Flava in ya ear!

Fascinating interview with former Aftermath artist Stat Quo about what it’s like to be trapped inside Dr. Dre’s label — the one famous for Eminem, 50 Cent and a whole lot of frustrated people without a record in stores.

When E-40 raps from the perspective on Carlos Santana on a Lonely Island song produced by J-Zone… that’s something worth spending some time with.

Fascinating profile of Eminem in the Independent (UK)

Is there something wrong with MIA’s politics?

New This American Life live shows in Chicago, New York and movie theaters around the country.

MaxFunster Colin Andersen is a radio comedy producer for the BBC. He produced this lovely show starring British comic Josie Long, who is exceptionally charming.

Bill Hader talks to Danny McBride and Jody Hill about Eastbound & Down (iTunes link)

Nation of Thizzlam has some ill international gangsta rap videos

Van Morrison listens to old records with The New Yorker

All of the component tracks of Jonathan Coulton’s new greatest hits album are available for free via a CC license.