Paradise: Gangstas

The track was famously commissioned for the soundtrack of the film , starring Michelle Pfeiffer as an idealistic teacher in an inner-city school.

: L.V. recorded a gospel-tinged chorus, and Coolio, then an up-and-coming West Coast rapper, wrote the verses to fit the vibe. Gangstas Paradise

: In 1996, Coolio won the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance . The track was famously commissioned for the soundtrack