Crazy right. Compared to now where it’s bad lyrics sandwiched between all curse words. This song number one. NF makes great non curse word music too. And it’s practically better
This song alone had more people listening to it spanning all sorts of tastes in music back when it came out on the Dangerous Minds soundtrack - Everyone everywhere in every class was playing and jamming to this song.
I'm not a huge rap fan, but I love this song. It's so haunting, especially the line "death's nothin but a heartbeat away". Shine by Aswad and Sweat by Inner Circle are other favourites of mine.
I’m English white and a country music fan but this song and that opening beat is one of the most recognisable beats ever. EVERYONE has heard this. It’s an absolute goat song. I’m 38 now and this song was my childhood
They're showing clips from the movie Dangerous Minds starring Michelle Pfeiffer. It's an excellent film, based on a true story. Highly recommend! He's talking about being a gang banger that has no other options because that's all he's ever known, growing up in the hood. ✌
I don't think most people understand that Gangsters Paradise isn't the street... Gangsters' Paradise is who put that street there... it isn't the hood or even who runs it.. Gangsters Paradise is about who OWNS IT.... he's the Master of Puppets...
Never thought of it that way. I was a kid in the 90's when this song came out, so maybe that's the reason. I think this song was the anthem about how people growing up in the hood come to be what they are that NWA couldn't quite actualize. Compton's Most Wanted came close with 'hood took me under' but this song hits very different and hits on a wider scale in terms of the issue that is being addressed.
This is a song about growing up in a low income neighborhood filled with lots of people who have more despair and pessimism than hope. One of my favorite lines is "They tell me to learn but no one's here to teach me".
I grew up with parents and grandparents that were very musicaly eclectic. I was lucky. A good song , is a good song. A great singer can come in any shape or color. There is so much good music out there. Keep going in your in for a great journey
I’m not a rap fan but, I love the early rappers like the Gap Band-and Coolio. This was the theme song for the movie “Dangerous Minds”. An excellent, heartbreaking movie.
Excellent song. I'm an old lady and I still enjoy it. The movie that it's from it's called Dangerous Minds and that's Michelle Pfeiffer in the video with him. You must see that movie
Hiya,Paul! Thanks for making an awesome video. I am a metal chick but I my boyfriend at the time saw the movie,"Dangerous Minds" at the movie theatre. This song blew me away. I couldn't get the song outta my head. Some of the lyrics hit home for me. R.I.P. COOLIO ! I still from time to time groove to "GANGSTA'S PARADISE ". This song I sang a lot back in 1995 because I was a 24 yr. old junkie and Crackhead.. So, Coolio's lyrics,especially the 1st line resonated with me,"As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I take a look at my life and realize there's nothing left...." Addiction made me a slave and I lost everything!Including, my son (5 yrs old at the time) and my daughter (3 yrs old at the time). "Death ain't nothin' but a heartbeat away..." "I'm 23 now but will I live to see 24. The way things are goin' I don't know.." "If THEY can't understand, how can THEY reach me..." POWERFUL LYRICS! I THANK COOLIO FOR THIS GIFT!This song has a very sentimental value to me. I have been in recovery from Crack and heroin since 2004;alcohol since 2011. I SHOULD'VE BEEN DEAD YEEEARS AGO! GOD was definitely watching over me! Now,my mission is to help those strugglin' with addiction/ alcoholism. May Coolio have a FANTASTIC VOYAGE TO THE GANGSTA'S PARADISE IN HEAVEN. SHAKA ZULU! ✌😥
Keep it coming! No matter the genre, if you look enough there are allways going to be soming that you end up liking. There's no reason to stuck to a specificy genre if you have a open mind to music. Great video, I love seeing people react to great songs for the first time
Brilliant song ,its about continuous cycle of poverty & criminal activity trying to get out of it ,the child in the video is his son ,coping ,his father,this film is a true story ,about an ex marine ( Michelle phiffer) & her impact on her pupils
Hey Paul I loved your reaction! This was and still is, an iconic rap from Coolio and LV! That's my favorite actress of all time, Michelle Pfeiffer and this song and movie left an impression on me forever! Good luck with your channel! I'll check in from time to time. Cheers from Orlando, Florida!!!
I am a 62 yr old white mum from Australia, grew up on AC/DC, Zeppelin and Floyd. Rap etc never appealed to me until I heard this amazing song when I was about 34 and fell in love with it. The only other rap type song that I love is Lose Yourself by Eminem, so I am not a big rap fan but I love both songs to this day! Sounds shallow to rap fans I know. I am a music freak, studied classical piano for many years and did exams at the Conservatorium of Music in Melbourne, until I discovered boys and that was the end of that. Have to listen to music every day. But maybe due to the time I was born and the heavier rock music that I loved, I wasn’t exposed to any rap as it wasn’t overly popular in Australia when I was younger. But I prefer it to that awful jazz that sounds like a cat wrote the so called music, I hate that with a passion. Blues jazz is wonderful, just not that other racket.
The kid looking back at him represents a next generation ready to take his place potentially meaning he knows he's a spoke on the wheel when he's gone someone else will take his place
great reaction! looking forward to your next videos! My suggestion would Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak, Silk Sonic - "Leave the Door Open", if you haven't heard it already!
Based on (and not loosly) on Pasttime Paradise by Stevie Wonder. Explains the extremly good chords and melody. But this version is really good. If you havent, check out the parody by Wierd Al called Amish Paradise.
need to be the FIRST to react to this!!!!! it will add new dynamics to your channel and grab more viewers!!! ON GOD!!!! EVERYONE has gotta see this shit...... @
Just a suggestion but you might enjoy a reaction to the songs "handle the vibe" and "crossroads" by Bone Thugs In Harmony. And from one metal head to another, greetings from central Illinois over here across the pond (as yall like to say).
Tell me whybare we so blind to see, that the ones we hurt are you and me. Always valid in every freaking circumstance. People just need to realize that
Back when gangs were rampid I grew up in California and I lived near Compton they didn't even try to hide their guns. Senseless murders just to be initiated into a gang. 😢 my friend was driving to work she dropped her child at daycare and on her way a gang opened fire with the bullets going thru her baby's car seat.
I am from india ,and watched dangerous mind series . And. So amaze . And feel same nigga feeling ....Bcz I put my self in that series and feel the pain and situation that time they faced ...Bcz I am untouchable in indian cast system ..Jay bhim
I think you would enjoy some "happy rap" from De La Soul or M C Hammer more than gangster rap which focuses on hating the police and being rude and violent to the female sex.
No they won't all be like that. That was old school rap, rap nowadays is shit. Nothing like that at all. Overproduced crap which all sound the same, no meaning but to earn a quick buck. Coolio was pretty much a one hit wonder and that was sooooo big when it came out. The lead song in Dangerous Minds the movie with Michelle Pfeiffer. I'm with you, metal head through and through.
You can check out any collaboration from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, DMX, Exhibit, Ice Cube, Nipsey, and/or Eminem and you will be just as impressed, I promise🔥🔥
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Fun fact there's not one single curse word in this song and it's still considered one of the hardest song till this day
Crazy right. Compared to now where it’s bad lyrics sandwiched between all curse words.
This song number one. NF makes great non curse word music too. And it’s practically better
That's right, this song is one of the most iconic songs of this genre.
This song alone had more people listening to it spanning all sorts of tastes in music back when it came out on the Dangerous Minds soundtrack - Everyone everywhere in every class was playing and jamming to this song.
This is real rap. Not modern garbage that has no talent whatsoever.
It was THE MOST ICONIC
Coolio mashup with 1976 original th-cam.com/video/nPbbYyeG7Qc/w-d-xo.html
I'm not a huge rap fan, but I love this song. It's so haunting, especially the line "death's nothin but a heartbeat away". Shine by Aswad and Sweat by Inner Circle are other favourites of mine.
Those other songs aren’t really rap. They’re reggae.
my fav lines has to be ‘why are we so blind to see, that the ones that we hurt are you and me’
I’m English white and a country music fan but this song and that opening beat is one of the most recognisable beats ever. EVERYONE has heard this. It’s an absolute goat song. I’m 38 now and this song was my childhood
They're showing clips from the movie Dangerous Minds starring Michelle Pfeiffer. It's an excellent film, based on a true story. Highly recommend! He's talking about being a gang banger that has no other options because that's all he's ever known, growing up in the hood. ✌
Ah okay I see, i'll add that to the list of movies I need to see. Thankyou.
Omg this movie is in my top 10 faves. I never knew it was based on a true story. I’ve seen this movie over 10xs and it’s always amazing
Michelle's character is actually loosely based on real life inner city teacher, Louann Johnson.
I don't think most people understand that Gangsters Paradise isn't the street... Gangsters' Paradise is who put that street there... it isn't the hood or even who runs it.. Gangsters Paradise is about who OWNS IT.... he's the Master of Puppets...
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Never thought of it that way. I was a kid in the 90's when this song came out, so maybe that's the reason. I think this song was the anthem about how people growing up in the hood come to be what they are that NWA couldn't quite actualize. Compton's Most Wanted came close with 'hood took me under' but this song hits very different and hits on a wider scale in terms of the issue that is being addressed.
This is a song about growing up in a low income neighborhood filled with lots of people who have more despair and pessimism than hope.
One of my favorite lines is "They tell me to learn but no one's here to teach me".
that's why I know my life is out of luck, ****!
How could they reach me?
Exactly the situation in 3rd world county live in.
Inner city schools in a nutshell, firsthand experience.
Applies to poor everyone, not just blacks either.
Sample is from Stevie Wonders "pastime paradise" 😊
Coolio sampled that chorus from Stevie Wonder's Pasttime Paradise (Songs in the Key of Life album) Great message in that song, too!
This song is timeless
I grew up with parents and grandparents that were very musicaly eclectic. I was lucky. A good song , is a good song. A great singer can come in any shape or color. There is so much good music out there. Keep going in your in for a great journey
I’m not a rap fan but, I love the early rappers like the Gap Band-and Coolio. This was the theme song for the movie “Dangerous Minds”. An excellent, heartbreaking movie.
Excellent song. I'm an old lady and I still enjoy it. The movie that it's from it's called Dangerous Minds and that's Michelle Pfeiffer in the video with him. You must see that movie
Amazing song an great film !! Collio is one of the best!!
Hiya,Paul! Thanks for making an awesome video. I am a metal chick but I my boyfriend at the time saw the movie,"Dangerous Minds" at the movie theatre. This song blew me away. I couldn't get the song outta my head. Some of the lyrics hit home for me. R.I.P. COOLIO ! I still from time to time groove to "GANGSTA'S PARADISE ". This song I sang a lot back in 1995 because I was a 24 yr. old junkie and Crackhead.. So, Coolio's lyrics,especially the 1st line resonated with me,"As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I take a look at my life and realize there's nothing left...." Addiction made me a slave and I lost everything!Including, my son (5 yrs old at the time) and my daughter (3 yrs old at the time). "Death ain't nothin' but a heartbeat away..." "I'm 23 now but will I live to see 24. The way things are goin' I don't know.." "If THEY can't understand, how can THEY reach me..." POWERFUL LYRICS! I THANK COOLIO FOR THIS GIFT!This song has a very sentimental value to me. I have been in recovery from Crack and heroin since 2004;alcohol since 2011. I SHOULD'VE BEEN DEAD YEEEARS AGO! GOD was definitely watching over me! Now,my mission is to help those strugglin' with addiction/ alcoholism. May Coolio have a FANTASTIC VOYAGE TO THE GANGSTA'S PARADISE IN HEAVEN. SHAKA ZULU! ✌😥
53 y.o. white metalhead lady from Bulgaria here.that song almost made me cry,because its reminds me about the sad reality I live in.
I was a teen when this track was at released & popular. It’s legendary. From the Dangerous Minds film.
Keep it coming! No matter the genre, if you look enough there are allways going to be soming that you end up liking. There's no reason to stuck to a specificy genre if you have a open mind to music. Great video, I love seeing people react to great songs for the first time
Brilliant song ,its about continuous cycle of poverty & criminal activity trying to get out of it ,the child in the video is his son ,coping ,his father,this film is a true story ,about an ex marine ( Michelle phiffer) & her impact on her pupils
71 y.o. here. Every time I run across your reaction to this, I listen. Great reaction to a great video/song. Clean, concise and perfect. Thx!
I love this guys emotion this song sends a message listen world
It's from Dangerous Minds with Michelle Pfeiffer
hi and greetings from Azerbaijan, thanks for reaction
Great assessment….it was really a deep song until this day. BTW this was on a soundtrack to a really big movie at the time.
Dangerous Minds was the movie =)
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Love your reaction... I really appreciate you for making a reaction video of one of my favorite song... Really love it till now...
Peace!
Was in my late teens when this song first came out. One of my favourite songs from the 90's, and now my son loves this song too.
"Music is a mission, not a competition." Capleton
It is a masterpiece song... and a very good movie tbh
I love music that hits the soul hard and speaks the truth!
Just found you! Love watching a metal headset reaction to rap..I am a Ledhead but love rap
Hey Paul I loved your reaction! This was and still is, an iconic rap from Coolio and LV! That's my favorite actress of all time, Michelle Pfeiffer and this song and movie left an impression on me forever! Good luck with your channel! I'll check in from time to time. Cheers from Orlando, Florida!!!
You wont find a better hip hop song. This is as good as it gets. Its almost transcendent of rap entirely... very unique
I wonder how many lives and careers this song would have saved those days
This song is best rap classic in 90s
The movie and song are epic, so glad to have listened and watched it when they came out. 👌👌👌
Such a butiful and underrated movie Dangerous Minds was.. For me it was an epic movie.
Love the beat. True facts
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This song sampled Pastime Paradise by Stevie Wonder. Check it out.
I am a 62 yr old white mum from Australia, grew up on AC/DC, Zeppelin and Floyd. Rap etc never appealed to me until I heard this amazing song when I was about 34 and fell in love with it. The only other rap type song that I love is Lose Yourself by Eminem, so I am not a big rap fan but I love both songs to this day! Sounds shallow to rap fans I know. I am a music freak, studied classical piano for many years and did exams at the Conservatorium of Music in Melbourne, until I discovered boys and that was the end of that. Have to listen to music every day. But maybe due to the time I was born and the heavier rock music that I loved, I wasn’t exposed to any rap as it wasn’t overly popular in Australia when I was younger. But I prefer it to that awful jazz that sounds like a cat wrote the so called music, I hate that with a passion. Blues jazz is wonderful, just not that other racket.
I have listened to that song more than 255 time s and I still enjoy it mo and mo y
The kid looking back at him represents a next generation ready to take his place potentially meaning he knows he's a spoke on the wheel when he's gone someone else will take his place
great reaction! looking forward to your next videos! My suggestion would Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak, Silk Sonic - "Leave the Door Open", if you haven't heard it already!
Life, struggle's and love .
Nice
Based on (and not loosly) on Pasttime Paradise by Stevie Wonder. Explains the extremly good chords and melody. But this version is really good. If you havent, check out the parody by Wierd Al called Amish Paradise.
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need to be the FIRST to react to this!!!!! it will add new dynamics to your channel and grab more viewers!!! ON GOD!!!! EVERYONE has gotta see this shit...... @
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RIP Coolio Genius Song (This one was definitely an abbreviated version)
Just a suggestion but you might enjoy a reaction to the songs "handle the vibe" and "crossroads" by Bone Thugs In Harmony.
And from one metal head to another, greetings from central Illinois over here across the pond (as yall like to say).
As you can see this was a song in a movie revolving around a teacher teaching misfits true story too
GANGTAS PARADISE FOREVER THE BEST OF COOLIO
I like the music alright, but since you got the Uncharted 4 poster on your wall, I'm giving you a like! 👍🏼
Great song and great movie!! Check out Dangerous Minds.
Love the uncharted poster behind
Best story game ever and one of the best iconic song ever
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Michelle Pfeiffer
“Scarface” and “Batman Returns”
Tell me whybare we so blind to see, that the ones we hurt are you and me. Always valid in every freaking circumstance. People just need to realize that
Back when gangs were rampid I grew up in California and I lived near Compton they didn't even try to hide their guns. Senseless murders just to be initiated into a gang. 😢 my friend was driving to work she dropped her child at daycare and on her way a gang opened fire with the bullets going thru her baby's car seat.
I believe this song is THE rap song, along with 5 on it and shook ones pt 2
The hook of the song was adapted from Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise".
🤙👏👏👏👏👏👏Hey brother 🇧🇷🤙
Stevie Wonder is a genius.
It's the reality of thug life that he covers and if you haven't lived a gangsters life you have no idea. RIP COOLIO!
You should react to California love
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the music video take scenes from the movie that girl is the lead actress in it they used for the music video lol
Taken from Stevie Wonder track Pastime Paradise,great tune!
You should listen to Dance with the Devil by Immortal Technique
Heart breaking and haunting
It's from the movie, with Michelle phiffer
Am Eric from Ghana.... This gospel
I wish it was my first time also :)
I am from india ,and watched dangerous mind series . And. So amaze . And feel same nigga feeling ....Bcz I put my self in that series and feel the pain and situation that time they faced ...Bcz I am untouchable in indian cast system ..Jay bhim
WATCH THE MOVIE!!!
I'm a 64yr old Granny and love love love this I sing it and dance in the car at full volume been Police warned twice bollocks to that Jenny
Rest in Peace Coolio 🙏
Great movie. The blond is the teacher in the movie.
He took of the kid's sunglasses so he wouldn't 'idolize' the lifestyle.
I'm from Germany and I must crying when I hurt this song
For some reason I've always thought that lady looked like Julie Bowen idk why but I just did
Rest in peace Emilio...
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I am big Eminem fan. Love this iconic rap song.
Coolio was a legit loc
The one and the only song that I gonna recommend to you after you've listened to this one is when i'm gone from eminem
Dangerous Minds soundtrack
We keep spending most our lives living in a gangsters.... word... today The gangsters are the banks
See the movie that this song is attached to......you will appreciate it.
I think you would enjoy some "happy rap" from De La Soul or M C Hammer more than gangster rap which focuses on hating the police and being rude and violent to the female sex.
Stop thinking,its bad for you
RIP
YOU HAVE TO REACT to. Nas - NY State Of Mind the Lyrics version TRUST ME you'll be blown away
No they won't all be like that. That was old school rap, rap nowadays is shit. Nothing like that at all. Overproduced crap which all sound the same, no meaning but to earn a quick buck. Coolio was pretty much a one hit wonder and that was sooooo big when it came out. The lead song in Dangerous Minds the movie with Michelle Pfeiffer. I'm with you, metal head through and through.
Fun facts: Coolio wrote, produced, mixed, and either one used auto tune.
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all by Ice-T. that's my suggestion
See our music ain’t all bad
if u like this type of message I recommend you listen to E-40 The Story
L V throw yo hands up
You can check out any collaboration from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, DMX, Exhibit, Ice Cube, Nipsey, and/or Eminem and you will be just as impressed, I promise🔥🔥