Paradise (LL Cool J song)

"Paradise" is a song by American rapper LL Cool J featuring American singer Amerie. The song was released on December 14, 2002, as the second single from LL Cool J's ninth studio album, 10 (2002). It also appears on the soundtrack to the 2003 film Deliver Us from Eva, in which LL Cool J stars alongside Gabrielle Union. Singer Tweet was originally slated to provide vocals but Amerie was eventually chosen instead. "Paradise" embodies portions of Keni Burke's 1982 song "Risin' to the Top", penned by Burke, Allan Felder, and Norma Jean Wright.

"Paradise"
UK CD single cover
Single by LL Cool J featuring Amerie
from the album 10
B-side
  • "After School"
  • "LL Cool J Megamix"
ReleasedDecember 14, 2002
Recorded2002
StudioSony Music, New York City
Genre
Length4:35
LabelDef Jam
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Toke & Pone
LL Cool J singles chronology
"All I Have"
(2002)		 "Paradise"
(2002)		 "Amazin'"
(2003)
Amerie singles chronology
"Talkin' to Me"
(2002)		 "Paradise"
(2003)		 "1 Thing"
(2005)

Music video

A music video, featuring clips from Deliver Us from Eva, was produced to promote both the single and the film.

Track listings
  • UK CD single
  1. "Paradise" (Album Version featuring Amerie) – 4:35
  2. "Paradise" (James Yarde Mix featuring Terri Walker) – 5:22
  3. "Paradise" (Instrumental) – 4:42
  4. "Paradise" (featuring Amerie) (music video) – 4:21
  • European CD single
  1. "Paradise" (Radio Edit featuring Amerie) – 4:04
  2. "Paradise" (Album Version featuring Amerie) – 4:35
  3. "After School" (Album Version featuring P. Diddy) – 4:39
  4. "Paradise" (featuring Amerie) (music video) – 4:21
  • Australian CD single
  1. "Paradise" (Radio Edit featuring Amerie) – 4:04
  2. "Paradise" (Album Version featuring Amerie) – 4:35
  3. "After School" (featuring P. Diddy) – 4:39
  4. "LL Cool J Megamix"
  5. "Paradise" (featuring Amerie) (music video) – 4:21
  • US 12-inch single
A1. "Paradise" (Radio Version featuring Amerie)
A2. "Paradise" (LP Version featuring Amerie)
A3. "Paradise" (Instrumental)
B1. "After School" (Radio Version featuring P. Diddy)
B2. "After School" (LP Version featuring P. Diddy)
B3. "After School" (Instrumental)
  • European 12-inch single
A1. "Paradise" (featuring Amerie) – 4:35
B1. "Paradise" (James Yarde Mix featuring Terri Walker) – 5:22
B2. "Paradise" (Instrumental) – 4:42

Charts
Chart (2003) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[1] 28
Ireland (IRMA)[2] 48
Italy (FIMI)[3] 41
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] 46
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[5] 70
UK Singles (OCC)[6] 18
UK R&B (OCC)[7] 6
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 36
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 14
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[10] 10

References
  1. "Australian-charts.com – LL Cool J feat. Amerie – Paradise". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  2. "Irish-charts.com – Discography LL Cool J". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  3. "Italiancharts.com – LL Cool J feat. Amerie – Paradise". Top Digital Download. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  4. "Charts.nz – LL Cool J feat. Amerie – Paradise". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  5. "Swisscharts.com – LL Cool J feat. Amerie – Paradise". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  6. "LL Cool J: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  7. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  8. "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  9. "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  10. "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
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