| "Pretty Little Fears" | ||||
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| Single by6lack featuringJ. Cole | ||||
| from the albumEast Atlanta Love Letter | ||||
| Released | September 13, 2018 | |||
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| Length | 4:00 | |||
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"Pretty Little Fears" is a song by American singer6lack, released on September 13, 2018 the third single from his second studio albumEast Atlanta Love Letter, which was released hours later on the same day.[1] It features American rapperJ. Cole and was produced byT-Minus and Yakob.
The song centers on the artists attempting to communicate effectively with their respective partners[2] and also deals with the importance of being honest with one's significant other.[3] 6lack opens the song confronting his girlfriend about their failed relationship, while J. Cole discusses how his relationship has allowed him to mature and be successful in life despite his past mistakes.[4]
Music critics have praised J. Cole's feature. Luke Fox ofExclaim! stated "J. Cole caps off the fragile 'Pretty Little Fears' with a smooth and smart personal verse."[5] Daniel Spielberger ofHipHopDX wrote that the song "proves why J. Cole is one of Hip Hop's most skilled lyricists with verses like: 'You plant a seed to grow some roots, a branch and leaves, Becomes a tree of life until our nights are filled, With peace from stress and strife, And that's the blessing that I get from wifing you.'"[6]
An official music video was directed by Matthew Dillon Cohen and premiered on October 15, 2018. It sees 6lack and J. Cole cruising the city and spending time with their respective ladies on a cloudy day[3] in various places, such as a school gymnasium, beach,RV park and amusement park.[4][7][8]
6lack performed the song onJimmy Kimmel Live! on January 23, 2019.[9]
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 65 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 13 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 86 |
| USBillboard Hot 100[13] | 76 |
| USHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 35 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[15] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[16] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[17] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[18] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
