This video creates a representation femininity because of it's use of highlighting iconic women such as Janet Jackson and Diana Ross. It represents femininity because of the views that women should be pretty. Also, it plays to the theory of Male gaze because the lyrics "Don't worry 'bout what I think, why don't you ask him?!" This shows that women have to get the appreciation of men for them to believe that they are beautiful, which by feminists and generally can be seen as something negative.
It also represents era becasue of the use of costumes and different styles of filming and setting, such as black and white in the 20's and flashing lights and disco in the 70's
Critical reception towards the song was generally positive, where critics noted it as the standout track on the album, and praised its catchy production. In the United States, "Pretty Girl Rock" peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number four on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for selling over 1,000,000 digital copies. Internationally, the song became a top-twenty hit in Austria, Germany, Japan and New Zealand.
It also represents era becasue of the use of costumes and different styles of filming and setting, such as black and white in the 20's and flashing lights and disco in the 70's
Critical reception towards the song was generally positive, where critics noted it as the standout track on the album, and praised its catchy production. In the United States, "Pretty Girl Rock" peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number four on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for selling over 1,000,000 digital copies. Internationally, the song became a top-twenty hit in Austria, Germany, Japan and New Zealand.
An accompanying music video for the song was directed by Joseph Kahn, and features Hilson portraying an array of African American female icons of the past, which included Josephine Baker, Dorothy Dandridge, The Andrews Sisters, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Janet Jackson and TLC. The video received positive response from critics and was nominated for Video of the Year at the 2011 BET Awards
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