Find out the real story behind how "Gangsta’s Paradise" was pulled from LV’s unfinished solo album and handed to Coolio, changing music history forever.
LV, also known as Large Variety, is the legendary vocalist behind the most iconic chorus in hip-hop. A founding member of South Central Cartel, Larry Sanders has bridged the gap between raw street rap and soul, collaborating with giants like Tupac, Biggie Smalls, and Stevie Wonder.
Larry breaks down his childhood in South Central LA and how he learned the craft of soul at Harmonica Fats’ house just down the block. He recounts his meetings with Russell Simmons and the specific advice that kept him from selling out during the height of the West Coast era. The conversation goes behind the scenes of the "Gangsta’s Paradise" vocal sessions where Larry performed every part of the choir himself and his hilarious first reaction to Weird Al’s "Amish Paradise."
A vital listen for anyone wanting to hear the unfiltered truth of the 90s hip-hop revolution.