Coolio, stage name of Artis Leon Ivey Jr., was an American rapper and record producer, born in 1963 in Compton, California, and passed away in 2022.
He became a true icon of the ’90s thanks to his single “Gangstas Paradise (1995)”, one of the most celebrated hip hop tracks of all time, Grammy winner and soundtrack to the film Dangerous Minds. His style combined social lyrics, melody and a flow unmistakable, making him unique in the rap scene of that era.
Coolio released several albums, acted in films and TV series, and remains a symbolic figure of old school rap, with a musical legacy that continues to influence artists today.
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Coolio, stage name of Artis Leon Ivey Jr., was an American rapper and record producer, born in 1963 in Compton, California, and passed away in 2022.
He became a true icon of the ’90s thanks to his single “Gangstas Paradise (1995)”, one of the most celebrated hip hop tracks of all time, Grammy winner and soundtrack to the film Dangerous Minds. His style combined social lyrics, melody and a flow unmistakable, making him unique in the rap scene of that era.
Coolio released several albums, acted in films and TV series, and remains a symbolic figure of old school rap, with a musical legacy that continues to influence artists today.