It received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised the updated production, lyricism and maturity in songwriting.

In response to a fan asking if rock would be present on the mixtape, she replied that she would be "saving this style for S2", presumably referring to her then-upcoming debut studio album.

[9] In September 2019, a few days before the release of Slayyyter, the singer was questioned on Twitter about a popular unreleased track among fans she had mentioned and played before, "Doghouse" (later, "Dog House").

[11] The production of Troubled Paradise has its roots back in Slayyyter's Mini Tour (2019), when she teased fans saying the album would be "much better" than her debut mixtape and that they would love it.

Regarding the production of Troubled Paradise, she stated in interviews that its sound would be cleaner than her previous record, as she realized many fans were criticizing the mixing of Slayyyter.

"Troubled Paradise" and its music video, directed by Munachi Osegbu and produced by Collin Druz, were released on January 22.

The song was leaked in full the day before, as well as the album's final tracklist, cover art and the "Troubled Paradise" music video.