Artist profile
Coolio is an American hip-hop artist and actor best known for his 1995 hit "Gangsta's Paradise," which became a cultural phenomenon and topped charts worldwide. Beyond music, he has appeared in films and television, and remained active in entertainment and touring throughout his career.
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Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 Gangsta's Paradise Coolio | 815AC Minor | |
 Stomp - Ultimate Stomper Coolio, Mr. X, Luniz, Melle Mel, Chaka Khan, Yo-Yo, Charlie Wilson, Shaquille O'Neal, Quincy Jones, Everett Bradley, Carl Smith, Luke Cresswell, Fiona Wilkes, Fraser Harrison | 1237AD Minor | |
 Gangsta's Paradise - Extended Version Coolio, 1 World, Holy Priest | 1605AC Minor | |
 She so Ratchet (feat. Coolio & UNLTD) - Francesco Zeta Remix Coolio, Titus1, UNLTD | 1509BG Major |
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Coolio is a moderate-energy and a balanced bright/warm production artist.
Higher warmth but lower energy than typical Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave.
DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Coolio’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Coolio and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.
Coolio's tracks in our catalog range from 81 to 160 BPM, with a median of 137 BPM. Across 4 tracks, the most common range falls in the 135–140 BPM bucket.
Coolio's tracks are mostly in minor keys (75% minor across 4 tracks). The most common single key is 5A (C Minor) with 2 tracks.
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Coolio pairs well with Naughty By Nature, Luniz, MC Hammer. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.