One Song

By Hartbeat

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 cre... more

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The podcast currently has 97 episodes available.

One Song episodes:

May 29, 2025 Robin S.'s "Show Me Love"
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.

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1h 9min
May 22, 2025 Teena Marie's "Square Biz"
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
"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

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1h 5min
May 15, 2025 Beastie Boys' "Sabotage" w/ Nick Kroll
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

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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

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1h 16min
May 08, 2025 Introducing: ReLiving Single
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.

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56min
May 01, 2025 Dawn Penn's "You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)"
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.

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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

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1h 6min
April 24, 2025 Roy Ayers' "Everybody Loves The Sunshine"
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

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1h 3min
April 17, 2025 Sonic Youth's "Kool Thing"
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

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1h 4min
April 10, 2025 Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly With His Song"
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.

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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

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1h 7min
April 03, 2025 The Clash's "London Calling" with Fred Armisen
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

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1h 14min
March 27, 2025 The Supremes' "You Keep Me Hangin' On"
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

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1h 5min

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