Paradise (Big Sean song)

"Paradise"
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.

Background and release

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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

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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

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

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[6] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Rani, Taj (September 12, 2014). "Big Sean Drops Four New Songs". BET.
  2. ^ "Paradise - Single by Big Sean". iTunes. 7 October 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Big Sean Sure Doesn't Look Like He's In 'Paradise' In His New Video". MTV. October 9, 2014. Archived from the original on October 12, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  4. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  5. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  6. ^ "American single certifications – Big Sean – Paradise". Recording Industry Association of America.