What are the slowest, heaviest, funkiest grooves you can throw at me? [more inside]
posted by Vic Morrow's Personal Vietnam on Dec 11, 2009 - 46 answers

Help me find just the right online crate to dig in - I'm working on a hipstery disco record (think Daft Punk, MSTRKRFT) and would love to find some old happy, dancey funk/soul/whatever you want to call it to sample, but I'd like to shy away from anything super mainstream or typical. I have no idea where to start, but I know there are all manner of mp3 blogs for other obscure genres, so I'm hoping you mefites can point me at your favorites that will help me address this particular need.
posted by thedaniel on Sep 22, 2009 - 8 answers

If I like ska, rocksteady and funky reggae 60s-70s what American music would I like with a similar feel? [more inside]
posted by Not Supplied on Sep 19, 2009 - 11 answers

So, I don't get it. Nothing is outwardly "wrong", but for whatever reason nothing feels right. I go through this every few months it seems, on average 3 times a year. It usually lasts for a few weeks, but sometimes it's less and sometimes it's more. [more inside]
posted by wild like kudzu on Sep 1, 2009 - 30 answers

I'm looking for great funk/soul songs that aren't disco. [more inside]
posted by the other side on Aug 17, 2009 - 36 answers

Big fan of Brazilian Baile Funk - Can you recommend me US baile funk? [more inside]
posted by yoyo_nyc on May 3, 2009 - 2 answers

I've just discovered Kutiman on YouTube. Does anyone else come close to his mashup genius? [more inside]
posted by konig on Mar 12, 2009 - 18 answers

Who are the percussionists (drum kit and... congas?) on Nina Simone's Funkier Than a Mosquito's Tweeter?
posted by phrontist on Jan 20, 2009 - 3 answers

What movie did I see that featured a small record store in an African American community within a big city's downtown area? [more inside]
posted by davebush on Oct 21, 2008 - 5 answers

In Possiblities, among other places, Herbie Hancock wears these slightly tinted, curved glasses, which come to a bit of a point right over his nose. My question, is where can I find a pair? [more inside]
posted by paisley henosis on Aug 17, 2008 - 2 answers

What's the best song Tarantino hasn't used yet? [more inside]
posted by ictow on Mar 13, 2008 - 51 answers

Can anyone give me a tip where to find examples of well-known cheesy Mexican TV or movie themes? [more inside]
posted by IZ on Oct 31, 2007 - 10 answers

My man crevices smell of yeast but it's not acting like a topical yeast infection. It won't go away and the dermatologist was useless. Helllp! [more inside]
posted by Bravely Anonymous on Jul 30, 2007 - 27 answers

How can I de-funkify stinky towels & clothing items? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2007 - 26 answers

ATTN: Music Nerds! I'm putting together a party playlist with the theme of "Impeach the President" - any suggestions?? Help me rock the party into the streets! [more inside]
posted by MeatLightning on Apr 19, 2007 - 72 answers

SongIdentificationFilter: This song would be well suited to a slow motion lovers-into-each-others-arms scene. [more inside]
posted by phrontist on Mar 19, 2007 - 9 answers

having a party in japan, need suggestions for the music. so far will be mostly a mix of jazz (old freddy hubbard, miles, lee morgan) and some more obscure funk from japan. i want to set up my ipod so i can just leave it running. just give me a brief few lines of what you might include for a spring party for a mixed group. (this 2 weeks a question is killing me )
posted by edtut on Feb 25, 2007 - 5 answers

I need serious help picking an electric guitar. Why do I want to buy a new one? See... [more inside]
posted by snsranch on Feb 15, 2007 - 21 answers

I'm going to become a demigod bass player, relied upon to skillfully secrete pelvis-destroying, improvised funk-era bass lines. Who will I listen to? What albums will I know by heart?
posted by Moistener on Jan 21, 2007 - 48 answers

Help me discover some great orchestrated pop music. [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Jan 15, 2007 - 55 answers

I’d like to go dancing in Manhattan this Saturday night. The question is, where? [more inside]
posted by CiaoMela on Jan 12, 2007 - 11 answers

Funk Music for the year 2006: I need suggestions for party music. [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Nov 18, 2006 - 43 answers

BluesFilter: A couple of years ago, a friend and I were flipping past the blues channel on XM radio, and stumbled across the one of the funniest songs I've ever heard. I want to find a copy for my friend for a Christmas gift. Of course, I have no idea what the song actually is. Help me, O HiveMind! [more inside]
posted by somanyamys on Nov 6, 2006 - 7 answers

My friends and I are throwing a large, time-travel themed dance party. I need recommendations for funk, soul, and R&B to play during the 50s, 60s, and 70s, as I'm deeply asea in this area. [more inside]
posted by deafmute on May 9, 2006 - 16 answers

Why do so many funk songs reference popcorn? [more inside]
posted by furtive on Oct 8, 2005 - 18 answers

Electrofunk. Especially electrofunk with vocoder action. I like what I'm listening to, and I want more. [more inside]
posted by NewGear on Jul 30, 2005 - 19 answers

We are staging a fundraiser for a community radio station, based on two programmes; Black and Blue (The lowdown of beats and forgotten soul nuggets. Funk starts here) and Giant Steps (Jazz for the 21st Century) We need a good name for the event. Something that sums up the styles of music and is catchy enough for a poster. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by sconbie on Mar 16, 2005 - 10 answers

ApartmentFunkFilter? I live in Seattle, in a 90+ year old apartment building. It's a great place except that, like most older buildings I've lived in, it's got kind of ... a funk. I don't really know how to describe it, other than the air smells kinda stale, especially when you first walk in. It's getting a little too cold to simply leave the windows open and box fans help to move the air around but don't really do that much to help with the staleness. Plus, the droning of box fans is kind of annoying. Also, we have two cats (and all that that implies...)

I'm curious if the ionic air purifiers thingies, which seem way overpriced, actually work. Of if there's another (preferably cheaper) way to get cleaner air in my apartment. Is something like the Hamilton Beach TrueAir what I want?
posted by jimray on Nov 28, 2004 - 11 answers

Favorite 70s/funk songs? Looking to shake up my MP3 collection.
posted by Aaorn on Jun 27, 2004 - 17 answers

Help me find funk music I would like. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by Kwantsar on Apr 24, 2004 - 17 answers

I was switching stations in Dallas the other day and came across one of the most magnificent pieces of music--where can I hear more? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by vraxoin on Jan 16, 2004 - 19 answers