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| Studio album by Coolio | |||||
| Released | November 21 1995 | ||||
| Recorded | 1994-1995 | ||||
| Genre | Rap | ||||
| Length | 64:25 | ||||
| Label | Tommy Boy | ||||
| Producer | Coolio Christopher Hamabe Devon Davis Doug Rasheed Brian "The Wino" Dobbs |
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Gangsta's Paradise is the second album by rapper Coolio. He released it on November 21, 1995.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
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| 1 | "That's How it is" | Coolio | Coolio, Talkbox |
| 2 | "Geto Highlites" | Christopher Hamabe, Devon Davis | Coolio, 40 Thevz (backing vocals) |
| 3 | "Gangsta's Paradise" | Doug Rasheed | Coolio, L.V., Trinna Simmons (backing) |
| 4 | "Too Hot" | Brian Dobbs | Coolio, J.T. Taylor |
| 5 | "Cruisin'" | Christopher Hamabe, Devon Davis | Coolio, Malika, Shaunna D. (backing) |
| 6 | "Exercise Yo Game" | Jay Williams, Maurice Thompson | 40 Thevz, Coolio, E-40, Kam |
| 7 | "Sumpin' New" | James Carter, Poison Ivey | Coolio |
| 8 | "Smilin'" | Dominic Aldridge, James Carter, Reece Carter (co-producer) | Coolio, Baby G (backing) |
| 9 | "Fucc Coolio" | Coolio | Coolio |
| 10 | "Kinda High Kinda Drunk" | Dominic Aldridge, James Carter, Danny Taylor (co-producer) | Coolio |
| 11 | "For my Sistas" | Oji Pierce | Coolio, Lashann Dendy |
| 12 | "Is This me?" | Devon Davis | Coolio, LV, Rated R |
| 13 | "A Thing Goin' on" | Oji Pierce | Coolio, Jeremy Monroe |
| 14 | "Bright as the Sun" | Oji Pierce | Coolio, Will Wheaton |
| 15 | "Recoup This" | Spoon | Coolio, Capucine Jackson (backing), P.S. (backing) |
| 16 | "The Revolution" | Brian Dobbs | Coolio |
| 17 | "Get up Get down" | Brian Dobbs | Coolio, Leek Ratt, Malika, P.S., Ras Kass, Shorty, WC |
Samples & Interpolations
- "Gangsta's Paradise" contains samples of "Pastime Paradise," performed by Stevie Wonder.
- "Too Hot" contains an interpolation of "Too Hot," originally performed by Kool & The Gang.
- "Cruisin'" contains an interpolation of "Cruisin'," originally performed by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles.
- "Sumpin' New" contains samples of "Theighs High (Grip Your Hips More)," performed by Tom Browne & "Wikka Wrap," performed by The Evasions.
- "Smilin'" contains an interpolation of "You Caught Me Smiling," originally performed by Sly & The Family Stone.
- "Kinda High, Kinda Drunk" contains an interpolation of "Saturday Night".
- "For My Sistas" contains an interpolation of "Make Me Say It Again Girl," originally performed by The Isley Brothers.
- "A Thing Goin' On" contains an interpolation of "Me & Mrs. Jones".
- "The Revolution" contains an interpolation of "Magic Night".
- "Get Up Get Down" contains an interpolation of "Chameleon," originally performed by Herbie Hancock.
