how do i...
 

..set up my radio station on someone else's server. (my friend's server) he said i could host the station on his, but how do i do this? do i have to upload something to him, and he has to put it on his server files? a tutorial would be greatly appreciated, thanks

oh, does the server need to be a special kind?

Check out the Sticky post titled:
SHOUTcast: Important Info & Answers to FAQs. READ ME!

Scroll down a bit and look for the section titled:
How to Setup a Live Audio Stream -> How to set up an Internet Radio station
How to Setup a Live Audio Stream -> 15 Steps to setting up SHOUTcast

Additionally, check out HeatRadio's thread, A Basic Guide To Shoutcasting

Your friend follows the server portion. You follow the DJ portion.

thanks bro