Im going to start recording?

I'm really new to this I wanna record my rap and I'm planing to get this to start http://www.amazon.com/MXL-990-991-Recording-Microphone/dp/B0002GJI3C My friend said i need a microphone cable like this one: http://www.amazon.com/XLR-male-female-Microphone-Cable/dp/B000165DSM/ref=pd_bxgy_MI_img_b What am i supposed to get if i want to start making songs and raps.