Coolio was working with Christy Dignam and was gearing up to release music with the Aslan star.
The late rapper, whose real name is Artis Levon Ivey Jr, passed away on Wednesday at age 59. Coolio previously revealed that he was working on new music with Christy, saying in July that they "just got into it".
He revealed in an interview with The Irish Examiner: "We're working on a track. We haven't even started writing any lyrics. The track is being built as we speak. Somewhere within the next four to six weeks we should have something tangible we could work with.
"It's probably going to be a banger, I would imagine. I don't know if it's going to be dark and deep or if we're going to go clubby and happy that remains to be seen.
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"I'm more inclined with being dark and deep and still being a banger." Coolio is no stranger to Dublin. He was in the capital over the summer working with young Irish producer Evan Kennedy, who he described "a talented kid".
The 58-year-old star also enjoyed a night out in Conor McGregor's Crumlin pub, The Black Forge, with Dublin hip hop duo Versatile. Coolio tragically passed away at the age of 59 due to a suspected cardiac arrest yesterday in a friend's house in Los Angeles, according to reports.
His manager at Trinity Artists International, Sheila Finegan said in a statement: "We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client, Coolio, who passed away this afternoon. He touched the world with the gift of his talent and will be missed profoundly.
"Thank you to everyone worldwide who has listened to his music and to everyone who has been reaching out regarding his passing."
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