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Benztown Releases Audio Tribute to Rapper Coolio


Benztown Audio Tribute to Coolio
Benztown Audio Tribute to Coolio

Benztown has released an audio tribute to Grammy-winning "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper Coolio. Born Artis Leon Ivey, Jr., he died Wednesday, September 28th, in Los Angeles at age 59. Coolio was raised in Compton, CA. His rap career began in the '80s, and he gained fame in the underground scene. "Fantastic Voyage" was his first hit, but his biggest hit, was "Gangsta's Paradise," from the soundtrack to the film "Dangerous Minds," made him a big star. He won a Grammy in 1996 for the song. Coolio sold more than 17 million records during his career.

Listen to the Benztown Audio Tribute to Coolio here.

The audio tribute was written by Thomas Green, voiced by Mike Santos, and produced by Royce Stevenson.

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