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Reviewer: Jivesh boodhun (talk · contribs) 12:58, 23 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Lead[edit]

Infobox[edit]

  • Link both Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel S. Eriksen under Stargate and unlink the producer.
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Background and release[edit]

  • by American singer and songwriter - already in lead
    Removed— Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • which Ne-Yo also wrote - remove also
    Removed— Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • The song was produced by Stargate[4] and recorded at Battery and Avatar Studios in New York City, Loft Recording Studios in Bronxville and Digital Insight Recording Studios in Las Vegas.[5] The song was mixed by Phil Tan and Makeba Ridick provided vocal production.[5] - Close repetition of The song
  • The song was released as the second single from A Girl like Me, only after the US number-one single "SOS". The song was released to digital outlets in Canada on June 20. 2006.[6] - Again
  • Overall: It's good at GA level but if yo want to take it to FA (it has got potential), you will need to paraphrase the quotes. Jivesh1205 (Talk) 12:14, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • I will think about it, but its a good idea. — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Music and lyrics[edit]

  • According to the sheet music published by Universal Music Publishing Group at Musicnotes.com, it is composed in the key of G minor and set in common time with a slow feeling groove. - was composed + link key, common time and groove
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • from the low note of F3 to C5 - from the low note of F3 to the high note of C5
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • by the works - work
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • In the beginning, the song's structure built around piano as the only instrument; the percussion and strings was added late - Something is missing.
  • According to Brandee J. Tecson of MTV - MTV or MTV News?
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • Unlink ballad
    Removed — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • In an interview with MTV - In an interview for the same publication
  • "we - "We
  • In another interview with NewsDay - for
  • Quentin B. Huff of PopMatters criticized the song's lyrics and described them as well-intentioned but "overboard with melodrama" and "devoid of remorse".[12] Regarding Rihanna's vocals in the song, Bill Lamb of About.com commented that they are not particularly strong and in places sound thin and reedy.[17] - Won't this fit in reception?
  • I removed Bill Lamb's part. But I think Quentin one should stay, because he comments on the lyrics. Can you re-format the first sentence? — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Reception and accolades[edit]

  • In a review of A Girl like Me - Unnecessary
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • While reviewing the single - Again
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • , in a review of the album, - Same
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • Celia San Miguel from Vibe magazine, in a review of the album, praised "Unfaithful" and the other ballads on it, stating that the ballads give Rihanna a "new found charisma, solid vocal range and her ability to channel deep-rooted emotions with ease". - Celia San Miguel from Vibe magazine praised "Unfaithful", stating that it gives Rihanna a "new found charisma, solid vocal range and her ability to channel deep-rooted emotions with ease".
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • Why is Billboard not lined?
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • A reviewer from Billboard magazine likened the song to Beyoncé Knowles' works and concluded that the song reveals Rihanna as a "young vocalist growing into her own" - Repetitive use of the words the song + work should be singular
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • Knowles's - I see an extra "s"
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • In 2011, Billboard - Billboard magazine for consistency
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • at number nine on its list of the Top 10 Singles of the Year - which year?
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • Top 100 Pop Songs of 2006 commenting "It's all about that one word...murderer." - Top 100 Pop Songs of 2006, commenting, "It's all about that one word...murderer."
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Chart performance[edit]

  • Never start with The song
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • in the United States. - US
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • If you say US Hot Dance Club Songs chart - then also put chart after the Hot 100 one
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • were sold - Not sold but shipped
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • The next week - The next week,
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • by International Federation of the Phonographic Industry - by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • Again, not selling but shipping
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  • on July 22, 2006 and the next week - on July 22, 2006, and the next week,
     Done — Tomica (talk) 13:45, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Music video[edit]

Live performances[edit]

  • I can't at that wig :P
  • where she won the award for Best R&B Act - Necessary?
  • I did some tweaks here and in he video section as well.
  • Consider reading this section and remove unnecessary details. The prose is in fact good but this section is over-detailed. We do not need to know about so many other songs. Jivesh1205 (Talk) 12:05, 26 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Other sections look good. Jivesh1205 (Talk) 12
15, 26 January 2012 (UTC)

References[edit]

  • FN 16 Use cite news and publisher should be Cablevision
  • FN 17 Link The New York Times Company
  • FN 19 Unlink The New York Times Company
  • FN 21 Use cite web
  • FN 22 Link The Washington Post Company
  • FN 24 Link Buzz Media
  • FN 35. Jam! should not be in italics. The publisher is Sun Media
  • FN 69. Check for consistency
  • FN 71. Spot the error
  • FN 73 Link Penticton Herald
  • FN 75 You will now have to unlink Sun Media
  • FN 76 publisher is The Star Tribune Company
  • FN 84 Is the formatting correct?

Jivesh1205 (Talk) 12:28, 26 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

As it stands now[edit]

GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)
  1. It is reasonably well written.
    a (prose): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):
  2. It is factually accurate and verifiable.
    a (references): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR):
  3. It is broad in its coverage.
    a (major aspects): b (focused):
  4. It follows the neutral point of view policy.
    Fair representation without bias:
  5. It is stable.
    No edit wars, etc.:
  6. It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.
    a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
  7. Overall:
    Pass/Fail:

Jivesh1205 (Talk) 12:28, 26 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Passing now. Jivesh1205 (Talk) 15:44, 26 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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