The catchy theme song for HBO’s new series, How to Make It in America (aka Entourage Part 2), is courtesy of Aloe Blacc. “I Need a Dollar” is the first single on his upcoming release via Stones Throw.

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Aloe Blacc – “I Need a Dollar”

Today’s cover project choice is more “ripped from the headlines” than normal. In recognition of today’s historic inauguration, we’re profiling Sam Cooke’s classic “A Change is Gonna Come.”
A civil rights anthem for decades, the song took on new importance recently when it became the de facto theme for Obama’s election. Everyone and their brother chose [...]

This is probably old news to many of you, but apparently the official soundtrack of NBA 2K8 is a collection courtesy of Stones Throw founder Peanut Butter Wolf. Personally, I think all basketball video games suck, but with tunes like this to play along to I just might have to change my mind.
Released in October [...]