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"Pretend" | ||||
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Single by Tinashe featuring ASAP Rocky | ||||
from the album Aquarius | ||||
Released | August 22, 2014 | |||
Recorded | Clockwork Studios (Los Angeles) | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:55 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
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Tinashe singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Pretend" on YouTube |
"Pretend" is a song by American singer Tinashe. It was released as her second single from her debut album Aquarius. The song, which was produced by producer Detail, features a guest verse from Harlem-based rapper ASAP Rocky.
In an interview with Rap-Up, Tinashe talked about the concept behind the song. She said "The song with Rocky is definitely kind of a contemporary-sounding song, it doesn’t really sound like a lot of other songs on the radio, but it’s a midtempo feel and it’s kinda minimalistic in the track." And when speaking about the song's meaning, she said, ""Pretend" is basically about when you're in a relationship and instead of dealing with the stuff that you deal with in a relationship, you don't want to do that. You're just going to pretend that everything is fine. I think a lot of people can relate."
"Pretend" is a pop song written by Tinashe, Lyrica Anderson and ASAP Rocky and was produced by Detail.
"Pretend" premiered on August 22, 2014 online.
Exclaim! editor Gregory Adams complimented the singers vocals saying "Her voice builds up to an emotional cry in the chorus, which finds her praising the concept of "a love that never ends." Chris DeVille from Stereogum was less vocal about ASAP Rocky's appearance on the song but praised Tinashe by saying "her performance is the showstopper here."
The song's official music video, directed by Jodeb, was shot on August 19, 2014 and released on September 29, 2014.
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Aquarius.
Chart (2014–2015) | Peak position |
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Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100) | 83 |
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100) | 96 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) | 36 |
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard) | 17 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 34 |
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard) | 45 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard) | 29 |
Date | Format | Label |
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August 22, 2014 | Digital download | RCA |
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