Unpretty

"Unpretty" is a song by American girl group TLC. It was produced by Dallas Austin. It was co-written by Austin and TLC member Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins. It was for the band's third album, FanMail (1999). The song was based on a poem of the same name written by Watkins. It was about a woman's struggle with her self-image. It talked about the concept of beauty portrayed in the media. Austin helped Watkins to help the song become an empowerment for women who do not think they are beautiful enough.

"Unpretty" was the second single released from FanMail. It became the group's fourth US number one single on the Billboard Hot 100. It spent three weeks at number one. It was considered a success by music critics. It was nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 42nd annual Grammy Awards. A remixed version of the song was released.

Track lisitings

 US CD Single (Green Cover)
 Unpretty (Album Version) - 4:38
 Unpretty ("Don't Look Any Further" Remix) - 4:25
 UK CD 1 of 2 (Green Cover)
 Unpretty (Radio Version) - 4:08
 No Scrubs (Radio Version) - 4:06
 Diggin' On You (Radio Version) - 4:14
 UK CD 2 of 2 (Blue Cover)
 Unpretty (Radio Version) - 4:08
 Unpretty (M. J. Cole Remix) [Vox Up] - 4:48
 Unpretty ("Don't Look Any Further" Remix) - 4:25

 International Remix EP (Blue Cover)
 Unpretty (Radio Version) - 4:01
 Unpretty ("Don't Look Any Further" Remix) - 4:26
 Unpretty ("Don't Look Any Further" Remix w/ Rap) - 4:27
 Unpretty (Pumpin' Dolls Radio Mix) - 4:03
 Unpretty ("Don't Look Any Further" Remix) [Big Boyz Dub Mix] - 5:00
 Unpretty (Pumpin' Dolls Club Mix) - 8:59
 German CD Single (Green Cover)
 Unpretty (Radio Version) - 4:09
 Unpretty (Album Version) - 4:38
 Unpretty (M. J. Cole Remix) [Vox Up] - 4:48
 Unpretty (M. J. Cole Remix) [Budd Dub] - 5:35
 Unpretty (Instrumental) - 4:41

Charts

Weekly charts
 Chart (1999) Peakposition Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)9 Hungary (Mahasz)8 Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 20)1Italy (Musica e dischi)20US Hot Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)18

Year-end charts
 Chart (1999) Position Australia (ARIA)37 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)97 Canada Top Singles (RPM)22 Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)79 Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)33 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)62 Germany (Official German Charts)96 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)33 Netherlands (Single Top 100)95 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)11 Romania (Romanian Top 100)29 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)50 UK Singles (OCC)85 US Billboard Hot 10020 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)57 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)17 US Rhythmic (Billboard)24

Decade-end charts
 Chart (1990–1999) Position US Billboard Hot 10076

References

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Category:1999 songs
Category:Billboard Hot 100 number one songs
Category:TLC (group) songs