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How many words can we use to describe Sade’s voice? Hint: the answer is more than ten. We’re kicking off a new season of One Song with an all-timer: Sade’s 1984 jazz-soul-pop classic, “Smooth Operator”.  Diallo and LUXXURY discuss the origin and evolution of Sade from a backing singer to a star who blended style, sophistication, and sexiness in one iconic force of nature. We also argue a lot about how to pronounce her name (and there’s technically one correct answer).  Then, we dive into the stems and get into a the bass line that never breaks a sweat, the chords that make you feel sexy even when you’re alone, the epitome of 80s saxophone, and of course, the unmistakable vocals of Helen Folasade Adu, aka Sade.  Songs Discussed: “Searching” (1980) - Change feat. Luther Vandross “Like A Tattoo” (1992) - Sade “Pride (When You Can’t Back Down)” (1982) - Pride “Love Is Stronger Than Pride” (1988) - Sade “Don’t You Want Me Baby” (1981) - The Human League “Venceremos (We Will Win)” (1984) - Working Week “When Am I Going to Make a Living” (1985) - Sade “Is It A Crime (Live Aid at Wembley Stadium, London)” (1985) - Sade “Kiss of Life” (1992) - Sade “War of Hearts” (1985) - Sade “Sweetest Taboo” (1985) - Sade “Maureen” (1985) - Sade “Paradise” (1988) - Sade “No Ordinary Love” (1992) - Sade “You Will Rise” (1996) - Sweetback feat. Amel Larrieux “Manhood” (2000) - Victor Duplaix Subscribe to the One Song Patreon at patreon.com/onesong Check out the One Song Spotify playlist Recorded at Spotify Studios Engineering by Ryan Todd Produced by Eric Hicks and Demian Kendall Edited and mixed by Eric Hicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re revisiting an episode with all you ever wanted and all you ever needed from Diallo and LUXXURY. Okay, well, not everything, but in Part 2 of our Depeche Mode special, the guys break down the band’s biggest hit, “Enjoy the Silence.” Get ready to learn Depeche Mode’s techniques for crafting moodier, darker, and more atmospheric sounds, why this song took them to global superstar status, and how they paved the way for countless bands to create synth-driven, danceable music. New episodes return next week! Subscribe to the One Song Patreon at patreon.com/onesong for early/ad-free access and bonus episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re revisiting an important question: How much do Diallo and LUXXURY love Depeche Mode? Answer – so much that they couldn’t pack it all into one episode. So get ready for a thorough two-part deep dive on these pioneers who defined the sound of electronic music! In Part One, the guys discuss Depeche Mode’s early years and their dynamic approach to using synthesizers and drum machines to make their music. Plus, they break down how “People Are People” was made—the song that took them global. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey One Song Nation, we’re excited to announce a whole spate of new episodes coming your way starting October 15! We’ve got a new partner and a bunch of new songs to break down. But first, we’re opening the Patreon to share the full version of an instant classic: our contentious (but not really) interview with Geoff Barrow (Portishead, Beak>, Ex Machina) where we tried to answer the question: Does breaking down music ruin it?  This feud began in the comments of our Pharcyde "Runnin'" episode where Barrow commented, “Why does everyone need to break everything down to weird maths?” Thus sparking a DM convo with LUXXURY which led to this, the debate of the century! (which is actually a very polite conversation by very nice men!) We also get into the hip-hop origins of Portishead, a few of Geoff’s wonderfully hot takes, and the process of composing music for film vs. a band. Subscribe to the One Song Patreon at patreon.com/onesong Check out the One Song Spotify playlist Produced by Demian Kendall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re revisiting an episode that goes beyond music’s cultural impact to talk about its meteorological impact. When Rihanna's Umbrella topped the charts in the UK, it coincided with a period of heavy rain and flooding. The same thing happened in Romania and New Zealand. Coincidence, or did Rihanna's hit change the weather? On this episode of One Song, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY explore the song's backstory, delve into the stems, and get to the bottom of how Rihanna arrived as a global megastar and made it rain. Literally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is made in partnership with Spotify. SongDNA beta is available on Spotify Premium. Check out “Funky Drummer” on SongDNA via the Spotify mobile app. Why did the drum beat that birthed hip hop only cost 50 bucks? In Part 2 of our “Funky Drummer” breakdown, Diallo & LUXXURY devote an entire episode to the genius and legacy of the funky drummer himself: Clyde Stubblefield. It’s our “Oops! All Drummers!” episode, so strap in for some syncopations, paradiddles, breaks, ghost notes, backbeats, ostinados, tresillos, and the eight simple bars of hi-hat, snare, and kick that birthed decades of great (and not-so-great) samples.  We start in the stems, deep diving on what makes this iconic beat so damn good, including the four ideas that Stubblefield abandons along the road to the titular funk. Then, we get into the song’s legacy and the decades of samples that Stubblefield’s beat created, from 80s hip hop to 90s rock to 2000s cartoons.  We’re giving Stubblefield his due. Because after all—the name of the tune is Funky Drummer.  Songs Discussed: “Cold Sweat” (1967) – James Brown “Give It Up or Turnit a Loose” (1970) – James Brown “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” (1968) – James Brown “Mother Popcorn” (1969) – James Brown “The Classy M.C.'s” (1985) – MC Quick Quintin and MC Mello J. “It’s A Demo” (1986) – Kool G Rap & DJ Polo “South Bronx” (1987) – Boogie Down Productions “Jack the Ripper” (1989) – LL Cool J “Mama Said Knock You Out” (1990) – LL Cool J “Rock the Bells” (1985) – LL Cool J “Rebel Without A Pause” (1987) – Public Enemy “Bring the Noise” (1987) – Public Enemy “Fuck Tha Police” (1989) – N.W.A. “Run’s House” (1988) – Run-D.M.C.  “Let Me Ride” (1992) – Dr. Dre “Justify My Love” (1990) – Madonna “To My Donna” (1991) – Young Black Teenagers “Where I’m From” (1993) – Digable Planets “The Next Movement” (1999) – The Roots “The Magic Number” (1989) – De La Soul “Freedom! '90” (1990) – George Michael “2001” (1992) – Melissa Etheridge “G-Bop” (1992) – Kenny G “The Powerpuff Girls Theme” (1998) – James L. Venable, Thomas Chase, and Stephen Rucker “In Effect” (1995) – DJ Red Alert & Mike Slammer “Officer” (1992) – The Pharcyde Subscribe to the One Song Patreon at patreon.com/onesong Check out the One Song Spotify playlist Engineering by Katie Gilchrist Produced, edited, and mixed by Eric Hicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was James Brown the inventor of funk? Diallo & LUXXURY dive into “Funky Drummer (Part 1)” the first half of the nine-minute funk epic that cemented James Brown as a true master of the genre. They get into the song’s legacy as a treasure trove for hip hop samples, James Brown’s unique presence as a bandleader, and what makes the song fit in the pantheon of perfect wedding DJ songs. Then, they bust out the stems to discuss the percussive nature of every instrument in the ensemble, including the greasy guitar licks, trumpet blasts, legendary sax and organ solos, a rarely heard set of James Brown vocals, and the titular funky drumming that combine to make a colossal 70s classic.  Songs Discussed: “Living in America” (1985) – James Brown “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” (1968) – James Brown “Please Please Please” (1958) – James Brown and the Famous Flames “Try Me” (1958) – James Brown and the Famous Flames “Buddy Bolden’s Blues” (1939) - Jelly Roll Morton “Out Of Sight” (1964) - James Brown “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag” (1965) - James Brown “Cold Sweat” (1967) - James Brown “Fun House” (1970) - The Stooges “So What” (1959) - Miles Davis “Mahna Mahna” (1977) - Mahna Mahna and The Snowths “I Be Blowin’” (1993) - De La Soul ft. Maceo Parker “The Grunt (Pts 1 & 2)” (1972) - The J.B.’s “Protect Ya Neck” (1993) - Wu-Tang Clan “Doing It To Death (Pts. 1 & 2)” (1973) - The J.B.’s Subscribe to the One Song Patreon at patreon.com/onesong Check out the One Song Spotify playlist Episode produced, edited, and mixed by Eric Hicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In memory of Dolly Parton, we’re revisiting our episode about her seminal 1973 track “Jolene.” In the years that have followed, the song has been reinterpreted and reimagined by many artists including Olivia Newton John, Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, the White Stripes, and, of course, Beyonce. On this episode of One Song, LUXXURY and Diallo Riddle are joined by comedy legend Andy Richter to talk through the history and impact of this singular anthem, and the many Jolenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey One Song Nation, we hope you enjoy this snippet of our conversation with comedian, musician, and internet sensation Kyle Gordon. You can find the full interview free on our Patreon at patreon.com/onesong. And if you haven’t joined our Patreon yet…please do, its free! At patreon.com/onesong we post bonus episodes of the show, interviews, new music reactions and so much more. Join to get our full hour-long interview with Kyle Gordon (“Mr. Jambo”, “Planet of the Bass”), where we discuss the fine line between music and comedy (and getting both right), the difference between parody and satire, and the delicate process of composing “Mr. Jambo” (spoiler: it involves actually learning Zulu). In addition to bonus content, our Patreon gives you access to perks like our Discord, early access to episodes, and much more coming soon!  Subscribe to the One Song Patreon at patreon.com/onesong Check out the One Song Spotify playlist Episode produced, edited, and mixed by Demian Kendall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re revisiting a One Song favorite. Bob Marley’s music is everywhere. And, in a sense, so is Bob Marley: His image appears in murals around the world, on college dorm-room posters, and in a recent Hollywood biopic. But has that ubiquity changed the way we hear his music? On this encore episode of One Song, revisit Bob Marley’s “Jamming” as you’ve never heard it before. LUXXURY breaks out the stems, interpolations, and contrafacts, while Diallo Riddle delivers the Bob backstory—and some hot takes on music biopics. One Song LIVE 9/6 @ Skirball Museum 🎟️ https://www.skirball.org/programs/blitzkrieg-bop-one-song-podcast-live-skirball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We revisit this classic episode where Diallo and LUXXURY break down “7 Rings,” Ariana Grande’s smash hit that puts a modern twist on the classic Broadway tune “My Favorite Things.” Grande has since become one of pop’s most reliable chart-toppers, tying the record for the most songs by a woman to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. They discuss how Ariana was inspired to write “7 Rings” after a post-breakup shopping spree, and how she and her songwriting team worked in cadences and flows inspired by several different rappers. Plus, the guys peel back the layers of how the famous melody went from the stage and screen to a pop banger several decades later. Join One Song Live! 9/6 @ Skirball Museum TICKETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Destiny has called us to revisit one of our favorite One Song episodes about the making of an unforgettable jam you’ve heard at countless weddings, karaoke bars, and sporting events. So open up your eager eyes (and ears)! On this episode of One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY break down The Killers’ 2003 hit, “Mr. Brightside.” They discuss where frontman Brandon Flowers drew inspiration to write this song (i.e.: Oasis, U2, and a bout of infidelity), why it’s become a catchy millennial anthem, how The Killers became one of the biggest rock bands of the 21st century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you follow “I Want You Back” when the world still sees you as kids? Diallo & LUXXURY dive into “Can You Feel It,” the record that helped transform the Jackson 5 into The Jacksons. They explore the musical legacy of the whole family, Randy’s lead-vocal moment, the way Michael’s entrance changes the energy of the song, and the massive music video that pointed toward Thriller. Then LUXXURY breaks down the soaring strings, gospel-inspired vocals, and huge arrangement behind one of the Jacksons’ boldest records. Songs discussed: “Can You Feel It” — The Jacksons“Back Stabbers” — The O’Jays“Blame It on the Boogie” — The Jacksons“Centipede” — Rebbie Jackson“Dancing Machine” — The Jacksons“Do What You Do” — Jermaine Jackson“Hard” — Rihanna“If You Feel the Funk” — LaToya Jackson“T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)” — MFSB“Show You the Way to Go” — The Jacksons“Stars on 45” — Stars on 45“Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming (Too Good to Be True)” — Jermaine Jackson“Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” — Stevie Wonder“Wake Up Everybody” — Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes“White Rabbit” — Jefferson Airplane“Can You Feel It” — Mr. Fingers (Larry Heard)“Also sprach Zarathustra” (“2001” Theme) — Richard Strauss“Can You Feel It” — Southern University Human Jukebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do five brothers from Gary, Indiana arrive at Motown and change pop music almost overnight? This week, Diallo & LUXXURY dive into the Jackson 5’s explosive debut, “I Want You Back,” and break down the impossible chemistry behind the record that introduced Michael Jackson to the world. The guys explore Michael’s astonishing lead vocal, the overlooked role of Bobby Taylor, the songwriting precision of The Corporation, and the trail the song left through decades of hip-hop, R&B, and pop. Then LUXXURY opens up the stems to reveal how one of the tightest arrangements in music history became the first chapter in the story of the biggest musical family the world has ever known. Songs discussed in this episode: "I Want You Back" - The Jackson 5 "O.P.P." - Naughty By Nature (1991) "ABC" - Jackson 5 (1970) "Jump" - Kris Kross (1992) "The Twist" - Chubby Checkers (1960) "Let's Twist Again" - Chubby Checkers (1961) "...Baby One More Time" - Britney Spears "Oops...I Did It Again" - Britney Spears "Mama's Pearl" - Jackson 5 "Only One Can Win" - The Sylvers (1972) "Time To Change" - The Brady Bunch "Boogie Oogie Oogie" - A Taste Of Honey (1978) "I Will Survive" - Gloria Gaynor (1978) "Big Boy" - The Jackson Five (1968, Steeltown Records) "Last Train To Clarskville" - The Monkees "Sprit In The Sky" - Norman Greenbaum (1969) "Jump Around" - House Of Pain (1992) "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" - JAŸ-Z (2001) "One More Chance" (Album Version) - The Notorious B.I.G. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the One Song archives, we’re going metal with one of the biggest riff monsters ever recorded: Metallica’s “Master of Puppets.” Diallo and LUXXURY break down a song bursting with musicianship, angst, and intricate instrumentation. Come for the stems of Lars Ulrich bashing away at the drums, and stay for LUXXURY’s metal origin story and his thoughts on the infamous Some Kind of Monster documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we dig into the archives to revisit a One Song favorite. Diallo and LUXXURY break down The Pharcyde’s “Runnin’,” the track from the legendary hip-hop group that brought new flavor to the West Coast sound in the ‘90s. They dive into the group’s introspective lyrics about vulnerability and personal struggle, how they met and collaborated with soon-to-be legendary producer J Dilla (at the time known as Jay Dee), and how Dilla’s genre-reinventing beatmaking style – blending old school hip-hop and bossa nova samples – helped The Pharcyde popularize the alternative hip-hop movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, we're re-sharing another favorite from our archives, “Into the Groove”. Hosts Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are joined by Madonna superfan — and star of hit show, Scandal — Guillermo Díaz to discuss the iconic dancefloor-filler. Come for the isolated Madonna vocals, lore surrounding the recording, and all of the synths. Stay for a breakdown of Guillermo’s many Madonna tattoos and his recollection of the time he met the Queen of Pop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re leaving the guitar-smashing world of Blur behind and stepping into the strange, animated universe of Gorillaz with their massive 2000s classic “Feel Good Inc.” Diallo & LUXXURY break down how Damon Albarn went from Britpop frontman to the voice behind one of the most original bands of the era — and how a song built on a nasty bassline, eerie laughter, acoustic strums, and De La Soul’s unforgettable feature became impossible to pin down and even harder to forget. The guys get into Demon Days, Jamie Hewlett’s wild Gorillaz concept, the genius of turning a “band” into a whole fictional world, and why “Feel Good Inc.” feels like a party record, a cartoon transmission, and a weird little warning all at once. Along the way, they trace the early bridge from Blur to Gorillaz, unpack the song’s strange mix of hip-hop, alt-rock, and pop, and talk about how this record keeps finding new life with listeners who weren’t even there the first time around. Diallo & LUXXURY talk about music! One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re turning the amps all the way up and diving deep into Blur’s explosive, ridiculous, accidentally immortal anthem “Song 2.” Diallo & LUXXURY break down how a two-minute blast of blown-out drums, filthy guitars, and one unforgettable “woo-hoo” became one of the loudest pieces of late-90s pop culture. The guys get into Blur’s post-Britpop reinvention, Damon Albarn’s restless creative brain, Graham Coxon’s chaotic guitar energy, and the question at the center of the whole song: was “Song 2” a joke, a parody, or just a perfect rock record by accident? Along the way, they trace how the track jumped from the studio to sports arenas, commercials, video games, trailers, and TV — plus the early signs of the next band Damon Albarn would create. Songs Discussed: "Song 2" - Blur "There's No Other Way" - Blur "I'm Free" - The Soup Dragons "Bettle Bum" - Blur "Sing" - Blur "Sing (Original Version) - Seymore "On Your Own" - Blur "Song 2 (Unplugged Version)" - Blur "All Day All Of The Night" - The Kinks "Hate To Say I Told You So" - The Hives "Woo Hoo" - The Rock-A-Teens "Woo Hoo" - The 5,6,7,8's "Bug Man" - Blur Diallo & LUXXURY talk about music! One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did a personal tragedy influence one of the most essential party anthems in the new wave canon? This week on One Song, Diallo & LUXXURY break down the B-52’s “Love Shack” with legendary Grammy award-winning producer, director and president of Blue Note Records, Don Was. They dive into how the track began as a 10+ minute long jam, outline the influences from classic Motown and Stax records and Don shares the surprisingly emotional story behind the iconic “Tin Roof Rusted” breakdown. Songs Discussed: “Love Shack” - The B-52’s “Walk The Dinosaur” - Was (Not Was) “Numbers” - Kraftwerk “Mesopotamia” - The B-52’s “Tell Me That I’m Dreaming” - Was (Not Was) “Dancing In The Street” - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas “I Love a Man in Uniform” - Gang of Four “Fun House” - The Stooges “Cold Sweat (Parts 1 & 2)” - James Brown and The Famous Flames “Candy” - Iggy Pop “Cool Jerk” - The Capitols “House Of The Rising Sun” - The Animals “Hold On, I’m Comin’” - Sam & Dave “Gimme Some Lovin’” - The Spencer Davis Group “Express Yourself” - Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band “Express Yourself” - N.W.A. “Cars” - Gary Numan Diallo & LUXXURY Talk About Music on Patreon One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're taking you back to another of our favorite episodes... so get ready to share the spice of life and glide like a 747 to a classic cookout jam from one of the best selling bands of all time! On this episode of One Song, Grammy Award-winning pop star, rapper, and actress Estelle joins Diallo and LUXXURY to talk about Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1981 hit “Let’s Groove.” They break down band leader Maurice White and his bandmates’ recipe for creating certified gold songs and albums that blend funk, soul, disco, jazz, and beyond; and how their music spreads messages of Afrocentricity, universal love, harmony, and spiritualism. Diallo & LUXXURY Talk About Music on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is made in partnership with Spotify. SongDNA beta is available on Spotify Premium. Check out This Is How We Do It on mobile here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6uQKuonTU8VKBz5SHZuQXD/dna?si=re8LBCVNSLWW4zl2LKSSQg&pi=BWykl12PTk22r This week, we’re bringing the old school back and diving deep into Montell Jordan’s 90’s party anthem “This Is How We Do It”. Diallo & LUXXURY break down the song’s iconic sample of Slick Rick’s “Children’s Story” and use SongDNA to show the intricate web of connected songs, taking us all the way back to an oft-sampled 70’s Jazz track. Diallo shares his perfect wedding DJ set and just where you want “This Is How We Do It” to come in, and the guys try to guess which other songs emerged from the same classic sample that birthed “Children’s Story” and in turn “This Is How We Do It”. Diallo & LUXXURY Talk About Music Patreon One Song Spotify Playlist SONGS DISCUSSED: “This Is How We Do It” - Montell Jordan “Children’s Story” - Slick Rick “The Rain” - Oran “Juice” Jones “Somethin’ 4 Da Honeyz” - Montell Jordan “Got to Give It Up” - Marvin Gaye “Atomic Dog” - George Clinton “Gin And Juice” - Snoop Dogg “N.Y. State of Mind” - Nas “Get Ur Freak On” - Missy Elliot “DNA” - Kendrick Lamar “Humble” - Kendrick Lamar “Take Me To The Mardi Gras” - Bob James “Angela (Theme from ‘Taxi’)” - Bob James “Nautilus” - Bob James “In the Air Tonight” - Phil Collins “Milkshake” - Kelis “Drop It Like It’s Hot” - Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell Williams “Money (Dollar Bill Y’all)” - Jimmy Spicer “C.R.E.A.M.” - Wu-Tang Clan “Daytona 500” - Ghostface Killah “Beats To The Rhyme” - Run-DMC “Follow The Leader” - Eric B. & Rakim “I Want You” - Common “Feel Like Making Love” - Bob James “Submarine” - Bob James “Clap Your Hands” - A Tribe Called Quest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, we're re-sharing another favorite from our archives. This time, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are joined by singer, Durand Bernarr. The trio explore Mariah Carey’s Fantasy, and talk through every single one of Mariah’s five octaves — not to mention her whistle registers. But, because we’re talking the Bad Boy Remix version of Fantasy, there’s also a lot of ODB high jinx. Including Diallo’s story about the time he had a brush with the ol’ dirty doggy himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale join Diallo & LUXXURY to break down their classic new-wave hit “Whip It.” They discuss the band’s origins at Kent State, share the surprising influences on the song from Roy Orbison to Thomas Pynchon, and break down that iconic music video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fab 5 Freddy says One Song’s fly, stems are playing, you’ll say “my my!” This week, Fab 5 Freddy returns to help Diallo and LUXXURY breakdown the first Billboard #1 song to feature rapping, Blondie’s “Rapture”.  They touch on earlier takes on the song, including an unreleased Fab 5 Freddy verse that may have influenced the song, Freddy shares his experience when he first heard the song, and he talks about how his experience appearing in and creating art for that iconic music video helped him secure his role as host of Yo! MTV Raps. Diallo & LUXXURY Patreon Songs Discussed: “Rapture” - Blondie “Yuletide Throwdown” - Blondie feat. Fab 5 Freddy “Golden Years” - David Bowie “Do That to Me One More Time” - Captain & Tenille “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?” - Rod Stewart “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” - Pete Rock & C..L. Smooth “The Hardest Part” - Blondie “Wordy Rappinghood” - Tom Tom Club “Rapper’s Delight” - Sugarhill Gang “Buffalo Gals” - Malcolm McLaren “Beat Bop” - Rammellzee vs. K-Rob One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered where the name hip-hop came from? This week, Diallo and LUXXURY sit down with artist, television host and cultural steward of the early New York hip-hop scene, Fab 5 Freddy, to discuss his new memoir Everybody's Fly: A Life of Art, Music, and Changing the Culture. They touch upon Fab 5 Freddy’s earliest graffiti works and how he helped usher graffiti art into the mainstream, his work on seminal hip-hop film Wild Style, his friendship with fellow New York artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and the members of Blondie. And stay tuned for next week’s episode, where Fab 5 Freddy joins the show again to break down Blondie’s “Rapture” Songs Discussed: “Rapture” - Blondie “Love Is The Message” - MFSB “Bad Girls” - Donna Summer “Good Times” - CHIC “More Scorcha” - Count Machuki “Just To Get A Rep” - Gang Starr One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey One Song Nation! We're bringing you a special episode pulled from Diallo & LUXXURY's new Patreon. In this episode, the guys talk about Coachella, break down the viral KEXP performance from Angine De Poitrine and react to some new music by Earl Sweatshirt. For more bonus content from Diallo and LUXXURY, go to patreon.com/dialloluxxury and subscribe today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re taking you back to one of our very first episodes, talking mosquitos and libidos. That’s right, Diallo and LUXXURY are off on a sonic adventure with Nirvana’s 1991 grunge rock juggernaut, Smells Like Teen Spirit. Hear why Diallo thinks it’s one of the most important songs in pop culture, and strap in for some rarely heard Kurt Cobain vocal stems. There’s also a lot of talk about blap-um-blap-um drum patterns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes of One Song this week featuring award-winning journalist, author, and podcaster Danyel Smith (Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop). Danyel joins Diallo and LUXXURY to break down Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman,” the 1978 disco crossover hit that launched her incredibly successful solo career. They discuss Chaka’s powerful, dynamic vocal range (just wait until you hear the isolated stems!), how the song became an anthem for female empowerment (among many other things), and Chaka’s professional and personal connections with Whitney Houston, who famously covered the song 15 years later for The Bodyguard soundtrack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you end one of the greatest albums of all time? Maybe you need to bring in a 40 person orchestra. This week on One Song, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY continue their two-part exploration of the Beatles with one of the greatest album closers of all time, “A Day In The Life.” They dive into the silly hats and carnival novelties that helped create the chaotic orchestral sections of the song, the headlines that inspired John Lennon’s lyrical odyssey, and debate whether or not Sgt. Pepper’s can truly be considered a concept album. Songs Discussed: “A Day In The Life” - The Beatles “Within You Without You” - The Beatles “Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite!” - The Beatles “People Are Strange” - The Doors “Blue Jay Way” - The Beatles “Tomorrow Night” - Elvis Presley “Shook Ones, Pt. II” - Mobb Deep “Hey Joe” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Hush” - Deep Purple “2112” - Rush “Sicko Mode” - Travis Scott feat. Drake Diallo & LUXXURY Patreon One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A flaming ashtray. A saxophone mouthpiece. Blistered fingers. How did one of the Beatles’ most chaotic recording sessions lead to a raucous masterpiece that paved the way for metal? On the first part of this Beatles Two-Parter, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dive into the tumultuous creation of “Helter Skelter,” tracking its origins as a 30-minute mellowed out blues-rocker to the review that inspired Paul McCartney to crank the track up to an eleven. Plus, LUXXURY tries to convince Diallo to listen to Wings. Songs Discussed: “Helter Skelter” - The Beatles “Mama’s Pearl” - The Jackson 5 “Helter Skelter” - Mötley Crüe “Dear Prudence” - The Beatles “I Can See For Miles” - The Who “Holidays in the Sun” - Sex Pistols “Fire” - Arthur Brown “Birthday” - The Beatles “Happiness Is A Warm Gun” - The Beatles “You Really Got Me” - The Kinks “Exciter” - Judas Priest “Whole Lotta Love” - Led Zeppelin “Paperback Writer” - The Beatles “Long Tall Sally” - The Beatles “She Loves You” - The Beatles “Silly Love Songs” - Wings “Arrow Through Me” - Wings “Old Siam, Sir” - Wings “Muzik” - Knoc-Turn’al “Temporary Secretary” - Paul McCartney One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, we're re-sharing one of our favorite episodes, possibly the greatest ever apology song ever recorded: It’s OutKast’s multi-platinum ode to a complicated relationship and “baby’s drama mama”, Ms. Jackson. One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did a 21-year-old unknown transform a deeply personal breakup into one of the defining hits of the ’90s? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dive into “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette, unpacking the raw vocal performance, the Flea and Dave Navarro-driven groove, the genre-blurring production hidden in the stems, and the cultural moment that launched Jagged Little Pill into a 33-million-copy phenomenon. Songs Discussed: “You Oughta Know” - Alanis Morissette “Only Happy When It Rains” - Garbage “Unbelievable” - EMF “Too Hot” - Alanis Morissette “Straight Up” - Paula Abdul “Let The Music Play” - Shannon “All I Really Want” - Alanis Morissette “Hand In My Pocket” - Alanis Morissette “You Learn” - Alanis Morissette “Head Over Feet” - Alanis Morissette “Ironic” - Alanis Morissette “Big Exit” - PJ Harvey “Cornflake Girl” - Tori Amos “32 Flavors” - Ani DiFranco “Fast Car” - Tracy Chapman “You Oughta Know (Jimmy the Saint Blend)” - Alanis Morissette “Fools Gold” - The Stone Roses “Pacifics” - Digible Planets “Barracuda” - Heart “Fuckin’ In The Bushes” - Oasis “Little Miss Lover” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Bonin’ In The Boneyard” - Fishbone “Walk On Water” - Thelonious Monster “Jerry Was A Race Car Driver” - Primus “Epic” - Faith No More “Dungeon Vision” - Earth Tongue One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is “Just Like Heaven” The Cure’s pop masterpiece? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dive into the 1987 crossover hit, unpacking what makes it the purest distillation of The Cure’s sound while tracing the band’s blend of goth atmosphere and euphoric pop across their discography. Set yourself up for financial success in 2026 with Monarch. The all-in-one tool that makes proactive money management simple, all year long. Use code ONESONG at monarch.com for 50% off your first year. Songs Discussed: “Just Like Heaven” - The Cure “Hot n Cold” - Katy Perry “Believe” - Cher “I’m Like a Bird” - Nelly Furtado “All Star” - Smash Mouth “Irreplaceable” - Beyoncé “Closing Time” - Semisonic “Alone” - The Cure “Lovesong” - The Cure “Friday, I’m In Love” - The Cure “High” - The Cure “Let’s Go To Bed” - The Cure “A Forest” - The Cure “Spellbound” - Siouxsie and the Banshees “Release The Bats” - The Birthday Party “Eighties” - Killing Joke “One Hundred Years” - The Cure “The Lovecats” - The Cats “The Walk” - The Cure “Shake Dog Shake” - The Cure “Fascination Street” - The Cure “In the Air Tonight” - Phil Collins “The End” - The Beatles “Close To Me” - The Cure “Hot Hot Hot!!!” - The Cure “Why Can’t I Be You?” - The Cure “Bandages” - Hot Hot Heat “In Between Days” - The Cure “The Blood” - The Cure “Another Girl Another Planet” - The Only Ones “Just Like Heaven” - Dinosaur Jr. “A Forest” - Nouvelle Vague One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does “N.Y. State of Mind” still feel like the gold standard for hip-hop lyricism three decades later? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dig into Nas’ landmark track, tracing its origins from Queensbridge to Columbia Records, unpacking DJ Premier’s haunting piano sample, and exploring how a dream team of producers reshaped hip-hop forever. Songs Discussed: “N.Y. State Of Mind” - Nas “Halftime” - Nas “The Genesis” - Nas “Professor Booty” - Beastie Boys “Subway Theme” - DJ Grand Wizard Theodore “Live At The Barbeque” - Main Source feat. Nas “Life’s A Bitch” - Nas feat. AZ & Olu Dara “It Ain’t Hard to Tell” - Nas “Long Red” - Mountain “The World Is Yours” - Nas “Just A Friend” - Biz Markie “I Love Music” - Ahmad Jamal Trio “N.T.” - Kool & The Gang “Gangsta Gangsta” - NWA “Breathe And Stop” - Q-Tip “Flight Time” - Donald Byrd “Mind Rain” - Joe Chambers “White Rabbie” - Jefferson Airplane “Milkshake” - Kelis “This Is How We Do It” - Montell Jordan “Children’s Story” - Slick Rick “Mahogany” - Eric B. & Rakim “I’m Glad You’re Mine” - Al Green “Five Man Army” - Massive Attack “New York State of Mind” - Billie Joel “SexyBack” - Justin Timberlake “Gin And Juice” - Snoop Dogg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did one of rock’s most successful bands of all time accidentally create one of the darkest hits in pop history? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dig into The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black,” unpacking the band’s complicated legacy and tracing the blend of American blues, surf rock, and global sounds that gave the song its spell-like power. Songs Discussed: “Paint It Black” - The Rolling Stones “Start Me Up” - The Rolling Stones “Miss You” - The Rolling Stones “Emotional Rescue” - The Rolling Stones “Brown Sugar” - The Rolling Stones “Shattered” - The Rolling Stones “Under My Thumb” - The Rolling Stones “Boléro” - Maurice Ravel “Norwegian Wood” - The Beatles “Pipeline” - The Chantays “Bir Eylül Akşamı” - Erkin Koray “My World Is Empty Without You Babe” - The Supremes “Lorelei” - Cocteau Twins “Love Attack” - Konk One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did “Crazy in Love” announce Beyoncé’s arrival as a solo superstar? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dig into this career-defining moment, breaking down the iconic Chi-Lites horn sample, Beyoncé’s commanding vocal performance, and an early demo from producer Rich Harrison that reveals how the song’s infectious hook came together. Songs Discussed: “Crazy In Love” - Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z “Flat Beat” - Mr. Oizo “Survivor” - Destiny’s Child “Independent Women Part I” - Destiny’s Child “Jumpin’ Jumpin’” - Destiny’s Child “Bootylicious” - Destiny’s Child “Work It Out” - Beyoncé “‘03 Bonnie & Clyde” - Jay-Z feat. Beyoncé “Me and My Girlfriend” - 2Pac “I Used to Love H.E.R.” - Common “I Gave You Power” - Nas “Bonnie and Clyde” - Brigitte Bardot and Serge Gainbourg “Dilemma” - Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland “Why Don’t We Fall In Love” - Amerie “Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)” - The Chi-Lites “Oh Girl” - The Chi-Lites “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” - Beyoncé “Talkin’ About” - Amerie “1 Thing” - Amerie “Get Right” - Jennifer Lopez “Part Time Punks” - Television Personalities “Blessings” - p-rallel & Sam Deeley One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does a song with no bass and no chorus become a global anthem with the most recognizable riff of the 21st century? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY break down The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army,” exploring the cultural moment, the iconic bass-that-isn’t-a-bass riff, and the analog choices that turned a stripped-down idea into a modern classic. SONGS DISCUSSED “Seven Nation Army” - The White Stripes “You’re Pretty Good Looking (For a Girl)” - The White Stripes “St. James Infirmary Blues” - The White Stripes “St. James Infirmary” - Cab Calloway “St. James Infirmary” - King Oliver “Grinnin’ In Your Face” - Son House “Fell In Love With A Girl” - The White Stripes “Feral” - The Gories “Symphony No. 5” - Anton Bruckner “All By Myself” - Eric Carmen “Otoma Da Naba” - Florence Adooni “Dead End Love” - Phaidia One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What song connects 1960s soul, Irish new age, and ’90s hip-hop? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY go deep on Fugees’ classic “Ready or Not” with special guest Wyclef Jean. Together, they deconstruct the track’s haunting beat, uncover its surprisingly sourced bassline, and unpack the layered samples and interpolations that helped turn the song into a defining moment in hip-hop history. Songs Discussed: “Ready Or Not” - Fugees “Maria Maria” - Santana feat. The Product G&B “No, No, No Part 2” - Destiny’s Child feat. Wyclef Jean “Hips Don’t Lie” - Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean “What Would You Do?” - City High “Fu-Gee-La” - Fugees “Shook Ones, Pt. II” - Mobb Deep “Temperature’s Rising” - Mobb Deep feat. Crystal Johnson “Vocab (Refugees Hip Hop Remix)” - Fugees “Orinoco Flow” - Enya “Boadicea” - Enya “Ready or Not Here I come (Can’t Hide from Love)” - The Delfonics “If I Ruled The World (Imagine That)” - Nas feat. Lauryn Hill “If I Ruled The World” - Kurtis Blow “Ninety Nine (Flash the Message)” - John Forté “99 Red Balloons” - NENA “Anything Can Happen” - Wyclef Jean “Bubblegoose” - Wyclef Jean “Gone Till November” - Wyclef Jean “Dance Like This” - Wyclef Jean feat. Claudette Ortiz “Amores Como el Nuestro” - Jerry Rivera One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards flip disco on its head with Diana Ross’ chart-topping solo hit “Upside Down”? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY explore the Chic production, groove-driven arrangement, and rare outtakes from the Queen of Motown herself. Get 50% off 1 month of Trade at drinktrade.com/ONESONG Songs Discussed: “Upside Down” - Diana Ross (00:32) “Cold Rock a Party (Bad Boy Remix)” - MC Lyte feat. Missy Elliot (02:13) “Le Freak” - CHIC (04:39) “Good Times” - CHIC (04:42) “I Want Your Love” - CHIC (04:49) “We Are Family” - Sister Sledge (05:44) “Love Hangover” - Diana Ross (06:38) “He’s The Greatest Dancer” - Sister Sledge (10:56) “I’m Coming Out” - Diana Ross (11:55) “My Old Piano” - Diana Ross (13:02) “Crazy Train” - Ozzy Osbourne (18:34) “Legs” - ZZ Top (19:03) “Everybody Dance” - CHIC (24:04) “Walk the Night” - Skatt Bros. (29:21) “Give Me the Night” - George Benson (36:06) “Muscles” - Diana Ross (54:09) “Notorious” - Duran Duran (55:39) “Polarlicht” - Xmal Deutschland (58:18) “Deeper Shade Of Soul” - Urban Dance Squad (59:23) “A Deeper Shade Of Soul” - Ray Barretto (01:02:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes “Billie Jean” one of the most timeless pop songs ever? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dive into Michael Jackson’s masterpiece, unpacking its iconic (and borrowed) bassline, the innovative engineering that shaped its unmistakable sound, and how the song transformed MJ from superstar into a singular cultural force. Songs Discussed: “Billie Jean” - Michael Jackson (01:17) “C Is For Cookie (Funky Version)” - Cookie Monster (04:05) “Take On Me” - a-ha (06:34) “Pass the Dutchie” - Musical Youth (07:20) “Nightline” - Pointer Sisters (12:03) “Nightline” - Ellen Foley (12:10) “Should I Stay or Should I Go” - The Clash (12:40) “The Lady In My Life” - Michael Jackson (13:45) “The Girl Is Mine” - Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney (14:54) “Say Say Say” - Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson (15:13) “Hey Lover” - LL Cool J feat. Boyz II Men (15:57) “Wake Up” - Bill Wolfer (21:08) “State Of Independence” - Jon & Vangelis (25:52) “State Of Independence” - Donna Summer (28:01) “Only You” - Steve Monite (57:42) “Desperate Journalist In Ongoing Meaningful Review Situation” - The Cure (58:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did “California Love” crystallize Tupac Shakur at his peak? LUXXURY and Diallo dive into the West Coast anthem, untangle its stacked list of collaborators, and examine how Pac’s charisma and contradictions collide to create a lasting cultural moment. Songs Discussed: “California Love” - 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre (0:00) “Same Song” - Digital Underground feat. 2Pac (9:38) “Keep Ya Head Up” - 2Pac (10:39) “Dear Mama” - 2Pac (10:46) “Changes” - 2Pac (10:53) “What’z Ya Phone #” - 2Pac (13:12) “777-9311” - The Time (13:24) “Pain” - 2Pac feat. Stretch (13:47) “Ambitionz Az a Ridah” - 2Pac (14:41) “Hail Mary” - 2Pac (14:50) “Thug Luv” - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony feat. 2Pac (15:06) “Paper Planes” - M.I.A. (15:28) “Ill Street Blues” - Kool G Rap & DJ Polo (23:53) “Woman To Woman” - Joe Cocker (24:44) “With A Little Help From My Friends” - Joe Cocker (25:09) “Knick Knack Patty Wack” - EPMD (26:29) “West Coast Poplock” - Ronnie Hudson (38:25) “So Ruff, so Tuff” - Zapp (39:18) “Magic’s Rap” - Magic Fraga (41:23) “ROCKIN” - Shoreline Mafia (52:54) “Funky Little Beat” - Connie (53:51) “Love” - Lambrini Girls (54:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes a holiday song so timeless that it can top the charts decades after it’s released? On this episode, Diallo, LUXXURY, and One Song Executive Producer Lesley Gwam break down Mariah Carey’s 1994 hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” They dig into how Mariah co-wrote the track with longtime collaborator Walter Afanasieff, and the sonic choices that turned it into an unforgettable Christmas classic. Get your ears ready for Mariah’s marvelous, isolated vocals! Don’t let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code ONESONG at Monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is “Motownphilly” one of the most doo-wop-influenced R&B tracks of all time? In part two of their Boyz II Men deep dive, Diallo and LUXXURY explore the group’s iconic vocals for “Motownphilly”, the slow-jam legacy of Boyz II Men and the current climate of R&B music. One Song Spotify Playlist Songs Discussed: “Motownphilly” - Boyz II Men “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Bab” - Barry White “Teddy’s Jam” - Guy “Can You Stand The Rain” - New Edition “It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday” - G.C. Cameron “End Of The Road” - Boyz II Men “Doin’ Just Fine” - Boyz II Men Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to Quince.com/ONESONG for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What made the music of 90s R&B groups so infectious? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY welcome 4x Grammy Award-winner Shawn Stockman as they kick off a two-part breakdown of Boyz II Men’s legacy with their debut single “Motownphilly”. They discuss Shawn’s musical influences, Boyz II Men’s early career development, and the New Jack Swing that elevated them to the next level. One Song Spotify Playlist Songs Discussed: “Motownphilly” - Boyz II Men “End Of The Road” - Boyz II Men “I’ll Make Love To You” - Boyz II Men “On Bended Knee” - Boyz II Men “One Sweet Day” - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men “Bears” - Zebra “Love Said Not So” - Bebe & CeCe Winans “Don’t Believe The Hype” - Public Enemy “1-4-All-4-1” - East Coast Family “Iseha” - Another Bad Creation “Please Don’t Go” - Boyz II Men “I Want Her” - Keith Sweat “Planet Rock” - Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force “A Fifth Of Beethoven” - Walter Murphy “It Don’t Mean A Thing” - Chuck Brown “Brass Monkey” - Beastie Boys “I Want To Be Free” - Ohio Players “Kool Is Back” - Funk, Inc. “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” - Yes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is “Dreams” what it sounds like when personal chaos becomes collective brilliance? In this live episode from On Air Fest with KCRW, Diallo and Luxxury explore this Fleetwood Mac classic with journalist and podcast host Sam Sanders. Together, they dive into the Rumours-era drama and unravel why the magic of “Dreams” feels both intensely personal and universally resonant. One Song Spotify Playlist Songs Discussed: “Dreams” - Fleetwood Mac “Silver Springs” - Fleetwood Mac “Albatross” - Fleetwood Mac “I’ll Be Around” - The Spinners “Dancing On My Own” - Robyn “Hey Ya!” - Outkast “My Ship” - Herbie Hancock “Boom Boom Pow” - Black Eyed Peas “Nice & Slow” - Usher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Deee-Lite turn a wild mix of samples into a timeless dance-floor anthem? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY reshare a One Song favorite, unpacking the eclectic patchwork that makes “Groove Is in the Heart” so irresistible. Come for the groove, stay for the Bootsy Collins outtakes. Don't let financial opportunity slip through the cracks, use code ONESONG at Monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did D’Angelo’s ‘Devil’s Pie’ foreshadow the sound of his seminal album Voodoo? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY discuss D’Angelo’s upbringing and influences, the unmistakable Dilla influence of the rhythm section, and pay respects to the groundbreaking R&B pioneer. Head to Wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair's Black Friday Sales for up to 70% off! One Song Spotify Playlist SONGS DISCUSSED: “Devil’s Pie” - D’Angelo “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” - D’Angelo “Brown Sugar” - D’Angelo “Lady” - D’Angelo “Send It On” - D’Angelo “King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown” - Augustus Pablo “Sea of Tranquility” - Kool & The Gang “The Root” - D’Angelo “Castles Made of Sand” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Kick in the Door” - The Notorious B.I.G. “Supa Star” - Group Home “And If I Had” - Teddy Pendergrass “Train in Vain” - The Clash “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” - McFadden & Whitehead “Jericho Jerk” - Pierre Henry & Michel Colombier “Psyche Rock” - Pierre Henry & Michel Colombier “You Know My Steez” - Gang Starr “The Love Song” - Da Bush Babees feat. Mos Def. “The Charade” - D’Angelo and The Vanguard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did “Lust for Life” become Iggy Pop’s ultimate reinvention? Diallo and LUXXURY dive into his Berlin partnership with David Bowie, unpack the unstoppable Motown-inspired drumbeat, and reveal the meaning behind one of Iggy’s most provocative lines. One Song Spotify Playlist Songs discussed: “Lust for Life” - Iggy Pop “Search and Destroy” - The Stooges “Stay” - David Bowie “Nightclubbing” - Iggy Pop “Rock and Roll (Pt. 2)” - Gary Glitter “Closer” - Nine Inch Nails “What In The World” - David Bowie “Sound and Vision” - David Bowie “The Passenger” - Iggy Pop “Heroes” - David Bowie “You Can’t Hurry Love” - The Supremes “Barbara Ann” - The Beach Boys “Rock Around the Clock” - Bill Haley and His Comets “Touch Me” - The Doors “C’mon Marianne” - Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons “Maneater” - Daryl Hall & John Oates “Town Called Malice” - The Jam “Are You Gonna Be My Girl?” - Jet “Fun House” - The Stooges “Down On The Street” - The Stooges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) the most defining debut in hip-hop history? In this special One Song episode, Diallo and LUXXURY go beyond a single track to unpack how the Wu-Tang Clan built a gritty, cinematic world that unleashed rap’s most iconic supergroup. One Song Spotify Playlist Songs Discussed: “Protect Ya Neck” - Wu-Tang Clan “Funky Drummer (Parts 1 &2)” - James Brown “Devika (Goddess)” - Lonnie Liston Smith “Flash Light” - Parliament “Mic Checka” - Das EFX “True Fuschnick” - Fu-Schnickens “Ring the Alarm” - Fu-Schnickens “La Schmoove” - Fu-Schnickens “Bring Da Ruckus” - Wu-Tang Clan “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit” - Wu-Tang Clan “Maria Maria” - Santana feat. The Product G&B “C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)” - Wu-Tang Clan “As Long As I’ve Got You” - The Charmels “Method Man” - Wu-Tang Clan “Impeach the President” - The Honey Drippers “Hard to Handle” - Otis Redding “Rock The Bells” - L.L. Cool J “Flick of the Switch” - AC/DC “Brooklyn Zoo” - Ol’ Dirty Bastard “Break Your Promise” - The Delfonics “The Grunt” - The J.B.s “Rebel Without A Pause” - Public Enemy “Method of Modern Love” - Daryl Hall & John Oates “Set It Off” - Strafe “Get Off Of My Cloud” - The Rolling Stones “How High” - Redman & Method Man “Purple Haze” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Ice Cream” - Raekwon feat. Ghostface Killah, Method Man & Cappadonna “Shadowboxin’” - GZA feat. Method Man “All I Need (Razor Sharp Remix)” - Method Man feat. Mary J. Blige “Live At The Barbeque” - Main Source feat. Nas, Joe Fatal & Akinyele “Bring The Pain” - Method Man “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” - Ol’ Dirty Bastard “Daytona 500” - Ghostface Killah feat. Raekwon & Cappadonna “Triumph” - Wu-Tang Clan “Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide” - Gravediggaz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes “Remedy” by The Black Crowes retro done right? Diallo and LUXXURY delve into the 1992 anomaly that fuses Southern soul, classic rock bravado, and punk attitude into a seamless, organic groove. Songs Discussed: “Remedy” - The Black Crowes “Hard to Handle” - The Black Crowes “Hard to Handle” - Otis Redding “Sometimes Salvation” - The Black Crowes “Mother of Earth” - The Gun Club “Boom-A-Dip-Dip” - Stan Robinson “B-Boy Bouillabaisse” - Beastie Boys “Miss Judy’s Farm” - Faces “She Talks To Angels” - The Black Crowes “Apache” - Incredible Bongo Band “Words You Throw Away” - The Black Crowes “The Logical Song” - Supertramp “You Can’t Turn Me Off (In the Middle of Turning Me On)” - High Inergy One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Janelle Monáe’s “Make Me Feel” an homage to Prince’s “Kiss”? Diallo and LUXXURY break down the connections, Prince’s influence, and how Monáe created a musical world that is uniquely her own. Don’t let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code ONESONG at Monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Get organized, refreshed, and ready for the holidays for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. One Song Spotify Playlist Songs Discussed: “Make Me Feel” - Janelle Monáe “Make Me Feel (EDX Dubai Skyline Remix)” - Janelle Monáe “Pynk” - Janelle Monáe feat. Grimes “Tightrope” - Janelle Monáe feat. Big Boi “We Are Young” - fun. feat. Janelle Monáe “Moonage Daydream” - David Bowie “Let’s Go Crazy” - Prince “Givin’ ‘Em What They Love” - Janelle Monáe feat. Prince “Americans” - Janelle Monáe “Kiss” - Prince “Munchies for Your Bass” - Nemesis “Cars” - Gary Numan “Crazy Train” - Ozzy Osbourne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes ‘Wonderwall’ the definitive Brit pop anthem of the 90s? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack the lore of the Gallagher brothers, the inspiration behind the stadium sized hit, and recall Noel’s attempt to record Wonderwall on an actual wall. One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=cd17da03fd2e422e Songs Discussed: “Oasis” - Wonderwall “2:1” - Elastica “Alright” - Supergrass “Fake Plastic Trees” - Radiohead “Bang a Gong (Get It On)” - T. Rex “Pumping on Your Stereo” - Supergrass “Rebel Rebel” - David Bowie “Bitter Sweet Symphony” - The Verve “I Wanna Be Adored” - The Stone Roses “She’s So High” - Blur “Supersonic” - Oasis “Morning Glory” - Oasis “Hello” - Oasis “Hello Hello I’m Back Again” - Gary Glitter “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” - Green Day “Kiss Them for Me” - Siouxsie & the Banshees “P.S.K. ‘What Does It Mean’?” - Schoolly D “Wonderwall to Be Here” - George Harrison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” emo’s ultimate anthem? Diallo and LUXXURY dive into Fall Out Boy’s breakout hit, charting the band’s journey from Chicago hardcore kids to Hot Topic legends, all while untangling the genre enigma of “emo.” One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=a60088a41382402f Songs Discussed: “Sugar, We’re Going Down” - Fall Out Boy “Self Esteem” - The Offspring “All The Small Things” - blink-182 “Pressure” - Paramore “I Write Sings Not Tragedies” - Panic! At The Disco “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” - My Chemical Romance “Before Christ, There Were Cowboys” - Arma Angelus “Locust Star” - Neurosis “Gabriel” - Roy Davis Jr. feat. Peven Everett “For Want Of” - Rites of Spring “Last Caress” - Misfits “My Hero” - Foo Fighters “Higher” - Creed “Rumble” - Link Wray “You Can’t Stop The Prophet” - Jeru The Damaja “3rd From the Sun” - Chrome “It Was There That I Saw You” - …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did a jazz innovator help bring hip-hop into the mainstream with one groundbreaking instrumental? Diallo and LUXXURY explore Herbie Hancock’s 1983 hit “Rockit,” the electro avant-garde experiment that elevated scratching as an art form and ushered jazz into the future. One Song Spotify Playlist Songs Discussed: “Rockit” - Herbie Hancock “I’m Not In Love” - 10cc “Billie Jean” - Michael Jackson “Bring Down the Birds” - Herbie Hancock “Groove Is in the Heart” - Deee-Lite “Watermelon Man” - Herbie Hancock “Escapism (Gettin’ Free)” - Digible Planets “Cantaloupe Island” - Herbie Hancock “Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)” - US3 “I Thought It Was You” - Herbie Hancock “Buffalo Gals” - Malcolm McLaren and The World’s Famous Supreme Team “Change the Beat” - Beside “Upper and Lower Egypt” - Pharoah Sanders “It’s Just Begun” - The Jimmy Castor Bunch “We’re Gonna Groove” - Led Zeppelin “Get Lucky” - Daft Punk “Planet Rock” - Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force “Going Back To Cali” - LL COOL J “Paul Revere” - Beastie Boys “Peter Piper” - Run DMC “Mere Jaisi Mehbooba” - Bappi Lahiri “Top Of The World” - 8Ball & MJG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, Blake and LUXXURY are resharing their ‘‘Paint The Town Red’ episode in celebration of the release of Doja Cat’s new album Vie. In this episode, they discuss her rise from viral star to super star and unpack the #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit alongside the 'Scam Goddess' herself, actress and comedian Laci Mosley. Don’t let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code ONESONG at MonarchMoney.com for half off your first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” still light up dance floors decades later, and what makes Sylvester’s soaring falsetto pure legend?Diallo and LUXXURY get into the heart of this enduring disco anthem with renowned vocal coach Stevie Mackey, unpacking the vocal magic behind Sylvester’s unforgettable performance. One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=a7b373b5ca744390 Wayfair is your trusted destination for all things game-day, from coolers and grills to recliners and slow cookers. Shop, save, and SCOOOORE today at Wayfair.com Songs Discussed: “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” - C+C Music Factory “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - Sylvester “You Send Me” - Sam Cooke “God Bless the Child” - Sylvester “Thank You” - Walter Hawkins “Dance (Disco Heat)” - Sylvester “It’s Raining Men” - The Weather Girls “Everybody Everybody” - Black Box “Thinking Right” - Sylvester “Do Ya Wanna Funk?” - Patrick Cowley & Sylvester Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Song celebrates 100 episodes with Brian Alexander Morgan, an era-defining producer of early 90s R&B. Brian breaks down how he created his own lane in the genre, fusing gospel, funk, and hip-hop on SWV’s 1993 breakout platinum single “I’m So Into You.” Plus, Brian gets his mind blown when we reveal how Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire shows up on the track. Songs Discussed “I’m So Into You” - SWV “Weak” - SWV “Wednesday Lover” - The Gap Band “You’re My Everything” - The Gap Band “Anything” - SWV “Moments In Love” - Art Of Noise “Anything (feat. Wu-Tang Clan) - Old Skool Radio Version” - SWV “Right Here (Human Nature Mix) - SWV “Here Comes The Judge” - Pigmeat Markham “Funkin’ For Jamaica” - Tom Browne “Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me?)” - The Gap Band “Backstrokin’” - Fatback Band “You Can Make It If You Try” - Sly & The Family Stone “Bon Bon vie - Gimme the Good Life” - T.S. Monk “Ladies Night” - Kool & The Gang “Welcome To The Terrordome” - Public Enemy “Is My Living In Vain?” - The Clark Sisters “Sweet Thing” - Rufus featuring Chaka Khan “Rain” - SWV “Portrait Of Tracy” - Jaco Pastorius Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All aboard! Diallo and LUXXURY pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with “Crazy Train” — the ultimate comeback anthem. They trace Ozzy’s rise from disgraced frontman to solo rockstar and go off the rails with a close listen of Randy Rhoads’ unforgettable guitar solo. Don’t let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code ONESONG at MonarchMoney.com in your browser for half off your first year. One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=ccb5444ade434f40 Songs Discussed:  “Crazy Train” - Ozzy Osbourne “I Don’t Know” - Ozzy Osbourne “War Pigs” - Black Sabbath “Bark at the Moon” - Ozzy Osbourne “Snowblind” - Black Sabbath “Black Sabbath” - Black Sabbath “Heaven and Hell” - Black Sabbath “Jump” - Van Halen “Cum On Feel The Noize” - Quiet Riot “Dee” - Ozzy Osbourne “Swingtown” - Steve Miller Band “Lost One” - Jay-Z feat. Chrisette Michele “Crystal Breath” - Kim Deal “Sky Burial” - Artificial Go Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s “Get Money” the definitive battle-of-the-sexes anthem? Diallo and LUXXURY dig into the fiery dynamic between Lil’ Kim and The Notorious B.I.G., on this classic hip-hop track where fact and fantasy collide. They spotlight the iconic Sylvia Striplin sample, EZ Elpee’s breakout placement, and the verses that cemented Kim’s legendary status.  Get organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=b55b6825cb3c4dc2 Songs Discussed: “Get Money” - Junior M.A.F.I.A. “Come Clean” - Jeru The Damaja “Big Poppa” - The Notorious B.I.G. “Between the Sheets” - The Isley Brothers “Bonita Applebum (Hootie Mix)” - A Tribe Called Quest “Children’s Story” - Slick Rick “This Is How We Do It” - Montell Jordan “Stay With Me” - DeBarge “One More Chance/Stay With Me (Remix)” - The Notorious B.I.G. “The Number of the Beast” - Iron Maiden  “Player’s Anthem” - Junior M.A.F.I.A. “U.N.I.T.Y.” - Queen Latifah “Deeper” - Bo$$ “I Love You” - Faith Evans “Day One” - D.I.T.C. “You Can’t Turn Me Away” - Sylvia Striplin “Give Me Your Love” - Sylvia Striplin “Get Money - Gettin’ Money Remix” - Junior M.A.F.I.A. “Don’t Look Any Further” - Dennis Edwards “Hit ‘Em Up” - 2Pac “Queen Bitch” - Lil’ Kim “Joni Mitchell” - Eagle Noise “Skate Depot” - Channel Tres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does ‘good 4 u’ build a bridge over the generational rock / pop divide? Diallo and LUXXURY dive into the teenage scream of Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘good 4 u’. They discuss her deep rock influences, Paramore interpolation woes, and the eternal angst of the break up record. One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=0cb256de8f984481 Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Songs Discussed: “Good 4 u” - Olivia Rodrigo “Misery Business” - Paramore “Boulevard of Broken Dream” - Green Day “Live Your Life” - T.I. feat. Rihanna “Umbrella” - Rihanna “Alejandro” - Lady Gaga “Dragostea Din Tei” - O-Zone “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” - Taylor Swift “Higher Love” - Steve Winwood “vampire” - Olivia Rodrigo “Doe” - The Breeders “Just Like Heaven” - The Cure “On The Bound” - Fiona Apple “drivers license” - Olivia Rodrigo “brutal” - Olivia Rodrigo “Pump It Up” - Elvis Costello & The Attractions “Subterranean Homesick Blues” - Bob Dylan “Too Much Monkey Business” - Chuck Berry “Friday I’m In Love” - The Cure “Crazy Train” - Ozzy Osborne “Brain Stew” - Green Day “Run It Up” - Jarv Dee, Bad Colours, Kas & Jay Park “L.O.V.E.” - Motor City Drum Ensemble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is “Let Forever Be” the most British song of the '90s? Diallo and LUXXURY take a closer look at this era-defining track from the Chemical Brothers, where big beat production meets Britpop swagger and Beatles-esque psychedelia. They reflect on their favorite moments from the duo’s catalog, wade in Noel Gallagher’s introspective lyrics, and explore how the song captures a culture in flux. One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=c9ecb2ac854d4a58 Songs Discussed: “Let Forever Be” - The Chemical Brothers featuring Noel Gallagher “Leave Home” - The Chemical Brothers “Block Rockin’ Beats” - The Chemical Brothers “Gucci Again” - Schoolly D “P.S.K.-What Does It Mean?” - Schoolly D “Change The Beat” - Beside “Loaded” - Primal Scream “Acid Tracks” - Phuture “Setting Sun” - The Chemical Brothers featuring Noel Gallagher “Tomorrow Never Knows” - The Beatles “Got Glint?” - The Chemical Brothers “Hey Boy Hey Girl” - The Chemical Brothers “Music:Response” - The Chemical Brothers “Asleep From Day” - The Chemical Brothers “Out Of Control” - The Chemical Brothers “Blue Monday” - New Order “Electric Mainline” - Spiritualized “Star Guitar” - The Chemical Brothers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diallo and LUXXURY swim in the Beach Boys’ achingly beautiful ballad “God Only Knows,” a song that packs emotional vulnerability, baroque instrumentation, and studio innovation into just two and a half minutes. They break down Brian Wilson’s singular vision, Carl Wilson’s tender vocal, and revisit the long-lost sax solo left on the cutting room floor. Get 15% OFF your entire order @MANSCAPED with code “ONESONG” at https://manscaped.com! #ManscapedPartner #TCSociety Visit https://manscaped.com/tcs to learn more about how to check yourself, or make a donation to @tcsociety today to save lives (and balls!) Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=340144ae189641f2 Songs Discussed: “God Only Knows” - The Beach Boys “Teachers” - Daft Punk “Surfin’ USA” - The Beach Boys “Sweet Little Sixteen” - Chuck Berry “I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times” - The Beach Boys “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” - The Beach Boys “California Girls” - The Beach Boys “Feel Flows” - The Beach Boys “Here Comes The Night” - The Beach Boys “Good Vibrations (Kundalini Mix)” - Psychic TV “Bad! (Bad!)” - Luxxury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diallo and LUXXURY go from the window to the wall with the King of Crunk himself, Lil Jon, to unpack his 2000s club classic, “Get Low.” The superproducer shares how punk shaped his sound, why his DJ instincts are his secret sauce in the studio, and for the first time ever, reveals an early version of “Get Low”… featuring a vocoder?! Join the guys for a deep dive into the sound that redefined Southern hip-hop and lit up dance floors around the world. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Songs Discussed:  “Get Low” - Lil Jon & the Eastside Boyz “Goodies” - Ciara ft. Petey Pablo “Turn Down For What” - DJ Snake & Lil Jon “Yeah!” - Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris “Shots” - LMFAO ft. Lil Jon “Tell Me When To Go” - E-40 ft. Keak da Sneak “Freek-A-Leek” - Petey Pablo “Who U Wit” - Lil Jon & the Eastside Boyz ft. Playa Poncho “Ice Cream Paint Job” - Dorrough “Tour (Dynamik Duo Remix)” - Capleton “Whatz Up, Whatz Up” - Playa Poncho feat. L.A. Sno “When Will I See You Smile Again?” - Ricky Bell “My Boo” - Ghost Town DJ’s “Freak It” - Lathun “On Broadway” - George Benson “Re-Ignition” - Bad Brains “Blitzkrieg Bop” - The Ramones “Institutionalized” - Suicidal Tendencies “Rock Lobster” - the B-52’s “Party Up (Up In Here)” - DMX “Planet Rock” - Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik” - Outkast “Moments In Love” - Art of Noise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is “All Along the Watchtower” the ultimate cover? In part two of their Jimi Hendrix deep dive, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack his best-selling single. They compare it to Bob Dylan’s original, explore the track’s groundbreaking studio experimentation, and explain how Hendrix’s left-handed playing helped shape his unmistakable sound. Plus, find out what happens when a very intoxicated Brian Jones wanders into the recording session. One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=01e0354a65b9460b Songs Discussed: “All Along the Watchtower” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Stars On 45” - Stars On 45 “Spanish Castle Magic” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Castles Made of Sand” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Little Wing” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Like A Rolling Stone” - Bob Dylan “All Along the Watchtower” - Bob Dylan “Crazy Train” - Ozzy Osbourne “Crosstown Traffic” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY kick off a two-part deep dive into Jimi Hendrix’s legacy, starting with the track that put him on the map—“Purple Haze” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. They unpack the countercultural movement of 1967 that launched Hendrix into stardom and explore how he fused blues and psychedelic rock into something entirely his own. Plus, LUXXURY reveals the one thing every guitarist gets wrong about the song. One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=f6500a0063d949a3 Songs Discussed: “Purple Haze” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Strawberry Fields Forever” - The Beatles “Light My Fire” - The Doors “Somebody to Love” - Jefferson Airplane “To Sir With Love” - Lulu “The Letter” - The Box Tops “Ode To Billie Joe” - Bobbie Gentry “Testify, Pts. 1 & 2” - The Isley Brothers “House Of The Rising Sun” - The Animals “Hey Joe” - The Leaves “Hey Joe” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Foxey Lady” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Hold It” - Bill Doggett “Taxman” - The Beatles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy-winning producer Bangladesh joins Diallo and LUXXURY to break down his iconic beat for Lil Wayne’s “A Milli” and his signature style behind hits like “What’s Your Fantasy,” “Diva,” and “Bossy.” Bangladesh dives into his unconventional approach to sampling, his melodic use of the 808, and the concepts woven into his production. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=cd1d952c8c1a42f5 Songs Discussed: “A Milli” - Lil Wayne “Ho” - Ludacris “What’s Your Fantasy” - Ludacris feat. Shawna “Bossy” - Kelis feat. Too $hort “Cannon” - Lil Wayne, Dxtroit Red, Willie the Kid, Freeway & Juice “Lemonade” - Gucci Mane “I Left My Wallet in El Segundo (Vampire Mix)” - A Tribe Called Quest “6 Foot 7 Foot” - Lil Wayne feat. Corey Gunz “Hip Hop Hooray” - Naughty By Nature “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik” - Outkast “Many Men (Wish Death)” - 50 Cent “Come Clean” - Jeru The Damaja Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve heard his voice sampled by Kendrick Lamar and SZA in “Luther,” but do you know his story? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack the track that helped launch Luther Vandross into the spotlight – Change’s “Searching.” They dig into his early days singing with David Bowie and Chic, explore the lore behind the Italo-disco group Change, and bask in the glow of Luther’s isolated vocals.  One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=fea71c7e24294487 Songs Discussed: “Luther” - Kendrick Lamar & SZA “Searching” - Change feat. Luther Vandross “If This World Were Mine” - Luther Vandross & Cheryl Lynn “If This World Were Mine” - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell “A House Is Not a Home” - Luther Vandross “Young Americans” - David Bowie “Funky Music (Is A Part Of Me)” - Luther Vandross “Fascination” - David Bowie “Foot Stomping - Part 1” - The Flares “Fame” - David Bowie “Le Freak” - Chic “I Want Your Love” - Chic “Everybody Dance” - Chic “I’m A Man” - The Spencer Davis Group “I’m A Man” - Macho “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” - Steam “Sugar, Sugar” - The Archies “Yummy, Yummy, Yummy” - Ohio Express “Man In The Mirror” - Michael Jackson “That’s What Friends Are For” - Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder “The Glow of Love” - Change “Yakety Yak” - The Coasters “Body Language” - Queen “Juice” - Eva Shaw & DillanPonders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Song is closing out our celebration of Black Music Month with award-winning musician and composer Patrice Rushen. Alongside LUXXURY and Diallo, Patrice delves into her musical foundation and creative process that shaped her beloved 1982 classic “Remind Me.” One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=e2023fe26fc7497a Songs Discussed: “Remind Me” - Patrice Rushen “Forget Me Nots” - Patrice Rushen “Number One” - Patrice Rushen “Take Your Time” - Heavy D & the Boyz “Fallin’ In Love” - Faith Evans “I Need You Tonight” - Junior M.A.F.I.A. “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” - Sly & The Family Stone “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” - Stevie Wonder “Speak Like A Child” - Herbie Hancock “As” - Stevie Wonder “Doing It To Death” - The J.B.’s “I Feel For You” - Prince “I Wanna Be Your Lover” - Prince Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Song is continuing our celebration of Black Music Month with “The Next Movement” by The Roots. In this episode, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack how The Roots carved out an alternative lane at a time when mainstream hip-hop glorified a culture of excess. Plus, Diallo shares exclusive insights from Questlove about the unique production tricks that went into creating this iconic track.  One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=0e286afa9edd4746 Songs Discussed: "The Next Movement" - The Roots "One More Chance" - The Notorious B.I.G. "What They Do" - The Roots "Hypnotize" - The Notorious B.I.G. "Proceed" - The Roots "Distortion To Static" - The Roots “Essaywhuman?!!!??!” - The Roots "Clones" - The Roots "Episodes" - The Roots "Act Won (Things Fall Apart)" - The Roots "Hollywood Swinging" - Kool & The Gang "Feel So Good" - Mase "Act Too (Love of My Life)" - The Roots feat. Common "You Got Me" - The Roots feat. Erykah Badu "Mr. Sandman" - The Chordettes "The Seed (2.0)" - The Roots feat. Cody ChesnuTT "Squabble Up" - Kendrick Lamar "Whatcha Mean" - Greentea Peng "It's Gettin' Hectic" - The Brand New Heavies feat. Gang Starr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY are resharing a special "thank you" episode in honor of the late musical genius Sylvester Stewart aka Sly Stone. In this episode, they discuss Sly and The Family Stone's 1970 classic "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" with a very special guest – Sly's daughter, DJ and KCRW radio host Novena Carmel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This June on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY are celebrating Black Music Month. They're kicking it off with Parliament’s 1975 funk classic “Mothership Connection.” In this episode, they delve into Parliament's innovative theatrics, the song's Afro-futurist narrative, and why George Clinton is the crazy cool grand-unc of hip-hop. Say goodbye to sticky notes and calendar confusion with Skylight. Go to SkylightCal.com/OneSong for $30 off your 15 inch Calendar. Songs Discussed: "Mothership Connection (Star Child)" - Parliament "Let Me Ride" - Dr. Dre "Bring The Noise" - Public Enemy "99 Problems" - Ice T feat. Brother Marquis "Cosmic Slop" - Funkadelic "Up For The Down Stroke" - Parliament "The Payback" - James Brown "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag (1975)" - James Brown "Juicy Fruit" - Mtume "Flash Light" - Parliament "P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)" - Parliament "Doing It To Death" - The J.B.'s "Let Me Ride" - Dr. Dre "Regulate" - Warren G & Nate Dogg "Me Myself and I" - De La Soul "(Not Just) Knee Deep" - Funkadelic "Hay" - Crucial Conflict "I'll Stay" - Funkadelic "I Know You Got Soul" - Eric B. & Rakim "I Know You'll Like It Too" - Funkadelic "Redbone" - Childish Gambino "Wesley's Theory" - Kendrick Lamar "Burning Down The House" - Flying Lotus "Hyena" - Travis Scott "Bonin' In The Boneyard" - Fishbone "Girl Like Me" - PinkPantheress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, we’re talking house music and the enduring influence of Robin S.’s “Show Me Love.” In their discussion, Diallo and LUXXURY trace the song's evolution from its R&B pop origins to the transformative remix by DJ StoneBridge that propelled the song to the top of the charts. Plus, LUXXURY recreates the iconic bass line that gets everyone out on the dance floor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teena Marie is one of R&B’s most enduring artists, and in many ways, she perfectly encapsulates what it means to be Black famous. This week, Diallo and LUXXURY break down her 1980 hit “Square Biz” and explore the nuance of her legacy.  They revisit her career-breaking collaborations with Rick James, celebrate her musical prowess, and ask the question: Is Teena Marie “blue-eyed soul” or in a league of her own? One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=e7bd872adc3044ad Songs Discussed: Square Biz - Teena Marie (00:00:31) "Lovergirl" - Teena Marie "Loverboy" - Billy Ocean "Behind The Groove" - Teena Marie "Ghetto Life" - Rick James "On The Wings Of Love" - Jeffrey Osborne "Tutti Frutti" - Pat Boone "Tutti Frutti" - Little Richard "I'm A Sucker For Your Love" - Teena Marie "It Must Be Magic" - Teena Marie "Super Freak" - Rick James "Portuguese Love" - Teena Marie "Wake Up" - Bill Wolfer "1, 2 Step" - Ciara feat. Missy Elliot "Rapture" - Blondie "Firm Biz" - The Firm "Emergency Room" - Ford & Lopatin "Gnarly" - KATSEYE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen all y’all, it’s “Sabotage” this week on One Song. To help break down this 1994 Beastie Boys classic, Diallo and LUXXURY are joined by the incredibly talented actor, comedian, writer, and producer Nick Kroll. On this episode, they discuss the impact of the iconic (and hilarious) music video directed by Spike Jonze, unpack why not all white rappers are built the same, and learn how Beastie Boys producer/engineer Mario Caldato Jr. served as inspiration for the lyrics. Plus, Nick tells the guys about the time he performed a cabaret version of “Sabotage.” One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=f5e3eb90a58549a0 This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ONESONG and get on your way to being your best self. Songs Discussed: "Sabotage" - Beastie Boys "Cooky Puss" - Beastie Boys "Fight For Your Right" - Beastie Boys "Paul Revere" - Beastie Boys "Remote Control" - Beastie Boys "So What'Cha Want" - Beastie Boys "When the Levee Breaks" - Led Zeppelin "Rhymin & Stealin" - Beastie Boys "The Big Beat" - Billy Squier "Sweet Emotion" - Aerosmith "Killing in the Name" - Rage Against the Machine "LA Deli" - Sloppy Secondz "Get It Together" - Beastie Boys ft. Q-Tip "Intergalactic" - Beastie Boys "Tezeta" - Mulatu Astatke "A Day In The Life" - The Beatles "Sex Machine" - James Brown "Family Affair" - Sly & The Family Stone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, we’re sharing a new podcast from our friends at Hartbeat: ReLiving Single. It’s the official, unofficial rewatch podcast for the iconic sitcom that changed the game. They dive into the episode’s drama, the show's unforgettable characters, and why Living Single and other Black-led shows dominated the '90s. In this first episode, real-life besties Erika Alexander and Kim Coles revisit the Living Single pilot, “Judging by the Cover,” where Regine’s new man comes with one big red flag: a whole wife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wake the town and tell the people! This week, Diallo and LUXXURY explore the cultural conversation between the U.S. and Jamaica through the lens of Dawn Penn’s 1994 dancehall classic “You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No). They trace the melody’s origins in blues music, follow its evolution into reggae, and highlight why out of so many versions, it’s Dawn Penn’s rendition that makes you wanna wine up. Say goodbye to sticky notes and calendar confusion with the Skylight Calendar. Go to SkylightCal.com/OneSong today for $30 off your 15 inch calendar. Songs Discussed: "You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)" - Dawn Penn "Daughters of the Kaos" - Luscious Jackson "Freaks" - Vicious feat. Doug E. Fresh "Ring the Alarm" - Tenor Saw "Bam Bam" - Sister Nancy "Pose Off" - Red Fox feat. Screechy Dan "Simmer Down" - The Skatalites feat. Bob Marley and The Wailers "You Don't Love Me" - Willie Cobbs "She's Fine, She's Mine" - Bo Diddley "Fool For Love" - Prince Jazzbo "Concrete Jungle" - Big Youth "No, No, No" - K.C. White "For Health And Strength" - Triston Palmer "Fish Market" - Steely & Clevie "Wake The Town" - U-Roy "Girl I've Got a Date" - Alton Ellis "No No No" - Ghostface Killah "No, No, No" - Jae Millz "Yes, Yes, Yes (Jah Jah Loves Me)" - Dawn Penn "Cloud 909" - Lone One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=2ddf2f1fcdd44d42 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just bees and things and one song that’s been sampled over 100 times! This week, Diallo and LUXXURY break down “Everybody Loves The Sunshine,” from the godfather of neo-soul, Roy Ayers. They discuss L.A.’s jazz scene, explore Roy Ayer’s lasting influence on modern music, and pose an inconceivable question: Is there really no vibraphone on “Everybody Loves The Sunshine”? One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=5174a4931e4c4bc2 Songs Discussed: "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" - Roy Ayers "Running Away" - Roy Ayers Ubiquity "Description of a Fool" - A Tribe Called Quest "What Are We Gonna Do?" - Luxxury "Flying Home" - Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra "Memphis Underground" - Herbie Mann "I Love You Michelle" - Roy Ayers "We Live In Brooklyn Baby" - Roy Ayers Ubiquity "Borough Check" - Digable Planets "Mystic Voyage" - Roy Ayers Ubiquity "The Third Eye" - Roy Ayers "Passin' Me By (Fly As Pie Remix)" - The Pharcyde "My Life" - Mary J Blige "Ooh" - Roy Ayers "Pothole" - Tyler, The Creator feat. Jaden Smith "You Can't Turn Me Away" - Sylvia Striplin "Get Money" - Junior M.A.F.I.A. feat. the Notorious B.I.G. "Tell It Like It T-I-Is (MK Underground Mix)" - The B-52's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when Kim Gordon and L.L. Cool meet for an interview 1989? You get this week’s song, Sonic Youth’s 1990 major label debut single “Kool Thing.” Join Diallo and LUXXURY as they unpack where the interview went awry, debate the song’s subtle (or not so subtle) L.L. references, and untangle the layers and layers of Sonic Youth’s trademark guitar noise. One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=fe485f0104594825 Songs Discussed: "Kool Thing" - Sonic Youth "BYE BYE" - Kim Gordon "Bull in the Heather" - Sonic Youth "Cheree" - Suicide "You Got Me" - Theoretical Girls "Indeterminate Activity of Resultant Masses" - Glenn Branca "Teenage Riot" - Sonic Youth "Rock the Bells" L.L. Cool J "I Can't Live Without My Radio" - L.L. Cool J "Into the Groovey" - Ciccone Youth "Going Back to Cali" - L.L. Cool J "I Against I" - Bad Brains "In the Air Tonight" - Phil Collins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY dive into the lore of Roberta Flack's 3x Grammy-winning cover of “Killing Me Softly With His Song.” In their discussion, they journey through the life of the song, unpacking the complicated origins of Lori Lieberman's original folk ballad and highlighting the transformative changes in Roberta Flack’s iconic interpretation. Plus, Diallo shares a remix of the Fugees' version that all the heads used to love. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ONESONG and get on your way to being your best self. Songs Discussed: “Killing Me Softly With His Song” - Roberta Flack “American Pie” - Don McLean “Empty Chairs” - Don McLean “Killing Me Softly With His Song” - Lori Lieberman “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” - Roberta Flack “Days Go By” - Dirty Vegas “Back Together Again” - Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway “Killing Me Softly With His Song” - Fugees “Killing Me Softly (Sound Barrier Mix)” - Fugees ft. Bounty Killer “Bonita Applebum” - A Tribe Called Quest “Fool Yourself” - Little Feat “Memory Band” - The Rotary Connection “wanna be tied” - Salon Music “Won’t Cry” - Amber Mark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who’s calling? It’s One Song calling all you listeners in faraway towns. This week, Diallo and LUXXURY are joined by award-winning comedian, actor, musician, and writer Fred Armisen to discuss what makes “London Calling” by The Clash an enduring punk classic. They debate their favorite Clash albums, break down the epic (and backwards) double guitar solos by Mick Jones, and hear what happens when “London Calling” gets a reggae beat. Songs Discussed: “London Calling” - The Clash “Lost in the Supermarket” - The Clash “Power To The Amplifier” - Trenchmouth “Pay to Cum” - Bad Brains “I Luv I Jah” - Bad Brains “Up In Heaven (Not Only Here)” - The Clash “Safe European Home” - The Clash “Julie’s Been Working for the Drug Squad” - The Clash “Queen of the Minstrel Dub (aka Natural Dub)” - King Tubby “Singing the Blues” - Guy Mitchell “Had To Hear” - Real Estate “Golly! Golly! Go Buddy!” - Bow Wow Wow “The Candy Man” - Sammy Davis Jr. “Girl U Want” - DEVO “The Ballad of Dorothy Parker” - Prince One Song Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=d783b5243b3049b9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack Motown’s secret sauce through the lens of The Supremes’s electrifying 1966 hit “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” Diallo and LUXXURY highlight every element that makes this track a timeless classic: Diana Ross’s subdued vocals, James Jamerson’s groovin’ bassline, and the iconic Morse Code-esque guitar riff. Join them as they celebrate the brilliance of this song and give flowers to all the unsung heroes. Songs Discussed: “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” - The Supremes “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” - The Temptations “Buttered Popcorn” - The Supremes “Where Did Our Love Go” - The Supremes “Baby Love” - The Supremes “Come See About Me” - The Supremes “Stop! In The Name Of Love” - The Supremes “Back In My Arms Again” - The Supremes “Back to Black” - Amy Winehouse “Be My Baby” - The Ronettes “Take Me Home Tonight” - Eddie Money “Wichita Lineman” - Glen Campbell “I Want You Back” - The Jackson 5 “Starman” - David Bowie “London Calling” - The Clash “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” - Vanilla Fudge “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” - Kim Wilde “Set Me Free” - Ken Boothe “All I Want Is You” - Zilla Mayes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relax yourself and settle into part two of One Song’s A Tribe Called Quest deep dive with Relax yourself and settle into part two of One Song’s A Tribe Called Quest deep dive with “Electric Relaxation.” This week, Diallo and LUXXURY discuss Tribe’s shift towards a grittier sound on Midnight Marauders, Diallo shares his old lunchroom lyrical theories, and LUXXURY recreates one of Q-Tip’s mindblowing samples.  Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Stop putting off those doctor’s appointments and go to ZocDoc.com/OneSong to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ONESONG and get on your way to being your best self. Don’t cut corners on your grooming routine— Visit Manscaped.com and use code ONESONG to get 20% off plus free shipping. Songs Discussed: “Electric Relaxation” - A Tribe Called Quest “Nuthin’ But A “G” Thang” - Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg “Bring Da Ruckus” - Wu-Tang Clan “I Went For Mine” - Diamond and The Psychotic Neurotics “I Got Cha Opin” - Black Moon “One Love” - Nas ft. Q-Tip “Return of the Boom Bap” - KRS-One “Take It Personal” - Gang Starr “On and On” - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth “Midnight Marauders Tour Guide” - A Tribe Called Quest “Sucka N*gga” - A Tribe Called Quest “Red Clay” - Jack Wilkins “The Chase Part II” - A Tribe Called Quest “Outside Love” - Brethren “Mystic Brew” - Ronnie Foster “Forbidden Fruit” - J. Cole ft. Kendrick Lamar “Lyrics To Go” - A Tribe Called Quest “Dreams” - Ramsey Lewis “Knockin’ Da Boots” - H-Town “8 Million Stories” - A Tribe Called Quest “Resurrection (Extra P. Remix)” - Common “Dreadlocks Dub” - Bullwackie’s All Stars “Out Of Bounds” - Koastle, Conrad & DLG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we go, yo, here we go, yo! This week, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack A Tribe Called Quest’s generation-defining posse cut “Scenario.” They discuss the sonic workings of Tribe’s engineer Bob Power, the show-stopping verse that changed the trajectory of Busta Rhymes’ career and LUXXURY unearths unused samples on the song, bringing you a version of "Scenario" you've never heard before. This is part one of a two-parter spotlighting the influence of Tribe’s most debated albums — Low End Theory and Electric Relaxation. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Stop putting off those doctor’s appointments and go to ZocDoc.com/OneSong to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ONESONG and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s song is a sure bet — no bluffin’ here. Join us this week on One Song as Diallo and LUXXURY dive deep into Lady Gaga’s career-breaking 2008 hit “Poker Face.” They discuss her early performance art collaborations with DJ Lady Starlight, explore how "Poker Face" almost became a track for the Pussycat Dolls, and finally tackle the burning question: Is Lady Gaga really dropping uncensored f-bombs? Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to tailorbrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today. Songs Discussed: “Poker Face” - Lady Gaga “SOS” - Rihanna “SexyBack” - Justin Timberlake “Gimme More” - Britney Spears “I’m In Miami Trick” - LMFAO “What Is Love” - Haddaway “Just Dance” - Lady Gaga “Girls, Girls, Girls” - Mötley Crüe “Boys Boys Boys” - Lady Gaga “The Final Countdown” - Europe “Step Up” - Darin “Whine Up” - Kat DeLuna ft. Elephant Man “Pretty Vacant” - Sex Pistols “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming” - Judas Priest “Enter Sandman” - Metallica “Ready to Uff” - Uffie “Ma Baker” - Boney M. “Live At Dominoes” - The Avalanches “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” - Kendrick Lamar “Long Title: Do I Have To Do This All Over Again?” - The Monkees “Street” - Egor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re trying to bring a wild man back home, have we got the song for you. This week on One Song join Diallo and LUXXURY as they break down Donna Summer’s 1979 hit “Hot Stuff.” They discuss Donna Summer’s theater roots, discover a secret sax, and analyze where the disco ends and the rock begins in her genre-blending banger. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to tailorbrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today. Songs Discussed: “Hot Stuff” - Donna Summer “I Feel Love” - Donna Summer “Sunset People” - Donna Summer “Bad Girls” - Donna Summer “Our Love” - Donna Summer “Blue Monday” - New Order “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)” - Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” - Kiss “Miss You” - The Rolling Stones “Emotional Rescue” - The Rolling Stones “Street Player” - Chicago “The Bomb” - The Bucketheads “Love To Love You Baby” - Donna Summer “One Blue Morning” - Amon Düül II “Rasputin” - Boney M “Daddy Cool” - Boney M “The Number One Song In Heaven” - Sparks “Axel F” - Harold Faltermeyer “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” - Gary Portnoy “Dream Police” - Cheap Trick “Hot Stuff” - Hatsumi Shibata “New New York” - Tes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fold it? Fallin’? Or something completely different? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY break down “1901” by Phoenix, exploring the split between rock and electronic music that occurred in the 2000s, how their relationship with producer Philippe Zdar brought that electronic influence to their sound, and the guys try to definitively solve just what this song is about.  Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to tailorbrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today. Songs Discussed: “1901” - Phoenix “If I Ever Feel Better” - Phoenix “Ballade de Melody Nelson” - Serge Gainbourg “Losing My Edge” - LCD Soundsystem “Deceptacon (DFA Remix)” - Le Tigre “Floating” - Jape “Meddle (Baron Von Luxxury’s Technicolor Remix)” - Little Boots “Phoenix” - Daft Punk “Feeling for You” - Cassius “1999” - Cassius “(If It) Hurts Just a Little” - Donna Summer “I Love You So” - Cassius “I Feel a Song (In My Heart)” - Sandra Richardson “Why I Love You “ - Jay-Z and Kanye West “Lisztomania (Classixx Version)” - Phoenix “Cyan” - Kindness “We Danced Together (SebastiAn)” - The Rakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY are joined by Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer, DJ and music executive Bryan-Michael Cox to break down what makes DeBarge’s “I Like It” so special.  They discuss the group’s experiences with Motown and the Gordy family, the lofty expectations the label had for them as successors to the Jackson 5’s throne, and the just why “I Like It” has been sampled and interpolated countless times. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to tailorbrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today. Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! Songs Discussed: “I Like It” - DeBarge “Believe” - Usher “Saturday” Childish Gambino “Stop! Don’t Tease Me” - DeBarge “I Call Your Name” - Switch “Throw Some D’s” - Rich Boy fr. Polow Da Don “30 for 30” - SZA and Kendrick Lamar “What’s Your Name” - DeBarge “A Dream” - DeBarge “I Ain’t Mad At Cha” - 2Pac  “Somebody’s Watching Me” - Rockwell “I Like It (I Wanna Be Where You Are)” - Grand Puba “Ride Wit Me” - Nelly “My Place” - Nelly “I Want It All” - Warren G “Joy” - Blackstreet “The Lady In My Life” - Michael Jackson “Candy” - Cameo “I Said I Love You” - Babyface “Love’s Train” - Con Funk Shun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thieving magpies or just pioneers of interpolation?  Join Diallo and Luxxury as they unpack Led Zeppelin’s legacy of musical borrowing through the lens of “Whole Lotta Love.” They touch on a few other major cases of accused plagiarism from the band, from “Dazed and Confused” to “Stairway to Heaven,” break down the legendary guitar solo from “Whole Lotta Love,” and discuss why the Muppets’ Animal is the best drummer to learn from. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to tailorbrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today. Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! Songs Discussed: “Whole Lotta Love” - Led Zeppelin “Whole Lotta Love” - Ike & Tina Turner “Dazed and Confused” - Led Zeppelin “Dazed and Confused” - Jake Holmes “Dazed and Confused” - The Yardbirds “You Need Love” - Muddy Waters “Hoochie Coochie Man” - Muddy Waters “You Shook Me” - Led Zeppelin “I Can’t Quit You Baby” - Led Zeppelin “Stairway to Heaven” - Led Zeppelin “Taurus” - Spirit “Chim Chim Cher-ee” - from Mary Poppins “Turn the Heater On” - New Order “Why?” - LUXXURY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to get smooth One Song Nation? Join Diallo and LUXXURY as they break down George Benson’s “Give Me the Night,” a song that helped usher in a wave of jazz-influenced pop music in the 1980’s.  The guys talk about the dream team of producer Quincy Jones and songwriter Rod Temperton, George Benson’s unparalleled ability to play the guitar, scat and roller skate backwards, and why this song is an anthem for sexy uncles everywhere.  Plus, if you can help Diallo figure out the identity of a song that’s been stuck in his head for decades, he might buy you dinner! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/OneSong today. Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to TailorBrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today. Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cash in now One Song Nation, because this week Diallo & LUXXURY are going deep on Jane’s Addiction’s “Mountain Song,” a song that helped kick-start the wave of alternative music that defined the sound of the late 80’s and 1990’s.  They break down the band’s place in the Los Angeles music scene, how the band synthesized disparate influences - from funk to metal to psychedelia - to create a cohesive and original new sound, and the complex relationships between the band members that ultimately lead to their breakup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do awards shows make you cry? If so, you've come to the right place. Join Diallo and LUXXURY as they break down this year's Grammy nominees and share their predictions for who they think will win.  Plus, they’ll answer some of your DMs and dive into the story behind the sample in Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, join Diallo and LUXXURY as they look back on their formative concert experiences.  Listen in to find out what shows influenced their sounds as budding DJs and musicians, which Coachella headliner Diallo most regrets missing, and why LUXXURY has left shows a bloody mess not once - but twice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Song Nation -- Diallo and LUXXURY are taking a quick break this week. In the meantime, search the archives for episodes you may have missed. They'll be back with new episodes of One Song very soon in January. Stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, join hosts Diallo and LUXXURY as they revisit their favorite moments of the show in 2024. Get ready to relive the stems and samples that blew their minds, one-of-a-kind parodies that only the guys could make, revelations with special guests, and of course -- some surprising *INTERPOLATIONS.* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all members of the Lambily – it’s time! On this episode, Diallo, LUXXURY and One Song EP Lesley Gwam break down Mariah Carey’s 1994 hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You” – which actually hit the top of the Billboard charts 25 years after its release. They discuss how Mariah co-wrote the song with her longtime writing partner, Walter Afanasieff, and the sonic elements they chose that made the song into an unforgettable addition to the Christmas music canon. Get your ears ready for Mariah's marvelous, isolated vocals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve probably hear “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music more times than you can remember...but have you *really* thought about how often it's been interpolated? And which version is the most iconic? On this episode, Diallo and LUXXURY break down “7 Rings,” Ariana Grande’s smash hit that puts a modern twist on that classic Broadway tune. They discuss how Ariana was inspired to write this song after a post-breakup shopping spree, and how she and her songwriting team worked in cadences and flows inspired by several different rappers. Plus, the guys peel back the layers on how the famous melody went from the stage and screen to a pop banger several decades later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY break down The Pharcyde’s “Runnin’,” the track from the legendary hip-hop group that brought new flavor to the West Coast sound in the ‘90s. They dive into the group’s introspective lyrics about vulnerability and personal struggle, how they met and collaborated with soon-to-be legendary producer J Dilla (at the time known as Jay Dee), and how Dilla’s genre-reinventing beatmaking style – blending old school hip-hop and bossa nova samples – helped The Pharcyde popularize the alternative hip-hop movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special re-run of One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY are breaking out their skinny jeans, thrifted leather jackets, and statement hairstyles as they breakdown classic indie banger, "Maps." The duo explore everything from the origins of the New York indie scene, to the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s writing process, to Karen O’s incredible onstage presence. Come for the fuzzy guitars, stay for the bangs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices