"Smile Paradise" is an upbeat, celebration of the end of summer. It's an R&B inspired pop track with an infectious hook that's sure to have listeners moving. The single is inspired by Joshua's homesickness for California after a year in New York City. "Smile Paradise" is Joshua's version of California, a place where people greet each other with a fist bump and smile, and it's this sense of warmth and camaraderie that he hopes to share with his listeners.
In Joshua's own words, "Smile Paradise is more than just a song, it's a feeling. It's about the joy of sharing a smile with someone, the warmth of the California sun, and the sense of community that comes from being in a place where everyone is welcome. I hope that when people listen to this song, they feel a little bit of that paradise, no matter where they are."
The "Smile Paradise" video amplifies the theme of the song with a fantasy day in Los Angeles, cruising around town with sister and hanging out with friends.