Gil Scott-Heron's first album in 16 years drops February 9th entitled I’m New Here.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
YEBies Presents: Camari Drew
Let me introduce you to the R&B singer Camari Drew. Hopefully this will be the first of many post from the young DMV artist. Camari has performed with local DC fusion band Lion Turf, as well as opened for Gym Class Heroes. Drew was also a part of the band which won the University of Maryland's Battle of the Bands. This past fall he also did several HBCU Yardfest. Camari is currently working on new material and a mixtape set to drop this spring. Check him out on his Myspace Music page. He had a nice Imeem page put together but we all know what happened to them.
Happy Founders Day: Alpha Kappa Alpha
On this date in 1908 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the first organization of black Greek sisterhood was founded at Howard University in Washington, D. C. by a group of nine students, led by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Thursday Throwback Tracks Of The Day: "Self Destruction" & "We're All In The Same Gang"
The Stop the Violence Movement was formed by rapper KRS-One. During a Boogie Down Productions and Public Enemy concert, a young fan was killed in a fight. nt. Comprised of some of the biggest stars in East Coast rap at the time, the movement released a single ('Self Destruction') in 1989 with all proceeds going to the National Urban League.The song featured Boogie Down Productions (KRS-One, D-Nice & Ms. Melodie), Stetsasonic (Delite, Daddy-O, Wise & Frukwan), Kool Moe Dee, MC Lyte, Doug E.Fresh, Just-Ice,Heavy D, and Public Enemy (Chuck D & Flavor Flav).
A year later West Coast rap artists collaborated to create The West Coast Rap All-Stars. "We're All In The Same Gang" was made in 1990 as a anti-violence track for the west coast as gang violence was on a steady raise. It is considered the West Coast counterpart to the Stop the Violence Movement and "Self Destruction".
Today In Black History: "Sanford and Son"
On this date in 1972 "Sanford and Son" premiered on NBC. It starred Redd Foxx and the original show ran until March 25, 1977.
YEBies Presents: Weekly Tax Tips For The Win (WTTFTW) Week 2
Weekly Tax Tips For The Win
(WTTFTW)
We're back with the 2nd installment of tax tips. This is the time of year when the dealers put money in their mom's bank account to get cars in her name and say its her "income tax refund". This week I am going to discuss the tax saving and benefits that were put in place this year due the Economic Stimulus Package (remember that?).
Tax Tip 2: New Car Sales Tax Deduction:
Another creation from the Economic Stimulus package is this New Car Sales Tax Deduction. If you purchased new car (in this case new means you were the first owner of the car) after February 16th, 2009 you are allowed to take a deduction for the state sales tax paid on your tax return for 2009. As there is with every tax law, this deduction as a few limitations. Here they are:
1) The deduction is only for sales tax paid on a purchase price up to $49,500. Meaning if you purchased a car for $60,000, the amount taxes paid on the additional $10,500 ($60,000 - $45,000) will not be deductible on your tax return.
2) Single taxpayers with income over $135,000 are not be eligible to take this deduction. The income limitation is $260,000 for married filers.
Check out this Q & A from the IRS Website for more information here.
1) The deduction is only for sales tax paid on a purchase price up to $49,500. Meaning if you purchased a car for $60,000, the amount taxes paid on the additional $10,500 ($60,000 - $45,000) will not be deductible on your tax return.
2) Single taxpayers with income over $135,000 are not be eligible to take this deduction. The income limitation is $260,000 for married filers.
Check out this Q & A from the IRS Website for more information here.
Tax Tip 3: American Opportunity Tax Credit
The Economic Stimulus Package created this tax credit that replaces the traditional Hope Tax Credit for 2009 and 2010. Individuals that make less than $80,000 can receive a tax credit of $2,500 for tuition and qualified educational expenses paid in 2009. In order to receive this credit, you will have had to spend over $4,000 on tuition and expenses in the year. For more information, view this write-up from the IRS here.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, leave a comment and I'll respond according.
Peace,
Your Resident Taxpert
Peace,
Your Resident Taxpert
YEBies Birthday: Julian Bond
On this date in 1940 Julian Bond was born in Nashville, Tennessee. Bond would go on to attend Morehouse College where he would help found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). After college along with Dr. King, Bond helped as a leader in the American Civil Rights Movement. Bond was also elected to both houses of the Georgia Legislature, where he served a total of 20 years.
Corinne Bailey Rae x Soundcheck Preview [Video]
Corinne Bailey Rae recently filmed a Soundcheck interview session for the January 26th release of her new album The Sea. In this preview clip, she speaks on her favorite recent album (Dear Science) and being influenced by the music of The Rolling Stones, Sly Stone & Jimi Hendrix as well as the possibility of reinterpreting their music for album bonus tracks. Corinne’s full Soundcheck will release on 1.15 at Soundcheck.walmart.com/Corinne-Bailey-Rae
Who Is Nneka? (Video)
Nneka speaks of what inspires her and discusses Concrete Jungle, her first album to be released in the US on February 2, 2010.
We The People (Trailer)
An expose of Artists & Community Activists living in America who express their views on the current situation of our nation.
R.I.P. Teddy Pendergrass (March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010)
Theodore DeReese Pendergrass Sr will forever be one of the greatest soul singers ever. The Philadelphia native had a amazing career with Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes and even better one solo. His death from colon cancer should also be a sign to black men to go get test because we are the highest percent of new cases in America.
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