One Song
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.
Episodes
October 16, 2025 • 63 mins
What makes ‘Wonderwall’ the definitive Brit pop anthem of the 90s? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack the lore of the Gallagher brothers, the inspiration behind the stadium sized hit, and recall Noel’s attempt to record Wonderwall on an actual wall.
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Songs Discussed:
“Oasis” - Wonderwall
“2:1” - Elastica
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October 9, 2025 • 59 mins
Is “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” emo’s ultimate anthem? Diallo and LUXXURY dive into Fall Out Boy’s breakout hit, charting the band’s journey from Chicago hardcore kids to Hot Topic legends, all while untangling the genre enigma of “emo.”
One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=a60088a41382402f
Songs Discussed:
“Sugar, We’re Going Down” - Fall Out Boy
“Self Esteem” - The Offspring
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October 2, 2025 • 56 mins
How did a jazz innovator help bring hip-hop into the mainstream with one groundbreaking instrumental? Diallo and LUXXURY explore Herbie Hancock’s 1983 hit “Rockit,” the electro avant-garde experiment that elevated scratching as an art form and ushered jazz into the future.
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Songs Discussed:
“Rockit” - Herbie Hancock
“I’m Not In Love” - 10cc
“Billie Jean” - Michael Jackson
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September 25, 2025 • 71 mins
This week on One Song, Blake and LUXXURY are resharing their ‘‘Paint The Town Red’ episode in celebration of the release of Doja Cat’s new album Vie. In this episode, they discuss her rise from viral star to super star and unpack the #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit alongside the 'Scam Goddess' herself, actress and comedian Laci Mosley.
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September 18, 2025 • 68 mins
Why does “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” still light up dance floors decades later, and what makes Sylvester’s soaring falsetto pure legend?Diallo and LUXXURY get into the heart of this enduring disco anthem with renowned vocal coach Stevie Mackey, unpacking the vocal magic behind Sylvester’s unforgettable performance.
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September 11, 2025 • 68 mins
One Song celebrates 100 episodes with Brian Alexander Morgan, an era-defining producer of early 90s R&B. Brian breaks down how he created his own lane in the genre, fusing gospel, funk, and hip-hop on SWV’s 1993 breakout platinum single “I’m So Into You.” Plus, Brian gets his mind blown when we reveal how Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire shows up on the track.
Songs Discussed
“I’m So Into You” - SWV
“Weak” - SWV
“Wednesd...
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September 4, 2025 • 63 mins
All aboard! Diallo and LUXXURY pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with “Crazy Train” — the ultimate comeback anthem. They trace Ozzy’s rise from disgraced frontman to solo rockstar and go off the rails with a close listen of Randy Rhoads’ unforgettable guitar solo.
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August 28, 2025 • 61 mins
Is Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s “Get Money” the definitive battle-of-the-sexes anthem? Diallo and LUXXURY dig into the fiery dynamic between Lil’ Kim and The Notorious B.I.G., on this classic hip-hop track where fact and fantasy collide. They spotlight the iconic Sylvia Striplin sample, EZ Elpee’s breakout placement, and the verses that cemented Kim’s legendary status.
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August 21, 2025 • 63 mins
Does ‘good 4 u’ build a bridge over the generational rock / pop divide? Diallo and LUXXURY dive into the teenage scream of Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘good 4 u’. They discuss her deep rock influences, Paramore interpolation woes, and the eternal angst of the break up record.
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August 14, 2025 • 59 mins
Is “Let Forever Be” the most British song of the '90s? Diallo and LUXXURY take a closer look at this era-defining track from the Chemical Brothers, where big beat production meets Britpop swagger and Beatles-esque psychedelia. They reflect on their favorite moments from the duo’s catalog, wade in Noel Gallagher’s introspective lyrics, and explore how the song captures a culture in flux.
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August 7, 2025 • 68 mins
Diallo and LUXXURY swim in the Beach Boys’ achingly beautiful ballad “God Only Knows,” a song that packs emotional vulnerability, baroque instrumentation, and studio innovation into just two and a half minutes. They break down Brian Wilson’s singular vision, Carl Wilson’s tender vocal, and revisit the long-lost sax solo left on the cutting room floor.
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July 30, 2025 • 74 mins
Diallo and LUXXURY go from the window to the wall with the King of Crunk himself, Lil Jon, to unpack his 2000s club classic, “Get Low.” The superproducer shares how punk shaped his sound, why his DJ instincts are his secret sauce in the studio, and for the first time ever, reveals an early version of “Get Low”… featuring a vocoder?! Join the guys for a deep dive into the sound that redefined Southern hip-hop and lit up dance floors...
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July 24, 2025 • 55 mins
Is “All Along the Watchtower” the ultimate cover? In part two of their Jimi Hendrix deep dive, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack his best-selling single. They compare it to Bob Dylan’s original, explore the track’s groundbreaking studio experimentation, and explain how Hendrix’s left-handed playing helped shape his unmistakable sound. Plus, find out what happens when a very intoxicated Brian Jones wanders into the recording session.
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July 17, 2025 • 64 mins
This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY kick off a two-part deep dive into Jimi Hendrix’s legacy, starting with the track that put him on the map—“Purple Haze” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. They unpack the countercultural movement of 1967 that launched Hendrix into stardom and explore how he fused blues and psychedelic rock into something entirely his own. Plus, LUXXURY reveals the one thing every guitarist gets wrong about the...
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July 10, 2025 • 68 mins
Grammy-winning producer Bangladesh joins Diallo and LUXXURY to break down his iconic beat for Lil Wayne’s “A Milli” and his signature style behind hits like “What’s Your Fantasy,” “Diva,” and “Bossy.” Bangladesh dives into his unconventional approach to sampling, his melodic use of the 808, and the concepts woven into his production.
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July 3, 2025 • 64 mins
You’ve heard his voice sampled by Kendrick Lamar and SZA in “Luther,” but do you know his story? This week on One Song,
Diallo and LUXXURY unpack the track that helped launch Luther Vandross
into the spotlight – Change’s “Searching.” They dig into his early days
singing with David Bowie and Chic, explore the lore behind the
Italo-disco group Change, and bask in the glow of Luther’s isolated
vocals.
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June 26, 2025 • 71 mins
One Song is closing out our celebration of Black Music Month with award-winning musician and composer Patrice Rushen. Alongside LUXXURY and Diallo, Patrice delves into her musical foundation and creative process that shaped her beloved 1982 classic “Remind Me.”
One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=e2023fe26fc7497a
Songs Discussed:
“Remind Me” - Patrice Rushen
“Forget Me Nots...
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June 19, 2025 • 58 mins
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.
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June 12, 2025 • 61 mins
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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June 5, 2025 • 64 mins
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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