User talk:HarrySONofBARRY

Big Shaq, comedy edits

Hi, just wondering why you removed the link to the article about grime comedy? Big Shaq has his roots in grime and i think this is an informative overview of the genre. Bryanlikealioninzion (talk) 13:27, 13 October 2019 (UTC)

Big Shaq is a parody of drill music and roadman culture, not grime. His other character, MC Quakes, is a parody of grime. Aside from that though, I don't see any other sources using 'Grime Comedy' as a name. It seems like a neologism (see WP:NEO). Madbrad200 (talk)

Yes agree although i think it's an area that needs more light as is often mis-understood by the mainstream. The article in question mentions Biq Shaq in relation to drill however it's fair to say drill is most likely an offshoot of grime and some of the artists cross over. I appreciate your perspective on the whole thing though as can see you have put alot of work into wikipedia. Bryanlikealioninzion (talk) 13:50, 16 October 2019 (UTC)

A cup of coffee for you!

You made crazy good contributions to Afrobeats. Thanks for that. I see in the article stats that this research is largely from you. Thanks for what you have done. Blue Rasberry (talk) 14:42, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

Some weed for you!

	Good Strain Weed
	Thank you for your contributions to the UK rap scene! They don't go unnoticed and enjoy some bud on me. :) TwinTurbo (talk) 23:07, 17 December 2019 (UTC)

Thanks! Madbrad200 (talk) 18:31, 19 December 2019 (UTC)

Tropical pop

Hi Brad. The term "Tropical pop" does not have a wikilink to redirect. However "Tropical pop" is listed as "Fusion genres" in "Dancehall" article's infobox, as well as "subgenres" in reggae fusion infobox. I don't know which is which. Appreciate your time. 2402:1980:8252:F8DA:610A:B192:8562:94E4 (talk) 18:16, 19 December 2019 (UTC)

it probably shouldn't be in either. It's not mentioned as a subgenre or fusion genre anywhere as far as I can see. The Guardian source used only mentions it in passing, and I can't find many other sources mentioning it elsewhere. Probably safe to remove but it may be worth mentioning on the talk pages of those two articles as well.Madbrad200 (talk) 18:31, 19 December 2019 (UTC)

Rescuing sources

Hi Madbrad200, Hope all is well on your end? What software do you use to rescue sources? In the edit history, your rescue sources edits are tagged with "IABotManagementConsole [1.1]". I'd like to know how to go about rescuing sources. I'd appreciate a reply, thanks.  Versace1608  ^{Wanna Talk?} 00:33, 13 January 2020 (UTC)

Hello! I was wondering about that too, did some digging around and stumbled upon this page here. It's pretty simple, just make sure 'Add archives to all non-dead references' is ticked on. Pretty great tool. Hope that helps! Madbrad200 (talk) 00:48, 13 January 2020 (UTC)

Thank you so much. It is definitely a great too. I no longer have to archive urls manually on wayback machine.  Versace1608  ^{Wanna Talk?}

Prince Ty

Hi,

Thanks for the advice. I am trying to create a wikipedia page for a friend of mine. I don't understand the issue with the page.

If you could please advise it would be greatly appreciated as this is my first time on here! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cooks36 (talk • contribs) 16:37, 20 February 2020 (UTC)

Hello! Welcome to wikipedia :) I know this can be a frustrating experience but unfortunately as it stands, I don't believe an article on him is possible. A brief google I did didn't seem to indicate he is notable. In other words, there is not extensive reliable sources (such as news articles) that document who he is. Further, there appears to be conflict of interest issues. It's generally discouraged to be writing an article about something you are personally connected to (such as something about your friend). The tone of the article also lacks neutrality. 'Articles for Creation' can be used to write draft articles which are then reviewed by editors who'll offer ideas for improvements (which will not be quick, can take months) before they are published. However, they would likely point out the issues I've mentioned here. Even if the conflict of interest and neutrality issues are solved, it still lacks notability. Madbrad200 (talk) 17:26, 20 February 2020 (UTC)

I'll also add that the text that you added to the article is a copyright violation. You cannot copy material from the Internet unless it is freely licensed. Beyond the issue of copyright, the text also failed to adhere to a neutral point of view. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, and articles are expected to be written with an encyclopedic tone. -- Whpq (talk) 17:47, 20 February 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Afrobeats

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Your GA nomination of Afrobeats

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Request

Hey Brad. Can you change "dancehall-pop" to "dancehall pop" in Sorry (Justin Bieber song)? Plus "Dancehall-pop" has been redirected to reggae fusion in several years, can you change redirect to dancehall pop (without hyphen). Thank you. 115.164.91.229 (talk) 15:26, 22 October 2020 (UTC)

Looks like already. 115.164.48.140 (talk) 03:53, 6 November 2020 (UTC)

Kudos Madbrad

I wanna be just like you you're killing it.

And really doing bits for the culture! I can't wait to go through your contributions properly see what I can learn

TKwonder (talk) 01:51, 25 February 2021 (UTC)

Sorry I missed this! Thank you, you're always welcome to ask me any questions you have. Wiki is pretty daunting at first :) Madbrad200 (talk) 03:32, 26 March 2021 (UTC)

A barnstar for your efforts

		The Current Events Barnstar
		Awarded for efforts in expanding and verifying articles related to the 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis and 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Awarded by Cdjp1 (talk) 7 March 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Bailundo (kingdom)

On 22 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bailundo (kingdom), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Ekuikui V was deposed as the king of Bailundo in 2021 and sentenced to six years in prison? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bailundo (kingdom). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bailundo (kingdom)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 22 September 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 12,323 views (513.5 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of September 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 21:32, 23 September 2022 (UTC)

Afrobeats : Nigeria music genre.

Lumping every genre into one and call it afrobeats origin makes no sense. Afroswing is a word I have never heard before until recently. I think if you look at the word origin it means where something is made. Afrobeats without question is a genre created from “Fela Kuti” afrobeat genre.

The Nigeria afrobeats music genre has already been established in Nigeria where music are being mixed and produced. No other country in the world can make afrobeats music expect Nigerians and other countries who recently claim they are part of the origin are not even origin in terms of making the sound. They have to come to Nigera and hire a Nigeria producers who understand the science in making of Afrobeats.

I’m not a writer or historian. What i am is a Nigerian who live in this moment and times and we all as Nigerians know this is a movement. This is why our artist since the early 2000 and before that make their music and take it all over Africa including Ghana.

Now here is where things get interesting: when artist like 2face. P square and dbanj was dominating the music scene in Africa. There is no single ghanian artist making the same sound as Nigeria artist. Not one. Yes 9ja artist go to Ghana just like artist go to other countries to sell and promote Nigeria culture and heritage.

Ghanian artist like sarkodie who is mention make unique sound that’s derive from ghanian dancehall and highlife. And the ghanian music scene focus more on rap and dance hall. This is why the biggest artist making afrobeats today are not from ghana or any other nation but from Nigeria and will continue to be because afrobeats is a way of life. Is a Nigeria style and swag. It has nothing to do with any other nation in Africa. Less than 10years ago everyone knows Ghanaian to be a hip life and dancehall culture. They even dress and talk like Jamiaca because most of their music are similar in that regard.

The success of afrobeats have been a huge topic of debate since the success of Davido, burna boy tems wizkid, Rema, ckay to new a few and by the way these are all Nigeria artist.

A few scroll through social media like YouTube. You can see evidence of Africans calling a ban on Nigeria music because of its popularity and how it take over 80% of their local AirPlay and this include Ghana lead by Ghana. This bring me to the question I ask if indeed ghana is part creator of afrobeats why did they call for a ban on Nigeria music if the two countries does the same music? Another question why is ghana claiming part origin to a genre that they themselves can not make or have the ingredients to make.

Now let me tell you my own observations and theory of what I have come to understand about the Ghanaian music industry and artist mainly. They have not take the time to develop their own hip life and dancehall culture to produce a unique sound that will flow nicely with any ghanian tune or language.

For example. One major element of singing afrobeats is by the use of pidgin and Nigeria language mainly Yoruba at the moment but you will be hearing a lot more as afrobeats get bigger and bigger. Here I make an example of the difference of why Nigeria is the creator of afrobeats. When it come to the lyrics use in afrobeats. Nigerians tends to use Africans words that are popular and meaningful regardless of the culture and country but when this is done the artist always give credits to where the word came from. I give you examples. The word banku is a ghanian word and artist like mr eazi and wizkid made it popular in Nigeria but give credit to ghana. And this also reflect on the afrobeats sound. Nigeria have always maintain that the sound was influenced by many genre from west Africa. But when it comes to the origin of the genre is Nigeria. All these are fact I know the music historian in Nigerian and Ghana if they are honest can put together. Because if two countries is claiming a genre no matter how great it is. It does take away one culture genre and I’m sorry In this case I see ghanians losing their heritage because they can’t seem to understand that by claiming afrobeats you are automatically calling yourself Nigerians. Now you have to act like Nigerians and dress like Nigerian and talk like Nigeria to sell your music. Is this really what you call origin. Because Nigeria will dominate the music scene for years to come.

Let me use this media to address something quick. Pidgin English which is a strong component of making afrobeats originate from Nigeria. Yes some Africa’s speak pidgin but no Africa’s until now is proud to speak pidgin expect Nigerians. Countries like Cameroon live close to Nigera from the south speak pidgin because of Nigera influence. Same goes to ghanians. The pidgin they speak today was learn from their exchange with Nigerians. And this is documents and in terms of promoting pidgin our movie industry have done a great job promoting Nigeria culture and pidgin to the rest of Africa and the world. So as you can see the Main languages use in afrobeats are in Nigerians DNA. I’m saying this now because tomorrow after many decade and most nations in Africa are speaking pidgin fluently like us they will come and claim part creator of pidgin also.

I applaud South Africa and other nations who are using this opportunity created by Nigerians through afrobeats to develop their sounds like amapiano. I hope to see Africans rise and dominate together with our unique culture and styles.

Let’s say no to lumping. Saying afrobeats is from Africa is like saying Africa is a country. Is not let’s not be allowing ourselves to be use by big corporations by lumping everything as one. Fight for your hip life. Develop it and trust Nigerians to jump on it and make it global. You see this is call collaboration don’t confuse it for originator. 9jaforlife (talk) 13:29, 5 October 2022 (UTC)

Hello, I know this is a pain but would you be willing to repaste this on the Talk:Afrobeats page? I'd be more than happy to discuss with you there. HarrySONofBARRY (talk) 21:27, 5 October 2022 (UTC)

Complaint about removal of unsourced material

Your bad man 174.247.224.184 (talk) 07:37, 24 December 2022 (UTC) You a bad man 174.247.224.184 (talk) 07:38, 24 December 2022 (UTC)

Provide sources next time, and you won't get reverted. Mako001 (C)  (T)  🇺🇦 07:52, 24 December 2022 (UTC)

Special Request

Hey, can you help me to have my biography on Wikipedia page. This is my email for further communication [email protected] Thanks 102.89.47.23 (talk) 08:39, 15 April 2023 (UTC)

List of Hood Film Edits

Hello. I would like to know why you reversed my edits on the page "list of Hood Films" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hood_films on June 1. What was the problem with these edits? Nwilson400 (talk) 16:34, 9 June 2023 (UTC)

Hi there! I appreciate the attempt to edit the page. It was reversed because the sources you added do not explicitly refer to the films as "hood films" (or by any of its synonyms as far as I can tell). For a film to be added on the list, it should be explicitly referred to as such. Cheers. HarrySONofBARRY (talk) 16:46, 9 June 2023 (UTC)

Afro fusion

Hi HarrySONofBARRY, I nominated the Afro fusion article for deletion. I would appreciate your input at the AFD. You've had interactions with the page creator in the past, via the talk page of the Afrobeats article. Turns out that the "Afro fusion" genre isn't notable after all. There are false information within the article. The article currently states that the genre was created in South Africa and universalized by Freshlyground. However, the source cited to support the statement doesn't say that.  Versace1608  ^{Wanna Talk?} 02:36, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

Hello, oh boy! See Talk:Afroswing for why I don't edit as much anymore. Removal of sourced content + many suggested compromises ultimately led to nowhere and the page is still in a worse state than it was before they made the changes they made. This editor does not believe that genre names can be re-used under any circumstances by unrelated peoples/sounds/genres, etc, causing issues such as this where they conflate and synthesis varying different topics together. I tried solving this issue before but it didn't go anywhere and without a 3-rd party to intervene I basically hit a brick wall. I did ultimately intend to also address this afrofusion issue, but I literally /couldn't/ reach a compromise over an alias literally supported by 9 different sources. So, uh, good luck, but honestly I don't have the energy for that anymore.

For what it's worth, I agree with your AFD - the page is largely nonsense and does not accurately describe 'afro-fusion' and is confusing a load of unrelated things together. Maybe I'll leave a comment when I have some time. HarrySONofBARRY (talk) 04:33, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

HarrySONofBARRY, I hear what you are saying and I like that you're calm about it and would like to distance yourself from all the drama. Seems like all you guys do nowadays is fight over genres, I saw afrobeats, amapiano, and Afro fusion just to mention a few, oh and Rema, Niniola and artists of that sort. I don't wanna lie I know not so much about genres and their origins, sometimes I get confused trying to re-review this kind of articles cause they (and their sources) say different kind of stuff but referring to one genre. I don't know if I make sense but I hope I do, anyway good luck with the AfD and all the ANIs. dxneo (talk) 21:59, 25 April 2024 (UTC)

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