I'd Rather Pretend

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"I'd Rather Pretend"
Remix cover art
Single by Bryant Barnes (solo or with D4vd)
from the EP Vanity
ReleasedJuly 26, 2024
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Andrew Luce
Bryant Barnes singles chronology
"Give Me A Singe"
(2024) 		"I'd Rather Pretend"
(2024) 		"Is This Love To You"
(2024)
D4vd singles chronology
"There Goes My Baby"
(2024) 		"I'd Rather Pretend (Remix)"
(2024) 		"Remember Me"
(2024)
Music video
"I'd Rather Pretend" on YouTube

"I'd Rather Pretend" is a song by Bryant Barnes originally released as the fourth track from his debut extended play, Vanity.[1][2] The song blew up on TikTok[3] and was later released as a remix featuring D4vd.[4]

Charts

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Chart performance for "I'd Rather Pretend"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] 19

Certifications

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Certifications for "I'd Rather Pretend"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[6] Gold 20,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Finucane, Rachel (September 13, 2024). "Exclusive Interview: 'I'd Rather Pretend' That Bryant Barnes Is Already A Musical Sensation. Oh, Wait! He Is". The Honey POP. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  2. ^ Thomson, Zangba (August 1, 2024). "Exploring the Debut EP "VANITY" by Bryant Barnes". Bong Mines Entertainment. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  3. ^ Finucane, Rachel (November 19, 2024). "Colors Play A Symphony In Bryant Barnes's DSCVR Artists to Watch Performance Presented By Vevo". The Honey POP. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  4. ^ Samuels, Keithan (September 18, 2024). "Bryant Barnes Taps D4vd for 'I'd Rather Pretend': Listen". Rated R&B. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  5. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 20, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  6. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Bryant Barnes – I'd Rather Pretend" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved June 3, 2025.