Some of my favorite artists are: Rap: Gza, Jay-Z, Biggie, E-40, Old School Snoop & Dre, Outkast, Bubba Sparxxx, and of Course PROJECT PAT; back on the block. Fab-O, Massyah and everybody down with Great Mynds Inc.
Alternative - All the Seattle bands of the 90's, Velevet Revolver, Ben Harper - (Better Way is an amazing track btw) Strokes, Whitestripes and other.
Dance/Electronica - FELIX da Housecat!!! Digitalism , Miss Kitten, Old School Prince, my idol Todd Edwards, Anything from Astrelwerks record label is good listening. And Oh yeah, I was digging Daft Punk way before Stronger.
Actually been playing the video game on PS2. Got it for $20 because the game was put together like an after thought with pre-existing engines and layouts. But it's still kinda fun. You'll have to check out issue 14 though. I'll sign it for you :D