The Return of the Gangsta

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The Return of the Gangsta
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Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 16, 2006
Recorded2005–06
Genre West Coast hip hop
Label Hardwax Records
Producer
  • Coolio (exec.)
  • Black Thompson
  • Devon Davis
  • Kenneth Blue
  • Mac Mozart
  • Peter Catera
  • Polarbear
  • Rob Lowe
  • Vic
  • Disco D
Coolio chronology
El Cool Magnifico
(2002)
The Return of the Gangsta
(2006)
Steal Hear
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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The Return of the Gangsta is the sixth studio album by American rapper Coolio. It was released on October 16, 2006 via Hardwax Records. The single "Gangsta Walk" features Snoop Dogg on guest vocals. Most songs on this album were released again on Coolio's next album Steal Hear , which was released in 2008.

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Intro" 0:43
2."Let It Go"Vic3:35
3."Gangsta Walk" (featuring Snoop Dogg and Gangsta Lu)
  • Sergio Fertitta
  • A. Ivey
  • J. Salinas
  • C. Broad
  • R. Jones
3:51
4."Do It" (featuring Goast)Sergio Fertitta4:19
5."Drop Something" (featuring Braza)
  • Sergio Fertitta
  • Disco D (voc.)
3:37
6."Bloops" 0:30
7."Make Money" (featuring Gangsta Lu)Sergio Fertitta4:17
8."Lady & Gangsta" (featuring K-La)Sergio Fertitta4:23
9."Daddy's Song" (featuring Artisha)Devon Davis4:06
10."One More Night" (featuring LV)Kenneth Blue4:12
11."Loosemobile" 0:34
12."Dip It" (featuring Gangsta Lu)Sergio Fertitta3:30
13."Keep on Dancing"Peter Cottura3:48
14."187% WRPM" 0:09
15."Keep It Gangsta"
  • Mozart
  • RobLo
4:12
16."They Don't Know" (featuring Black Orchid)Polarbear3:55
17."West Coast Anthem"
  • Black Thompson
  • RobLo
4:41
18."Outro"  
Japanese exclusive bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
18."Hear Me Now"
  • I-Roc
  • "Jammin" James Carter
4:14
second disc
No.TitleLength
1."Dip It" 
2."Dip It (Kroeyer Remix)" 
3."Dip It (Club Remix)" 
4."Gangsta Walk - Video" 
5."Dip It - Video" 
6."Do It - Video" 

Charts

Chart (2006)Peak
position
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [3] 82

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