Paradise (Big Sean song)
"Paradise" is a song by American hip hop recording artist 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 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| 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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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- Rani, Taj (September 12, 2014). "Big Sean Drops Four New Songs". BET.
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/paradise-single/id923254512
- "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. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.