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Purely History on Instagram: "Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise, released in 1995, is one of the most famous hip hop tracks of all time, and it stands out for several reasons. Despite being regarded as a hardcore “gangsta anthem,” the song contains no profanity at all. Coolio made a deliberate choice to leave out curse words, which made it more powerful and widely accessible while still carrying the weight of its message. Another unique element is the presence of a real church choir. The song samples

Songs That Should Not Work on Instagram: "In 1995, Coolio teamed up with L.V. to record “Gangsta’s Paradise” for the movie Dangerous Minds. The session took place at Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles, with production handled by Doug Rasheed and a sample from Stevie Wonder’s 1976 classic “Pastime Paradise.” The song went on to become one of the biggest rap hits in history, reaching number one in over 20 countries and earning Coolio the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1996. I