Songkills | music on Instagram: "Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise, released in 1995, became one of the most iconic hip hop songs of the 90s. Featured in the movie Dangerous Minds, the track stood out for its clean lyrics, haunting choir, and powerful use of Stevie Wonder’s Pastime Paradise sample. The song reflects on struggle, survival, and inner conflict, giving it a darker and more thoughtful tone than much of rap at the time. It won a Grammy, topped charts worldwide, and remains a cultural landma