Gangsta's Paradise Analysis Background Gangsta's Paradise is a rap song by Coolio featuring L.V. The genre falls between West Coast hip hop and rap. The song was released on August 8, 1995 on Coolio's album Gangsta's Paradise, as well as the Dangerous Minds Soundtrack. Music/ Lyrics Coolio used the same melody as 'Pastime Paradise' but changed the orchestration. The violin is predominant throughout the song creating suspenseful moments. (i.e.- beginning - 'As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death') The overall tone is dark.
'death aint nothing but a heartbeat away'/ 'I'm 23 now, but will I live to see 24.' ) The mood is scary - (i.e 'the background music overwhelms the vocals) Conclusion The video does not reflect the lyrics, as the focus is put on the female character of Dangerous Minds. Suggestions: Creating a structured plot to show the evolution of the young African-American 'gangsta' Changing the lighting contrast in the video to show the constant struggle when making right decisions in order to achieve his dreams Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio The selection process. Rap is a genre that brings to light various contemporary social issues. The song was a rework of Stevie Wonder's 'Pastime Paradise' (1976) Parody 'Amish Paradise' 'Pastime Paradise' Meaning Meaning- The hope of achieving his dreams regardless of the neighborhood he was raised in. Targeted audience- the song was intended for a movie soundtrack, but gained popularity and reached the hip hop & pop audience. The song addresses social issues: -Poverty -Violence/ Crime -Education -Socio-Economic Status The story of a young African-American 'gangsta' regretting the decisions he has made in his life.
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What is the story? Literary Devices 'As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death' - Allusion -PSALM 23- eternal life given by Jesus / his life is a dead-end 'I was raised by the streets'- Personification (gang members/ neighborhood raised him) 'I'm an educated fool' - Oxymoron i.e.
'they say i gotta learn, but nobody's here to teach me' / 'that's why I know my life is out of luck, fool' Amish Paradise.
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