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Thank you!
Aoba47 (
talk) 14:31, 25 November 2016 (UTC)reply
Lead
Nivea, from her → Nivea for her
I have reworded the first sentence to avoid the repetition of the word "album" in the first two sentences.
Aoba47 (
talk) 23:58, 27 November 2016 (UTC)reply
The song was released → you've already used "song" before
In the United States, it peaked at at number 20 → you jump here from one complete different topic to another. Please introduce this, like "Commercially, the recording peaked in the United States at number 20
mention that Hot R&B Songs is a component chart of Billboard
I am not sure that this is necessary as it is covered through the wikilink, and it would seem unnecessarily detailed to give a definition of the chart in the lead.
Aoba47 (
talk) 16:03, 29 November 2016 (UTC)reply
allegations of Kelly having sexual relations with underage girls. → Kelly's allegations. (you described which allegation these are in the second para already)
campaign. Knowles received → campaign, eventually, receiving
Done. Did not use "eventually" as I did not find it appropriate as the reviews were conducted immediately after the performance.
Aoba47 (
talk) 16:03, 29 November 2016 (UTC)reply
Following the commercial success of "Don't Mess with My Man",[4] it was released → Subsequently, following the single's commercial success, it was distributed
Partially done. I believe that "Don't Mess with My Man" needs to be stated again as "the single" can be read to refer to either "Laundromat" or "Don't Mess with My Man".
from American singer Nivea's self-titled debut album → from Nivea's eponymous debut studio album; unlink "Nivea" here
Audio sample > A 15-second sample of the song, where Kelly sings the chorus. The lyrics features references to doing laundry. → A 15-second sample of the song, where Kelly delivers vocals for the refrain. The lyrical content of the track is laundry-related.
Writer Mark Anthony Neal agreed with Checkoway, and expressed → Echoing this thought, writer... (because it sounds like they know each other and agree)
Picture > The inclusion of R. Kelly received some negative reactions, while Fuse praised his vocals on the chorus → Kelly's (unlink him) (pictured) contribution to the song received mixed response from media outlets.
Done. I do not believe (pictured) is necessary as he is the only one in the image.
Aoba47 (
talk) 20:33, 4 December 2016 (UTC)reply
Commercial performance
Following its release → Upon its release (sounds better)
It was listed as one of the "6 Worst Music Videos Shot in Laundromats" by Phoenix New Times's Troy Farah, who simply described it as "Ewww" → place this at the end of this section
Knowles performed the song as a part of a medley with American experimental rock band Dirty Projectors' track "Stillness Is the Move". She sang it while dancing on top of washing machines; she attributed her performing style to the location, explaining: "This laundromat has me feeling the drama queen, so excuse my theatrics". → The song was sung in a medley with... (YEAR OF RELEASE) while dancing on top of washing machines. Concerning this, the singer confessed, "..."
The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
Thank you!
Aoba47 (
talk) 14:31, 25 November 2016 (UTC)reply
Lead
Nivea, from her → Nivea for her
I have reworded the first sentence to avoid the repetition of the word "album" in the first two sentences.
Aoba47 (
talk) 23:58, 27 November 2016 (UTC)reply
The song was released → you've already used "song" before
In the United States, it peaked at at number 20 → you jump here from one complete different topic to another. Please introduce this, like "Commercially, the recording peaked in the United States at number 20
mention that Hot R&B Songs is a component chart of Billboard
I am not sure that this is necessary as it is covered through the wikilink, and it would seem unnecessarily detailed to give a definition of the chart in the lead.
Aoba47 (
talk) 16:03, 29 November 2016 (UTC)reply
allegations of Kelly having sexual relations with underage girls. → Kelly's allegations. (you described which allegation these are in the second para already)
campaign. Knowles received → campaign, eventually, receiving
Done. Did not use "eventually" as I did not find it appropriate as the reviews were conducted immediately after the performance.
Aoba47 (
talk) 16:03, 29 November 2016 (UTC)reply
Following the commercial success of "Don't Mess with My Man",[4] it was released → Subsequently, following the single's commercial success, it was distributed
Partially done. I believe that "Don't Mess with My Man" needs to be stated again as "the single" can be read to refer to either "Laundromat" or "Don't Mess with My Man".
from American singer Nivea's self-titled debut album → from Nivea's eponymous debut studio album; unlink "Nivea" here
Audio sample > A 15-second sample of the song, where Kelly sings the chorus. The lyrics features references to doing laundry. → A 15-second sample of the song, where Kelly delivers vocals for the refrain. The lyrical content of the track is laundry-related.
Writer Mark Anthony Neal agreed with Checkoway, and expressed → Echoing this thought, writer... (because it sounds like they know each other and agree)
Picture > The inclusion of R. Kelly received some negative reactions, while Fuse praised his vocals on the chorus → Kelly's (unlink him) (pictured) contribution to the song received mixed response from media outlets.
Done. I do not believe (pictured) is necessary as he is the only one in the image.
Aoba47 (
talk) 20:33, 4 December 2016 (UTC)reply
Commercial performance
Following its release → Upon its release (sounds better)
It was listed as one of the "6 Worst Music Videos Shot in Laundromats" by Phoenix New Times's Troy Farah, who simply described it as "Ewww" → place this at the end of this section
Knowles performed the song as a part of a medley with American experimental rock band Dirty Projectors' track "Stillness Is the Move". She sang it while dancing on top of washing machines; she attributed her performing style to the location, explaining: "This laundromat has me feeling the drama queen, so excuse my theatrics". → The song was sung in a medley with... (YEAR OF RELEASE) while dancing on top of washing machines. Concerning this, the singer confessed, "..."
The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.