Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/BreakBeatBuddha

The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was delete. Wizardman 19:48, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] BreakBeatBuddha

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Non-notable musical artist, fails WP:BAND TN‑X-Man 03:51, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm not clear on the reasons why the page is being considered for deletion. BreakBeatBuddha is an incredible electronic artist - I have tried to provide information and relevant links in the contribution. Could you please set forth reasons for deletion? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Prop A Gandah (talk • contribs) 03:53, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Response - According to WP:BAND (which lists the general guidelines for musician articles), an artist must be discussed in multiple non-trivial sources, have a gold album, or release two or more albums on a major label. The article doesn't mention anything like that. Granted, there are other criteria. If you can add sources or something mentioned in WP:BAND, I'll gladly withdraw the nomination. TN‑X-Man 03:58, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Response -Thank you. I understand the reason for marking the page now. I've added some info on BreakBeatBuddha's status as Top Selling Artist for 2007 on Addictech charts (digital sales of Mind Bombin' album). Hope that helps. His performance in DC was also reviewed by Washington Post, I think. I could look for that article, if it would help. :) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Prop A Gandah (talk • contribs) 04:08, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

• Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions. -- Fabrictramp | talk to me 17:19, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
• Delete I applaud the creator's good-faith efforts to save this article, but it's just not there. The music chart provided lists the same few performers over and over, so I'm not sure it provides the evidence that the subject is a national chart-topping performer as suggested by WP:MUSIC. The 365mag.com citations say point blank they're lifted from the performer's Myspace page. The text of the article itself reads like a hype sheet, not an encyclopedia entry. The Washington Post piece referenced by the creator hasn't been added, so it can't be evaluated. This is possibly salvagable with work, but might need to go to the User's page for more improvement before it becomes a full fledged article. Townlake (talk) 22:55, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• Thank you. This is one of my first attempts at creating content for Wikipedia, so I appreciate the advice and comments. I haven't been able to locate the Washington Post article, which is why it hasn't yet been included. I have added references wherever possible, to back up statements about the artist. Perhaps this is off-topic, but I question the validity of the requirements for WP:MMUSIC in this digital era. Label affiliation and gold records are just not as applicable for measuring an artist's success or notability in today's world, as they were in the past. This is the era of independent artists and independent labels: Success, or notability, should be defined (at least, in part) by the artist's following and contributions to music. I understand there are other criteria for "notability" and, to the extent possible, would suggest a shift in focus to those criteria when providing opinions on deletion. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Prop A Gandah (talk • contribs) 23:36, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.