GANGSTA'S PARADISE

Gangsta's Paradise is the second studio album by American rapper Coolio, released on November 7, 1995. It is Coolio's best-selling album, with over two million copies sold in the United States. The album produced three singles, which became hits: the title track (which was first used in the 1995 film Dangerous Minds, released before Coolio's album), "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)", and "Too Hot". The single was released on August 1, 1995.

Tracklist

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, Danger Jay Coolio, L.V., Trinna Simmons (backing)
4 "Too Hot" Bryan Wino 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 "1, 2, 3, 4 (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, Roblow for Crimelab Production Coolio, L.V., 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" Bryan Wino Dobbs Coolio
17 "Get Up, Get Down" Bryan Wino Dobbs Coolio, Malika, Shorty, Leek Ratt, P.S., WC & Ras Kass