Although none of his subsequent albums have made much impact on the charts, Coolio has branched off into film acting, reality TV and cooking.Coolio’s third album, 1997’s My Soul, yielded his fourth and final Top 20 hit, “C U When U Get There”. (born August 1st, 1963) or Coolio is an American rapper and actor known for his Grammy Award winning 'Gangstas Paradise' and his minor parts in several films such as the directors cut of Daredevil.Find top songs and albums by Coolio, including Gangstas Paradise (feat. Nicky Romero & Raiden - Protocol Radio 484 Artwork. The rapper’s 1995 sophomore album, also titled Gangsta’s Paradise, spawned another Top 5 pop hit: “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New)”. Listen to music by Coolio on Apple Music. Coolio - Gangstas Paradise (DJ Crime Festival Mix) Artwork.Built on a sample from Stevie Wonder’s 1976 classic “Pastime Paradise”, the sombre single topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and earned Coolio a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance. He recorded the 1995 song “Gangsta’s Paradise”, featuring R&B singer LV, for the film Dangerous Minds.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the year’s biggest songs. Block & Crown Loving You Everyday (Nudisco Bounce Mix) Loving You Everyday (Nudisco Bounce Mix. Coolio’s solo debut album, 1994’s It Takes a Thief, features the party anthem “Fantastic Voyage”.In 1991, he joined the group WC and the Maad Circle and worked on the group’s debut LP, Ain’t a Damn Thang Changed.He recorded his first single, “Whatcha Gonna Do?” in 1987. Answer (1 of 7): Grammys are awarded based on votes by members of the National Academy of Recording Arts (NARAS, more commonly known as The Recording Academy), a trade organization for professionals involved in various aspects of the recording industry.He turned his life around by working as a volunteer firefighter in the San Jose area. The Compton native started rapping at 15 but fell victim to drugs in the ’80s.West Coast rap legend Coolio helped to define ’90s hip-hop with party jams like “Fantastic Voyage” and the more serious-minded “Gangsta’s Paradise”.