One Song

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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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One Song episodes:

June 19, 2025 The Roots' “The Next Movement”
One Song is continuing our celebration of Black Music Month with “The Next Movement” by The Roots. In this episode, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack how The Roots carved out an alternative lane at a time when mainstream hip-hop glorified a culture of excess. Plus, Diallo shares exclusive insights from Questlove about the unique production tricks that went into creating this iconic track.

One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=0e286afa9edd4746

Songs Discussed:
"The Next Movement" - The Roots
"One More Chance" - The Notorious B.I.G.
"What They Do" - The Roots
"Hypnotize" - The Notorious B.I.G.
"Proceed" - The Roots
"Distortion To Static" - The Roots
“Essaywhuman?!!!??!” - The Roots
"Clones" - The Roots
"Episodes" - The Roots
"Act Won (Things Fall Apart)" - The Roots
"Hollywood Swinging" - Kool & The Gang
"Feel So Good" - Mase
"Act Too (Love of My Life)" - The Roots feat. Common
"You Got Me" - The Roots feat. Erykah Badu
"Mr. Sandman" - The Chordettes
"The Seed (2.0)" - The Roots feat. Cody ChesnuTT
"Squabble Up" - Kendrick Lamar
"Whatcha Mean" - Greentea Peng
"It's Gettin' Hectic" - The Brand New Heavies feat. Gang Starr

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1h 2min
June 12, 2025 Sly and the Family Stone's "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" w/ Novena Carmel
This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY are resharing a special "thank you" episode in honor of the late musical genius Sylvester Stewart aka Sly Stone. In this episode, they discuss Sly and The Family Stone's 1970 classic "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" with a very special guest – Sly's daughter, DJ and KCRW radio host Novena Carmel.

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1h 5min
June 05, 2025 Parliament's "Mothership Connection"
This June on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY are celebrating Black Music
Month. They're kicking it off with Parliament’s 1975 funk classic
“Mothership Connection.” In this episode, they delve into Parliament's
innovative theatrics, the song's Afro-futurist narrative, and why George
Clinton is the crazy cool grand-unc of hip-hop.

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Songs Discussed:
"Mothership Connection (Star Child)" - Parliament
"Let Me Ride" - Dr. Dre
"Bring The Noise" - Public Enemy
"99 Problems" - Ice T feat. Brother Marquis
"Cosmic Slop" - Funkadelic
"Up For The Down Stroke" - Parliament
"The Payback" - James Brown
"Papa's Got a Brand New Bag (1975)" - James Brown
"Juicy Fruit" - Mtume
"Flash Light" - Parliament
"P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)" - Parliament
"Doing It To Death" - The J.B.'s
"Let Me Ride" - Dr. Dre
"Regulate" - Warren G & Nate Dogg
"Me Myself and I" - De La Soul
"(Not Just) Knee Deep" - Funkadelic
"Hay" - Crucial Conflict
"I'll Stay" - Funkadelic
"I Know You Got Soul" - Eric B. & Rakim
"I Know You'll Like It Too" - Funkadelic
"Redbone" - Childish Gambino
"Wesley's Theory" - Kendrick Lamar
"Burning Down The House" - Flying Lotus
"Hyena" - Travis Scott
"Bonin' In The Boneyard" - Fishbone
"Girl Like Me" - PinkPantheress

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1h 7min
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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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

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