Summer Paradise

"Summer Paradise" is a song by Canadian rock band Simple Plan, featuring Somali-Canadian rapper K'Naan or Jamaican reggae artist Sean Paul.

The song became their best charting single in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway and United Kingdom.

[1] He told Buzznet: "I've spent a lot of time out there when the surf is not that great and you're waiting for a wave, just sitting on the water seeing dolphins and seals go by, taking in a beautiful sunset.

[3] A new version of the song featuring Sean Paul was released on the iTunes Store on February 28, 2012 around the world, including the United States.

"Summer Paradise" was written by the band, alongside Emanuel Kiriakou and Keinan Warsame and produced by Brian Howes.

Frontman Pierre Bouvier told Buzznet they really wanted him on this track as they thought, "his voice suits the song perfectly.

[8] Sputnikmusic's Davey Boy wrote favorably that "ill-fitting K'naan collaboration 'Summer Paradise' jumps on the Jason Mraz/Bruno Mars bandwagon, being a summery acoustic tune with Caribbean influences.

"[9] Amy Sciarretto from Artist Direct wrote that the song is "a shimmery uptempo rocker that should blow the roof off wherever you are listening to it.

"[10] Mahima Mathur from "High on Score" gave a positive review for the remix version featuring Sean Paul.

"[11] Another positive reception of the remix version came from "Daily Spin"'s Rob Buchanan, who wrote that "It’s a quintessential summer track, with all the hooks and melodies to make you feel like you’re either at the beach, or on your way there having the time of your life.

The sun and warm weather are coming to OZ and we really hope this song will be a part of your summer and put a smile on your face.

"[3] An official video featuring Sean Paul was shot in Barbados, mainly on the beaches of Bathsheba where rocks are eroded by the sea as well as Cherry Tree Hill for the golfing scenes.

[24] The video features Bouvier enjoying the sunset and strums his guitar while his bandmates either lie in the sand or take a dip in the ocean.

The music video depicts a footage of Simple Plan performing on PunkSpring Festival 2013 in Japan with Taka present on stage.

A still from the video, where Bouvier is sitting on the beach, playing a guitar.