@HardtoHandleThisFella]

Wow. This is a precious version and she made it just gorgeous. Nicely done Taylor Reed!

[@Yzjoshuwave]

Wow, what an incredible version of this song!

[@slimstanley7043]

...far out...I Love It!!!.... ...I'm just learning to use a looper pedal & it's cool but a little tricky...you're great at it!!!.... ....Peace & Light...

[@brownianl]

Let’s see... Multi instrumentalist: check Percussionist: check Sound engineer: check Vocals: lead-check, backup-check Creativity: check

[@jackfaber7710]

cheap parody: check

[@kamil1292]

@@jackfaber7710 Well, if it's cheap then do it better :D

[@jackfaber7710]

@@kamil1292 it is better to do nothing, than do cheap, dude :D

[@tevasalmon7463]

@@jackfaber7710 Hahaha 🤣 I'm not agree but you make me laugh so hard so i give you point 🤣🤣

[@BabyVistaLaHasta]

i feel like im on a similar rollercoaster

[@ditto6330]

You are so Amazing. Keep up the good work and follow your Dreams. I don't feel stressed anymore thanks for your awesome music!

[@aportman58]

This gal is highly gifted and incredibly talented! Totally enjoyed wathcing her work the loops!

[@dsegal1401]

Ended up here by accident and was privileged to see true talent. Very, very well done! *subscribed

[@aligiff17]

Stunning talent, love this cover.

[@robinrosauro3767]

Amazing and absolutely talented!!! Wow! Amazing artist, singer, producer !great job!

[@alexbreugelmans8448]

Sublime. She should be no 1 in the charts.

[@jonataslopesferreira6034]

Uma Obra de arte Perfect!

[@borisspektor742]

I have no words That was the single most jaw dropping thing I’ve seen on KZbin. Girl you are a straight breath of life, wish there were more artists like this. That violin... *shudder* I’ll stop now. Just wow. Do not pass go do not collect $200 go directly to heaven

[@Steven-c3n3m]

Exceptional musically multi talented Lady ! Thank you for sharing🎉❤ Best wishes !

[@extraitkbis3199]

1:48 what a master !

[@ArtedeCarry]

I love this girl

[@ВладимирКазанли]

And I

[@SirGooch_]

And now I wake up in the morning and you have 1000 subs. Congrats hoping nothing but the best for you!

[@HayTiro]

TheFost SGMT Now you have 3K

[@itsKeeN]

Now it's 5k

[@franku7259]

I read that singing

[@SirGooch_]

1 MILLION VIEWS!!!!! Omg so happy for you!!!

[@AmyAndThePup]

I was fourteen when this came out in 1995, and up to then I hadn't listened to, or liked, rap. This one captivated me--the girl who grew up, quite literally, in the sticks. I wasn't clear on the words until I was much older. Her singing is captivating. It's beautiful and soulful. I love it.

[@diegocaceres7247]

Guau.! Estoy estupefacto. Talento por todos lados. La voz, al tocar esos instrumentos y ni hablar de la imaginación para crear esa interpretación. Felicidades. Saludos desde La Patagonia, Argentina.

[@mufashagedeon6896]

This really incredible,, she is all in one music Genius.

[@MOBROOKS]

PHUCK!! She rocked this. In a major way!!

[@tsiolaschris]

haaahahahahahahaaahahahahahahaaahahahahahahaaahahahahahahaaahahahahaha

[@smileymole9916]

MOBROOKS blues

[@G3t_50m3]

You are straight talent ❤ I feel this song like this…. The way you master the he entire recording is magical. I’m sharing and promoting your amazing! Thank you

[@davidt1863]

Very cool I love the way you sang this, really good.

[@pickflip113]

That was alot to take in. Holy hell. That's one hell of an internal rhythm. Like damn.

[@thebrooklyngardenclub225]

Ok i was just researching loopers but somehow i came here and managed to misplace my jaw

[@GenuineLeatherSoul]

I lost my heart...

[@hectormoreno9637]

Same 😂😂

[@brp0u12]

Check out Keller Williams for some good looping as well. OG STAGE

[@softpoached272]

🤩😛🤩😍🤩😛🤩😂🤣😅🤣😍🤩😛😋😍🤩😂

[@MrMasterOdin]

@@brp0u12 That name sounds suspicious.

[@MonkeyZen]

Absolutely brilliant!!! Very well done!!

[@Kaustav-Patra]

That is some crazy crazy crazy skills...all around ❤️❤️❤️

[@HugoM946]

Impressive! She is even playing whac-a-mole with her feet like...whatever. Talk about multitasking :D

[@700bond700]

alright now!!! I've had it with these over achieving prodigies! dammit!! how are us slackers ever supposed to impress anyone with the bar set this high? Wow! beautiful.

[@jasonveigl949]

Pure art at its finest! Ever need a drummer holler! Music is life!

[@denge7014]

Это невыносимо прекрасно!