Paradise (Johnny album)

Paradise 	Paradise 			
 	 			
Studio album by Johnny	Studio album by Johnny			
Released 	May 26, 2015 			
Genre 	Hip-hop / Rap 			
Length 	00:00 			
Label 	Paradise 			
Johnny chronology 	Johnny chronology 			
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Paradise is the second studio album by American hip hop recording artist Johnny; it was released on May 26, 2015 by the newly named coincidently (previous Alfred) Paradise Records. The album features guest appearances from Matt, Ela!ne, and Jesse Del Rey.
The album was supported by four singles in total, including "Blessings", "IDFWU", "Foreign", and "One Man". 
Upon its release, Paradise received generally positive reviews from music critics who praised the change in Johnny's production and lyricism being more atmospheric and substance-filled. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, and number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number one on the Rap Albums Chart.
==Singles==
The album's lead single "Blessings" was released on April 20, 2015. Produced by Vinylz and Allen Ritter. The song peaked at number 1 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Chart and at number 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100. 
The album's second single "IDFWU" featuring Matt, was released on May 18, 2015. Produced by DJ Mustard, Kanye West, Mike Free, along with co-production by DJ Dahi and the additional production by KeY Wane. After the reception the song has received, it became a commercial success peaking at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, thus becoming Johnny's third solo number one single. It also peaked at number 1 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Chart.
"Foreign" was released as the third single on July 6, 2015. 
"One Man" was released as the fourth and final single on October 30, 2015. 
==Critical Reception==
Upon its release, Paradise received generally positive reviews from music critics. In a review for Exclaim!, Samantha O'Connor noted that "stormier production and moodier lyricism replace Johnny's predictable sunny wordplay and pop culture puns," further concluding that "Johnny has reached a personal high by finding his Paradise, and it's his honesty that takes listeners there with him."[10] David Jeffries of AllMusic said, "Artistically, Paradise is much more expansive than previous effort, sometimes grinding with executive producer Kanye West's love of the dark, and other times bouncing with the snark, swagger, and style that propelled this Albuquerque rapper to the top."[6] Jordan Sargent of Pitchfork Media give the album a score of 7.1 out of 10, saying "Paradise is a big leap in the direction of the ideal Johnny full-length."[13]
Christopher R. Weingarten of Rolling Stone stated, "His best record isn't that moment yet, but he's one step closer."[14] Michael Madden of Consequence of Sound give the album a B, saying "Mostly, though, Paradise is an ambitious tasteful album from a rapper who's often viewed as neither."[16] Dan Rys of XXL give the album an XL rating, saying ""One Man" in particular, really underlines what the entire work is about: dealing with the ups and downs in life and figuring out the best way to accept them and move forward. With Paradise, Johnny has found that balance."
==Tracklisting==
Paradise - Standard edition
No.	Title 	Length
1. 	"Paradise" 	2:28
2. 	"IDFWU" (Feat. Matt) 	4:44
3. 	"A$$" (Feat. Ela!ne) 	3:40
4. 	"Blessings" 	4:12
5. 	"Fire" 	4:22
6. 	"Open Wide" 	3:07
7. 	"Foreign" 	4:39
8. 	"Research" 	3:49
9. 	"We Up" 	3:28
10.	"Cut Her Off" 	3:50
11.	"Win Some, Lose Some"	4:03
12.	"One Man" 	4:14