: Stevie Wonder initially refused to clear the sample because he didn't want his music associated with profanity. Coolio had to rewrite the lyrics to contain no curse words to get Wonder's final approval.
Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise (feat. L.V.) [Official 4K Music Video] YouTube · CoolioVEVO : Stevie Wonder initially refused to clear the
These "mega-remixes" are popular in the hip-hop community as "tribute" tracks. They typically blend the iconic, somber beat of Coolio's 1995 hit with classic verses from other legends to create a "dream" collaboration that never happened in real life. : Stevie Wonder initially refused to clear the