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Grammy-winning rapper Coolio died at the age of 59 in Los Angeles on September 29. The rapper’s manager informed that he was found unresponsive in the bathroom of his friend’s house.

Coolio, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr, was known to be one of the best rappers of all time. His sense of creativity and talent to mix songs across genres made him a sensational artiste.

The rapper began his career in the 1980s. However, Coolio achieved global fame in 1995 after he released ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’. The song won him his first and only Grammy. In 1995, it was also listed at the 85th spot in the list of greatest songs of all times by Billboard.

Coolio’s work influenced millions across the globe. He sold over 30 million records worldwide and performed in Africa, Israel, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Brazil, Australia, Turkey and throughout Europe.

‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ that was released in 1995 remains the rapper’s most iconic song. Apart from bagging a Grammy, this track was considered to be a game changer of rap music, and later was used in several films and shows.

Released in March 1994, ‘Fantastic Voyage’ is one of the most popular songs of the Grammy-winning rapper. Immediately after its release, this song took Coolio’s career to greater heights.

The American rapper’s song ‘Cruisin’ was a hit immediately after it was released in 1995. This chartbuster by Coolio had a catchy beat and extremely snappy lyrics.

If you want to get party-ready then ‘Ooh La La La’ from Coolio’s first album is the song to listen to. After its release in 1997, this song became a hit party number.

Inspired by the struggles of the common man, ‘The Winner’ is considered to be an inspiring track sung by Coolio in 1997. If you are looking for some motivation, then this could be the best pick for you.