Paradise (Big Sean song)

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"Paradise"
Big Sean - Paradise.png
Single by Big Sean
from the album Dark Sky Paradise
ReleasedOctober 7, 2014
Recorded2014
Length
  • 3:35(album version)
  • 2:28(single version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Mike Will Made It
Big Sean singles chronology
"I Don't Fuck with You"
(2014)
"Paradise"
(2014)
"Detroit vs. Everybody"
(2014)

"Paradise" is a song by American rapper Big Sean, released on September 19, 2014 as the second single from his third studio album Dark Sky Paradise (2015). Originally the song was released as a single in October 2014 but was later placed on the album as an extended version with an extra verse.

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Background and release

On September 12, 2014, Big Sean announced he had signed with Roc Nation for a management deal, but he is still with GOOD Music. On the same day, he has released 4 new songs, "I Don't Fuck with You", "Paradise", "4th Quarter" and "Jit / Juke". The production for these songs were included Mike Will Made It, DJ Mustard, Kanye West, DJ Dahi, Nate Fox, Da Internz, L&F and Key Wane. [1] The single version was released on iTunes October 7, 2014. [2]

Music video

A music video for the song was released on October 9, 2014 via Sean's Vevo channel. [3] It was directed by Mike Carson. [3]

Charts

Chart (2015)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 [4] 99
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [5] 34

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [6] Platinum1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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