First, I would like to give you a little coming attraction ....

My interview with one of the silver screens most iconic figures..... DARTH VADER. The man, the myth, the legend gave me insight into his life... this only after I promised to pay to have his car washed and detailed.

Here's a little taste:

Darth Vader and I are sitting in his car at 2am in the Del Taco drive thru lane. Darth has just finished his shift at Cheetah's.

Darth-Why must they serve fries with every order?

Me (a little "tipsy"). You smell like that hot blonde who gave me a dance...Cherry. She was so hot.

Darth-I was the Dark Lord of the Sith for crying out loud.

Me-Do you have her number?

Darth-She doesn't really talk to me. I apparently scare her.

Me-You're such a nice guy.

Darth-If everyone thought like you...

Me-I don't have any money. Can you spot me?

Darth-I should choke you right now.

COMING SOON... The Darth Vader Interviews.

Now lets get to the real reason for this entry...mix tape goodness. Here are some songs that if you don't already have stored somewhere, like aseriously illmix tape...get on it...I'm all about saving lives people.

James Brown- The Big Payback-Every good mix tape should start off with this song. Its sets the tone that your down to get the groove going tonight. Plus how can you not get hooked by this song. R.I.P Godfather.

Beck-Timebomb-You follow up Payback with this jam, someone's head just might explode like Marvin's in Pulp Fiction. Well... technically Marvin's head didn't explode; Vincent Vega shot him...in the face. But Vincent doesn't know how the gun went off; maybe there was a bump in the road or something.

Nick Cave- Abattoir Blues- "My heart tumbled like the Stock Exchange". ... Nick Cave (censored) rules. If you don't want to put a mellow Nick Cave song your tape, then I suggest Nick's side band Grinderman, and a little song called No (another name for cat) Blues. .. despite the rudeness of its title, the song is wickedly clever.

April March- Chick Habit-This song is pure saccharine and I love sugar in my cereal. ..sue me.

Black Rebel Motor Cycle Club- Weapon of Choice-BRMC kill it, and yes I'm including that "gospel" album they put out. This song is a rocker.

The Jam- Going Underground-I wish the Jam would get back together. I'm well aware that only a handful of people in the U.S would be stoked by this. That's still better than the number of fans stoked by an Extreme (The More than Words guys) reunion and they're getting back together...So Mr. Weller, what the (censored) is the hold up?

The Might Mighty Bosstones-The Impression That I Get-Remember when Swing and Ska were popular for like 10 minutes back in the late '90's? I know, dark times that shouldn't be remembered. I like this song still to this day though. Hey Mara Griesbach...remember how I use to play this song in my car like all the time and you freakin' hated it? It's a good thing we don't date anymore because it's about to make a comeback.

Mos Def- Ms. Fat Booty-Oh Mos, who knew when Black on Both Sides came out it would be the best thing you put on wax? That's okay, because you're a pretty decent actor and that album, and this song, are still top shelf.

Oasis- Don't Look Back in Anger-If you ever find yourself in Indialantic, FL, go to this little Irish pub in little Indialantic where the entertainment that night will be a decidedly British fellow who will decide to forgo singing Irish drinking songs so he can bust out Beatlesand Oasis songs. This same British fellow will undoubtedly play this song.... and you owe it to yourself to sing along...loudly. If Indialantic, FL isn't anywhere on the daily planner, singing along to this song will also work in your car when stuck on the 25.

Beastie Boys and Q-Tip- Get it Together-In the long list of Beastie gems, this one is by far my favorite...that's saying something because that list of Beastie gems is a mighty long list.

M.I.A- Paper Planes-I can't get into this chick. But this song is top of the pops, so maybe I can get into her. I don't know, everyone else seems to be into her, although I never hear anyone listening to her stuff... but then again , I don't know anyone who works at Rolling Stone or Blender so maybe that's my problem, I'm hanging out with the wrong people.

Primal Scream- Shoot Speed/Kill Light-I used to date this girl who was super into this band. We'd always try and one-up each other with our knowledge and collection of B-sides by the Scream...she trumped me. I trumped her on Super Furry Animals stuff, so it's a wash. I know, that really isn't a good anecdote but this isn't really the appropriate venue to talk about how we "did the thing" to this song. Yeah...I said it, the "thing". This song rules.

LCD Soundsytem- All My Friends-I'm starting to turn a corner and get into LCD Soundsystem more and more, maybe it's the aging hipster in me. Maybe it's that I don't get the hype on that band Hot Chip and dudes like Moby have always sucked it, so the LCD is a nice in-between. This is the type of song that will end up in a movie somewhere.

Outkast- B.O.B---When Stankonia came out, who'd ever guess it all be down hill from there (don't give me that SpeakerBoxx/Love Below is so innovative diatribe...that album blew). This song though... is a party starter.

Joe Strummer- Love Kills-The first time I heard this song, I didn't know this was Joe Strummer, sadly I thought it was Public Image Ltd...silly me. This is the perfect song for anyone needing their fix of '80's synth, but you know, not feel dirty for listening to unforgivable '80's synth driven music.

Violent Femmes- Kiss Off-There's not a lot I like about the Violent Femmes but I do fancy this song. Ever broken up with someone? Then you have probably listened to this song and maybe you cried or broke something, or driven by their house, or called them incessantly, or killed their cat... what? I'm getting off topic right now.

Daniel Johnston- True Love Will Find You in the End-Well I could end this mix tape with a rocker or something to make you wistfully smile. I chose the latter. This song crushes my pessimistic hardened elitist heart all the time. God bless you Daniel, you crazy (censored).

Your friend,

Paul Hughes