A historic masterpiece that embodied the social nature of 90s hip-hop
This is an important album that will go down in music history as Coolio's masterpiece.
The title track, "Gangsta's Paradise," was a huge hit as the theme song for the film "Dangerous Minds," and made hip-hop known to the world as an important means of expression that addresses social issues. The song's message and high level of musical perfection are perfectly balanced, making it a representative work of the 90s.