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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Stevie Wonder “Superstition”

This time on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY are taking a long hard look at Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” and asking the questions that really matter: Is washing your face and hands a superstition or just good hygiene? What’s a clavinet? And, crucially, what does LUXXURY mean by “Stevie slop”? Album: Talking Book Released: 1972 Artist: Stevie Wonder Genre: Classic Soul Awards: Grammy Award for Best R&B Song, MORE Featured songs: Cybernaut by Tonto's Expanding Head Band, Machine Gun by Commodores, ...

Sep 07, 2023•58 min

The Beatles “Come Together”

This week on one song we’re talking all things joo joo eyeball, walrus gumboot, and monkey finger — That’s right, Diallo and LUXXURY are peering into The Beatles word salad masterpiece, Come Together. Come for John Lennon’s breathtaking isolated vocal stems, stay for LUXXRY’s hot takes on Ringo Starr’s drumming skills. Album: Abbey Road Artist: The Beatles Released: 1969 Genres: Blues rock, Swamp rock, Rock, Folk Featured songs: You Can't Catch Me by Chuck Berry, You Can't Catch Me by John Lenno...

Aug 31, 2023•59 min

The Music That Made Us

This time on One Song we’re flipping the script and doing something different: LUXXURY and Diallo will be sharing the songs that changed the way that they listen to music. So come along for the ride and hear about the song that convinced Diallo that he was no longer young, and one that still brings LUXXURY to tears. Black Ego by Digable Planets West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys Pedestal by Portishead Protect Ya Neck by Wu-Tang Then She Did... by Jane's Addiction Every Nose by N.E.R.D Learn more ab...

Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 3 min

Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars “Uptown Funk”

This time on One Song we’ve got a real interpolation-palooza for you! Join Diallo and Blake as they wade through all the different layers of inspiration and interpolation that went into Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’ modern classic: Uptown Funk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 2023•44 min

The Smiths “How Soon is Now” with guest Kaskade

Live from Las Vegas, Diallo and Blake are joined for this special episode of One Song by superstar DJ, Kaskade. Kaskade chose the song he wanted to explore and he went with a surprising choice for an EDM pioneer: The Smiths 1984 banger, How Soon Is Now. Listen along to find out why the song means so much to Kaskade, and hear team One Song's analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2023•40 min

The Notorious B.I.G. “Mo Money Mo Problems”

This time Diallo and Luxxury mark the 50th anniversary of hip hop by diving 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. Album: Life After Death. Genres: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop/Rap. Featured artists: Diddy, Mase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 03, 2023•53 min

New Order “Blue Monday”

This time on One Song, 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. Album: Power, Corruption & Lies. Genres: Synth-pop, Alternative/Indie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2023•55 min

Amy Winehouse “Rehab”

On the first episode of One Song, Diallo and Luxxury break down a neo soul classic: Rehab, by Amy Winehouse. Listen along as the guys delve into the song’s recording process, Winehouse’s iconic vocal delivery, and its lasting impact on popular music. Album: Back to Black. Genre: R&B/Soul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2023•55 min

One Song Preview

Beginning July 19th , One Song with Diallo Riddle & Blake "LUXXURY" Robin will premiere exclusively for SiriusXM subscribers on Laugh Out Loud Radio (channel 96) on Wednesdays at 6pm EST, and then available wherever you get your podcasts every Thursday morning starting July 20th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 06, 2023•3 min

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