Listen to Louis Theroux's LA-inspired mixtape for BBC Radio 6 Music

To mark his new three-part documentary series on life in Los Angeles, BBC journalist and beloved awkward man Louis Theroux has compiled a two-hour mix for 6 Music.

Featuring the likes of The Doors, NWA, 2Pac, The Beach Boys, Elliott Smith and more, the documentary maker tries to give an insight behind his eclectic choices, as well as describing what some of the music means to him.

You can take a listen to that right now over at iPlayer, whilst also reminding yourself of Louis’ short-lived rap career beneath: