"Pretty Pimpin" | ||||
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Single by Kurt Vile | ||||
from the album B'lieve I'm Goin Down... | ||||
Released | July 21, 2015 | |||
Length | 4:58 | |||
Label | Matador | |||
Songwriter(s) | Kurt Vile | |||
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Kurt Vile singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Pretty Pimpin" on YouTube |
"Pretty Pimpin" is a song written and performed by American indie rock musician Kurt Vile. The song was released as a single on July 21, 2015, and received a positive reception from music critics.
"Pretty Pimpin" peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart, becoming Vile's first chart-topper on a Billboard chart. [1]
"Pretty Pimpin" received favorable reviews from critics. Evan Minsker of Pitchfork awarded it Best New Track, and said that its overall aesthetic is entirely welcome. [2] Kyle McGovern of Spin said that the song is the most engaging and jaunty-sounding single Vile has pushed to radio. [3] Tom Hughes of The Guardian called it one of Vile's "loveliest songs yet, and a great summation of his ingenious-weirdo appeal". [4] The song has also been highlighted as a standout track of its parent album by AllMusic and Consequence of Sound . [5] [6]
The music video was released on July 21, 2015. [7]
Chart (2015–16) | Peak position |
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US Adult Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [8] | 1 |
US Alternative Airplay ( Billboard ) [9] | 33 |
US Rock Airplay ( Billboard ) [10] | 33 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada) [11] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
United States (RIAA) [12] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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