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Are you guys gonna add it here? It's listed as 'import' on amazon, and i think it's currently not released worldwide? what's up? -SG —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.234.161.70 ( talk) 16:11, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
Why does a search for Maximillion redirect to this article?
-- maximillion is one of gza's aliases
Can somebody find a birthdate for GZA? Blastfromthepast 05:07, 22 April 2006 (UTC)
Perhaps the provided "Shadowboxing" sound clip is not the best example of Gza's music . . . considering Gza isn't even in the clip. The voice is that of Method Man, who is featured on the single. -- 68.115.95.184 8 July 2005 04:50 (UTC)
Isn't reducing "The Genius" to an alias a little bit weird, since it's included even on most album covers and since his record label's site says "GZA/Genius"? http://www.mcarecords.com/artistMain.asp?artistid=100 .. I'd rather say that GZA is aka "GZA/Genius" than "The Genious"..-- Jacob no. 9 10:02, 24 November 2005 (UTC)
Someone added "Gza is a known fan of McDonalds even tho he is a vegetarian." under the technique section. Even though I looked it up and both are true, I removed it because it has no place in technique and I couldn't think of another place to put it. If someone wants to write one or both of these facts somewhere else, please do. M.nelson ( talk) 06:32, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
I felt that this article was too damn short, so I added the section and quote about GZA's dislikeness towards A&R, from the Wu Tang article, and I moved it to this page, because I felt that it would be more appropriate and neccessary here. Not much is known about his life before he started rapping either.( LonerXL ( talk) 21:50, 22 August 2008 (UTC))
I also added some good quotes and sectons in his views in rhyming, making songs, and freestyling, because his personal thoughts and opinions are not really known to alot of people. He doesn't do alot of interviews, so I beleive that this was really needed here. If anyone disagrees with anything, then please at least come and talk to me about it, before you do anything.( LonerXL ( talk) 21:50, 22 August 2008 (UTC))
This article only has one line on Gza's production in hiphop..he co produced many of the tracks on Pro Tools and has produced tracks for many Wu Tang artists...I believe he hasnt been credited in this article for them because only a few people know him as Allah Justice.
I'd like to see more general info about GZA. Perhaps a little more info about his albums, particularly how his debut album Liquid Swords had a tremendous impact on rap, particularly East Coast rap. And any more info thats REAL but interesting. Wu Tang Clan are one of the most important groups of hiphop/rap and while the main page is decent, myself and others would like to see more info pertaining to the individual members of Wu. - Iscream22
The GZA did not start in 1975. Rap wasn't even a genre until 1979 with the sugar hill gang. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 166.82.187.246 ( talk) 03:34, 20 May 2012 (UTC)
Should the article title not be 'GZA' instead of 'Gza'.? KANE 18:17, 17 October 2012 (UTC)
The result of the proposal was moved. -- BDD ( talk) 17:35, 1 May 2013 (UTC)
GZA → Gza – to be moved as per WP:ALLCAPS, etc. - GZA is not an initialism or acronym, it is pronounced 'jizza' and is intended to reflect the sound a turntable makes when scratching the word 'genius' (which is the artist's alternative moniker), the capitalisation is purely stylistic and against WP guidelines. Wetdogmeat ( talk) 03:29, 21 April 2013 (UTC)
The result of the proposal was not moved. DarthBotto talk• cont 22:20, 23 July 2013 (UTC)
Gza → GZA – Per WP:COMMONNAME. Gza is used in a minority of reliable sources (saying that, I can't find any at all) and the COMMONNAME policy overrides any MOS guideline. (e.g. MOS:TM and WP:ALLCAPS.) Insulam Simia ( talk/ contribs) 14:22, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
Moved as proposed. There is a clear consensus for the proposed move. Notably, the policy of Wikipedia:Article titles outweighs the guideline of Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Trademarks. bd2412 T 21:22, 5 August 2015 (UTC)
Gza → GZA – Let's follow reliable sources, and MOS:TM and WP:COMMONNAME which clearly apply to the name here, since the overwhelming consensus of the moniker is all-caps. Also in the recent case of RZA being changed from Rza after much controversial debate, I think it sets precedent and needs a closer look. I am not talking about changing the name for the sake of acronyms nor backronyms, but purely off trademark and reliable naming conventions alone. The same as SAT is neither an acronym or backronym, yet the trademark permits us to use all caps for it's stylizing. The same rule should apply here. The name is also widely used in the article in all caps, so why would the title be different stylizing? That does not make much sense. GZA is a trademark name, the MOS:TM and WP:COMMONNAME apply here, and the overwhelming reliable sources and use in American print and music is proof as such. I can't find any Google results instances where the name is not spelled with all caps, either, which is a clear indication of Naturalness and Precision. Let's portray the name the right way, and not incorrectly due to some misprints. And please do not keep using WP:ALLCAPS as your opposing argument, as that is getting to be old fast. Let's not ignore the proper naming convention of this artist and portray it correctly. Wufan10304 ( talk) 17:31, 17 July 2015 (UTC) --Relisted. Cúchullain t/ c 20:16, 28 July 2015 (UTC)
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The statement under the Dark Matter sections states, "Dark Matter is scheduled for 2017." This has not been confirmed anywhere, so is untrue. The link used is UndergroundHipHop.com which just states the release date as TBA. Therefore, the statement should be removed completely or changed to reflect that no release date has been announced. Another point of interest on this subject is that Dark Matter has been in the works for years without release. There was speculation of release for 2016 but it did not drop. There is no indication that it will be released in 2017 simply because it's been in the works for numerous years. Wufan10304 ( talk) 20:07, 22 March 2017 (UTC)
GZA links to this page despite the IATA code. Surely this page should be titled `The GZA`? 126.3.20.194 ( talk) 15:11, 23 October 2018 (UTC)
To add to this article: GZA used to be vegetarian for many years, then cut out dairy, and is now a proponent of raw food veganism. 173.88.246.138 ( talk) 03:04, 30 December 2021 (UTC)
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Are you guys gonna add it here? It's listed as 'import' on amazon, and i think it's currently not released worldwide? what's up? -SG —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.234.161.70 ( talk) 16:11, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
Why does a search for Maximillion redirect to this article?
-- maximillion is one of gza's aliases
Can somebody find a birthdate for GZA? Blastfromthepast 05:07, 22 April 2006 (UTC)
Perhaps the provided "Shadowboxing" sound clip is not the best example of Gza's music . . . considering Gza isn't even in the clip. The voice is that of Method Man, who is featured on the single. -- 68.115.95.184 8 July 2005 04:50 (UTC)
Isn't reducing "The Genius" to an alias a little bit weird, since it's included even on most album covers and since his record label's site says "GZA/Genius"? http://www.mcarecords.com/artistMain.asp?artistid=100 .. I'd rather say that GZA is aka "GZA/Genius" than "The Genious"..-- Jacob no. 9 10:02, 24 November 2005 (UTC)
Someone added "Gza is a known fan of McDonalds even tho he is a vegetarian." under the technique section. Even though I looked it up and both are true, I removed it because it has no place in technique and I couldn't think of another place to put it. If someone wants to write one or both of these facts somewhere else, please do. M.nelson ( talk) 06:32, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
I felt that this article was too damn short, so I added the section and quote about GZA's dislikeness towards A&R, from the Wu Tang article, and I moved it to this page, because I felt that it would be more appropriate and neccessary here. Not much is known about his life before he started rapping either.( LonerXL ( talk) 21:50, 22 August 2008 (UTC))
I also added some good quotes and sectons in his views in rhyming, making songs, and freestyling, because his personal thoughts and opinions are not really known to alot of people. He doesn't do alot of interviews, so I beleive that this was really needed here. If anyone disagrees with anything, then please at least come and talk to me about it, before you do anything.( LonerXL ( talk) 21:50, 22 August 2008 (UTC))
This article only has one line on Gza's production in hiphop..he co produced many of the tracks on Pro Tools and has produced tracks for many Wu Tang artists...I believe he hasnt been credited in this article for them because only a few people know him as Allah Justice.
I'd like to see more general info about GZA. Perhaps a little more info about his albums, particularly how his debut album Liquid Swords had a tremendous impact on rap, particularly East Coast rap. And any more info thats REAL but interesting. Wu Tang Clan are one of the most important groups of hiphop/rap and while the main page is decent, myself and others would like to see more info pertaining to the individual members of Wu. - Iscream22
The GZA did not start in 1975. Rap wasn't even a genre until 1979 with the sugar hill gang. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 166.82.187.246 ( talk) 03:34, 20 May 2012 (UTC)
Should the article title not be 'GZA' instead of 'Gza'.? KANE 18:17, 17 October 2012 (UTC)
The result of the proposal was moved. -- BDD ( talk) 17:35, 1 May 2013 (UTC)
GZA → Gza – to be moved as per WP:ALLCAPS, etc. - GZA is not an initialism or acronym, it is pronounced 'jizza' and is intended to reflect the sound a turntable makes when scratching the word 'genius' (which is the artist's alternative moniker), the capitalisation is purely stylistic and against WP guidelines. Wetdogmeat ( talk) 03:29, 21 April 2013 (UTC)
The result of the proposal was not moved. DarthBotto talk• cont 22:20, 23 July 2013 (UTC)
Gza → GZA – Per WP:COMMONNAME. Gza is used in a minority of reliable sources (saying that, I can't find any at all) and the COMMONNAME policy overrides any MOS guideline. (e.g. MOS:TM and WP:ALLCAPS.) Insulam Simia ( talk/ contribs) 14:22, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
Moved as proposed. There is a clear consensus for the proposed move. Notably, the policy of Wikipedia:Article titles outweighs the guideline of Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Trademarks. bd2412 T 21:22, 5 August 2015 (UTC)
Gza → GZA – Let's follow reliable sources, and MOS:TM and WP:COMMONNAME which clearly apply to the name here, since the overwhelming consensus of the moniker is all-caps. Also in the recent case of RZA being changed from Rza after much controversial debate, I think it sets precedent and needs a closer look. I am not talking about changing the name for the sake of acronyms nor backronyms, but purely off trademark and reliable naming conventions alone. The same as SAT is neither an acronym or backronym, yet the trademark permits us to use all caps for it's stylizing. The same rule should apply here. The name is also widely used in the article in all caps, so why would the title be different stylizing? That does not make much sense. GZA is a trademark name, the MOS:TM and WP:COMMONNAME apply here, and the overwhelming reliable sources and use in American print and music is proof as such. I can't find any Google results instances where the name is not spelled with all caps, either, which is a clear indication of Naturalness and Precision. Let's portray the name the right way, and not incorrectly due to some misprints. And please do not keep using WP:ALLCAPS as your opposing argument, as that is getting to be old fast. Let's not ignore the proper naming convention of this artist and portray it correctly. Wufan10304 ( talk) 17:31, 17 July 2015 (UTC) --Relisted. Cúchullain t/ c 20:16, 28 July 2015 (UTC)
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The statement under the Dark Matter sections states, "Dark Matter is scheduled for 2017." This has not been confirmed anywhere, so is untrue. The link used is UndergroundHipHop.com which just states the release date as TBA. Therefore, the statement should be removed completely or changed to reflect that no release date has been announced. Another point of interest on this subject is that Dark Matter has been in the works for years without release. There was speculation of release for 2016 but it did not drop. There is no indication that it will be released in 2017 simply because it's been in the works for numerous years. Wufan10304 ( talk) 20:07, 22 March 2017 (UTC)
GZA links to this page despite the IATA code. Surely this page should be titled `The GZA`? 126.3.20.194 ( talk) 15:11, 23 October 2018 (UTC)
To add to this article: GZA used to be vegetarian for many years, then cut out dairy, and is now a proponent of raw food veganism. 173.88.246.138 ( talk) 03:04, 30 December 2021 (UTC)