Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Mac Miller

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 no consensus. Sandstein 20:01, 6 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Mac Miller

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Mostly fits under non-notable music artist: Even though it is claimed to be under a music label, he has not released an album, only made a few guest appearances (most were one-time collabs, which does not inherit notability for Mac Miller), and receives small amount of coverage

Most of the information in the article seems trivial. Esanchez_{(Talk 2 me or Sign here)} 09:25, 22 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I disagree. Mac Miller has been the subject of articles in XXL magazine, the Boston Herald newspaper and the popular website HipHopDX (Criteria 1). He's also one of the most prominent rappers in the current Philadelphia local hip-hop scene (Criteria 7). His music has been played on the popular satellite radio station Shade 45 and he's performed on a show for that same station (Criteria 11). 15:21, 27 December 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.26.237.103 (talk)

In response to the previous comment, Mac Miller is not involved in the Philadelphia local hip-hop scene, but rather the Pittsburgh local hip-hop scene. I would agree that he is not notable enough for inclusion. Releasing some sort of mix-tape or havingsome sort of radio play does not alone qualify someone for inclusion. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.12.191.46 (talk) 00:14, 1 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I am not saying weather or not he should be included or excluded, but I found out about him from some friends talking about it, saw one of his videos and loved it, and being the Wikipedia junkee that I am, came straight to Wikipedia to see what I could find out about him. Of course this in no way means he should be deleted or not, I am just saying, that as an average user of Wikipedia, I would like for the article to stay. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Skcin7 (talk • contribs) 05:27, 4 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I believe that Mac Miller should absolutely not be deleted. I couldn't believe I was even seeing the notice for the possible deletion when I saw it. Mac Miller has done many concerts not only in Pittsburgh, but in many places. He has been the subject of many music discussions, and is rapidly gaining popularity among teens. Just because his albums are not on iTunes or Rhapsody does not mean he does not make significant music. Numerous people have already downloaded his music, many of his Youtube videos have well over 1 million and 2 million views, and there are a lot of people anticipating the unveiling of his next album, "Best Day Ever." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.61.38.30 (talk) 02:09, 5 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

What label is his album going to be released in? Is it a major label or is it an indie label? Either way, this has to be sourced by some information confirming of a release of a album. --Esanchez_{(Talk 2 me or Sign here)} 02:13, 5 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions. -- • Gene93k (talk) 15:50, 22 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so a clearer consensus may be reached.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Ron Ritzman (talk) 01:10, 29 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mac Miller has signed with Rostrum Records. A Pittsburgh record company. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.213.47.185 (talk) 04:18, 2 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Keep These are about him

"MUSIC ; For 18-year-old rapper, it's Mac Miller time" by MARTIN CABALLERO in Boston Herald, 21 December 2010.

"Nothin' But A Kid ; 18-Year-Old Pittsburgh Rapper Doesn't Try To Be Grown-Up Or Serious. He's Just Making Music, Buying Shoes And Having Fun." by Michael C Upton in Lancaster New Era/Intelligencer Journal/Sunday News, 19 December 2010

"Rap phenom Mac Miller knows he has room to grow" By MARY WYCZOLKOWSKI in The News-Gazette, 9 December 2010

"Rising hip-hop stars call Pittsburgh home" By Deborah M. Todd in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (MCT), 7 September 2010

"Like Wiz Khalifa, rapper Mac Miller is another talent from Allderdice" By Deborah M. Todd in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (MCT), 12 August 2010

These include decent coverage of him

"HOW THE YEAR ROCKED THE 10 BIGGEST STORIES ON THE LOCAL MUSIC FRONT" by Scott Mervis in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 16 December 2010

"WIZ KHALIFA WORKS HIS MAGIC IN HOMETOWN HERO'S WELCOME" by Scott Mervis in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 17 December 2010

There is also a very short review in "Singles File; A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind" The Washington Post, 17 August 2010

Coverage goes past local interest and is enough IMO for WP:N. duffbeerforme (talk) 06:50, 3 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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.