Gangsta's Paradise

"Gangsta's Paradise" is a song by American rapper Coolio featuring American singer L.V.. It was released as a single on August 1, 1995, by Tommy Boy, Warner Bros., and MCA Records. The song was written by the artists alongside producer Doug Rasheed, with additional credits going to Stevie Wonder for the interpolation of his 1976 song "Pastime Paradise". Certified platinum in October, the song was the lead single both the soundtrack to the film of Dangerous Minds starring Michelle Pfeiffer, and Coolio's second album of the same name, released in November.