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One Song

On each episode of ONE SONG, friends Diallo Riddle (Emmy-nominated star and creator of HBO Max’s "South Side" and IFC’s "Sherman’s Showcase") and Blake "LUXXURY" Robin (Music Producer & TikTok creator) will hilariously break down ONE SONG from the pop music canon that you know - or need to know - but have never heard quite like this.

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00:44:42

Daft Punk, Part Two: "Get Lucky"

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2024/03/21

It’s time: The peak of the pyramid! On this episode of One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY explore what is, arguably, Daft Punk’s creative and commercial zenith: Get Lucky. Together with generational defining acts, Pharrell and Nile Rodgers, Daft Punk craft a song that became an instant classic. Luxxury, of course, has the stems. And is ready to take you inside this infectious slice of funk.

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00:45:18

Daft Punk, Part One: The Road To Get Lucky

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2024/03/14

Hey One Song listener, did you ever wonder how much Diallo and LUXXURY like Daft Punk? Well, the answer is a lot. So much, in fact, that one episode could not contain their love of robot helmets, French house music, obscure samples, and pyramids. So we’re doing a special Two Part deep dive into Daft Punk and their feel-good pop masterpiece, "Get Lucky". This is Part One: The early years of Daft Punk, their inspirations, and how they changed pop music with their triumphant Coachella performance in

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00:55:53

Empire of the Sun's "Walking on a Dream"

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2024/03/07

Today on One Song the ultimate pop music dichotomy: It’s a record that is simultaneously huge. But also very niche. The chances are you know the breezy synth pop masterpiece, Walking on a Dream. But how much do you know about Empire of the Sun, the duo who made that song? Probably not a lot. Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are here to right that wrong. The duo will also take you on a tour of 2000s synth pop, and break down the making of the Pnau remix of Cold Cold Heart (it ties in! We promise!).

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00:59:57

Doja Cat's "Paint the Town Red" with Laci Mosely

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2024/02/29

This time on One Song, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY discuss an instant classic: Doja Cat’s 2023 hit, Paint the Town Red. The fellas are joined on the pod by the Scam Goddess herself, Laci Mosely. Join the trio as they break down Dojo’s journey from Mooo! to her critically acclaimed album, Scarlet.

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01:05:06

Dee-Lite's "Groove Is In The Heart"

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2024/02/22

This time on One Song it’s a jam that Luxxury describes as “musical potpourri”. Join him, and co-host Diallo Riddle, as they unpack Deee-Lite’s Groove Is In The Heart. It’s a song that is packed with samples taken from house, disco, funk, jazz, dance, and exotica. Come for the groove, stay for the Bootsy Collins outtakes.

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01:05:07

Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On"

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2024/02/15

This is THE sexiest One Song episode yet! To celebrate Valentine’s Day LUXXURY and Diallo are dissecting Marvin Gaye’s classic ode to lust: Let’s Get It On. Come for the exquisitely horny wa wa pedal, stay for the supremely lush vocal stems.

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00:33:45

The Response Episode: Listener Mailbag & New Music...

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2024/02/08

On this special episode of One Song, Diallo & LUXXURY answer listener DMs and react to new music from Megan Thee Stallion, Justin Timberlake, and Justice (with Tame Impala).

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00:48:50

New Order's "Blue Monday"

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2024/02/01

On this special rerun, Diallo and Luxxury dig into the biggest selling 12 inch single of all-time: Blue Monday, by New Order. The guys break down how the song was created, its surprising disco influences, and one of the most nonchalant vocal performances ever recorded.

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00:51:49

The Notorious B.I.G's "Mo Money Mo Problems"

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2024/01/25

On this special rerun, Diallo and Luxxury dive deep into the Notorious B.I.G classic, Mo Money Mo Problems. Join the guys as they break down the song's use of a disco beat, Stevie J's unique contributions, and prepare to feel chills when you hear Biggie's isolated vocals.

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01:06:00

Queen & David Bowie's "Under Pressure"

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2024/01/18

This week on One Song, hosts Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are “Under Pressure”. That’s right, the guys are bringing you Queen’s rock monster: A song that was number 1 in three countries, has been ranked as one of the 500 greatest songs of all-time by Rolling Stone magazine, and is often cited as one of the greatest collaborations of all-time … And that’s before we get to the iconic vocals, that bassline, and the story of how “Under Pressure” went from rock history, to hip hop infamy.

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01:04:02

Madonna's "Into the Groove" with Guillermo Díaz

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2024/01/11

This week on One Song we’re getting “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.

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00:55:38

2023 Recap & 2024 Trends

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2024/01/04

Join hosts Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY as they recap their favorite (and least favorite!) things of 2023, and look ahead to new music they’re excited for in 2024.

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01:19:20

Sly and the Family Stone's "Thank You"

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2023/12/21

This episode of One Song Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are joined by DJ and radio host Novena Carmel in a special “Thank You” episode. We’re saying thank you to a songwriter, producer and multi instrumentalist who has made us dance to the music, taken us higher, and made us - the everyday people - appreciate the infectiousness of singing a simple song - while

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01:00:58

Sister Nancy's "Bam Bam"

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2023/12/14

Today on One Song we’re going to be telling you a story. It’s a story about rhythms and remixes, interpolations and sampling. It’s a story about a song that became huge – it’s been in movies, commercials, and it’s one of the most sampled Reggae songs ever. But one of the last people to find out about its success was the singer. This time on One Song Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY bring you the story of Sister Nancy’s Bam Bam.

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01:04:23

Outkast's "Ms. Jackson"

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2023/12/07

This time on One Song Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are doing a deep dive into 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.

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00:59:33

Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "Maps"

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2023/11/30

This time on One Song Diallo Riddle 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.

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01:01:57

Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy” (Bad Boy Remix ft. ODB)

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2023/11/16

This time on One Song, 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.

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01:00:27

Massive Attack's "Teardrop"

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2023/11/09

Love is a verb, love is a doing word: And this week on One Song Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are not short on things to say about Massive Attack’s trip-hop anthem, Teardrop. Join the fellas as they trace the group’s history from curious kids to electronica pioneers, take a look inside the song’s haunting melody, and the “voice of God” vocal supplied by Elizabeth Fraser. Come for the teardrops on the fire, stay for the breakdown one of 90s pop music’s greatest what-ifs: What would it have been like if,

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01:07:55

Janet Jackson's 'Control' album (w. special guest...

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2023/11/02

Diallo and LUXXURY continue their conversation with legendary producer Jimmy Jam in part two of this special double episode of One Song. They break down the making of Janet Jackson’s classic album “Control” with deep dives into the writing and production of Miss Jackson’s classic songs: “Nasty” “Control” and “When I Think of You." This is the second episode of a two-part special with Jimmy Jam.

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00:50:12

Janet Jackson's 'Control' album (w. special guest...

One Song ·

2023/10/26

Legendary producer Jimmy Jam joins Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY to break down the making of Janet Jackson’s classic album, “Control”. Jimmy takes us inside the studio and breaks down the process of getting to know Ms. Jackson (if you’re nasty) and creating a sound and attitude that worked for her. This is the first of a two-part special with Jimmy Jam.

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