Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ricta (artist)


 * 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. Scott Mac (Doc) 22:00, 5 February 2010 (UTC)

Ricta (artist)

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Subject is a non-notable artist, fails WP:MUS, no credible assertion of notability. Catfish Jim and the soapdish (talk) 14:04, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions.  —  Gongshow  Talk 17:01, 29 January 2010 (UTC)

Ricta is and has been for many years a key figure within UK Hip Hop scene and I think definitely deserves a place here on Wikipedia.He is a familiar face within Hip Hop not just within the UK but also throughout Europe and is noted for being one of the first and even only soul style UK Hip Hop acts. He has sold thousands of CD's and performed alongside Hip Hop legends such as KRS-ONE, which for a UK Hip Hop artist is major ! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Beatbackrecs (talk • contribs) 17:19, 29 January 2010 (UTC)


 * If you are indeed notable, someone will write an article about you in due course. Wikipedia is not a forum for self-promotion, see WP:COI. An artist who has not released any material of his own (mixtapes unfortunately don't count) and who is not mentioned in any independent, reliable sources is generally not considered notable. Catfish Jim and the soapdish (talk) 11:37, 30 January 2010 (UTC)


 * Delete. Couldn't find any reliable sources, only hits on Google were blogs, a couple of interviews (i.e. primary sources), torrents, and his own web presence. His recordings all seem to be self-published, not on major or notable independent labels. I couldn't find any evidence of major tours. There are notable acts in UK hip hop (The Streets, Roots Manuva, the Ninja Tune label...), but this guy doesn't seem to be one of them. &mdash; Gwalla | Talk 17:51, 29 January 2010 (UTC)


 * Keep.Ricta is part of the OFFICIAL UK Hip Hop Wiki, he has also judged 5 different rap competitions at the UK's foremost rap battle league Dont Flop . Deemed to be very noteable within the scene. beatbackrecs —Preceding undated comment added 18:49, 29 January 2010 (UTC).
 * Open wikis are not considered reliable sources (yes, that includes Wikipedia). User-submitted content in general isn't considered reliable. If you think he's notable, you should point out which of the notability criteria for bands and musicians he meets and how, and point to reliable sources that back it up. &mdash; Gwalla | Talk 20:48, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
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