Something easier: plug the lead from the bass into the computer. If the plug is wrong size, get an adapter. (Don't plug it into the line in, you'll only get mono sound)
Depends though, I can't stand those pitiful artists such as Mike Jones. There are others like De la Soul and Outkast that are pretty good and then there's old Luda who can't be beat! Right now the Black Eyed Peas remain my favorite artist in the industry despite their tendency to grow media happy at times.