Browsing Archive: November, 2011

Zayd Malik, Rap Artist, Family Man, & Revolutionary

Posted by Saye Taryor on Monday, November 28, 2011,

Those familiar with my writings know I am not a big fan of artists who promote messages of sex, drugs, and violence to our youth. As a fan of, Los Angeles born rapper, Zayd Malik, whom now resides in Georgia, I decided to interview the socially conscious artist, who sometimes pushes the envelope, while finding room for substance and reflection. Read the entire interview below.

Saye Taryor: For individuals who may not be familiar with you, would you please give them a little background ...

What is the 1up Movement, and 1up Entertainment?

Posted by saye on Tuesday, November 22, 2011,

Most people see the name “1up Entertainment” and think it’s just another independent record label. Others see the articles, and figure I’m just another individual letting out his frustrations, and scripted opinions with the pen. This is so far from the truth. So what is 1up Entertainment, and what is the purpose of all these articles you continue to see being circulated across the web? For starters, 1up Entertainment/Consulting is only one aspect of the 1up Movement. When I use...

Ten Alarming Issues Within Society

Posted by saye on Tuesday, November 22, 2011,

Below is a list of ten alarming issues that I feel society needs to address and take more seriously. This list by no means eliminates many of the other serious issues going on in society, it just happens to be the ones that have caught my attention for some time now.

1) It’s more expensive to purchase food and gas in low income, and urban communities, compared to wealthier, suburban locations. The idea that people can set up shop in low income communities, knowing that there are lim...

The 1up Codes

Posted by Saye Taryor on Friday, November 18, 2011,

Over the years, I've come to embrace certain values, while creating what I call, "survival codes." Recently, I decided to share them with the rest of the world. They are called, "The 1up Codes"

There is absolutely no room for fear

Trust has to be earned

They can say whatever they want, just monitor the moves they make. Put them on the spot by offering to give them a hand, then they have no choice but to show if they are serious.

Always look to work with others. N...

The Saye Debates - Capitalism vs Socialism

Posted by saye on Sunday, November 13, 2011,

With all the problems of this world, I advocate for more civil debate and less hate. I’ll debate, while you decide.

Debate Topic: “Capitalism vs Socialism” In this segment, Saye debates Peter Gray

Saye: If you make $10 an hour, working 10 hour shifts daily, why should you not make a profit when the corporation has a successful quarter, due to your labor? At the end of the year, if the corporation makes millions in profits, why should you have to continue to earn $10 an hour, or have a...

Let's Redefine Who's The Best Rapper

Posted by saye on Monday, November 7, 2011,

With all due respect to the children, and mother, of the late Christopher Wallace, why are we embracing or celebrating the fact that many agree with the idea that Biggie was one of the best, or most influential rappers ever. If this is true, then the message of MLK, Malcolm X, and the Original Black Panther Party has been lost. This is no attack against the late Wallace, as a person, but most of his music spoke of selling drugs, violence, and promoted the drinking o...