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| Submission declined on 31 July 2024 by SafariScribe (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of music-related topics). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.
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| Submission declined on 30 July 2024 by DoubleGrazing (talk). Resubmitted without any improvement, previous decline still stands. Declined by DoubleGrazing 14 days ago. | |
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| Submission declined on 30 July 2024 by DoubleGrazing (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by DoubleGrazing 14 days ago. | |
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Comment: What on earth is "top-tier pop" "nocturnal vibe" and "uplifting and feel-good chord" please write in a dry neutral tone. Theroadislong (talk) 21:02, 5 August 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Note to reviewers: He appears to have been nominated for a Latin Grammy so he may meet WP:NMUSICIAN #8. May require a bit more analysis. C F A 💬 16:48, 1 August 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Note to reviewers: The chart table is in reference to a Madonna song he may have helped produce — not one of his. He does not meet WP:NMUSICIAN #2 and must meet GNG. C F A 💬 14:19, 1 August 2024 (UTC)I would like to add that I disagree. I added a discography section. I believe he also meets the WP:COMPOSER. He composed many songs, and some of those have separate pages on wikipedia.
- Comment: The title of this draft either has been disambiguated or will require disambiguation if accepted.If this draft has been disambiguated (renamed), submitters and reviewers are asked to consider whether the current title is the best possible disambiguation, and, if necessary, move (rename) this draft.If this draft is accepted, a hatnote will need to be added to the primary page to refer to this page. If there is already a hatnote on the primary page, please review whether a disambiguation page is in order instead. Please do not edit the primary page unless you are accepting this draft.The primary page that the hatnote should be added to is Afshin. Robert McClenon (talk) 16:22, 31 July 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Reviews of his music may contribute to the music's notability, but not his. And primary sources incl. interviews don't count. For notability per WP:GNG, we need to see significant coverage directly of him, in multiple secondary sources that are reliable and entirely independent of the subject. DoubleGrazing (talk) 06:37, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
- For the criteria 2#- it is not only the song of Madonna, but song of multiple people. - Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez, Chris Brown and other. There are sources in Korean for example. I do not speak Korean. I added this - His song "Four Seasons" recorded by South Korean singer Taeyeon, claimed the number one spot on the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100.criteria 11 also applies here- Has been placed in rotation nationally by a major radio or music television network. criteria 10- performed at main places - such as Hollywood bowl, Tomorrowland and other main festivals as dj.
What brief mentions? I believe previous editors did not go over all the sources. Please, can you look at the sources? I added this comment 3 times -Sources 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 , 11 are public articles, not interviews made about the individual and his work. Those are not some crazy paid puff, but different articles. So instead of creating a page about this individual as and artist,I should make 5 pages about his songs which are widely recognized and on global charts? He also produced a piece of art that was widely recognized. I believe the fact he wrote songs for Madonna, Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez, Chris Brown also speaks for the notability.
Afsheen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Afshin Salmani Tehran, Iran |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | SAE Expression College (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Music producer, songwriter, DJ |
| Years active | 2010-present |
Afshin Salmani, known professionally as Afsheen, is an American electronic music producer, songwriter, and DJ.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Afsheen was born in Tehran and was raised in San Francisco, U.S. He started playing the keyboard at the age of ten music production by 18. He graduated with B.A. in sound engineering from SAE Expression College, California.[2]
Career
[edit]Afsheen initially produced music for various artist including, Madonna, Janet Jackson,[3]Selena Gomez, Chris Brown, Sia and others.[4] [5]He worked on pop and electronic musics.[6] In 2013, he produced "Nobody Does It Like You" by Selena Gomez[7].
Afsheen was nominated in 2015 for the Latin Grammy Awards for his work on Natalia Jiménez's album Creo en Mi which was nominated for Album of the Year.[8][9] Same year, he served as a producer, and had overseen programming, instruments for Joan of Arc (Madonna song). In 2016, he wrote the song "All We Have Is Love" with Sabrina Carpenter.[10]
He also wrote and produced "Sunny Days" with Armin van Buuren and Toby Gad in 2017.[11] In 2018, Afsheen released his new team-up with British singer-songwriter and X-Factor star Rebecca Ferguson called "Creatures Of The Night".[8]
His song "Four Seasons" recorded in 2019 by South Korean singer Taeyeon, claimed the number one spot on the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks and reached number 6 on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart.[12]
In 2023, he released a single with Lindsay Stirling "Net To Me".[13]
Solo career
[edit]Transitioning from behind-the-scenes production to his own music, AFSHeeN released his debut solo project, "First EP," in early 2010. Two years later, he collaborated with Mackenzie Thoms on the track "Blast Off" and also issued his own single, the dubstep anthem "Words" (Next Plateau Entertainment).[14]
His music evolved over the years, in releases like "Let Me Down Slow," "Tunnel," and "Secrets." In 2016, he made his live performance debut at Kygo's Hollywood Bowl show, signaling his emergence as a solo artist.[15][16]
| Single | Release Year |
|---|---|
| First EP | 2010 |
| Nightmares in Paradise | 2011 |
| Let Me Down Slow | 2016 |
| Dancing With You | 2019 |
| HAPPY TUNES | 2022 |
Musical style and influences
[edit]AFSHeeN's music blends elements of house, dubstep, and pop, characterized by its nocturnal vibe similar to artists like Kygo and ZHU.[17] Releases like "Better Than I Used To Be" and "Dancing With You," highlight his signature "warm house" tunes.[18][19] He also collaborated with Toby Gad on multiple projects, including the Madonna's album Rebel Heart (2015). [20]
Discography
[edit]The table below includes songs that he has either or both written/produced for other people.[21][22][23]
| Year | Artist | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lindsey Stirling | Lindsey Stirling | Producer, songwriter |
| 2014 | Heffron Drive | Happy Mistakes | Producer, writer |
| 2014 | Kendall Schmidt | Blame It On The Mistletoe | Writer |
| 2015 | Madonna | Iconic | Producer, programming, instruments |
| 2015 | Madonna | Joan of Arc | Producer, programming, instruments |
| 2015 | Madonna | Rebel Heart | Producer, programming, instruments |
| 2015 | Heffron Drive | Happy Mistakes Unplugged [live] | Writer |
| 2015 | Lena | Crystal Sky | Songwriter, producer |
| 2015 | TVXQ! | Rise as God | Composer, arranger |
| 2015 | Chris Brown | Royalty | Composer, engineer, keyboards, programming, background vocals |
| 2016 | Brooke Candy | Paper or Plastic | Writer, recording engineer, keyboards, programmer |
| 2016 | Lindsey Stirling | Brave Enough | Writer, producer, mixing |
| 2016 | Sabrina Carpenter | EVOLution | Writer, producer, engineer, background vocals, mixing |
| 2017 | NCT 127 | NCT #127 Cherry Bomb | Composer |
| 2017 | Armin van Buuren | Christmas Days | Remixer |
| 2018 | BoA | One Shot, Two Shot | Composer, arranger |
| 2018 | NCT | NCT 2018: Empathy | Composer |
| 2018 | Mat Kearney | Crazytalk | Performer |
| 2018 | Ryeowook | 우리의 거리 (One and Only) | Songwriter, arranger |
| 2019 | Ryeowook | 너에게 취해 (Drunk on Love) | Composer, arranger |
| 2019 | Kerli | Legends | Writer, producer |
| 2019 | Kerli | Shadow Works | Writer, producer |
| 2019 | Taeyeon | 사계 (Four Seasons) | Composer, arranger |
| 2019 | Lindsey Stirling | Artemis | Writer |
| 2019 | Quintino | Bright Nights | Guest |
| 2019 | Koda Kumi | Bon Voyage | Producer |
| 2019 | Koda Kumi | re(CORD) | Arranger, composer |
| 2020 | Marina Kaye | Twisted | Composer |
| 2022 | OH MY GIRL | Real Love | Composer, arranger |
| 2022 | IVE | After LIKE | Composer, arranger |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Title | Artist | Release Year | Award | Nominated Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Creo en Mi" Album [9] | Natalia Jiménez | 2015 | Latin Grammy | Album of the Year |
References
[edit]- ^ "AFSHEEN". www.afsheenmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ a b Weiner, Josh (2021-02-04). "Interview with AFSHeeN: An Electronica Expert Who's Eager to Offer You Some 'HAPPY TUNES'". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ outnowcontact (2020-07-06). "Dutch DJ/producer Quintino teams up with la artist/producer Afsheen, featuring Cher Lloyd on fierce vocal". Out Now Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ Hardee, Howard. "Nashville troubadour Mat Kearney absorbs the sounds of artists he admires". Inlander. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ www.umusicpub.com https://www.umusicpub.com/nashville/Digital-Music-Library/song/307752/janet-jackson-no-sleeep-feat-j-cole-afsheen-remix. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "The K-Pop hit maker AFSHEEN meets a former Miss A member Min for their first collaboration, JIRYUH (Dope)". DJ Mag Asia. 2020-03-27. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "AFSHEEN". Music on TIDAL. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ a b Prichea, Iuliana (2018-11-19). "Latin grammy nominee AFSHeeN teams up with X-factor star Rebecca Ferguson for scintillating single: 'Creatures Of The Night'! | EDM NATIONS". Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ a b "AFSHeeN | Artist | LatinGRAMMY.com". www.latingrammy.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "All We Have Is Love Playlists". www.lyrics.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ Mancino, Mark (2017-03-30). "Armin van Buuren Takes Over MAPS Backlot with Andrew Rayel, AFSHeeN For Late Night Event". The Nocturnal Times. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ FestGround. "K-Pop Hit Maker AFSHEEN Meets Former Miss A Member Min for Their First Collaboration, 'Jiryuh' (Dope)". FestGround. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ Next To Me (feat. Lindsey Stirling) - Single by AFSHEEN, Olaf Blackwood & Medeea on Apple Music, 2023-10-11, retrieved 2024-08-01
- ^ Robbins, Caryn. "AFSHeeN Releases Debut Original Single 'Let Me Down Slow' on Spotify". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ Stories, Local (2020-10-22). "Meet Afshin PKA Afsheen Salmani – Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". voyagela.com. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ https://www.frontview-magazine.be/en/news/afsheen-gifts-the-world-happy-tunes-listen-now
- ^ "AFSHEEN Throws Down a Feel-Good Fall Mix | EDM Identity". edmidentity.com. 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "AFSHeeN – Artists". www.insomniac.com. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ Prichea, Iuliana (2017-12-01). "AFSHEEN & REBECCA FERGUSON COLLABORATE ON 'UNCRAZY'! | EDM NATIONS". Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ Andreja, Matus (2024-04-23). "Toby Gad Releases "Oh Lord" Package With AFSHEEN and Chapter & Verse, Feat. Pixie Lott | LoudLife.eu". Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "AFSHeeN Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | A..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "AFSHEEN - monthly listeners and total stream count". www.musicmetricsvault.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "AFSHEEN". Music on TIDAL. Retrieved 2024-08-12.