Paradise ( Remix ) Ft L.v. X 2pac X Eazy E X Ice Cube X Snoop Dogg: Coolio Gansta's

: It was the first rap song to ever be the #1 Billboard song of the year (1995) and won Coolio a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance.

: The verses used for 2Pac , Eazy-E , and others are usually stripped from their own famous tracks (acapellas) and synced to the "Gangsta's Paradise" tempo. The Original "Gangsta's Paradise" (1995) The authentic version has its own incredible history: : It was the first rap song to

: Stevie Wonder initially refused to clear the sample because he didn't want his music associated with profanity. Coolio had to rewrite the lyrics to contain no curse words to get Wonder's final approval. Coolio had to rewrite the lyrics to contain

The track featuring , L.V. , 2Pac , Eazy-E , Ice Cube , and Snoop Dogg is a fan-made mashup , not an official studio release. While these legendary West Coast artists are often grouped together in "posse cut" remixes on platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud, the original "Gangsta's Paradise" only officially featured L.V. . The Story Behind the Mashups While these legendary West Coast artists are often