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• #GANGSTERS PARADISE VIDEO MOVIE#

Coolio also adapts Wonder's background vocals in the chorus and converts it into a "church choir" evoking the sense of being in a religious state or "paradise." Also notable is Coolio's quote from the 23rd Psalm at the beginning of the song. Coolio utilizes the same music for the refrain and takes Wonder's intense rhyme scheme in the verses, transforming it into pure rap. This song is a re-make and modernization of Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise" (1976). In 1996, Coolio won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance for "Gangsta's Paradise."

The movie, like the song, deals with issues of growing up amid the lure of street gangs.

#GANGSTERS PARADISE VIDEO MOVIE#

"Gangsta's Paradise" was written in 1995 for the movie Dangerous Minds starring Michelle Pfeiffer. Despite intense peer pressure, Coolio avoided involvement with the local gangs in Los Angeles. Someone asked him, "Who do you think you are, Coolio Iglesias?" (referring to Julio Iglesias, the Latin singer) and the name stayed. Coolio's name was coined when he appeared for a session wearing a western shirt and playing a guitar while singing a song. He continued studying music at a local community college. Rights have not been secured to reprint the words for this song.Ĭoolio (Artis Ivey) was born in California on August 1, 1963, and began rapping while he was still in high school in the late 1970s. The official video may be viewed on YouTube. Thanks to Stevie, Jelle, Camon Valdez, D. Available on iTunes and Spotify.įor more information on Coolio, visit his offical website. Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangstas paradise Tell me why are we so blind to see That the ones we hurt are you and me Tell me why are we so blind to see That the ones we hurt are you and me Fade out Submit Corrections.

"Gangsta's Paradise" performed by Coolio on Gangsta's Paradise, New York: Tommy Boy Records, © 1995. If they can't understand it, how can they reach me?"-mean for anyone trying to help eliminate gangs? What does the line-"They say I've got to learn, but no one's here to teach me. What socio-economic conditions are breeding grounds for gangs? How can communities make changes to discourage gangs? What else changes about the song in the chorus? He sings "they" instead of "I." This is a quote from Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise." Why would Coolio choose this song and artist to quote? What is the purpose of the choir in the background? When does the choir sing? Chorus. What arguments does this group use against gangs? What keeps gang members from changing? How does knowing that enhance your understanding of the song? Why is it called "Gangsta's Paradise"? What is paradise to a gang member? Is this song for or against gangs? Why?Ĭoolio the songwriter did make the choice not to join a gang. Why do kids join gangs? What do gangs offer their members that family, school, church, and other communities don't? Why do so many kids go for being in gangs if it's so dangerous? Do they feel like they have a choice?

What does he say is the danger of being in a gang? Won't live to be 24. 'Weird Al' Yankovic performs a parody of Coolio's song 'Gangsta's Paradise', but talking about the Amish culture. With Steve Jay, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Florence Henderson, Mary Yankovic. (1) pride of gang member (2) trapped, only way out is death (3) no one is paying attention What is the mood of each verse? How does the singer's attitude change from one verse to the next? 'Weird Al' Yankovic: Amish Paradise: Directed by 'Weird Al' Yankovic. The choral lines (sung by L.V.) Tell me why are we so blind to see / That the ones we hurt are you and me offer an especially plaintive self-criticism.Home Unit Table of Contents Unit Timeline Historical Background Much of the lyrics are very dark and tragic and are meant to be a criticism of the violence and tragedy of the "gangsta" life. Adding to some of the religious overtones are choral vocals in the background. The song begins with a line from Psalm 23 from the Bible: As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, but then diverges with: I take a look at my life / And realize there's nothing left. The song was voted as the best single of the year in The Village Voice Pazz & Jop critics poll. Coolio was awarded a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance, two MTV Video Music.

Coolio was awarded with a Grammy for the song/album. Definition of gangstas paradise in the dictionary. The song was later released on the album Gangsta's Paradise and Dangerous Minds (Soundtrack) in 1995. "Gangsta's Paradise" is a rap song by Coolio from the movie Dangerous Minds (1995) (starring Michelle Pfeiffer).