Talk:If It's Lovin' that You Want/GA1

Latest comment: 13 years ago by Sauloviegas in topic GA Review

GA Review

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Reviewer: Sauloviegas (talk · contribs) 20:52, 7 October 2011 (UTC)Reply

Thanks for reviewing. Calvin NaNaNaC'mon! 21:04, 7 October 2011 (UTC)Reply
You're welcome... I'm going to start really soon. :) - Saulo Talk to Me 22:12, 7 October 2011 (UTC)Reply

First look through

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  • '"If It's Lovin' that You Want" is a song recorded by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna, from her debut studio album Music of the Sun (2005).' -> '"If It's Lovin' that You Want" is a song recorded by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna, taken from her debut studio album Music of the Sun (2005).'
      Not done No, that is what is used in all Rihanna articles. Calvin NaNaNaC'mon!
  • 'The song was made available to download via iTunes on December 2, 2005, released as the album's second and final single.' The song had been released for download before along with the album. I think it would be better like this: 'The song was released on December 2, 2005 through Def Jam Recordings, as the album's second and final single.'
      Done Calvin NaNaNaC'mon!
  • 'Musically, the song draws influence from the musical genre of R&B; lyrically, the song is about "basically telling a guy, 'If it's lovin' that you want, you should make me your girl because I've got what you need".' -> 'Musically, the song draws influence from the musical genre of R&B; lyrically, it is about "basically telling a guy, 'If it's lovin' that you want, you should make me your girl because I've got what you need".'
      Done Calvin NaNaNaC'mon!
  • '"If It's Lovin' that You Want" failed to match the commercial success of the singer's previous single, "Pon de Replay", managing to peak at number 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, but managed to peak at number 9 on the US Pop Songs chart. Elsewhere, the song managed to ascertain top forty chart positions, but was most successful in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand, where "If It's Lovin' that You Want" peaked inside the top ten.' -> '"If It's Lovin' that You Want" achieved moderate success around the world, reaching the top forty in few European countries, while reaching the top ten in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. In the United States, the song failed to match the commcercial success of Rihanna's previous single, "Pon de Replay", peaking at number twenty-six on the Billboard Hot 100. It managed, however, to reach number nine on the Pop Songs chart.'
      Done Calvin NaNaNaC'mon!
  • 'An accompanying music video was shot on a beach in California, and was directed by Marcus Raboy. The video features engaging in various activities on the beach, such as dancing and riding jet ski's with her friends.' -> 'An accompanying music video, directed by Marcus Raboy, was shot on a beach in California, and features the singer engaging in various activities on the beach, such as dancing and riding jet ski's with her friends.'
      Done Calvin NaNaNaC'mon! 18:07, 8 October 2011 (UTC)Reply

Background and composition

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Response

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  • Retitle to Reception, then change Critical reception to Critical response.
      Done Calvin NaNaNaC'mon!
  • 'The song met with generally mixed reviews from music critics' -> 'The song was met with generally mixed reviews from music critics'
      Done Calvin NaNaNaC'mon!
  • 'However, A. Vishnu of The Hindu had contrasting opinions with regard'. With regard?
    Yes, 'with regard to Rihanna's vocal performance', what's wrong with that? Calvin NaNaNaC'mon! 18:11, 8 October 2011 (UTC)Reply

Music video

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  • 'During the interview, Rihanna elaborated further upon the content of the video and the meaning behind it, saying "This video is about having fun, giving off the vibe of the Caribbean," Rihanna said on the set of the clip.' Read this and re-write.
      Done Calvin NaNaNaC'mon!
  • Try to replace 'Rihanna' with 'the singer' when appropriate.
      Done Calvin NaNaNaC'mon!

Formats and track listings

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Release history

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References

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Second look through

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Reception

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Formats and track listings

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Comments

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Thanks. I've done everything. Can you go through the article again please? Calvin NaNaNaC'mon! 18:22, 8 October 2011 (UTC)Reply
You're welcome! And yes I can. :) - Saulo Talk to Me 19:02, 8 October 2011 (UTC)Reply
Done. Take a look. - Saulo Talk to Me 19:30, 8 October 2011 (UTC)Reply
I have one question on the track listing part. Calvin NaNaNaC'mon! 20:41, 8 October 2011 (UTC)Reply
Okay, I've everything. Anyone else you can see? Calvin NaNaNaC'mon! 22:44, 8 October 2011 (UTC)Reply
I left a comment on the track listing part. - Saulo Talk to Me 13:48, 9 October 2011 (UTC)Reply
Congrats, the article has passed! :) - Saulo Talk to Me 14:15, 9 October 2011 (UTC)Reply