Introspective storytelling delivered through mellow G-funk
This single from Coolio's debut album, "It Takes a Thief," reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Coolio's early signature songs.
This single was released early in his career, before "Gangsta's Paradise." "I Remember" samples The Emotions' song of the same name and is a G-funk piece characterized by mellow synths and a gentle beat. The lyrics, which talk about his experiences on the streets and childhood memories, have a warmth that is different from his later socially conscious works. This track is from the album "It Takes a Thief," and the B-side features "Mama, I Must Be Crazy." This song shows his storytelling qualities.
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7 TRACKS:
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I Remember (Album Mix)
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I Remember (Original Version)
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I Remember (LA Remix)
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I Remember (Kendal's J Funk Remix)
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Mama I'm In Love Wit A Gangsta (Album Mix)
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I Remember (LA Remix Instr.)
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I Remember (Kendal's J Funk Instr.)
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Co-producer - Coolio
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Backing Vocals [Additional], Instruments - Salah (2, 3, 6)
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Backing Vocals [Additional] - Jamahl (4, 7)
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Featuring - BIlly Boy
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Producer - Gary "G-Luv" Herd
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Featuring - J-Ro
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Remix, Engineer - Kendal (4, 7)
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Engineer, Programmed By [MIDI], Mixed By - Eddie Krakaur (2, 3, 6)
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Backing Vocals [Additional] - Dre Kroon Smith
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Featuring - GAT
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Art Direction - Erwin Gorostiza
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Design - Jason Rand
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Photography By - Annalisa (4)
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Management - Power Move Mgmt.
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Executive-Producer - Paul Stewart (13)
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Co-producer - Spoon
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Bass - Ramone (8) (4, 7)
