My Soul [25th Anniversary]

by Coolio

Overview

Coolio's third album, My Soul, follows the same formula as its two predecessors, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Where others have failed as pop-rappers, Coolio succeeds because of his love of melody, message, and funky beats. My Soul lacks anything as monolithic as "Gangsta's Paradise," yet it has a more elaborate production, boasting obscure samples, violins, sound bites and guitars. It also is remarkably consistent, delivering very few subpar cuts over the course of the album. That would be enough to distinguish it from the ranks of overstuffed gangsta rappers, but what makes My Soul another winner is how Coolio is unafraid to be both serious and funny, catchy and funky. It's a small, subtle difference, but it's what makes My Soul a thoroughly enjoyable record, no matter if you're going out or staying in. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/28/2022
Label:	Tommy Boy
UPC:	0016998518618
Rank:	62765

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Coolio   Primary Artist,Rap,Vocals (Background)
Malika Ubaka   Guest Artist
Ras Kass   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Montell Jordan   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
40 Thevz   Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Rap
Alfie Silas   Vocals (Background)
Stan Jones   Guitar
The Dramatics   Vocals (Background)
Diane Gordon   Vocals (Background)
Wil Wheaton   Vocals (Background)
Al Wilson   Vocals (Background)
Katrina Harper   Vocals (Background)
Charlia Boyer   Vocals (Background)
Blue   Vocals (Background)
Julius Carey   Vocals (Background)
Troy Mason   Vocals (Background)
Teri Tobin   Vocals (Background)
Jeff Robinson   Vocals (Background)
Lashanna Dendy   Vocals (Background)
Iesha Lot   Vocals (Background)
Kenneth Blue   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Stan Jones   Musician,Group Member
Sly Dunbar   Composer,Lyricist
Steven Stanley   Composer,Lyricist
Bob Morse   Mixing,Engineer,Recording
James Alexander   Composer,Lyricist
Jack Tempchin   Composer,Lyricist
Grace Jones   Composer,Lyricist
Frank Thompson   Composer,Lyricist
Dom Um Romao   Producer
Wah Wah Watson   Group Member
Robbie Shakespeare   Composer,Lyricist
Mark Morales   Composer,Lyricist
Johnta Austin   Composer,Lyricist
Lloyd Smith   Composer,Lyricist
Mark Bynum   Composer,Lyricist
Romeo   Associate Producer
Michael Toles   Composer,Lyricist
Ray Parker, Jr.   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Michael Beard   Composer,Lyricist
Oji Pierce   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Tina Weymouth   Composer,Lyricist
Artis Ivey, Jr.   Composer,Lyricist
Vic C.   Producer
A. Wilson   Composer
Diane Warren   Composer,Lyricist
Tom Tom Club   Composer,Lyricist
Al Wilson   Composer,Lyricist
Glenn Frey   Composer,Lyricist
Dale "Buffin" Griffin   Composer,Lyricist
Winston Stewart   Composer,Lyricist
Darren Robinson   Composer,Lyricist,Composer,Lyricist
Seth Justman   Composer,Lyricist
Sherwin Charles   Composer,Lyricist
Kevin Taylor   Producer
Chris Frantz   Composer,Lyricist
Coolio   Composer,Executive Producer
Humberto Gatica   Producer
John Austin   Composer,Lyricist
Brian Dobbs   Composer
Dave Pensado   Mixing,Engineer,Group Member
Gino Vannelli   Composer,Lyricist
Victor Concepcion   Composer,Lyricist,Producer,Group Member
Sigidi   Composer
Andy Ivey   Composer
Melvin Bradford   Composer
Kenneth A. Blue   Composer
Sigidi Abdullah   Composer,Lyricist
Dominique de Romeo   Producer,Group Member,Associate Producer
Athoas Brown   Musician,Group Member
Blue   Producer
Josefa Salinas   Composer,Executive Producer
Jammin' James Carter   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Clifford Felix   Musician
Dominic Aldridge   Composer,Lyricist
Ernest Straughter   Producer
Sherman Guy   Composer,Lyricist
Stephen Stickler   Photography
Wino   Producer
Laura Weymouth   Composer,Lyricist
Dave Robinson   Composer
Suede   Producer
David Straughter   Producer
I-Roc   Producer
Michael Miller   Photography
Mr. Guche   Group Member
Charles Allen   Composer,Lyricist
Keith Williams   Group Member
Alene Wilson   Producer
S. Williams   Composer
M. Morales   Composer
Damon Wimbley   Composer,Lyricist
Harold Clayton   Composer,Lyricist
Larry Dodson   Composer,Lyricist
Harvey Henderson   Composer,Lyricist
Allen Jones   Composer,Lyricist
Anthony Hestor   Composer,Lyricist
Dana Manno   Composer,Lyricist
Malieek W. Straughter   Composer,Lyricist
Bryan Dobbs   Composer,Lyricist
The Bar-Keys   Composer,Lyricist
Henry Straughter   Composer,Lyricist
Marika Bradford   Composer,Lyricist
Kenneth Blue   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Darrel Crooks   Musician
Lani Evon   Composer,Lyricist