Paradise (Big Sean song)
"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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| Single by Big Sean | ||||
| from the album Dark Sky Paradise | ||||
| Released | October 7, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Mike Will Made It | |||
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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 |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 99 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 34 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[6] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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References
- Rani, Taj (September 12, 2014). "Big Sean Drops Four New Songs". BET.
- "Paradise - Single by Big Sean". 7 October 2014.
- "Big Sean Sure Doesn't Look Like He's In 'Paradise' In His New Video". MTV. October 9, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- "Big Sean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- "American single certifications – Big Sean – Paradise". Recording Industry Association of America.