Purely History on Instagram: "Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise, released in 1995, is one of the most famous hip hop tracks of all time, and it stands out for several reasons. Despite being regarded as a hardcore “gangsta anthem,” the song contains no profanity at all. Coolio made a deliberate choice to leave out curse words, which made it more powerful and widely accessible while still carrying the weight of its message. Another unique element is the presence of a real church choir. The song samples

GANGSTA (Remix)

How Songs Are Created on Instagram: "Rapper Coolio passed away exactly 3 years ago at the age of 59. The creator of the timeless hit ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ and a defining figure of the California hip-hop scene"