"Pretty Girl" is a song by American singer and songwriter Maggie Lindemann. It is her first major-label single, and was released on September 30, 2016, through 300 Entertainment. The song was written by Lindemann, Sasha Sloan, and Sean Myer, with the production being handled by Jayson DeZuzio.
Background Lindemann said in an interview with Billboards Braudie Blais-Billie:
Critical reception Jeff Nelson of People said "in the defiant pop track, Lindemann, 18, blasts haters and affirms that she's more than her appearance" and called it an "infectious single". Idolator's Mike Wass stated that "Pretty Girl" is "something of a departure from her independent fare. The dark and gloomy sound of the 18-year-old's early material has given way to a more defiant and optimistic approach" and later claimed "I preferred the diva's dark-pop phase, but the song has an important message". Hugh McIntyre of Forbes called it "a catchy pop number" but later remarked that the song is "off to a fair start on streaming sites, but will she be able to break through and become a mainstream hitmaker? It wouldn't be out of the question for a social star to top the charts, so don't laugh off the possibility".
Music video A music video for the song, directed by Roman White, was released on March 9, 2017.
Background In an interview with People, Lindemann said:
Track listing
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2017) Peakposition Europe (Euro Digital Song Sales) 15 Malaysia (RIM) 18 Mexico (Mexico Ingles Airplay) 9 Philippines (Philippine Hot 100) 27
+ Cheat Codes x CADE Remix version Chart (2017) Peakposition Philippines (Philippine Hot 100) 63
Year-end charts Chart (2017) Position Australia (ARIA) 60 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) 62 Denmark (Tracklisten) 39 Germany (Official German Charts) 68 Hungary (Stream Top 40) 69 Netherlands (Single Top 100) 57 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 22 UK Singles (Official Charts Company) 28
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format Version Label Various September 30, 2016 Digital download Original 300 January 13, 2017 Digital download (YE remix) United States January 17, 2017 Top 40 radio Original Various February 10, 2017 Digital download (Taylor Wise remix) March 3, 2017 Digital download (Cheat Codes x CADE remix)
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