Pretty Pimpin

"Pretty Pimpin"
Single by Kurt Vile
from the album B'lieve I'm Goin Down...
ReleasedJuly 21, 2015 (2015-07-21)
Length4:58
LabelMatador
Songwriter(s)Kurt Vile
Producer(s)
Kurt Vile singles chronology
"He's Alright"
(2009) 		"Pretty Pimpin"
(2015) 		"I'm an Outlaw"
(2016)
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]

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
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8] 1
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9] 33
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[10] 33

Certifications and sales

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[11] Gold 40,000‡
United States (RIAA)[12] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

See also

References

  1. ^ Rutherford, Kevin (March 3, 2016). "Kurt Vile's 'Pretty Pimpin' Tops Adult Alternative Songs Chart". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  2. ^ Minsker, Evan (July 21, 2015). "Kurt Vile: Pretty Pimpin". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  3. ^ McGovern, Kyle (September 21, 2015). "Review: Kurt Vile Levitates on the Desert-Warmed 'b'lieve i'm goin down...'". Spin. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  4. ^ Hughes, Tom (October 1, 2015). "Kurt Vile: b'lieve i'm goin down review – terrific slow-burner from US charmer". The Guardian. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  5. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "B'lieve I'm Goin Down... – Kurt Vile". AllMusic. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  6. ^ Kivel, Adam (September 22, 2015). "Kurt Vile – b'lieve i'm goin down..." Consequence of Sound. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  7. ^ Grow, Kory (July 21, 2015). "See Kurt Vile Snap Out of a Daze in Pretty Pimpin Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  8. ^ "Kurt Vile Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  9. ^ "Kurt Vile Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  10. ^ "Kurt Vile Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  11. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Kurt Vile – Pretty Pimpin". Music Canada. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  12. ^ "American single certifications – Kurt Vile – Pretty Pimpin". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 14, 2023.