It's All the Way Live (Now) (1996)

Like an irrepressible bouncing ball, Coolio bobs through this forgettable feel-good jam, dug out of the vaults for the Eddie soundtrack. His charm, as usual, lies in his heavy-lidded delivery, slacker-than-thou attitude, and the sense that he recorded this, bong in hand, while still in his pajamas. Unfortunately, It's All the Way Live (Now) lacks the sharp humor and social consciousness that make his best work stand out. B-