Song Help
July 3, 2015 4:49 AM Subscribe
Please help me find an old(-ish) song featuring Pharrell. Vague explanation inside.
Every time I try to track down this mystery song myself, I have to wade through the million and one songs that Pharrell has been involved with in some way. But I've seen miracles worked here within seconds so I'm turning to you, AskMe.
It's not a recent song. It features Pharrell, he's not the lead singer, but I can't remember who the lead singer was. I have a strong suspicion that it was Jay Z but I'm not sure. I think it was before Pharrell's his first album, but again, I'm not sure.
The song is not Moneymaker by Ludacris, or Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg. It's a slowish, smooth (?) song.
The music video was either monochrome or maybe just had low saturation. Took place mostly indoors (I think). A party in a big house type of situation, maybe?
Does this song even exist or did I dream it? I don't listen to this genre of music much but I remember being drawn to his voice back when he wasn't as famous as he is now. Or maybe he was famous and I just didn't know about him.
So, any suggestions? Thank you for your help.
Every time I try to track down this mystery song myself, I have to wade through the million and one songs that Pharrell has been involved with in some way. But I've seen miracles worked here within seconds so I'm turning to you, AskMe.
It's not a recent song. It features Pharrell, he's not the lead singer, but I can't remember who the lead singer was. I have a strong suspicion that it was Jay Z but I'm not sure. I think it was before Pharrell's his first album, but again, I'm not sure.
The song is not Moneymaker by Ludacris, or Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg. It's a slowish, smooth (?) song.
The music video was either monochrome or maybe just had low saturation. Took place mostly indoors (I think). A party in a big house type of situation, maybe?
Does this song even exist or did I dream it? I don't listen to this genre of music much but I remember being drawn to his voice back when he wasn't as famous as he is now. Or maybe he was famous and I just didn't know about him.
So, any suggestions? Thank you for your help.
Response by poster: Thanks, I've seen that but I don't think that's it. I'm pretty sure the song I'm looking for isn't one of his own, which is making my search rather difficult because the other details are so hazy.
posted by misozaki at 5:09 AM on July 3, 2015
posted by misozaki at 5:09 AM on July 3, 2015
It's not "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" by Jay-Z, is it? It's the first one I thought of: slowish, video has a big party (no saturation though).
posted by Recliner of Rage at 5:26 AM on July 3, 2015
posted by Recliner of Rage at 5:26 AM on July 3, 2015
Best answer: 'Excuse Me Miss'?
'Change Clothes'?
Per Wikipedia, Pharrell has 39 guest appearances (the Jay-Z ones are 'I Just Wanna Love U,' 'Excuse Me Miss,' 'Change Clothes,' 'Anything,' 'Blue Magic,' 'I Know' and 'So Ambitious'). That's a big number, but it would not be impossible to find and listen to all of them.
posted by box at 5:42 AM on July 3, 2015
'Change Clothes'?
Per Wikipedia, Pharrell has 39 guest appearances (the Jay-Z ones are 'I Just Wanna Love U,' 'Excuse Me Miss,' 'Change Clothes,' 'Anything,' 'Blue Magic,' 'I Know' and 'So Ambitious'). That's a big number, but it would not be impossible to find and listen to all of them.
posted by box at 5:42 AM on July 3, 2015
Response by poster: You know what, I think it could have been Excuse Me Miss. In my mind I didn't think Pharrell was so up front, but I just went through that Wikipedia link box linked to and it seems to be the only one that's close. The video wasn't b&w, just lots of black suits, huh...
Thanks, all!
posted by misozaki at 5:58 AM on July 3, 2015 [1 favorite]
Thanks, all!
posted by misozaki at 5:58 AM on July 3, 2015 [1 favorite]
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posted by shortyJBot at 4:51 AM on July 3, 2015