ForgottenSongFilter: I am trying to help a friend recall a song, with dismal results (so far). All we know is that it is a hip hop/R&B/radio-pop type song, likely from the mid-1990s, with a female vocal in the chorus. The chorus is something along the lines of "This is the..." with a spelled out phrase following that, likely beginning with the letter L. There may or may not be "party sounds" in the background. HELP!?!
posted by broadway bill on Dec 20, 2009 - 6 answers

HELP! I am (was) using my ipod instead of a DJ for my wedding that is in 10 days and it just CRASHED! It synched to my computer without warning and now all my wedding playlists are GONE! I'm a dope and only very recently started using an external hard drive...long story short I need help to rebuild my wedding playlists. With the stress of the wedding planning I cant even remember to poop, let alone the collection of music ive been building for years!! [more inside]
posted by madmamasmith on Nov 11, 2009 - 21 answers

Please help me ID this older rap/hip-hop song. [more inside]
posted by wongcorgi on Aug 27, 2009 - 2 answers

Please help me sit cross-legged or explain the anatomical reasons why I can't. [more inside]
posted by Fairchild on Jul 10, 2009 - 14 answers

What's being sampled in Wu Tang's "Rock Steady"? What other songs are like this? [more inside]
posted by hpliferaft on Feb 16, 2009 - 6 answers

Is the "hip pocket" the front pocket or the back pocket? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Feb 15, 2009 - 53 answers

Recommendations for upbeat 90's rap music driven by strong, prominent bass lines? [more inside]
posted by oxala on Jan 21, 2009 - 19 answers

I had to replace my cool rustic desk for a standard, boring, corporate-drone desk today. The new desk has a much larger workspace and honestly doesn't look too bad but it has no personality. What can I do to make it more...hip? Here it is. Go nuts. [more inside]
posted by 913 on Dec 1, 2008 - 16 answers

What was the name of the book about international hip-hop I read ~4 years ago? [more inside]
posted by Bizurke on Oct 29, 2008 - 3 answers

Who is the woman sampled speaking on NWA's "Gangsta Gangsta"? She says "hopin' you sophisticated motherfuckers here what I have to say", "he'll fuck up you and yours - and anything that gets in his way", and "he'll just call you a lowlife motherfucker and talk about your funky ways." [more inside]
posted by redteam on Jun 22, 2008 - 16 answers

I've been having moderate hip pain for the last two days, and I'm not sure what caused it. Either way, I was wondering if the hive mind could suggest some good hip stretches or exercises that might help alleviate the pain, or at least keep it from getting worse. Thanks!
posted by bjork24 on Jun 19, 2008 - 3 answers

Does anyone know of a version of "Baby It's Cold Outside" or "Let It Snow" or "Winter Wonderland" or any other non-denominational holiday song that has been remade so that it's upbeat? A cool electronic or hip hop remix would be awesome. It's important that it's upbeat and not slow and mellow like the originals are usually sung.
posted by tealeaf522 on Jun 13, 2008 - 24 answers

What should my fifty-something husband wear to a creative advertising interview at a hip, west coast company? It's a senior creative position in the advertising wing of the company, which markets high-tech products in proprietary retail outlets. [more inside]
posted by mumstheword on May 12, 2008 - 17 answers

Klezmer hip hop? Did I hear that correctly? [more inside]
posted by msali on May 9, 2008 - 11 answers

Trying to find similar songs like these: electronic-ish with math-like beats. [more inside]
posted by cashman on May 2, 2008 - 36 answers

I've got a 41-year-old friend with a degenerative hip condition who's considering prolotherapy to avoid or put off a hip replacement. The only info I can find on the Web about this treatment suggests quackery or inconclusive studies. Anybody have experience with prolotherapy, for good or ill?
posted by Shoggoth on Apr 8, 2008 - 3 answers

Hip men's clothing (stores, boutiques, thrift shops, hole-in-the-walls) in or near Seattle, within an hour's drive. [more inside]
posted by |n$eCur3 on Mar 22, 2008 - 7 answers

Help me find some hip sneakers? [more inside]
posted by irregardless on Feb 28, 2008 - 22 answers

Please link me to a picture of a hip and cool swimming pool railing.
posted by wallstreet1929 on Jan 23, 2008 - 1 answer

What are some good web sites to buy cute, "hip" (whatever that means) t-shirts and other clothing for babies and toddlers? Bonus points if it's non-gendered. [more inside]
posted by dersins on Dec 7, 2007 - 30 answers

I planned to ask about finding low-cost help for depression. But I'm asking about joint pain instead. [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on Oct 28, 2007 - 23 answers

What kinds of music are hip French 19 year-olds (or any hip people for that matter) listening to? Who are some popular artists? [more inside]
posted by baserunner73 on Oct 4, 2007 - 19 answers

How ought I deal with a ganglion cyst until I can get to the doctor? Problem: it's not on my wrist. [more inside]
posted by hermitosis on Aug 2, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm going to Chicago in June for a weekend. Where should I go to find the following:

• Cool neighborhood with coffee shops where I can get a copy of Illinois Entertainer and Chicago Reader
• Best music equipment store in Chicago or northern suburbs (I'm staying in exciting Itasca)
• Something unique and fun to do on a Sunday afternoon

posted by 4midori on May 27, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm 30 with bursitis in my left hip joint. Should I get an MRI as prescribed? [more inside]
posted by chickaboo on Jan 25, 2007 - 26 answers

Charity Gift: 16-year-old girl wants a silver wristwatch. Price range is about $35. No other information available about the girl; anonymous gift from tree at work. What hip watches meet these criteria?
posted by JDC8 on Nov 21, 2006 - 15 answers

Has rap and hip hop essentially replaced rock? [more inside]
posted by shannymara on Oct 5, 2006 - 27 answers

Recommend me some French hiphop and rap, s'il vous plait. [more inside]
posted by mendel on Aug 17, 2006 - 24 answers

Does this song sound familiar: it was played on XM radio's uncensored hip-hop/rap station- it's essentially a narrative which repeats the phrase/theme "you don't know what it was like to. . ." (e.g., one line was "be a slave in the south"), and the chorus/hook basically repeats something to the effect of clap your hands/stomp your feet. I could have sworn the DJ said it was by "Southern Folks" and called "Crunkified," but after googling these phrases to no avail, I think those must have been more general descriptive terms. It has a very traditional sound/structure, almost gospel-sounding (and none of the more obvious super-slowed down "crunk" sound).
posted by Harvey Birdman on Aug 2, 2006 - 3 answers

I somehow injured a muscle or tendon in my left leg and now I can no longer lift the ball of my left foot off the ground when I'm standing. [more inside]
posted by pmbuko on Jun 6, 2006 - 11 answers

Where can I find or where do I look to find ideas, resources or stores that carry 'hip' business casual clothing? [more inside]
posted by Botunda on Apr 26, 2006 - 13 answers

For years, I've had mild soreness at various places on the right side of my body: jaw, shoulder, hand, hip, knee, and foot. Meanwhile, the left side of my body feels perfect. [more inside]
posted by eighth_excerpt on Feb 26, 2006 - 16 answers

Does anyone know any group teachers for club dance in Los Angeles. I'm tired of moving like a white guy on the floor. Basically I've never been a good club dancer and it's kept me from going to clubs. I've decided to do something about it. But I don't want to take individual lessons. For one thing, it'd just be too weird dancing with some teacher one on one. For another I've got nowhere in my apt for them to teach me. (I live in a studio). So what I want is somewhere in LA that kind of teaches a group 101 on "how to not look spastic on the dancefloor." Any suggestions?
posted by rileyray3000 on Feb 23, 2006 - 13 answers

Calling all hip hop heads: Please help me find the name of a soul song used as a fade-out on a Little Brother track. [more inside]
posted by anthill on Dec 17, 2005 - 6 answers

BadJointsFilter: I'm predisposed to bad hip joints (my mother had one replaced a few years ago and my grandmother had both replaced) and will occasionally have a really achy hip day. What are some things I can do to keep my hips as healthy as possible for as long as possible? [more inside]
posted by fenriq on Oct 10, 2005 - 10 answers

My fiancé is having very rare hip surgery soon. Very few surgeons in the area perform it - she's found the one she wants - only problem is her insurance doesn't recognize him. What are some steps she can take to to help convince her insurance to give this guy the green light? [more inside]
posted by hellbient on Jul 26, 2005 - 10 answers