The origins of West Coast hip hop, where cheerfulness and reality coexist.
Coolio's debut album was a hip-hop record that blended upbeat funk grooves with street realism, bringing a unique sense of humor and honesty to the early '90s West Coast scene.
A light, funk rhythm spreads from the beginning, and Coolio's rap exudes a friendly yet sharp presence. As exemplified by his signature track "Fantastic Voyage," he possesses a sense of balance that transforms reality into laughter, warmly depicting stories from the fringes of society. The sound is based on P-Funk but clean, coexisting with a street feel and a pop-like familiarity. The satirical perspective and humorous narrative style are exquisitely intertwined, showcasing the appeal of West Coast hip-hop, which is not just hardcore but also deeply human. This is an important work from the early '90s that will leave you feeling pleasantly uplifted every time you listen to it.
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16 TRACKS:
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1)
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Fantastic Voyage
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2)
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County Line
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3)
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Mama, I'm In Love Wit A Gangsta
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4)
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Hand On My Nutsac
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5)
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Ghetto Cartoon (Includes Cleo's Mood)
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6)
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Smokin' Stix
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7)
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Can-O-Corn
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8)
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U Know Hoo!
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9)
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It Takes A Thief
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10)
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Bring Back Somethin Fo Da Hood
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11)
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N Da Closet
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12)
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On My Way To Harlem
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13)
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Sticky Fingers
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14)
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Thought You Knew
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15)
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Ugly Bitches
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16)
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I Remember
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Written-By - S. Robinson
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Written-By - M. Glover
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Musician - Doug Rasheed (8, 15)
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Written-By - C. Chase
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Bass - Stan "The Guitar Man" Jones
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Lead Guitar - Stan "The Guitar Man" Jones
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Producer - Dobbs The Wino (1 to 4, 6, 7, 10 to 15)
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Written-By - E. Fletcher
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Bass - Clinton Sands
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Written-By - A. Ivey
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Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] - Gat
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Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] - The Homies (6, 7, 10, 15)
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Art Direction - Erwin Gorostiza
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Design - Art Industria
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Photography By - Michael Miller (13)
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Management - Power Move Management
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Design - Eric Spillman
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Executive-Producer, Management - Paul Stewart (13)
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Liner Notes - 佐々木士郎
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Co-producer - Spoon
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Written-By - B. Dobbs
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Liner Notes [対訳] - 矢花陽子