January 31 street date. Artis Leon Ivey Jr., better known as Coolio, was one of the most influential rappers of the 1990s. 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 "Gangsta's Paradise" reached No. 1 in 14 countries and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. In addition to "Gangsta's Paradise", this 10-track greatest hits collection also includes the hip hop classics "Fantastic Voyage", "C U When U Get There", and "Rollin' With My Homies" from the "Clueless" soundtrack. View all titles by this artist