Pretty Pimpin
2015 single by Kurt Vile
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"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.
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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 | Kurt Vile | |||
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| "Pretty Pimpin" on YouTube | ||||
"Pretty Pimpin" peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart, becoming Vile's first chart-topper on a Billboard chart.[1]
Critical reception
"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]
Music video
The music video was released on July 21, 2015.[7]
Weekly charts
| Chart (2015–16) | Peak position |
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| US Adult Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 1 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 33 |
| US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 33 |
Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[11] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[12] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[13] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||