ok I just ordered a head unit that can play mp3 format cd-r/rw. Don't laugh, my last head unit did almost everything but mp3 and when I got it I didn't know any better.

the new unit is the kenwood kdc-x979, and it looks like one awsome unit.

my question is, since it reads mp3 tags for labeling the mp3 file how you want it, do I need a specific cd-mp3 converter program. I have a few that were free downloads and they work well for ripping and converting, but I don't know if they can add the tag so that the head unit can read it. also the summary on the kenwood talks about folders and directories, I would assume that this is like any folder/directory that is normally used on a computer. If I am correct then I would create for example a folder "hip-hop/rap", then within that I could create "white", then within that "eminem" and " vanilla ice". then just copy the main folder "hip-hop/rap" to a cd-r as a data file. when I put it in the head unit I would then use it's key to navigate to the folders I want and the song, or play the whole folder, or the whole cd.

lmk if I am on the right track here ( no pun ) and which software would be best and most user friendly for ripping, converting, burning, tags.

thanks for the help