Singer Tweet was originally slated to provide vocals but Amerie was eventually chosen instead. On the August 12, 2022 edition of The Breakfast Club, 50 Cent revealed that he ghostwritten LL’s verses on the song. "Paradise" embodies portions of Keni Burke's 1982 song "Risin' to the Top", penned by Burke, Allan Felder, and Norma Jean Wright.
Singer Tweet was initially planned to provide vocals, but Amerie ended up being chosen instead. On August 12, 2022, during an episode of The Breakfast Club, 50 Cent disclosed that he ghostwrote LL’s verses on the track. "Paradise" includes segments from Keni Burke's 1982 song "Risin' to the Top," composed by Burke, Allan Felder, and Norma Jean Wright.