Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Kjell Öhman was recognized at an early age as a musical prodigy, and had already his first jingle on the board at the age of nine. Since then things have just continued rolling on. He has played with of Sweden's jazz greats, from stars like Arne Domnérus and Putte Wickman to many internationally known jazz musicians.He certainly is a studio fox, having participated in over 8000 recordings! This trio - pianist Kjell Öhman, bassist Hans Backenroth and drummer Joakim Ekberg - has played together for the last decade or so as a both featured group and accompanists in various situations.

Artist Leon Ivey Jr., better known as Coolio, was one of the most influential rappers of the 90s. With his slick flow, witty wordplay, and ability to tell stories in his music, he is often credited for changing the course of hip hop by bringing it to a wider audience. Arguably his best-known track, the 11 x platinum single InchGangsta's ParadiseInch reached No. 1 in 14 countries and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. In addition to InchGangsta's Paradise,Inch this 10-track greatest hits collection also includes the hip hop classics InchFantastic Voyage,Inch InchC U When U Get There,Inch and InchRollin' with My HomiesInch from the Clueless soundtrack.

It Takes A Thief is the debut studio album by Coolio. Originally released in 1994, the album contains the song InchFantastic VoyageInch which peaked at #2 on the Billboard 100 chart.  The album was certified platinum and received praise for bringing a humorous and lighthearted perspective to often violent and profane themes of typical gangsta rap.