This time on One Song, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are joined by singer, Durand Bernarr. The trio explore Mariah Carey’s Fantasy (Bad Boy Remix ft. ODB), 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. Artist: Mariah Carey Album: Daydream Released: 1995 Genres...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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 ...
Nov 09, 2023•56 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 02, 2023•48 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Are you ready to go metal, listener? Because this time on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY are here with a real riff monster: Master of Puppets by Metallica. It’s a song that is bursting with musicianship and angst and intricate instrumentals. Come for the stems of Lars Ulrich bashing away at his 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...
Oct 19, 2023•55 min
This week on One Song, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY get Toxic! Join for LUXXURY’s thesis on why the song is a pop masterpiece that weds high art and obscure sonic references with Britney Spears’ bubblegum vocals. There’s also all of the usual deep dives, rabbit holes, and interpolations — Including a James Bond connection. Artist: Britney Spears Album: In the Zone Released: 2003 Genres: Electropop, Dance Pop Featured songs: Like I Love You by Justin Timberlake, Rumble by Link Wray & The Wraymen...
Oct 12, 2023•54 min
Listeners: Press play and release your stress, and the rest, because on this episode of One Song we’re celebrating all things house, and all things Beyoncé! The fellas are joined by card-carrying Beyhive member, actress Bresha Webb, as they break down Break My Soul. Come for the stems and the Show Me Love interpolation discourse, stay for the wiggles. Artist: Beyoncé Album: Renaissance Released: 2022 Artist: Beyoncé Featured songs: Explode by Big Freedia, Show Me Love by Robin S, Plastic Dreams ...
Oct 05, 2023•46 min
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today for another episode of One Song. This time, Diallo and LUXXURY are joined by Diallo’s longtime writing partner and friend, Bashir Salahuddin. The trio go on a musical journey through Prince’s 1984 classic, Let’s Go Crazy. Follow along while LUXXURY plays Prince’s wild guitar solos, his iconic vocals, and buckle up for a highly controversial conversation when the fellas choose which song they’d drop off Purple Rain. Artist: Prince and The Revolution Albu...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr
This time on one song: 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. Artist: Nirvana Album: Nevermind Released: 1991 Genres: Grunge, Alternative rock, Hard rock Featured songs: More Than a Fee...
Sep 21, 2023•52 min
Diallo and LUXXURY are joined this week by comedian and friend of the pod, Punkie Johnson. Together, they go on a quest to flip it and reverse it and unpack the many layers of samples and interpolations that went into Missy Elliott’s 2002 banger, Work It. Come for the badonkadonk, stay for the obscure Paul Simon sample. Album: Under Construction Released: 2002 Genres: Southern hip hop; R&B; progressive rap; neo soul Featured songs: The Request Line by Rock Master Scott and The Dynamic Three,...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr
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 Commodor...
Sep 07, 2023•58 min
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
