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    "Pretty Pimpin"
    Single by Kurt Vile
    from the album B'lieve I'm Goin Down...
    ReleasedJuly 21, 2015 (2015-07-21)
    Length4:58
    LabelMatador
    SongwriterKurt Vile
    Producers
    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

    [edit]

    "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

    [edit]

    The music video was released on July 21, 2015.[7]

    Weekly charts

    [edit]
    Chart (2015–16)Peak
    position
    US Adult Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[8]1
    US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9]33
    US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10]33

    Certifications and sales

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    RegionCertificationCertified units/sales
    Canada (Music Canada)[11]Gold40,000‡
    New Zealand (RMNZ)[12]Gold15,000‡
    United States (RIAA)[13]Gold500,000‡

    ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

    See also

    [edit]

    References

    [edit]
    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 Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
    9. ^ "Kurt Vile Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
    10. ^ "Kurt Vile Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
    11. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Kurt Vile – Pretty Pimpin". Music Canada. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
    12. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Kurt Vile – Pretty Pimpin'". Radioscope. Retrieved July 27, 2025. Type Pretty Pimpin' in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
    13. ^ "American single certifications – Kurt Vile – Pretty Pimpin". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pretty_Pimpin&oldid=1313069810"
      "Pretty Pimpin"
      Single by Kurt Vile
      from the album B'lieve I'm Goin Down...
      ReleasedJuly 21, 2015 (2015-07-21)
      Length4:58
      LabelMatador
      SongwriterKurt Vile
      Producers
      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 Airplay (Billboard)[8]1
      US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9]33
      US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10]33

      Certifications and sales

      RegionCertificationCertified units/sales
      Canada (Music Canada)[11]Gold40,000‡
      New Zealand (RMNZ)[12]Gold15,000‡
      United States (RIAA)[13]Gold500,000‡

      ‡ 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 Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
      9. ^ "Kurt Vile Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
      10. ^ "Kurt Vile Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
      11. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Kurt Vile – Pretty Pimpin". Music Canada. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
      12. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Kurt Vile – Pretty Pimpin'". Radioscope. Retrieved July 27, 2025. Type Pretty Pimpin' in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
      13. ^ "American single certifications – Kurt Vile – Pretty Pimpin". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
      Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pretty_Pimpin&oldid=1313069810"