My Soul 1997 Album

Coolio

There isn't a 'Gangsta's Paradise' here, but this is more consistent than I remember his previous album being. The beats were well chosen. It's another funky, well-produced west coast album from the mid-'90s. This is one of the reasons why when asked I put west coast hip hop above the east. It's the funk! There are so many underheard albums from the west. He isn't the most amazing rapper. On 'Let's Do It', Coolio picks up the pace but he isn't a great natural fast spitter. The final song, 'C U When U Get There', samples 'Canon in D Major' by Johann Pachelbel that will likely be familiar to you as may some other samples throughout the album. Best Tracks: 2 Minutes & 21 Seconds of Funk, Hit 'Em, Can U Dig It, Can I Get Down One Time, My Soul, Let's Do It