One Song

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. 

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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, Miserlou by Dick Dale, Pipeline by The Chantays, Livin' la Vida Loca by Ricky Martin, The James Bond Theme by John Barry, Bad Sign, Good Sign by Monty Norman, Touch Me by Cathy Dennis, All The Parties by Drake and Chief Keef, West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys

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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 by Jaydee, Push the Feeling On by Nightcrawlers, MK, Please Don't Go by Double You, Can't Get You Out Of My Head by Kylie Minogue, Gypsy Woman by Crystal Waters and The Basement Boys, Want Love by Hysteric Ego, Sour Candy by Lady Gaga with BLACKPINK, 1999 by Charli XCX with Troye Sivan, Doo Doo Brown by 2 Hyped Brothers & A Dog, Energy by Beyoncé with BEAM, Milkshake by Kelis, Ooo La La La by Teena Marie, Vogue by Madonna 

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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 Rain

Released: 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

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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 Feeling by Boston, Godzilla by Blue Oyster Cult, Gigantic by Pixies, Early in the Morning by The Gap Band, Burn Rubber on Me by The Gap Band, Get Off Your Ass and Jam by Funkadelic, Me Myself and I by De La Soul, (Not Just) Knee Deep by George Clinton, Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody by Brick, Funky Cold Medina by Tone-Loc

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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, Peter Piper by Run-D.M.C., Take Me to the Mardi Gras by Bob James, Take Me to the Mardi Gras by Paul Simon, The Things That You Do by Gina Thompson, Heart of Glass by Blondie, Kiss on My List, Daryl Hall & John Oates, In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins, RATATA by Skrillex, Miss Elliot and Mr. Oizo

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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, Black Cow by Steely Dan, You Make Loving Fun by Fleetwood Mac

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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 Lennon

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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

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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. 

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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. 

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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

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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.

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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.  

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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.

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