- Source: 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.
Music video
A music video, featuring clips from Deliver Us from Eva, was produced to promote both the single and the film. The music video was filmed in Maui, Hawaii.
Track listings
UK CD single
"Paradise" (Album Version featuring Amerie) – 4:35
"Paradise" (James Yarde Mix featuring Terri Walker) – 5:22
"Paradise" (Instrumental) – 4:42
"Paradise" (featuring Amerie) (music video) – 4:21
European CD single
"Paradise" (Radio Edit featuring Amerie) – 4:04
"Paradise" (Album Version featuring Amerie) – 4:35
"After School" (Album Version featuring P. Diddy) – 4:39
"Paradise" (featuring Amerie) (music video) – 4:21
Australian CD single
"Paradise" (Radio Edit featuring Amerie) – 4:04
"Paradise" (Album Version featuring Amerie) – 4:35
"After School" (featuring P. Diddy) – 4:39
"LL Cool J Megamix"
"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