# Coolio [Home](https://hit-masters.com/en) › [Coolio](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/coolio-UC48nZNzBVu13HPwJ3upxQnQ) Coolio in HitMasters: 142 songs as collectible cards. Most popular: “Gangsta's Paradise”. 40 releases in the catalog. Free to collect as cards in HitMasters. | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tracks | 142 | | Country | United States | | Genres | West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, pop rap | | YouTube Music subscribers | 775,000 | | YouTube Music | [https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC48nZNzBVu13HPwJ3upxQnQ](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC48nZNzBVu13HPwJ3upxQnQ) | | Wikidata | [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310357](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310357) | ## About Artis Leon Ivey Jr., known by his stage name Coolio, was an American rapper, songwriter and record producer. He was best known for his single "Gangsta's Paradise" (1995), 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" (1994), "1, 2, 3, 4 " (1996), and "C U When U Get There" (1997). He released nine albums, the first three of which achieved mainstream success: It Takes a Thief (1994), Gangsta's Paradise (1995), and My Soul (1997). Coolio first achieved recognition as a member of the gangsta rap group WC and the Maad Circle. Coolio sold 4.8 million albums in the U.S. Text: Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coolio), CC BY-SA license. ## Most popular songs - [Gangsta's Paradise – Coolio (Hall of Fame)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/coolio-gangstas-paradise-fPO76Jlnz6c) - [Gangsta's Paradise – Coolio (Hall of Fame)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/coolio-gangstas-paradise--5qqrMu_AZc) - [C U When U Get There (feat. 40 Thevz) – Coolio (Platinum Record)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/coolio-c-u-when-u-get-there-feat-40-thevz-VzDN7mCDoC0) - [Fantastic Voyage – Coolio (Gold Record)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/coolio-fantastic-voyage-ibcDHmTCt-I) - [1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New) (Timber Mix) – Coolio (Gold Record)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/coolio-1-2-3-4-sumpin-new-timber-mix-E2KRH27aWcU) - [Ooh La La – Coolio (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/coolio-ooh-la-la-baYXVHkEzUM) - [C U When U Get There (Bill & Humberto's Orchestra Mix) (feat. 40 Thevz) – Coolio (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/coolio-c-u-when-u-get-there-bill-and-humbertos-orchestra-mix-MsYbTICyjCg) - [Too Hot – Coolio (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/coolio-too-hot-kGzowsBTW6c) - [Gangsta's Paradise (Re-Recorded) – Coolio (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/coolio-gangstas-paradise-re-recorded-CQ4Ftg6v0ac) - [I Like Girls – Coolio (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/coolio-i-like-girls-d6RzOZnrYjQ) - [County Line – Coolio (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/coolio-county-line-jpc86--1ntk) - [The Winner – Coolio (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/coolio-the-winner-pPgacH8O4N4) ## Releases - [Greatest Hits (2025)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-greatest-hits-MPREb_MVsWae3N3NC) - [Fantastic Voyage (Re-Recorded) \[Acapella\] (2023)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-fantastic-voyage-re-recorded-acapella-MPREb_NiVN8aZdedI) - [Gangsta's Paradise (Re-Recorded) \[Sped Up\] (2023)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-gangstas-paradise-re-recorded-sped-up-MPREb_oSdCvQV2CtT) - [Gangsta's Paradise 2k11 (2018)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-gangstas-paradise-2k11-MPREb_IDGvaLuyErK) - [Stimulate (2015)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-stimulate-MPREb_rvuYEsQyef8) - [The Collection (2012)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-the-collection-MPREb_BvKuzKra9bw) - [The Greatest Hits And Remixes (Re-Recorded Version) (2011)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-the-greatest-hits-and-remixes-re-recorded-version-MPREb_ud0RcV9Ol8X) - [El Cool Magnifico (2002)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-el-cool-magnifico-MPREb_KGCJzHg7ry0) - [My Soul (1997)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-my-soul-MPREb_wpPZd84Jvn6) - [Gangsta's Paradise (Re-Recorded/Re-Mastered Version) (Instrumental Stems) (1995)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-gangstas-paradise-re-recorded-re-mastered-version-MPREb_h0ZUkaIcZWG) - [Gangsta's Paradise (1995)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-gangstas-paradise-MPREb_l5JMMrLhxd8) - [It Takes a Thief (1994)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-it-takes-a-thief-MPREb_35IBeTdFJf6) - [Gangsta's Paradise (Pistol Smoke Remix) (2026)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-gangstas-paradise-pistol-smoke-remix-MPREb_L4Kcdv1fI4k) - [Gangsta's Paradise (Mumbai House Remix) (2025)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-gangstas-paradise-mumbai-house-remix-MPREb_9kPryly6EQf) - [Make it Bump (2025)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-make-it-bump-MPREb_CH1BdUBYTN6) - [Gangsta's Paradise (Slowed) (feat. L.V.) (2025)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-gangstas-paradise-slowed-feat-l-v-MPREb_aMYfUges8VD) - [Gangsta's Paradise (Instrumental) (2025)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-gangstas-paradise-instrumental-MPREb_n5aToLzRDhh) - [Gangsta's Paradise (NYC House Remix) (2025)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-gangstas-paradise-nyc-house-remix-MPREb_whRsKmQnH07) - [Gangsta's Paradise (2024)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-gangstas-paradise-MPREb_BcGgsXQwdEn) - [A Star Is Born (feat. Treach, DJ Wino & MC Shan) (2023)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-a-star-is-born-feat-treach-dj-wino-and-mc-shan-MPREb_BNEtF3llT4L) - [Gangsta's Paradise (Sped Up) (2023)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-gangstas-paradise-sped-up-MPREb_r4kJyLsQyTa) - [Gangsta's Paradise (Re-Recorded - Orchestral Version) (2022)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-gangstas-paradise-re-recorded-orchestral-version-MPREb_dhy1CsPaFRR) - [My Soul (25th Anniversary) (2022)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-my-soul-25th-anniversary-MPREb_iVCaJu8au0a) - [Do You Want it (2022)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-do-you-want-it-MPREb_rAjG6t80UPY) - [Out Fa the Bag (feat. AI & C.L.A.Y.) (2021)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-out-fa-the-bag-feat-ai-and-c-l-a-y-MPREb_He1rvK9CMZg) - [I'm Coolio, Bitch (Bonus Track) (2018)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-im-coolio-bitch-bonus-track-MPREb_DyIptLgh5DY) - [Kill Again (Radio Edit) (2017)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-kill-again-radio-edit-MPREb_KBe2BbpvsGm) - [She's So Ratchet (feat. Loitering Lights & UNLTD) (2016)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-shes-so-ratchet-feat-loitering-lights-and-unltd-MPREb_BxoGXusyVV2) - [She's So Ratchet EP (2015)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-shes-so-ratchet-ep-MPREb_EAqcLfvJfOw) - [She's So Ratchet (2015)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-shes-so-ratchet-MPREb_O49Yry2z6eF) - [Get Rich (Remix By Welon) \[feat. G-Lu, Goast\] (2014)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-get-rich-remix-by-welon-feat-g-lu-goast-MPREb_JaNNeeAvRMd) - [Take It to the Hub (2014)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-take-it-to-the-hub-MPREb_nZMyPu1tomQ) - [Get Rich (feat. Goast) (2013)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-get-rich-feat-goast-MPREb_dF2oY8ZSCMn) - [House Remixes 2010 (2011)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-house-remixes-2010-MPREb_GbYhoNq1kCv) - [House Remixes 2010, Vol. 2 (Veerus & Maxie Devine in da Bank Remix) (2011)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-house-remixes-2010-vol-2-veerus-and-maxie-devine-in-MPREb_uFuP3WAVzT8) - [Fantastic Voyage (Re-Recorded) (2008)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-fantastic-voyage-re-recorded-MPREb_P37LzUw2wr2) - [The Hustler (feat. Kenny Rogers) (2003)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-the-hustler-feat-kenny-rogers-MPREb_QAiNAIHg7VK) - [Parlay 2001 (2000)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-parlay-2001-MPREb_Lc5MPUM5Fs6) - [Gangsta's Paradise (as heard in The Green Hornet) \[Re-Recorded/Re-Mastered Version\] (1995)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-gangstas-paradise-as-heard-in-the-green-hornet-re-MPREb_MyrpIa1y12T) - [Gangsta's Paradise](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/coolio-gangstas-paradise-MPREb_dXSkCdMiLxU) ## Similar artists - [Westside Connection](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/westside-connection-UCKufI_BH1qyYJiUwnEw5qMg) - [Fugees](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/fugees-UCfybICpsMRaJ492ci9CFR3Q) - [The Beatnuts](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/the-beatnuts-UCsCi5pSWAnjCgsUWAjtgWog) - [Dr. Dre](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/dr-dre-UC1g7JmTw4Gv8W9YINg3M1FA) - [Terror Squad](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/terror-squad-UCq9LhgYiQN1vSMOFWafcXnw) - [D12](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/d12-UCu8bzuEDvKGVNTUuANGPMwg) - [50 Cent](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/50-cent-UCOcnYBwT1jb6EHlS0cwhNkA) - [Delinquent Habits](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/delinquent-habits-UCMhD3eQTs_WbqlLKdj47-ow) - [Chingy](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/chingy-UCmXOn2MlCjFqG4_md28uzZw) - [Cypress Hill](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/cypress-hill-UCcxp6abw1T9DmxzFIWLAz4g) --- Songs, cover art and plays: YouTube Music. 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