@hiphopofthe90s: “Gangsta's Paradise” by Coolio featuring L.V. was released in 1995 and became one of the biggest songs of the decade. 👀 The track is built around a sample from “Pastime Paradise” by Stevie Wonder, but unlike most rap songs at the time, Stevie Wonder only allowed the sample to be used if the lyrics carried a serious message. “Gangsta's Paradise” went on to spend 3 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the best-selling single of 1995 in the U.S. The song was also closely tied to the film “Dangerous Minds”, which helped push it even further into mainstream success. It later won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance and has since been widely recognized as one of the most impactful rap songs ever, especially for bringing socially conscious themes to a global audience. 💯 Did you know it was built off a Stevie Wonder sample? 🤔⁉️ 🎥 Via: Coolio “Gangsta's Paradise” 09/05/95 - “Late Night With Conan O'Brien” #rap #hiphop #rapmusic #hiphopmusic #music