Celebrate The Life & Music Of COOLIO With This Brand New ORCHESTRAL Version Of GANGSTA’s PARADISE!
The music world lost a true legend this year when pioneering rap figure Coolio was called home. As a recording artist, Coolio dominated the charts with his 1995 breakthrough album Gangsta’s Paradise. As a consummate performer, he brought fans of all genres, races and creeds to their feet with his captivating stage persona. And as a person, he was as beloved as they came, appearing in numerous TV shows and providing guest vocals for a number of hip hop and punk rock tracks. His death was mourned the world over, a testament to Coolio’s unique popularity.
Now, fans have another way to celebrate the life and music of Coolio, with a brand new recording of the smash hit “Gangsta’s Paradise” that features Coolio’s recut vocals for the track performed over a 30-piece professional orchestra, the world-renowned Budapest Symphony Orchestra. On this version, gospel meets classical as the gorgeous arrangement of strings and horns provide the perfect musical transcendence befitting Coolio’s epic legacy!
Stream the single: https://orcd.co/coolio_budapest_symphony_orchestra_gp
Also be sure to check out the accompanying music video, which captures the in-the-studio magic of the Budapest Symphony Orchestra recording and interspersed with clips of Coolio’s stage performance.
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/RvydAyspdlc