Just a message to tell you to check out my final "Guess The Sample" French rap quizz featured in Coverville episode 612 at http://www.coverville.com . .

The very last Yo La La! does not even feature real French rap, but rather a six degrees of sampling history lesson. Thank you to everyone who listened to the podcast and au revoir. .

Not a ska special, but tracks featuring crazy lyrics delivered with insane flows over mad instrumentals. International guest tracks are from Germany, the USA and the UK. .

Guitars are back, whether as samples or actual band members.

3 years after the first Love Show, a selection of tracks about the dark side of love: dangerous love interests, being blown off, routine and breakups. With German guest track of the month by Fettes Brot.

A show featuring every possible combination between French and German artists, entirely prepared by German Yo La La! listener Philip - mad props to him! Check out his excellent links on yolala.org.

Belated showcase of some of Switzerland's local talent, in all their multi-lingual glory, thanks to real Swiss dude Lucien (no relation). Sorry for the weird sound quality!

A special on religion in French hip-hop, from religious questions to prayers to religious critique to full-blown atheism.

A special on the youngest member of ATK, who died recently in a motorcycle accident. Rest in peace, Fredy, and thank you for everything you've done for French hip-hop. Sinceres condoleances a la famille et aux amis.

A special on French-American collaborations in hip-hop.

Explanations and rough translations of the tracks I picked for my guest DJ mix at http://www.xlr8r.com/topstories/2007/10/podcast_french_hiphop.php

No Booba show but some very big news, as well as a teaser for what's gonna happen in ten days.

French rappers cover political songs and Nas re-uses a classic French hip-hop instrumental.

A Franco-French view on Quebecois rap. Funny tracks and serious tracks, with special thanks to Queen Zombie, Brian Ibbott and Cedric.

Part 2 of the gangsta/ghetto/street rap show, featuring rappers from the 94 area (with an intro by Kennedy himself!, various other areas and members of the Mafia K'1Fry crew.

Following a discussion on the forum with a Yo La La! listener, here's a special on French gangsta/ghetto/street rap, or "rap de rue" as we call it. Many thanks to Erwan for providing the tracklisting and info about the artists (old school, Booba and rappers from the 93 area). This show also features a short interview with J-Flexx. Not only will you learn more about the man behind such famous lyrics as California Love, Natural Born Killaz, Keep Their Heads Ringing but he also comments on French gangsta rap. Check out his solo album, Billboard Dreams.

Recorded in a hurry (sorry for weird sound) just in time for the French presidential election, this show features an interview of Kalash, a political French rap band, as well as songs about recent French political events and this election. Francophones can check out yolala.org for the original French version of the interview.

The second special on French female rappers, featuring Casey, Bams and Kenny Arkana. International guest track of the month is a Dutch female rapper, Nina. Don't forget to check out http://solipsisticnation.com/?p=73 for the exquisite corpse mix I was part of!

A special on French female rappers, featuring Diam's of course, but mainly Princess Anies, Ste Strausz and Lady Laistee. News items include a partnership with GhostFace Killah's new poker thing, http://www.GFKpoker.com and concert reviews.

Oxmo Puccino, aka the Black Mafioso, Black Desperado, Black Jacques Brel or Black Popeye is one of the most gifted rappers ever. This episode tries to capture all aspects of his talent, from witty fictional stories to the most depressing introspective songs this side of the Atlantic. As Oxmo told me during an online chat, ask me to translate one of his songs. Finally, this show is dedicated to Mark Hunter. Thank you for your donation!