Pretty Girl (Jon B. song)

"Pretty Girl" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Jon B, issued in August 1995 as the second single from his debut studio album, Bonafide (1995). The song, written and produced by Babyface, peaked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4]

"Pretty Girl"
Single by Jon B.
from the album Bonafide
ReleasedAugust 15, 1995 (1995-08-15)[1]
Recorded1994
Genre
Length4:18
Label
Songwriter(s)Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds[2]
Producer(s)Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds[3]
Jon B. singles chronology
"Someone to Love"
(1995)
"Pretty Girl"
(1995)
"Isn't It Scary"
(1996)
Music video
"Pretty Girl" on YouTube

Personnel and credits edit

Credits adapted from album liner notes.[5]

  • Jon B. - lead vocals, background vocals
  • Babyface - writer, producer, arranger, background vocals, keyboard, drum programming, midi programming
  • Brad Gilderman - recording engineer
  • Marty Ogden – recording engineer
  • Mick Guzauski - mix engineer

Music video edit

The official music video for the song was directed by F. Gary Gray.[6]

Charts edit

Chart (1995)[4] Peak
position
Europe (European Dance Radio)[7] 21
US Billboard Hot 100 25
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) 21
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard) 9
US Top 40 Mainstream (Billboard) 29

References edit

  1. ^ "Amazon.com: Jon B: Pretty Girl / Someone to Love: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  2. ^ "Pretty Girl - Jon B. | Listen, Appearances, Song Review | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  3. ^ "Jon B - Pretty Girl (CD) at Discogs". Zink Media. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Jon B. | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  5. ^ Jon B. – Bonafide (CD liner notes) – Yab Yum Records/550 Music/Epic BK-66436
  6. ^ ""Pretty Girl" by Jon B. | Music Video | VH1.com". VH1. Viacom International. September 1, 2004. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  7. ^ "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. December 16, 1995. p. 18. Retrieved April 26, 2023.

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