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Girl Talk's Gregg Gillis: Playgirl model extraordinaire, the talk of Congress, the scourge of jam bands, and now, Taco Bell "Feed the Beat" contest champion of the world!!

Along with 49 other musical acts, Gillis walked away with a victory in the recent contest, which invited touring musicians to describe why they quiero Taco Bell foodstuffs. His prize? $500 worth of said foodstuffs. If you find a little salsa in Gillis' beard next time he stage dives on top of you, well, now you know why.

Other victors in the Fourthmeal mecca's competition include Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Enon, Blitzen Trapper, White Rabbits, Panthers, Meg & Dia, and Manchester Orchestra. Bon appétit, guys.

Oh, and speaking of Girl Talk: our boy Gregg has contributed a rare track to a special four-song sampler the folks at his label, Illegal Art, have kindly made available for download (snatch it here). The apostrophe-free jam, "Lets Run This", originally appeared on a now out-of-print Australian compilation titled Ministry of Shit. If the words "free Girl Talk mp3" aren't enough to get your mouse finger click-happy, do yourself a favor and ruminate on this here tracklist.

Illegal Art Sampler '07:

01 Girl Talk: "Lets Run This"
02 Oh Astro: "Hello Fuji Boy"
03 Realistic: "Music in the Round"
04 Steinski: "Voice Mail"