Coolio RIP

[Tony L]

Sad news, just 59 (my age). Heart attack apparently (BBC). RIP.

 

[vince rocker]

RIP. I don't know much of his music but Gangsta's Paradise is a classic.

 

[andrew d]

RIP. Gangsters Paradise is one of the best examples of a rapper sampling or reworking a song. Coolio took Stevie Wonder's Pastime Paradise and turned into a massive record. Great article about the history of the song which I was only discussing with a mate a few weeks ago. https://ig.ft.com/life-of-a-song/pastime-paradise.html

 

[paulfromcamden]

A shame his bid for the White House was unsuccessful.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/music/sd-me-music-coolio-20171115-story.html

 

[smike]

Very sad news

 

[Woodface]

Certainly a character, probably didn’t take the best care of himself but RIP indeed.

 

[Nytechy]

R.I.P.
And kudos to Stevie for allowing the sample to be used.

 

[The Captain]

Hi again Tony..

I met him once, seemed quite humble tho with the usual 'rap entourage' sort of ruining this pov.

Can't quite understand how he's in the news tho, I mean.. 1 great tune wasn't it, & this totally benefitting from a S.Wonder song. Maybe Im missing something, rap Im least knowledgeable about. I hope he did heaps for charity or summink too.

Capt