Aloe Blacc talks to Ruby Hornet about the origins of his cut “I Need A Dollar”, which also serves as the theme song to HBO’s “How To Make It In America”.

Another new freestyle from D12′s Kuniva.

Kuniva – Gun Shots Freestyle

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Previously: Kuniva of D12 – Lights Out

In episode 1 of his webisode series named after his mixtape dropping in July, Mickey previews his latest single “Paradise” in the studio.

Here’s another freestyle over the Angels beat.

Mickey Factz – Bitch I Think I’m

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Previously: Mickey Factz – Watch For The Hook Freestyle

Jay talks about the Nets and Lebron James with Dave.

Check out a preview of Em’s Top Ten List after the jump.

Previously: Eminem & Jay-Z Perform On Top of the Ed Sullivan Theater

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Here’s a new three-part instrumental suite from El-P, along with something he leaked on his Facebook last week. Both from Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3, dropping August 3rd on Gold Dust Records. Physical copies of Volume 3 will include download links for the first two volumes that were only given out at live shows.

El-P – Meanstreak (in 3 parts)

Bonus: El-P – Whores (The Movie)

RZA and GZA talk about their upcoming reunion at Rock The Bells 2010, where they are scheduled to perform Enter the 36 Chambers in it’s entirety.

So this video came into my inbox titled “Capone gets Noreaga tattoo”. My initial reaction was a big ayoooooo, but then I watched and it turns out he was just adding “N Noreaga” after the “Capone” tat he already had.

Previously: Capone-N-Noreaga – My Attribute

In this second clip of his interview with Grind Music Radio, Nashiem Myrick gives some backstory on The Commission talks producing “T.O.N.Y.” for CNN and more.

Previously: Nashiem Myrick Interview w/ Grind Time Radio

Directed by Court Dunn, presented by 2dopeboyz.

Previously: Rhymefest – Prosperity (Video)

The cover story is entitled “Outkasted.” Read the full thing here.

Related: The Making of Outkast’s Aquemini [Creative Loafing]

Both pieces by Maurice Garland.

Previously: Big Boi Covers Creative Loafing