Larry J. Sanders (born December 2, 1960), known professionally as L.V. (an acronym for "Large Variety"), is an American singer. He is best known for his collaboration with rapper Coolio on the single "Gangsta's Paradise", which has been featured on multiple soundtracks since then. He has released five solo albums and was a member of the gangsta rap group South Central Cartel since it formed, usually singing the choruses. Discography Studio albums Collaboration albums The Playground (with Prodeje) (2002) Hood Affiliated (with Prodeje) (2008) Compilation albums The Gangstas In South Central (with South Central Cartel) (1996) Singles As featured artist References Living people Grammy Award winners Singers from Los Angeles Tommy Boy Records artists American shooting survivors African-American male rappers American contemporary R&B singers 21st-century American rappers 21st-century American male musicians 1960 births 21st-century African-American musicians 20th-century African-American male singers