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Artis Leon Ivey, Jr.Coolio (born August 1, 1963) is an American rapper and actor perhaps best known for the hit song "Gangsta's Paradise."Coolio has also made numerous television and film appearances.He got the name 'Coolio' after friends called him Coolio Iglesias because he played guitar.In high school, his nickname was 'Boo'.WC and the Maad Circle
3.Early life
Coolio was born Artis Leon Ivey, Jr.Recording career
Coolio started his career as a member of the rap group, WC and the Maad Circle, which included WC, Sir Jinx and DJ Crazy Toones.However, Coolio's next three albums, 1997's "My Soul", 2002's "El Cool Magnifico" and 2006's "Return of the Gangsta", failed to live up to the success of his first two albums.Coolio's recordings also appeared on the soundtracks to Clueless (1995) and Dangerous Minds (1995).Coolio is a former Crip member.Television
Coolio performed the theme song for the 1996 TV show Kenan and Kel, entitled "Awww Here It Goes" where he was featured in most of the song.Coolio also was in 2000 movie called Gangland.In 2001, he was a special guest on Beat the Geeks.In 2002 Coolio guest starred in the hit series Charmed, as a Lazarus demon, in the episode Marry Got Found.He played himself in the episode Coolio Runnings of the animated comedy Duckman.Tale of Two Santas" episode of Futurama.DVD feature Bender's Big Score.In 2002, Coolio was a contestant on Celebrity Fear Factor.During the third round, he referred to himself as "El Cool Magnifico" (which would become the title of his fourth studio album).That same year, he appeared on Celebrity Bootcamp and won.That year, he also appeared in Joey on the episode "Joey and the Poker."In 2006, Coolio appeared in the "Tanner's Ghost" episode of the Celebrity Paranormal Project.Pop culture references
His song Gangsta's Paradise was parodied by "Weird Al" Yankovic as Amish Paradise in 1996.Coolio did not take nicely to the parody initially due to claims that he did not sign off on it (Yankovic's agent claimed Coolio's agent did).Coolio has since forgiven Al, even signing autographs with him at an electronics show.In the television show 30 Rock, Tracy Jordan states that the Black Crusaders wanted him to disappear "just like Coolio" to which Liz Lemon responds "Coolio's still around".Ska punk band Patent Pending mentions Coolio in their song "The Website Is Under Construction," singing "Where the hell is Coolio tonight?"Band Andrew Vincent and the Pirates mention Coolio in their song 'Girlfriend's Dog', singing "She calls him Frank, but I've been calling him Coolio"
In the song "Go To Church" from Ice Cube's "Laugh Now, Cry Later" album, rapper Snoop Dogg mentions Coolio.In an episode of Futurama, what appears to be Coolio's face is shown on a coin.Billboard Music Award Win for Top Hot 100 Single Sales Single of the Year.Billboard Music Award Win for Top Hot 100 Single of the Year.Grammy Award Win for Best Rap Solo Performance.MTV Video Music Award Win for Best Video from a Film .MTV Video Music Award Win for Best Dance Video.MTV Video Music Award Nomination for Best Male Video.Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals."Gangsta's Paradise" (featuring L.External links
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m.Coolio was born Artis Leon Ivey, Jr.After high school, he studied at Compton Community College; he also began taking his high school interest in rap to the stage and took his performing name from a dozen contests in which someone called him "Coolio Iglesias."Unfortunately, he also fell prey to crack cocaine addiction, which derailed his music career.Coolio entered rehab and straightened himself out by taking a job as a firefighter in the forests of northern California.Coolio cut another single, "You're Gonna Miss Me," that went nowhere.Accompanied by DJ Brian "Wino" Dobbs, Coolio recorded his debut album, It Takes a Thief, which was released in 1994.Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life cut "Pastime Paradise.""Gangsta's Paradise" was a social statement about ghetto life, and the music was dark, haunting, and spellbindingly atmospheric.Boyz II Men duet "One Sweet Day" setting a new record for most weeks at number one that year, "Gangsta's Paradise" still managed to beat it out as the number one single of 1995.Naturally, "Gangsta's Paradise" was featured on Coolio's next album, released toward the end of 1995, and naturally, it was the title track.Meanwhile, Coolio toured the world, contributed the theme song to the Nickelodeon comedy series Kenan and Kel, and began pursuing an acting career, making his screen debut with a cameo in the 1996 comedy Phat Beach; he would also land a small role in the following year's Batman and Robin.Coolio's third album, My Soul, could well have been expected to be a major event, given his massive success last time out.Puff Daddy was rapidly becoming a breakout star with the young audience that had previously belonged to Coolio.The disappointing performance of My Soul was complicated by various legal difficulties.In late 1997, Coolio and seven members of his entourage were arrested for allegedly shoplifting from a German clothing store and assaulting the owner; he was later convicted on accessory charges and fined.In the summer of 1998, Coolio was arrested again, this time in Lawndale, CA; he was pulled over and cited for driving on the wrong side of the road with an expired license and was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon (despite having alerted the officer to the presence of the unloaded semiautomatic pistol in the vehicle) and possessing a small amount of marijuana.Finally, five years after his last album, El Cool Magnifico appeared on the Dragon Riders label.Create a configuration object and add the keywords to the conf.To share this media with a friend, you must have AIM installed.What: Her energy infused Sessions performance.Highlights: A smokin version of her hit single Tambourine and a killer verse from Party Like a Rockstar.RogerFuturama: Bender's Big Score (2007) (V) (voice) ....The StarThree Days to Vegas (2007) ....HostGrad Night (2006) ....As himselfPterodactyl (2005) ....BergenGang Warz (2004) ....Dunzio DayDracula 3000 (2004) (TV) ....Ta divna Splitska noc (2004) ....Wonderful Night in Split (International: English title) (USA) Tapped Out (2003) ....GuestStorm Watch (2002) ....Code Hunter (UK) (USA: video title) ...Round (2002) TV episode ....China Strike Force (Hong Kong: English title) (USA) ...Cecil LoftusThe Convent (2000) ....Officer StarkeyDope Case Pending (2000) (V) Gangland (2000) ....Daddio (1999) TV episode ....Number One with a Bullet (1999) TV episode ....Roc' RubyJudgment Day (1999) (V) ....Lucifer'Midnight Mass (1999) ....Blue LouTyrone (1999) ....Work (1998) TV episode ....IrwinAn Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn (1998) ....BankerDear God (1996) ....SNL (USA: informal title) ...SNL 25 (USA: alternative title) ...Coolio (1996) TV episode ....Trust a Move (1995) TV episode ....Angel: The Series (USA) 'Weird Al' Yankovic Live!Coolio i Planet Voice (2007) TV episode ....Joey and the Poker (2005) TV episode ....Coolio (2005) TV episode ....Episode dated 25 June 2005 (2005) TV episode ....Tournament 1, Game 4 (2003) TV episode ....Episode dated 24 October 2003 (2003) TV episode ....Episode dated 23 October 2003 (2003) TV episode ....Episode dated 22 October 2003 (2003) TV episode ....Episode dated 21 October 2003 (2003) TV episode ....Episode dated 20 October 2003 (2003) TV episode ....HimselfFour Fingers of the Dragon (2003) ....Episode dated 16 January 2003 (2003) TV episode ....HimselfCelebrity Boot Camp (2002) (TV) ....Coolio (2002) TV episode ....HimselfThe Secret History of Rock 'n' Roll with Gene Simmons (2001) (TV) ....Factor miedo (USA: Spanish title) ...USA: promotional title) 100 Greatest Number One Singles (2001) (TV) ....Dark Side to Limelight (2000) TV episode ....Episode dated 17 June 2000 (2000) TV episode ....HimselfLeprechaun in the Hood (2000) (V) ....Hop Music Awards (1999) (TV) ....Episode dated 16 June 1997 (1997) TV episode ....Coolio Runnings (1997) TV episode (voice) ....Girl and Her Cat (1996) TV episode ....HimselfPhat Beach (1996) ....You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers.They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update.Internet Movie Database Inc.Sign in to get personalized recommendations.This item is not eligible for Amazon Prime, but over a million other items are.Join Amazon Prime today.See all 12 customer reviews...Available from these sellers.Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Songs from this album are available to purchase as MP3s.FSCommands are received by VBScript in IE.Mama, I'm In Love Wit A Gangsta (LP Mix)Coolio feat.Ghetto Cartoon (LP Version)Coolio feat.LP Version)Coolio feat W.It Takes A Thief (LP Mix)Coolio feat.Remember (LP Version)Coolio feat.Buy the sheet music for Coolio at Sheet Music Plus.Send Coolio ringtones to your cell phone now!Add a iframe that allows us to ping the server when this element becomes visible
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Ghetto Cartoon: Coolio gives you a rather twisted urban fairy tale featuring all the WB and Disney characters, hilarious and deft.Gangsta's Paradise: The title track to a major movie, and one of they very few rap songs that goes for 'haunting' and achieves it.Just buy the album already.Your vote will be counted and will appear on the product page within 24 hours."It's the Hip hop's hair doo master Coolio on a debut album, my locc Coolio went from B.Locc'sta from Compton, CA aka the CPT.Like I said on my review from Gangsta's Paradice, Coolio be blowin' on some Indo or some other type of funky gangee, because Coolio was the locc who released the ultimate house party groove Fantastic Voyage by far Coolio's dopest hit, County Line is a far out Dope song by my locc, Ghetto Cartoon is a funny cartoonished song with funny lyrics, and my locc has another good one called Ugly Bitches, what!?It's a true song by my locc Coolio.Was this review helpful to you?It's the Hip hop's hair doo master Coolio on a debut album, my locc Coolio went from B.Like I said on my review from Gangsta's Paradice, Coolio be blowin' on some Indo or some other type of funky gangee, because Coolio was the locc who released the ultimate house party groove Fantastic Voyage by far Coolio's dopest hit, County Line is a far out Dope song by my locc, Ghetto Cartoon is a funny cartoonished song with funny lyrics, and my locc has another good one called Ugly Bitches, what!?It's a true song by my locc Coolio.This album is truly a classic, with SOME good tracks like Fantastic Voyage, Smokin Stix.Published on August 5, 2004 by L.It's been a while since I last listened to it but I remember thinking it was a masterpiece when I first heard it.The rest of the songs are not even the least bit interesting.Better than the latest
Even though this album isn't very well known, I think it is much better than his latest album.When I purchiced this C.To complete my Coolio colection I thought itm would be better.If you like Coolio, get off your butt and get this CD!Coolio, this being his first album.What made you gravitate to Hip Hop as a youth?Be the first person to add an article about this item at Amapedia.Music You Should Hear: Artists' PicksWant to know what Norah Jones, Sting, and Il Divo are listening to?Find out in Music You Should Hear, where these and other artists tell you about the music they love.For more about music, check out our blog, Amazon Earworm, and our monthly newsletters, Amazon Delivers.Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?Track your recent orders.View or change your orders in Your Account.Visit our Help department.You have no recently viewed items or searches.When you can see Coolio.This page has moved, please click here to go to its new location. |
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