A new docu-series , titled “ The Fantastic Voyage , ” is in the works , chronicling the humble beginnings of Grammy-winning rapper and multi-platinum recording artist Coolio to superstardom and his eventual death . Tyme Johnson of Tyme Productions has been tapped as director to helm the project ,
A new docu-series, titled “The Fantastic Voyage,” is in the works, chronicling the humble beginnings of Grammy-winning rapper and multi-platinum recording artist Coolio to superstardom and his eventual death.
Tyme Johnson of Tyme Productions has been tapped as director to helm the project, "The Fantastic Voyage," chronicling the humble beginnings of Grammy-winning rapper and multi-platinum recording artist Coolio to superstardom and his eventual death.
A new docu-series about Grammy-winning rapper and multi-platinum recording artist Coolio is in the works, chronicling his life, superstardom and death.
Ironically, his hit single, "Gangsta’s Paradise" started the decline of Coolio, both personally and professionally.”
— Tyme Johnson, director
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On what would have been the 61st birthday of Grammy-winning rapper and multi-platinum recording artist
rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Coolio, producers are excited to announce that a new docu-series, titled “
rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Fantastic Voyage,” is in the works, chronicling the rapper’s humble beginnings to superstardom and his eventual death. Tyme Johnson of Tyme Productions has been tapped to helm the project as director and Coolio’s producer, longtime manager and childhood friend Clyde “Spoon” Colen, will serve as executive producer along with his cousin, Jacquie “Jac” Taliaferro, as producer. The producers are currently filming and offering partnering opportunities with the docu-series as they tell the story of the good, the bad, the love, the pain, as well as the rise and fall of a star.
Artis L. Ivey Jr., known by his stage name, Coolio, was raised in Compton, Calif, and one of the prominent West Coast rappers responsible for bringing the music genre of rap into the mainstream. He is known for his Grammy-winning, platinum hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” featured on the soundtrack of the “Dangerous Minds” movie, starring Oscar-winning actress Michelle Pfeiffer. Sampled from Stevie Wonder’s 1976 song, “Pastime Paradise,” Coolio nabbed a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Video for the music video at the MTV Video Awards in 1996. It was a global sensation and Coolio’s biggest hit, reaching #1 on Billboard in the United States as well as other countries around the world. Two years ago, the music video reach more than one billion views on YouTube. Throughout his career, Coolio released nine albums, featuring such hits as “Fantastic Voyage,” “1, 2, 3, 4 Sumpin’ New,” “Too Hot,” and “C U When U Get There.” On September 28, 2022, Coolio died of a fetynal drug overdose at the age of 59.
With last year’s celebration of hip hop music’s 50th anniversary, the producers feel it's the perfect time to take audience on a “fantastic voyage,” sharing Coolio’s life story through the eyes of his family, friends, emcees, artists, actors, music executives and industry influencers.
“Coolio’s music career was meant to be a launching pad for the great West Coast takeover of rap music,” said Johnson. “Ironically, his hit single, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ started the decline of Coolio, both personally and professionally.”
From growing up in Compton; run-ins with the law; adopting the stage name of Coolio Iglesias; his big break in the music industry; the “Gangsta’s Paradise” phenomenon as well as drug abuse and his complicated personal life, the docu-series will offer viewers no-holds barred look at the artist’s life. The five-episode docu-series will show that while he was riding high in the mid 90s because of a successful music career, it was also the beginning of the end for a shining light that would eventually dim much too quickly.
For a first look at “The Fantastic Voyage,” check out the trailer at TymeProduction.com or YouTube at
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view Coolio’s video of “Gangsta’s Paradise,” visit
