User talk:Magiciandude/Archive 2015

Shakira discografía
Disculpe, buenas tardes... Sólo quería que checaran las ventas de la cantante colombiana Shakira, ya que sólo muestran los álbumes vendidos, más no lo son sencillos, sólo quería que corrigieran eso, ventas entre álbumes de estudio, de recopilación, en vivo, sencillos físicos y en formato digital, de antemano, muchas gracias. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 189.151.77.218 (talk) 19:25, 18 January 2015 (UTC)

Name dispute
Erik, Hey, so I am trying to clean up an article and I am confused about whether using the artist's stage name or real name. The singer's stage name is "Ana Bárbara" and her birth name is "Altagracia Ugalde Motta". At first, the article was listing her as "Ana Bárbara" throughout the whole article so I removed the first name and left the last name. Now I have an editor who changed the name back to "Ana Bárbara". I'm not sure if I should leave it with the whole name (stage name) or just place the last name through out the article. Here is what the editor left in the edit summary:. Thanks! --Fundude99 00:32, 21 January 2015 (UTC)
 * MOS:FULLNAME covers this. You only use her birth name at the very beginning of the article then you say her stage name. MOS:SURNAME says to just the surname afterwards even if it's a pseudonym. If the editor is causing problems, let me know and I will help out. Erick (talk) 00:40, 21 January 2015 (UTC)
 * Thank you very much! --Fundude99 00:44, 21 January 2015 (UTC)
 * Sorry to bother you again, but since reading over if the manual of style, I did change everything back to the surname of the stage name. Now I have another editor contradicting that, they have placed the whole stage name through out the article. Here is what the editor's edit summary stated I am trying to avoid engaging in an edit war, which is why I am asking what I should do in this particular situation.
 * I have reverted the user's edits and left a message on the user's talk page. Manual of Styles should not be challenged without a good reason and the user had none. Erick (talk) 05:34, 22 January 2015 (UTC)

Hi @Magiciandude I downloaded your image of Marc Anthony Cambio de piel and I was trying to create a shirt. I was asked for a copyright permission from you. Not sure if this is where I should have contacted you... — Preceding unsigned comment added by Diamond Damaris (talk • contribs) 18:29, 22 January 2015 (UTC)

Re
Hey Erick, how has everything been going? Thanks for that article on Vendetta. I was looking for one with all the information that one had. But about the project's scope. I think it pretty much sums everything up. If something is left out, I can't think of it. — Diva  Knockouts  21:25, 3 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Okay cool, I just wanted to make sure everyone was alright with it. Glad to help out! =D Erick (talk) 21:41, 3 February 2015 (UTC)
 * I think so!! :) It looks fine. Anyways, how do you think Vendetta will chart in Billboard? All as separate albums? Or together as one? I know with Nicki Minaj's album the rerelease charted as one title. — Diva  Knockouts  15:35, 6 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Good question, I guess we'll find out. :P

Need help with translation
Hey Erick, I hope you're feeling better. Can you help me translate the album's title of Otro Día Más Sin Verte? I ran a Google translation and it gave me "Another Day Without Green", but then there's his English version of the song with a different title. Thanks, .jona  talk  18:40, 6 February 2015 (UTC)
 * The translation on the article is correct as it is. And I think the reason the Google translation came out wrong is because you might've typed "d" instead of "t" on the word "Verde". ;) BTW, I didn't know you like Jon Secada. I really like "Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte" (the song), it's one of my favorite Latin songs of the 90's. Erick (talk) 19:47, 6 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Well I was researching the album and found its literal translation, idk if you prefer I use it or use the title it previously had? Yea, I decided to work on one of his articles so I won't get bored working on Selena's over and over again (one of the reasons why I took so many wikibreaks) so I want something different. I like his music so I figured I'll work on his album and try to get it to FA status. If you wanna work with me on the article I don't mind :) Best, .jona  talk  19:51, 6 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Well I could look up some thing that might be hard to access otherwise. I went HighBeam but didn't find any reviews. I do know that it was nominated a Lo Nuestro Award for Pop Album in 1994. If you are unable to find any reviews other than Allmusic's rating, I will go through Newsbank and request for articles at the Resource center. I do believe I have the year-end charts for 1993 e-mailed to me. Erick (talk) 20:02, 6 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Alright, I'll let you know if anything. Oh and before I forget, because I didn't: Fanbirthdayenglish.jpg talk 20:05, 6 February 2015 (UTC)]]
 * Thanks man! =D Erick (talk) 20:14, 6 February 2015 (UTC)

I just make sure, is your e-mail functioning? I'm asking because I have the '93 year-end charts on my saved mail and would like to e-mail it to you. Erick (talk) 20:22, 6 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Yes the e-mail I use is one I often check on. Thanks, .jona  talk  16:35, 7 February 2015 (UTC)
 * I have sent you an e-mail containing Billboard's 1993 year-end charts. Erick (talk) 19:56, 7 February 2015 (UTC)
 * I didn't receive it :/ I checked my preferences and its the same e-email I use all the time. Best, .jona  talk  20:12, 7 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Weird, I'll send it again. Did you check your spam box to see if it ended up there? EDIT: I sent another mail. Erick (talk) 20:16, 7 February 2015 (UTC)
 * I get e-mails from Wikipedia (regarding my talk page) but nothing from you. I checked my spam mail and nothing. I'll start a discussion at WP:EMAIL. Best, .jona  talk  20:24, 7 February 2015 (UTC)

Today's featured article/February 14, 2015
A summary of a Featured Article you nominated at WP:FAC will appear on the Main Page soon. I had to squeeze the text down to a little over 1200 characters; was there anything I left out you'd like to see put back in? - Dank (push to talk) 20:25, 24 January 2015 (UTC)
 * Nope, I think the blurb sums the article nicely! I only just wish to include a image of the artist, but Crisco1492 told me he wasn't sure that any of the images on Commons were actually okay to use. Erick (talk) 20:29, 24 January 2015 (UTC)
 * Okay, great. Crisco is our expert on image use, I'm glad he's around. - Dank (push to talk) 20:32, 24 January 2015 (UTC)
 * Truthfully, I had wanted to make Romance (Luis Miguel album) (the first one in the series) TFA on Feb. 14, but it failed the FAC. This TFA makes it up for me. :) Erick (talk) 20:35, 24 January 2015 (UTC)

Romances today,  precious  again! - "I'll make mu-usiic, mu-usiic, music" --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:25, 14 February 2015 (UTC)

Congrats on your first TFA!
Thank you very much! I never thought I'd managed to have two TFAs dealing Latin music articles! =D Erick (talk) 17:15, 15 February 2015 (UTC)
 * LOL, I did not know you already had one up. Well, you deserve an award anyways Best,  jona   (talk)   17:18, 15 February 2015 (UTC)

Help
Hi, I'm Colombian, I ask the favor of adding "Como yo le doy" to singles of Pitbull discography. Sources:, ,. Thanks. Jean70000 (talk) 18:54, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Sí, dame una hora o más porque tengo que hacer algo afuera del computadora ahora. Erick (talk) 18:58, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

Thank you
Well thank you for the cookie!! Appreciate it :) --Watquaza (talk) 01:52, 24 February 2015 (UTC)

Jenni Rivera vandalism
Erick, can you please request full protection on Jenni Rivera, there is a lot of vandalism going on. Users think it is an account using sock puppets but it has not been confirmed. The vandalism is from user accounts and IP addresses. ThanksFundude99talk to me 23:29, 1 March 2015 (UTC)
 * It looks like someone already beat me to the punch. Erick (talk) 23:36, 1 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Question: On Jenni Rivera's article, it stated she was a Mexican-American singer, another user changed it to American singer. Now on every major news network that covered her death such as CNN, BBC News, and the Huntington Post, they labeled her as Mexican-American, can I changed it back? She was born here in America, but I think she held dual-citizenship with the US and Mexico, which is why they labeled her as Mexican-American. I don't think it has to do with ethnicity, It supposed to matter of what country your a citizen of right? Here are the news article links:   Thanks.—Fundude99talk to me 04:40, 4 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Well according to MOS:BLPLEAD, it says : "Ethnicity or sexuality should not generally be emphasized in the opening unless it is relevant to the subject's notability. Similarly, previous nationalities or the country of birth should not be mentioned in the opening sentence unless they are relevant to the subject's notability." I think those sources do make Rivera's ethnicity notable to put on the lead, but I'm not entirely certain. Also, it is not necessary to use the ping template on my talk page as the notifications lets you know when someone has posted on your talk page.  If anything else comes up, let me know and I'll see what I can do. Erick (talk) 07:19, 4 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Rivera was born in the US and therefore according to guidelines that Erick pointed out, her article and her works should label her an American because she was an American citizen. It's like, for instance, if Snooki's article said she is an American Jersyan (for being born in NJ), it's not encouraged to put a "dual citizenship" as it may confuse readers who are not familiar with her or her works. Best, jona   (talk)   15:49, 4 March 2015 (UTC)

Romance (Luis Miguel album)

 * Thank you very much Miniapolis! I'm sorry to have you go through the article twice. Erick (talk) 17:58, 17 March 2015 (UTC)
 * No worries, although a second set of eyes might have been better. Think I've done a few Miguel articles, but the music video in front of the building in this one definitely rang a bell :-). All the best,  Mini  apolis  23:14, 17 March 2015 (UTC)

EP or compilation
Hello Magiciandude. I want to know if these Jesse & Joy albums: Super 6 and Six Pack are catalogued as EPs or compilation albums. Both were released the same day, and they already have realeased two studio albums: Esta Es Mi Vida and Electricidad, and one EP: Esto Es Lo que Soy. Super 6 contains one single from their fist album: "Espacio Sideral" and a remix of it, and the other songs are from their second album. Meanwhile, Six Pack contains two songs from Electricidad (their 2nd album), three from Esta Es Mi Vida and one from the EP Esto Es Lo que Soy. I think if that includes songs already released could be catalogued as an compilation, and if it's new material as an EP (for just have six songs). But in iTunes are catalogued as EP. I want to know your opinion. Thanks--Alberto Uecke (talk) 23:45, 20 March 2015 (UTC)
 * I would check to see what other reliable sources say about those releases. iTunes isn't the source you have to use to determine if it is a EP or not. I agree that the one with new songs should be categorized as an EP, but it's better to see what the sources say just in case. Hope that helps. Erick (talk) 23:50, 20 March 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for Visiting my Talk Page
Hi! Thanks for stopping by. I've been working pretty hard on articles for Chicana/o artists and also other Hispanic artists recently. I just found out about the portal. :) Megalibrarygirl (talk) 21:23, 26 March 2015 (UTC)

Question on tracking sales
Does Billboard track sales from iTunes and Amazon? I know they track Google Play..the reason why I ask is because Ones was selling way more (according to iTunes ranking) than the Lo Mejor de CD and made it to the top 30 of their overall chart for 2-3 days. I checked Billboard.biz and the album didn't even make it on the Latin Digital or Latin Catalog Albums chart, which boggles the mind because Ones and Dreaming of You were the top selling Latin albums for 3 days, while Lo Mejor de was the 4th or 5th, on top of this Ones have been in the top 10 for over a year. If they don't I think its stupid, iTunes is (one of) the biggest digital markets out there. Best, jona   (talk)   17:26, 11 April 2015 (UTC)
 * As fas as I know, yes. Thing is, iTunes rankings aren't always indicative of how much an album has actually sold. Remember that retail stores are still counted even in this digital age. Erick (talk) 17:42, 11 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Well I know iTunes is not reliable on that but I assume they use the same technique that Amazon uses to track when a song/album has been sold and tallies it against other titles to determine its position on their best sellers category. Did Billboard remove the eligibility of catalog albums on their charts or do they not track digital sales for older albums since Ones is not sold in stores anymore? I didn't even think the new compilation album was even going to make its mark on the charts until the hashtag Selena was blowing up on social media, but my predictions was that it would debut at numbers 150-200 and Walmart wasn't selling the album until two days ago so that's why I am wondering about Ones since it remains the best selling digital album of hers for the past couple of years. I am probably just being a fan upset that this was the only album to make it on the charts lolz. jona   (talk)   17:51, 11 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Honestly, I'm not even sure. Erick (talk) 18:05, 11 April 2015 (UTC)
 * That's fine, I guess I needed someone who I can ramble on about this. Best, jona   (talk)   18:08, 11 April 2015 (UTC)

In somewhat related news, I'd like to get the Latin music portal become featured after the Romance becomes FA. I'm probably going to take a a week break after it closes though. 18:10, 11 April 2015 (UTC)
 * I can see it become a featured portal, especially with the number of articles that the project has worked on. Feeling tired of Wikipedia? jona   (talk)   18:20, 11 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Burned out? Yeah, I tried to take a break earlier (I keep forgetting to remove that notice), but I just couldn't steer away. When the FAC closes, I'm taking my week break regardless of the outcome. Erick (talk) 18:23, 11 April 2015 (UTC)
 * I know how you feel, I can't recall your last break and know you need it. jona   (talk)   18:27, 11 April 2015 (UTC)

Quick question, this source says "Dreaming of You" streamed 788,000 times and this source gives me the total digital sales the song had sold by 2010. Does the certification template supports streaming or should I just use the digital sales figure for the template or both? Thanks, jona   (talk)   20:27, 11 April 2015 (UTC)
 * I don't about much about streaming. The template doesn't have, but maybe you can detonate that it is streaming figures? Erick (talk) 22:24, 11 April 2015 (UTC)
 * How can I do that? jona   (talk)   22:34, 11 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Try something like this. Erick (talk) 04:21, 12 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Can you help me out? . jona   (talk)   14:49, 12 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Thank you Erick. Best, jona   (talk)   15:02, 12 April 2015 (UTC)

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Songs
Hey Erik, I am working on one of Jenni Rivera's album which can be found here. I am having trouble finding out the original artrist that performed these songs: "Amaneciste Conmigo" and "La Escalera". Could you help me find out who originally performed those songs? It would be a big help. Thanks!—Fundude99talk to me 19:05, 10 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Sure thing. While I'm searching for who the original artists, I came across these articles that I think might help a lot (,, , . I can also show you how to upload a music sample later on if you're interested. I'm assuming this is being done for GA, so you already got Joyas Prestadas to look as an example but I also think Viva el Príncipe is another article you should look as an example since that one is also a collection of covers as well as any of the first-three Romance albums by Luis Miguel that I contributed to. EDIT: Also found this press release from Universal Musica. Erick (talk) 20:11, 10 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Okay so after a bit of searching, "La Escalera" was originally by Amanda Miguel in 1992. I still cannot find the original artist for "Amaneciste Conmigo". Do you own the physical copy of the album? If you do, you're allowed to source any information that's from the album booklet (Wikipedia accepts offline sources). Erick (talk) 19:17, 13 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Thanks... & I do not own a physical copy, I just have it on iTunes. But I'll keep looking.—Fundude99talk to me 23:57, 13 April 2015 (UTC)
 * I'm more inclined to believe that "Amaneciste Conmigo" is an original song for La Gran Señora. I looked up the composer of the song on Google and it seems that he was a former member of Banda el Recodo who went by the moniker "El Mimoso". Here's an article I found by Univision. Erick (talk) 05:31, 14 April 2015 (UTC)

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Sure, no problem. I already had in mind to add Cuban Jam Sessions in Miniature. Cheers :) Neodop (talk) 14:35, 14 April 2015 (UTC)

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Dreaming of You article
Hey Erick! When you have the chance, can you send me any articles that could improve/be added to the Dreaming of You article (the subscription-based ones you have access)? No rush, I have so far only got to the production/recording subsection. Best, jona   (talk)   00:10, 2 May 2015 (UTC)
 * As soon as my laptop charger arrives, I'll be able to help. Erick (talk) 02:46, 2 May 2015 (UTC)
 * Alright thanks in advance. jona   (talk)   19:31, 2 May 2015 (UTC)

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FAC comments
Hey Erick, if you have time these days, please check my FA nominee Master of Puppets. The review page is here, any feedback is welcomed.--Retrohead (talk) 22:32, 24 May 2015 (UTC)
 * I can make no promises, but I'll see what I can do. I'm currently working on a college assignment so I'll probably be able make a comment tomorrow. Erick (talk) 23:07, 24 May 2015 (UTC)

Most important Latin American music articles
Hey Erick, hope you're doing well! I was wondering if you would be interested in organizing a group effort to improve our most commonly read Latin American music articles (the most glaring example in my opinion is Enrique Iglesias's page, which desperately needs more citations). It would be awesome if we could get some of our big articles to GA status. Thanks! Basilisk4u (talk) 22:16, 4 June 2015 (UTC)

Audio sample
Hey Erick, can you upload Metallica - The Four Horsemen.ogg from the YouTube link (5:14—5:41).--Retrohead (talk) 11:25, 14 June 2015 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately I can't at the moment. My PC harddrive is dead and my laptop doesn't handle Audiocity. I don't know when I'll get a new harddrive. Erick (talk) 11:54, 14 June 2015 (UTC)

Jenni Rivera
Ah, cool, I misread the Google translate to be an estimated range, rather than as it reads - a before and after range. Shenme (talk) 01:20, 20 June 2015 (UTC)
 * It's fine, mistakes happen. Erick (talk) 01:21, 20 June 2015 (UTC)

Re: Welcome back
Hey Erick, how are you doing? It's great to be back. Hmm, I've seen the assessment page, but I haven't seen the to-do list. — Diva  Knockouts  16:35, 25 June 2015 (UTC)

GA in Spanish Wikipedia
Hi, I wanted to let you know that the article Romances (Luis Miguel album) is GA in spanish wikipedia. I translated part of his job, and wanted to thank you. Irwin Dime 18:20, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
 * I like Luis Miguel, but overall the music. Not many GA or FA in spanish wikipedia about latin music so I decided to edit articles of music.
 * I delighted to continue translating its work and have updates for e-mail will be an honor for me. Te felicito Erick por el gran trabajo que vienes realizando. ¡Muchas gracias por las palabras! Irwin Dime  20:55, 1 July 2015 (UTC)

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Shakira's Sales Figures
I edited the sales of each album of Shakira, I've put a real numbers based on official websites, I don't know why you edited it again and you put the wrong old numbers, I want to edit it again and please don't change it.


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Latin Music & Shakira's Discography
Hey again Can you please give me your facebook or any social media network? In order to discuss many stuff in private. #Userline303 Userline303 (talk) 14:27, 12 July 2015 (UTC)

Sorry I couldn't find it — Preceding unsigned comment added by Userline303 (talk • contribs) 15:00, 12 July 2015 (UTC)

ITN for Joan Sebastian
-- Spencer T♦ C 16:51, 14 July 2015 (UTC)

Joan Sebastián's death
Erick, Can you request Joan Sebastian's death be put on the front page of Wikipedia under recent deaths. I'm sure you've heard a little about him, as he was a popular multi Grammy Award winning singer. Thanks! —Fundude99talk to me 02:21, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Actually I do know about him. Even though my taste for Regional Mexican is limited to rancheras and some norteño. I'm quite saddened by the news and I loved his song "Secreto de Amor" and some of his songs were covered by salsa singers like "Lobo Domesticado" by Tommy Olivencia y su Orquesta. I'll nominate for Recent Deaths and if no one has already. Thanks for letting me and my condolences go out for his family and friends. Thanks for letting me know! Erick (talk) 02:31, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Thank you very much, I myself am a huge fan of his music.—Fundude99talk to me 02:42, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I went ahead and nominated for recent deaths. This is actually my first time doing it. You may give your support if you want. Wish me luck. Erick (talk) 02:55, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I am going to give support on it, I just saw another user support and comment "as soon as the article is properly updated and otherwise made ready.", what exactly needs to be done so that the article is properly updated so I can go ahead and start updating it.—Fundude99talk to me 02:59, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I think the user means that his death needs to be expanded some more. I suggest renaming the "Death" section to "Illness and death" and talk about how he has been battling for cancer for years. Since you'll be updating it, I'll be mentioning that you did that. Erick (talk) 03:02, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Ok, I can certainly do that and Thanks for the credit.—Fundude99talk to me 03:06, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * No problem. Just let them know you added expanded on his death on the nomination page when you're done. Erick (talk) 03:14, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I have added some info that I could find. Do you have any other suggestions that could help tweak the article a little more?—Fundude99talk to me 03:50, 14 July 2015 (UTC)

A good portion of the article is unsourced such as his early life section so it could use some more sources. I will add the special awards he received in his life. I'll ask if anything needs to be done on the nomination page. Erick (talk) 03:56, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I just realized that but I can't seem to find any news articles that talk about his early life. :/ —Fundude99talk to me 04:21, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Yep, a user commented on the lack of sources. Let's go ahead and add them so that we can get the article listed on RD! I've tagged the in use template so that you don't have to deal with edit conflicts a lot. Sites like Allmusic has biography pages for artists. You can use sources from Google Books too (use cite book if you do. Erick (talk) 04:26, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Okay, I'll start looking.—Fundude99talk to me 04:31, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Alright, I wish you the best on your search. I've added the 2001 LN awards he got including the Excellence and will add the Hall of Fame award from Billboard next. Erick (talk) 04:32, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * There's not much I can get from Google Books, it's mostly magazines with Billboard charts that his albums reached.—Fundude99talk to me 05:25, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * That's okay. The article is in a better shape now so I'll ask the users on the nominations to have another look. Erick (talk) 05:32, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
 * We did it!, Thank you for all your help.—Fundude99talk to me 23:03, 14 July 2015 (UTC)

La Gran Señora
Erick, I've kind of put on hold La Gran Señora for a while, I've been meaning to get back on it, and I think it's almost ready for a GA nomination. But could you look over it and tell me on some things in which I could improve on. Thanks.—Fundude99talk to me 00:52, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Sure, I'll leave comments on the talk page. Erick (talk) 00:53, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I've completed my review. I'll be watching the talk page. Erick (talk) 01:47, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Ok, I will get on it.—Fundude99talk to me 01:49, 16 July 2015 (UTC)

Joan Sebastian discography
hey I found a list of Joan Sebastian's albums on telemundo's website check it out and see if you can determine which ones are studio albums the year starts in 1975 here is the source. http://www.telemundo.com/entretenimiento/2015/07/16/un-recorrido-por-la-discografia-completa-del-fallecido---Sc30002001 (talk) 05:29, 17 July 2015 (UTC)cantante-mexicano
 * Sure thing, I'll have a look tomorrow (it's late where I live). Erick (talk) 05:52, 17 July 2015 (UTC)

The link will say not found. here is the yahoo link, it's the first one thanks https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AjJxJ1UeEt6S1xHXo2kG7t.bvZx4?fr=yfp-t-644-s&toggle=1&fp=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&p=joan%20sebastian%20discografia%20telemundo--Sc30002001 (talk) 06:44, 17 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I believe this is the link. no? I was able to add some more albums to the article. One simple way you can add a source is to use the cite web template. Erick (talk) 13:28, 17 July 2015 (UTC)

Yes I posted the other link because when I clicked it, it said not found so I thought you'll have trouble finding it --Sc30002001 (talk) 17:04, 17 July 2015 (UTC)

Latin music assessment
Hi, I really appreciate you contacting me, i`ve been pretty much innactive in the last year or so, as you can see in my "semi-retired" banner, but i`ll be more than happy to help the Latin music project. I would be great to return to work in a project that needs it.

Solo avisame donde ocupas que trabaje y empezare a evaluar como si no hubiera mañana.

Gracias por hacer a este viejo retirado como un jovencito otra vez. Zidane tribal (talk) 16:34, 3 August 2015 (UTC)

Re: Possible useful sources for Brazilian music?
Yeah, sure, I can do that. Should I create a Brazil-specific subsection, like in the charts section? Victão Lopes Fala! 03:34, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Yeah, that's what I was planning to do. Victão Lopes  Fala! 04:23, 4 August 2015 (UTC)

Questia
I resent the code, but if you do not get the email listed from your Wikipedia linked account, let me know. Not sure if there was a blip or bug in the mailing, but according to my records it was sent on May 18th. ChrisGualtieri (talk) 15:00, 8 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Yes I got the e-mail now, thank you! I just need the link where I enter the code. Erick (talk) 15:03, 8 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Oops. Sending the info out. Kinda forgot that you didn't have it. Remember you need a new e-mail and make a new account. It cannot extend the old one. ChrisGualtieri (talk) 17:45, 8 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Alright, thank you so much for your help! Erick (talk) 19:05, 8 August 2015 (UTC)

Please contributes in the discussion Template: Main Music Artists and Bands of Venezuela and Template: Main Music Artists and Bands of Cuba (is in progress) that i think that contribute richly as links and knowledge in wikipedia. that it want to delete. this is in Templates for discussion/Log/2015 August 15--Vvven (talk) 16:26, 15 August 2015 (UTC)

Re: High importance Christian artists
A Grammy winning artist is one where the artist won the award, not a work. For instance, Lecrae is not a Grammy-winning artist, but two of his works are Grammy winners. Lecrae is high importance, though, as he is one of the most important artists in Christian music right now and one of the most known.-- 3family6 ( Talk to me  &#124;  See what I have done  ) 21:10, 19 August 2015 (UTC)

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Talk:One Child (Mariah Carey song)/GA1
Thanks for opening the review. After tonight, I'll most likely be offline until Tuesday as I'm away. If you could review it tonight, I'd be really grateful! — Calvin999 17:14, 28 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Alright, let's get this started. Erick (talk) 17:17, 28 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Wow that was quick lol. Didn't know you was online! Telepathic minds. — Calvin999  17:18, 28 August 2015 (UTC)

Julión Álvarez
Hey, I just saw the Latin Grammy nominations for this year, I see that Julión Álvarez' work was nominated, I was wondering if that establishes enough notability to have his own article. I know that some of his albums & songs have charted here in this U.S. But I wasn't sure if that established enough notability to have an English-language Wikipedia article. Thanks, —Fundude99talk to me 23:58, 23 September 2015 (UTC)

Marco Antonio Solis Por Amor a Morelia Michoacán
Hey, I wanted to know if I can bring back the article for Por Amor a Morelia. it will be released October 23, 2015 I know the album has to chart but I am beyond excited. I am asking because of the agreement we made. let me know. The tracklist is also available. --Sc30002001 (talk) 22:47, 25 September 2015 (UTC)

Sure its a good idea to have the portal orphaned? -- Moxy (talk) 13:25, 7 October 2015 (UTC)

Featured list candidates/List of songs recorded by Lady Gaga/archive1
Magiciandude, would you mind leaving comments here? Snuggums (talk / <b style="color:#454545">edits</b>) 02:19, 17 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Hey Snuggums! I was wondering if you could review the Latin music portal which I have nominated for featured portal. If you're not busy of course. Erick (talk) 03:58, 17 October 2015 (UTC)
 * I unfortunately am occupied with other activity (both on and off Wikipedia) at the moment, but do wish you the best of luck. <b style="color:#454545">Snuggums</b> (<b style="color:#454545">talk</b> / <b style="color:#454545">edits</b>) 04:01, 17 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Ah well, thanks anyway for the reply. I wish you luck on your FLC as well. Erick (talk) 04:03, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

Thank you
Thank you for the token regarding the Latin music portal! I appreciate you taking notice of my small contributions. Also that's great news for the portal to now be featured. Awesome job! Bryan McLaude (talk) 15:09, 27 October 2015 (UTC)
 * }

A barnstar for you!

 * Congrats Erick on getting the portal featured! =) jona   (talk)   01:33, 28 October 2015 (UTC)

Today's featured article/November 19, 2015
Erick, I'm working on this one now, let me know what you think. - Dank (push to talk) 20:59, 2 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Hi there! Last time, we are unable to use an image of the singer because of potential copyright problems. So this time, I looked through Flickr and uploaded this picture. Would this do? Erick (talk) 21:13, 2 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Pinging Chris, our resident expert and fellow TFA coord. - Dank (push to talk) 21:16, 2 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Last time the issue was that I wasn't too comfortable with the copyright status on the image. My gut said that they were likely copyvios (web resolution, etc.) Now we have File:Luis miguel 328.jpg, which I'm much more comfortable with. Just a matter of cropping the image. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 23:11, 2 November 2015 (UTC)
 * , I have cropped the image (see here). Will this do? Erick (talk) 04:32, 3 November 2015 (UTC)

,, I've added the cropped image of the artist on the TFA. Please let me know if any changes needs to be made. Erick (talk) 17:47, 4 November 2015 (UTC)
 * That works. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 23:16, 4 November 2015 (UTC)

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Aries (album)

 * Thank you very much for taking the time copyedit the article. I appreciate it! Erick (talk) 06:37, 8 November 2015 (UTC)

Precious again
--Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:11, 19 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Indeed. Grats on today's FA my friend. Brings back fond memories :)  → Call me  Hahc  21  19:42, 19 November 2015 (UTC)

And thank you once again for the precious stone! :) Hey it's so great to see you! How have you been? Erick (talk) 19:45, 19 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Hey! I've been great. My country is getting worse everyday but I'm doing fine, trying to see if I can come back and do some editing after a long year out. I'm happy to see you and some other good friends are still around.  → Call me  Hahc  21  19:46, 19 November 2015 (UTC)
 * I'm happy to hear you're well in spite of what's going on over there. A few things have happened since you took break. I got the Latin music project to do a WikiProject Interview with the signpost. I finally got the Latin music portal to be featured, and I'm planning to do a Latin music edit-a-thon sometime next year in Miami. I've been categorizing Latin albums in the past few days to include underrepresented genres and other release types (for example, I create the categories for and  a few days). I also obtained a full list of Lo Nuestro nominations for every year to help . It's a lot of work, but I'm always happy to get Latin music into the spotlight. :) Erick (talk) 19:52, 19 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Now that you mention Arjona... I still have to bring his latest album to GA. I just checked it and it's a mess. And wow you have quite the schedule! Count me in for anything you might need. I will be around :)  → Call me  Hahc  21  19:57, 19 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Yep, and I didn't even mention the revamped Latin music project scope and tabs (credit goes to for that). We didn't have our own assessment page with our own importance scale until a few months when I created, which you can see on the assessment tab. And on top of that, I created a separate article for Latin music as a genre. It'd be great to have you on board again if you plan to work on Arjona's albums. Tonight's the Latin Grammy Awards so it's been an interesting day to say the least. Erick (talk) 20:02, 19 November 2015 (UTC)

DYK for Aries (album)
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Featured portal candidate

 * Thank you for the invitation to join this initiative. I think the Latin music portal should definitely be able to go ahead as a featured portal. I'll keep contributing my small update each week. Which reminds me I have to get this week's done haha. ;-)

Los Grandes Marco Antonio Solis and Joan Sebestian
the album ranked 9 in regional charts and 14 in latin charts. I hope that is enough for it to stay I would also appreciate it if you come to me before changing the articles that I create. you also have a habit of redirecting. I don't chart the albums I just make them you are more then welcome to chart.

Precious anniversary
--Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:22, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

Happy New Year Magiciandude!
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