It's deep. People be acting like it's not deep, just because it's a movie soundtrack, but it's real deep. Still gives me chills.

And to think Coolio just did all that without saying a single cuss word or the N word...

The only rap song that I know the lyrics to... once i handed this song request to the Karaoke player...he looked at me twice to confirm the song..I nodded in confirmation..needless to say the crowed were supportive of a 40 year old mom..rapping it flawlessly.. heheheeh the looks on their faces were priceless. :)

A a 52 year old metal head...lol.. I have mad respect for Coolio then and now. This song is as powerful now as it was back in 1995.

"Tell me why are we to blind to see that the ones we hurt are you and me."

As a 66 year-old white woman living in Canada, I have a whole list of songs that I can’t really relate to but I love them anyway and this is one of them

If you’re going to be a one hit wonder, you’d want it to be to a song like this.

This track alone shits on most of everything in today's music industry real honest gangsta rap they dont front they tell it like it is and most important no auto-tune this track is immortalized

“Tell me why are we to blind to see that the ones we hurt are you and me?” Those words are the most telling. Let’s wake up folks, there’s got to be a better way. Peace ☮️ on Earth goodwill towards men❤️

the song is a masterpiece of writing, rapping and music. While it spoke to the generation that produced the song and the movie it remains relevant today and that is the power of great music it doesn't matter the Genre the platform it will speak to generations, to people and it will live on well past the time frame that produced it, the song is a perfect example of that power.

Being a white rock musician I remember when this song dropped back in the day it gave me chills. If I’m not mistaken I believe this may be the song that propelled this genre to the highest production tier. I don’t remember any song before this one being produced so richly. This song hasn’t lost any of its impact over the years. Still powerful

Awwwwwwe.....Coolio - "Gangsta's Paradise".....brings back memories from the summer of 1996.

This song is in the movie Dangerous Minds(if I’m not mistaken)

This song has a personal note to me. You don't know how to stop a freight train in someone's life when they refuse to get off the tracks. You have to be a pitbull. Relentless to fight your way out. Find your way. It's different for everyone but it can be done.

Lost my best friend,wont say his name due respect, he died from a drive by, and other friends had the same. I stayed away from that life, but i still think of them and i do miss them till this day. This song may be cheesy to ppl, but I listen to it to remember what i got away from, and respect to those that followed that path. Just stay away from trouble, be yourself but mutable ppl are there for you outside of the gangs.

The fact that you showed us your goosebumps on this song tells us that we have been seeing the real YOU the whole time. You have been genuine since day one!! - thank you!!!

This song is a masterpiece.

I we played this song WAY back in the day when I was in marching band. Omg the crowd every time we played this would go crazy!!! Going down memory lane❤️

I’ll never forget when I heard this song. It blew my away. The music. The lyrics. Everything. By now you know I’m a musician. To me music has no color it’s all soul. It is so important to listen to everyone who has a powerful message. If we don’t listen nothing will change. You think you got goosebumps. The moment I heard this song years ago my whole mind and body was shaken. This is a classic musically and in Poetry. It speaks to reality. Thanks again for another great reaction to an incredible song.

Now i know what getting old feels like. It feels like watching kids hear the music i've loved my whole life for the first time. And now that im standing here on the top of the mountain....I couldnt be happier.

"He didnt knock " 😢😢 (People who have watched the movie will get it) Rest in peace Emilio 😢❤🙏(Wade)

When you screamed “23!!” I died 😂😂😂😂

This song is pure genius in composition and execution! And the way Coolio delivered the rap in melodic fashion that just built and built towards the end….Well, emotional journey thru music!

“Power and the money,money and the power, Minute after minute,hour after hour”. One of my favorite! 90’s baby!

Dude, I get goose bumps exactly when you do almost every time. The OG Gangster Rap Anthem. Amazing stuff. I loved this back in the day. Hell I love it today.

If you liked the message of this song, then you would probably appreciate P.O.D.-Youth of a Nation. Pretty good message in that one.

Hard to believe it came out 25 years ago. And L.V. singing the chorus so sweetly...what a great song. I still love it!!

TLC’s Waterfalls has a similar message, albeit about a broader range of topics.

Lol, as a 45 year old white broad, I still know every word of this song. That's how big that song was.

I just seeing you close your eyes and get lost in the music. Whether it's Tool, Mozart, Coolio, etc. I think we all love it, Brother!

67 year old white woman here. Coolio! One of my favorite poets! Fine reaction.

“ as I walk through the valley of shadow of death, I take a look at my life an realize there ain’t much left”. True , life isn’t promised . Not easy for many. Sad but true. Mmm this song can make one come back to reality and out of ones own daily life “ bubble “ of daily living where we are our own “ world/ universe “ and shows us that other ppl do still exist that there is a reality where ppl exist other than in our own lives. That bad things can and are still happening in a day to day basis weather it involves us or not... we get consumed in our own world and forget that others still exist and sometimes misery, mishaps, accidents and life threatening situations still happen and may cross in each other’s path, causing turmoil, death, pain and makes us wake up and connect to reality, the facts that things happen, that life is short/fleeting and at times painful. but we are not alone we can extend a hand to each other... though the song is sad it makes me feel strong instead.

The sample in this song is from Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise."

"23!?!?!?" That cracked me up! 😂

The movie that connected to this song is called “ Dangerous Minds” starring Michelle Pfeiffer.

Shoutout from Sweden here! I love,love,love your reactions, you make laugh everytime! I think I’ve seen almost all of your uploads, but this is the first time I’ve actually heard you sing, and I must say that you really have a very good voice, hope to hear more! 💕😀

the brother in the background doing the chorus line is beast mode

This is a classic! Unique sounds & styles blended together with a powerful message. I gotta use it cuz it's true... IT'S BRILLIANT! 👍✌❤

Coolio went from rapper, to Chef, and Cookbook author. Dudes actually hella smart too! You need to check out the movie Dangerous minds. That song is in the movie, as well as actress Michelle Phieffer, the woman in this video. Another great video my friend, Anna

The movie and the this sing are super deep. I watched when it came out in 95. Not a dry eye in the whole theater. Even the men where in tears.

This 40 yr old white chick knows every verse, and sings along LOUDLY every time. The looks I used to get doing Uber in Compton were GREAT.

This was my first hip hop cd. I was 10 years old. Lived with my dad up to that point before he sent me to live with my mom. She had started dating all black guys after my dad. She was with this guy who had just got out of prison for 10 years. When I was older he explained to me he was og blood. I don't have any experience with gangs or being in one but it was pretty surreal going to the club with him years later and having dudes come up to him every other song buying him drinks and shit and just showing respect. I guess he was somebody to them. I mean he was to me too but not on that level. Anyway, rewind. I was 10 years old, mom was visiting with friends (getting high) I was little white boy walking to the basketball court at the gov. housing with some of the other kids that lived in the apt she was going to (kids know to get out the house when shit like that's going on) and I fell behind for some reason. Can't remember. But I do remember looking down and finding this cd on the ground. Most of the cd didn't work because it was scratched so badly but this song played perfectly because I listened to it over and over and over again. I loved this song. My ears weren't trained enough to listen to that fast paced of lyrics yet. All my dad listened to was country and rock so rap was a new league. But even tho I couldn't tell what he was saying it spoke to me. I can't wait to play this song, amongst many others, for my children.

i remember this was one of the first songs i heard. my dad use to be embarrassed to play it in his nicer neighborhood. litterally one of the best songs of all time.

This was the JAM. I remember this playing 10 times a day, everyday on MTV during the summer of 95’, along with Shaggy - Mr bombastic. The following year all I remember being played on MTV was Bone Thugs - Crossroads and Tupac - California love

Hell yeah, this song and TLC’s Waterfalls, same year, blew up!!! Both of them so socially conscious.

- it was a good day- Ice Cube

LMFAO I don’t know how I came across this video but the “23?!” Had me rolllling 😂😂😂

I love your emotion brother. Rest in Peace Coolio you music will never be forgotten.

You're honesty is relieving and a huge part of what makes you relatable. I smoke with you every day. Thanks for the company and the good music.

You should now to “Weird Al” Yankovic Amish Paradise since this is so fresh in your mind

Some years ago my daughter in law took my son and some friends to Vegas for his 30th birthday. At some point they went into a little bar. Coolio happened to be hanging out there. They all wound up playing beer pong together !

I showed the wife a couple of your reaction videos and she was rolling! Especially to your Ram Jam one. Appreciate the content and reaction vids. This one was long over due...I was 13 when it came out and it was my first exposure to the rap genre.

The best part of this song is that it doesn't have a single curse. You can hit hard and deep without them.

So excited you reacted to this, another great vid!🥰🎶👍🏼 Can we all just take a moment to acknowledge how smokin' hot Michelle Pfeiffer is??? 😍

This is one of the most abused and misused songs I've ever heard. This isn't a song about promoting gang life, either real or the insincere version in pop culture. It's a testimony to how messed up it is, how hard it is to learn anything else growing up in it, and the damage it does both to self and community. It's also partnered with a movie that admittedly has some white savior going on but also humanized kids in inner city schools and tried to show that they aren't the lost causes everyone writes them off as. It's one of the few songs that I get pissed off about when someone sings along happily to it. Thank you for listening to the lyrics.

I love that you did this! The songs message still resonates today.

Your quote: “In order to get better you gotta listen, soak shit up.” That’s just genius! Seriously! That’s the way I try everyday to live my life... my philosophy... try to go into someone else’s world and understand where they are coming from and by being so open minded to appreciate all this awesome music you are listening to you are inspiring others to LISTEN to one another and do the same. THANK YOU!!!

It's weird, listening to this song now hits much different than back then. The rap I listened to was the earliest days of Three Six Mafia, Trina, of course Ice Cube and Snoop and Dr. Dre, etc and before that N.W.A and so on. So I remember this song being much softer than it actually is, I guess versus the rest of what I was listening to. This is a REALLY good song.

Thank you for all your reactions!!❤ absolutely love your channel! Keep doing what you do!!!❤❤

Yasss this is a classic. When this came out we all loved it.

"23 !?!?!?! YOU LOOK OLD AS.." LOL Coolio was 32 at the time

Whoa...This takes me waaay back... Try "I wish" by Skee-Lo

Much love and respect to you and what you do. Keep keepin it real bro. You're fantastic!

As your channel has grown, I have witnessed you grow. I get a since of joy watching your reactions. I love experiencing those aha moments with you.

I just posted this on Facebook the other day saying it was one of the best songs ever. If it still hits you 25 years later it's a classic banger. This still hits. Sorry for the additional comment lol

Check out the movie Dangerous Minds with Michelle Pfieffer from the 90's, this song is on that soundtrack : )

Love your reaction when he said too much television watching got me chasing dreams 😂😂😂❤️

I’m a child of the 70’s, 80’s rap is the only rap! True talent and passion!

You should design a shirt that has your arm with goosebumps that says "Chills Activated" Any graphic artists out there? Send this man this design

This song has been playing in my head the last few days. Glad you’re reacting to this. You have to do Weird Al’s version now, too. (You have an amazing voice, btw.)

You made me cry with this reaction. Love to you💕

I just found your channel n love you! Your reactions are sooo legit, I love it!!

This won a Grammy for that movie. LV was from a gangsta rap group South Central Cartel outta L.A. in the 90's

I really wish you’d react to Aretha Franklin “nessun dorma” One of the most famous opera singer was supposed to sing this song but ended up sick. Aretha stepped up and said: I can do this.. hold my phone!

I loved this song since I was a kid. 29 now.. I remember playing this in my truck when I was 18 to show a friend (RIP) my sub system. Felt a kinda embarrassed playing it for him at the time, because I didn't know or have much rap, and figured that this song was probably something a casual out-of-date rap fan would be thumping. This and "Dear Momma" by Tupac. Lol Still love this song and that bass line that's playing through the verses.

Absolutely ❤ how you let these songs hit you my friend... You Are Brilliant my friend... this was an Anthem to a lot of us....

Stivie Wonder let them sample his song "Pastime paradise" with one requirement - there must be not a single dirty word on the song.

This song uses Stevie Wonders "pasttime paradise"..great songs Live your reaction

One of my all time favorite songs!!! Chills when I saw you reacted!!! 💕

Awesome reactions Dr. Video I love your stuff bro

M.V, The song is the theme song for the profound 1995 movie “Dangerous Minds”. If you watch one more movie this year make sure that’s the one. It is well worth the watch.

Such a great tune! Do more oldschool rap you havent heard Leo. You should hear Many Clouds of Smoke by Total Devastation, you would love it!

Wow man. Your reactions are just so human. And that's the best compliment, simply put... Thank you!

Oooo this is my damn song… mr. video, my baby, you actually have a great voice & sang that part of the chorus really beautifully!

Reaction Paradise! Another solid Mr.Video post, Leo!!

LOL! Yeah, he didn't look 23 at all! But it's such a great song! Coolio was very underrated in my opinion. I Love 90s Hip Hop!

Coolio is a real one who doesn't mince his words . truth bombs everywhere with zero warnings

I love your facial expressions Mr.Video!! And you know it's real and strikes a chord within you when goosebumps appear! Blessed be

I'm a handicapped, Midwestern, white chick in her 30s and I still remember all the words to this song lol. Music in the '90s was so awesome!!

Whoa seen those chill arms good today Leo👍

You're the best for reacting to this legendary song. This song was my number one song for the longest. Probably for more than 5 years. I still love this song. 👊✌👍

"HE'S 23?? 23?? I died laughing..

I feel like everyone my age (35) knows this song. It blew up when it came out.

The original by Stevie Wonder is powerful and sadly, still seems relevant. Songs in the Key of Life was a monster album. Nearly every song a banger!!

This song was released the same year my son was born - 25 years ago. I FEEL OLD! Great reaction for real, Mr Video. Much love. x

This is the first reaction of yours I've seen. I loved it.

Your are such an entertaining KZfaqr, dude. Never change, you really make me smile, man. Nothing better than kicking back with a few drinks and your videos at the end of the week. Please consider this song - Glen Hansard, Bird of Sorrow. It's written from the perspective of a little boy telling his mom to stay strong after she's been through a lot in life and it is really beautiful. You have to get into Jeff Buckley too, such a gifted singer. I suggest the song Grace as a good starter. It shares the name of his first, and only album.

Mr. Video, listen to “Mark Morrison” “Return of the Mack”!

Love this. Thanks for the video, man

So much talent in this song. the musical writing , the melody, the beat, bringing it all together to perfection. Then add the power of flow and in your face lyrics , man this is CLASSIC ! Love you ! Mean it !