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
Album: Purple RainReleased: 1984
Genre: Hard rock, funk rock
Featured songs:  Let's Get Crazy by Evelyn "Champagne" King, Brothers Gonna Work It Out by Public Enemy, Sometimes I Miss You So Much by P.M. Dawn, Traffic Jam by "Weird Al" Yankovic, Rock Lobster by The B-52's, Ice Cream Man by Van Halen

Prince “Let’s Go Crazy” with guest Bashir Salahuddin

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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On this special rerun, 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.

Britney Spears' "Toxic"

The importance of Blondie’s “Call Me” can’t be quantified in sales alone. Sure,  it was a global hit. But it’s also a part of cinematic history: It’s played during the iconic opening sequence of the movie American Gigolo, starring Richard Gere. It is one of the signature compositions of the man they call the “godfather of disco”, Giorgio Moroder. And let’s not forget the vocal and lyrical contributions of the legendary singer, Debbie Harry. Join hosts Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY as the break down this classic track.

Blondie's "Call Me"

This week on One Song, WE BEEF! Join LUXXURY and Diallo Riddle as they unpack the history and evolution of diss tracks, break down the Drake v Kendrick Lamar spat, and explore how disses work in other genres because, lest we forget, white people are messy too. The chaps are not alone on this journey: They are joined by comedian King Willonius who scored a viral hit with his contribution to the Drake v Kendrick battle, BBL Drizzy.

A Brief History of Diss Tracks

This week on One Song we’re sharing another music podcast that LUXXURY and Diallo Riddle both love: It’s called Broken Record.  The tagline for the show is “liner notes for the digital age” and each episode features a different in-depth conversation with an iconic artist. This time it’s Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament from Pearl Jam. Broken Record is hosted by Justin Richmond, with interviews by producer Rick Rubin, writer Malcolm Gladwell, former New York Times editor Bruce Headlam, and Leah Rose.

Introducing: Broken Record

On this very special episode of One Song, Diallo Riddle & LUXXURY are joined by hip-hop legend Questlove, and a live studio audience packed with the One Song Nation. Questlove chose this week’s song, Cold Lampin’ with Flavor, and the great man guides us through its place in hip-hop history, the Bomb Squad’s prodigious use of sampling, and how it represents a masterclass in production.

Prince “Let’s Go Crazy” with guest Bashir Salahuddin

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