Coolio
American rapper
Why Is Coolio Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Artis Leon Ivey Jr. , known by his stage name Coolio, was an American rapper. He was best known for his single "Gangsta's Paradise" , which won a Grammy Award, and was credited for changing the course of hip hop by bringing it to a wider audience. Other singles included "Fantastic Voyage" , "1, 2, 3, 4 " , and "C U When U Get There" . He released nine albums, the first three of which achieved mainstream success: It Takes a Thief , Gangsta's Paradise , and My Soul . Coolio first achieved recognition as a member of the gangsta rap group WC and the Maad Circle. His nickname, originally "Coolio Iglesias", was a takeoff of Julio Iglesias. Coolio sold 4.8 million albums in the U.S.
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