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This week, we’re turning the amps all the way up and diving deep into Blur’s explosive, ridiculous, accidentally immortal anthem “Song 2.” Diallo & LUXXURY break down how a two-minute blast of blown-out drums, filthy guitars, and one unforgettable “woo-hoo” became one of the loudest pieces of late-90s pop culture. The guys get into Blur’s post-Britpop reinvention, Damon Albarn’s restless creative brain, Graham Coxon’s chaotic guitar energy, and the question at the center of the whole song: was “Song 2” a joke, a parody, or just a perfect rock record by accident? Along the way, they trace how the track jumped from the studio to sports arenas, commercials, video games, trailers, and TV — plus the early signs of the next band Damon Albarn would create.
Songs Discussed:
"Song 2" - Blur
"There's No Other Way" - Blur
"I'm Free" - The Soup Dragons
"Bettle Bum" - Blur
"Sing" - Blur
"Sing (Original Version) - Seymore
"On Your Own" - Blur
"Song 2 (Unplugged Version)" - Blur
"All Day All Of The Night" - The Kinks
"Hate To Say I Told You So" - The Hives
"Woo Hoo" - The Rock-A-Teens
"Woo Hoo" - The 5,6,7,8's
"Bug Man" - Blur
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How did a personal tragedy influence one of the most essential party anthems in the new wave canon? This week on One Song, Diallo & LUXXURY break down the B-52’s “Love Shack” with legendary Grammy award-winning producer, director and president of Blue Note Records, Don Was. They dive into how the track began as a 10+ minute long jam, outline the influences from classic Motown and Stax records and Don shares the surprisingly emotional story behind the iconic “Tin Roof Rusted” breakdown.
Songs Discussed:
“Love Shack” - The B-52’s
“Walk The Dinosaur” - Was (Not Was)
“Numbers” - Kraftwerk
“Mesopotamia” - The B-52’s
“Tell Me That I’m Dreaming” - Was (Not Was)
“Dancing In The Street” - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
“I Love a Man in Uniform” - Gang of Four
“Fun House” - The Stooges
“Cold Sweat (Parts 1 & 2)” - James Brown and The Famous Flames
“Candy” - Iggy Pop
“Cool Jerk” - The Capitols
“House Of The Rising Sun” - The Animals
“Hold On, I’m Comin’” - Sam & Dave
“Gimme Some Lovin’” - The Spencer Davis Group
“Express Yourself” - Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
“Express Yourself” - N.W.A.
“Cars” - Gary Numan
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This week, we're taking you back to another of our favorite episodes... so get ready to share the spice of life and glide like a 747 to a classic cookout jam from one of the best selling bands of all time! On this episode of One Song, Grammy Award-winning pop star, rapper, and actress Estelle joins Diallo and LUXXURY to talk about Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1981 hit “Let’s Groove.” They break down band leader Maurice White and his bandmates’ recipe for creating certified gold songs and albums that blend funk, soul, disco, jazz, and beyond; and how their music spreads messages of Afrocentricity, universal love, harmony, and spiritualism.Diallo & LUXXURY Talk About Music on PatreonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week, we’re bringing the old school back and diving deep into Montell Jordan’s 90’s party anthem “This Is How We Do It”. Diallo & LUXXURY break down the song’s iconic sample of Slick Rick’s “Children’s Story” and use SongDNA to show the intricate web of connected songs, taking us all the way back to an oft-sampled 70’s Jazz track. Diallo shares his perfect wedding DJ set and just where you want “This Is How We Do It” to come in, and the guys try to guess which other songs emerged from the same classic sample that birthed “Children’s Story” and in turn “This Is How We Do It”.
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SONGS DISCUSSED:
“This Is How We Do It” - Montell Jordan
“Children’s Story” - Slick Rick
“The Rain” - Oran “Juice” Jones
“Somethin’ 4 Da Honeyz” - Montell Jordan
“Got to Give It Up” - Marvin Gaye
“Atomic Dog” - George Clinton
“Gin And Juice” - Snoop Dogg
“N.Y. State of Mind” - Nas
“Get Ur Freak On” - Missy Elliot
“DNA” - Kendrick Lamar
“Humble” - Kendrick Lamar
“Take Me To The Mardi Gras” - Bob James
“Angela (Theme from ‘Taxi’)” - Bob James
“Nautilus” - Bob James
“In the Air Tonight” - Phil Collins
“Milkshake” - Kelis
“Drop It Like It’s Hot” - Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell Williams
“Money (Dollar Bill Y’all)” - Jimmy Spicer
“C.R.E.A.M.” - Wu-Tang Clan
“Daytona 500” - Ghostface Killah
“Beats To The Rhyme” - Run-DMC
“Follow The Leader” - Eric B. & Rakim
“I Want You” - Common
“Feel Like Making Love” - Bob James
“Submarine” - Bob James
“Clap Your Hands” - A Tribe Called Quest
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This week on One Song, we're re-sharing another favorite from our archives. This time, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are joined by singer, Durand Bernarr. The trio explore Mariah Carey’s Fantasy, and talk through every single one of Mariah’s five octaves — not to mention her whistle registers. But, because we’re talking the Bad Boy Remix version of Fantasy, there’s also a lot of ODB high jinx. Including Diallo’s story about the time he had a brush with the ol’ dirty doggy himself.
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Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale join Diallo & LUXXURY to break down their classic new-wave hit “Whip It.” They discuss the band’s origins at Kent State, share the surprising influences on the song from Roy Orbison to Thomas Pynchon, and break down that iconic music video.
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Fab 5 Freddy says One Song’s fly, stems are playing, you’ll say “my my!” This week, Fab 5 Freddy returns to help Diallo and LUXXURY breakdown the first Billboard #1 song to feature rapping, Blondie’s “Rapture”. They touch on earlier takes on the song, including an unreleased Fab 5 Freddy verse that may have influenced the song, Freddy shares his experience when he first heard the song, and he talks about how his experience appearing in and creating art for that iconic music video helped him secure his role as host of Yo! MTV Raps.
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Songs Discussed:
“Rapture” - Blondie
“Yuletide Throwdown” - Blondie feat. Fab 5 Freddy
“Golden Years” - David Bowie
“Do That to Me One More Time” - Captain & Tenille
“Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?” - Rod Stewart
“They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” - Pete Rock & C..L. Smooth
“The Hardest Part” - Blondie
“Wordy Rappinghood” - Tom Tom Club
“Rapper’s Delight” - Sugarhill Gang
“Buffalo Gals” - Malcolm McLaren
“Beat Bop” - Rammellzee vs. K-Rob
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Have you ever wondered where the name hip-hop came from? This week, Diallo and LUXXURY sit down with artist, television host and cultural steward of the early New York hip-hop scene, Fab 5 Freddy, to discuss his new memoir Everybody's Fly: A Life of Art, Music, and Changing the Culture. They touch upon Fab 5 Freddy’s earliest graffiti works and how he helped usher graffiti art into the mainstream, his work on seminal hip-hop film Wild Style, his friendship with fellow New York artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and the members of Blondie. And stay tuned for next week’s episode, where Fab 5 Freddy joins the show again to break down Blondie’s “Rapture”
Songs Discussed:
“Rapture” - Blondie
“Love Is The Message” - MFSB
“Bad Girls” - Donna Summer
“Good Times” - CHIC
“More Scorcha” - Count Machuki
“Just To Get A Rep” - Gang Starr
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Hey One Song Nation! We're bringing you a special episode pulled from Diallo & LUXXURY's new Patreon. In this episode, the guys talk about Coachella, break down the viral KEXP performance from Angine De Poitrine and react to some new music by Earl Sweatshirt.
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We’re taking you back to one of our very first episodes, talking 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.
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We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes of One Song this week featuring award-winning journalist, author, and podcaster Danyel Smith (Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop). Danyel joins Diallo and LUXXURY to break down Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman,” the 1978 disco crossover hit that launched her incredibly successful solo career. They discuss Chaka’s powerful, dynamic vocal range (just wait until you hear the isolated stems!), how the song became an anthem for female empowerment (among many other things), and Chaka’s professional and personal connections with Whitney Houston, who famously covered the song 15 years later for The Bodyguard soundtrack.
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How do you end one of the greatest albums of all time? Maybe you need to bring in a 40 person orchestra. This week on One Song, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY continue their two-part exploration of the Beatles with one of the greatest album closers of all time, “A Day In The Life.” They dive into the silly hats and carnival novelties that helped create the chaotic orchestral sections of the song, the headlines that inspired John Lennon’s lyrical odyssey, and debate whether or not Sgt. Pepper’s can truly be considered a concept album.
Songs Discussed:
“A Day In The Life” - The Beatles
“Within You Without You” - The Beatles
“Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite!” - The Beatles
“People Are Strange” - The Doors
“Blue Jay Way” - The Beatles
“Tomorrow Night” - Elvis Presley
“Shook Ones, Pt. II” - Mobb Deep
“Hey Joe” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
“Hush” - Deep Purple
“2112” - Rush
“Sicko Mode” - Travis Scott feat. Drake
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A flaming ashtray. A saxophone mouthpiece. Blistered fingers. How did one of the Beatles’ most chaotic recording sessions lead to a raucous masterpiece that paved the way for metal? On the first part of this Beatles Two-Parter, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dive into the tumultuous creation of “Helter Skelter,” tracking its origins as a 30-minute mellowed out blues-rocker to the review that inspired Paul McCartney to crank the track up to an eleven. Plus, LUXXURY tries to convince Diallo to listen to Wings.
Songs Discussed:
“Helter Skelter” - The Beatles
“Mama’s Pearl” - The Jackson 5
“Helter Skelter” - Mötley Crüe
“Dear Prudence” - The Beatles
“I Can See For Miles” - The Who
“Holidays in the Sun” - Sex Pistols
“Fire” - Arthur Brown
“Birthday” - The Beatles
“Happiness Is A Warm Gun” - The Beatles
“You Really Got Me” - The Kinks
“Exciter” - Judas Priest
“Whole Lotta Love” - Led Zeppelin
“Paperback Writer” - The Beatles
“Long Tall Sally” - The Beatles
“She Loves You” - The Beatles
“Silly Love Songs” - Wings
“Arrow Through Me” - Wings
“Old Siam, Sir” - Wings
“Muzik” - Knoc-Turn’al
“Temporary Secretary” - Paul McCartney
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This week on One Song, we're re-sharing one of our favorite episodes, possibly the greatest ever apology song ever recorded: It’s OutKast’s multi-platinum ode to a complicated relationship and “baby’s drama mama”, Ms. Jackson.
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How did a 21-year-old unknown transform a deeply personal breakup into one of the defining hits of the ’90s? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dive into “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette, unpacking the raw vocal performance, the Flea and Dave Navarro-driven groove, the genre-blurring production hidden in the stems, and the cultural moment that launched Jagged Little Pill into a 33-million-copy phenomenon.
Songs Discussed:
“You Oughta Know” - Alanis Morissette
“Only Happy When It Rains” - Garbage
“Unbelievable” - EMF
“Too Hot” - Alanis Morissette
“Straight Up” - Paula Abdul
“Let The Music Play” - Shannon
“All I Really Want” - Alanis Morissette
“Hand In My Pocket” - Alanis Morissette
“You Learn” - Alanis Morissette
“Head Over Feet” - Alanis Morissette
“Ironic” - Alanis Morissette
“Big Exit” - PJ Harvey
“Cornflake Girl” - Tori Amos
“32 Flavors” - Ani DiFranco
“Fast Car” - Tracy Chapman
“You Oughta Know (Jimmy the Saint Blend)” - Alanis Morissette
“Fools Gold” - The Stone Roses
“Pacifics” - Digible Planets
“Barracuda” - Heart
“Fuckin’ In The Bushes” - Oasis
“Little Miss Lover” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
“Bonin’ In The Boneyard” - Fishbone
“Walk On Water” - Thelonious Monster
“Jerry Was A Race Car Driver” - Primus
“Epic” - Faith No More
“Dungeon Vision” - Earth Tongue
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Is “Just Like Heaven” The Cure’s pop masterpiece? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dive into the 1987 crossover hit, unpacking what makes it the purest distillation of The Cure’s sound while tracing the band’s blend of goth atmosphere and euphoric pop across their discography.
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Songs Discussed:
“Just Like Heaven” - The Cure
“Hot n Cold” - Katy Perry
“Believe” - Cher
“I’m Like a Bird” - Nelly Furtado
“All Star” - Smash Mouth
“Irreplaceable” - Beyoncé
“Closing Time” - Semisonic
“Alone” - The Cure
“Lovesong” - The Cure
“Friday, I’m In Love” - The Cure
“High” - The Cure
“Let’s Go To Bed” - The Cure
“A Forest” - The Cure
“Spellbound” - Siouxsie and the Banshees
“Release The Bats” - The Birthday Party
“Eighties” - Killing Joke
“One Hundred Years” - The Cure
“The Lovecats” - The Cats
“The Walk” - The Cure
“Shake Dog Shake” - The Cure
“Fascination Street” - The Cure
“In the Air Tonight” - Phil Collins
“The End” - The Beatles
“Close To Me” - The Cure
“Hot Hot Hot!!!” - The Cure
“Why Can’t I Be You?” - The Cure
“Bandages” - Hot Hot Heat
“In Between Days” - The Cure
“The Blood” - The Cure
“Another Girl Another Planet” - The Only Ones
“Just Like Heaven” - Dinosaur Jr.
“A Forest” - Nouvelle Vague
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Why does “N.Y. State of Mind” still feel like the gold standard for
hip-hop lyricism three decades later? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dig into
Nas’ landmark track, tracing its origins from Queensbridge to Columbia
Records, unpacking DJ Premier’s haunting piano sample, and exploring how
a dream team of producers reshaped hip-hop forever.
Songs Discussed:
“N.Y. State Of Mind” - Nas
“Halftime” - Nas
“The Genesis” - Nas
“Professor Booty” - Beastie Boys
“Subway Theme” - DJ Grand Wizard Theodore
“Live At The Barbeque” - Main Source feat. Nas
“Life’s A Bitch” - Nas feat. AZ & Olu Dara
“It Ain’t Hard to Tell” - Nas
“Long Red” - Mountain
“The World Is Yours” - Nas
“Just A Friend” - Biz Markie
“I Love Music” - Ahmad Jamal Trio
“N.T.” - Kool & The Gang
“Gangsta Gangsta” - NWA
“Breathe And Stop” - Q-Tip
“Flight Time” - Donald Byrd
“Mind Rain” - Joe Chambers
“White Rabbie” - Jefferson Airplane
“Milkshake” - Kelis
“This Is How We Do It” - Montell Jordan
“Children’s Story” - Slick Rick
“Mahogany” - Eric B. & Rakim
“I’m Glad You’re Mine” - Al Green
“Five Man Army” - Massive Attack
“New York State of Mind” - Billie Joel
“SexyBack” - Justin Timberlake
“Gin And Juice” - Snoop Dogg
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How did one of rock’s most successful bands of all time accidentally create one of the darkest hits in pop history? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dig into The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black,” unpacking the band’s complicated legacy and tracing the blend of American blues, surf rock, and global sounds that gave the song its spell-like power.
Songs Discussed:
“Paint It Black” - The Rolling Stones
“Start Me Up” - The Rolling Stones
“Miss You” - The Rolling Stones
“Emotional Rescue” - The Rolling Stones
“Brown Sugar” - The Rolling Stones
“Shattered” - The Rolling Stones
“Under My Thumb” - The Rolling Stones
“Boléro” - Maurice Ravel
“Norwegian Wood” - The Beatles
“Pipeline” - The Chantays
“Bir Eylül Akşamı” - Erkin Koray
“My World Is Empty Without You Babe” - The Supremes
“Lorelei” - Cocteau Twins
“Love Attack” - Konk
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How did “Crazy in Love” announce Beyoncé’s arrival as a solo superstar? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dig into this career-defining moment, breaking down the iconic Chi-Lites horn sample, Beyoncé’s commanding vocal performance, and an early demo from producer Rich Harrison that reveals how the song’s infectious hook came together.
Songs Discussed:
“Crazy In Love” - Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
“Flat Beat” - Mr. Oizo
“Survivor” - Destiny’s Child
“Independent Women Part I” - Destiny’s Child
“Jumpin’ Jumpin’” - Destiny’s Child
“Bootylicious” - Destiny’s Child
“Work It Out” - Beyoncé
“‘03 Bonnie & Clyde” - Jay-Z feat. Beyoncé
“Me and My Girlfriend” - 2Pac
“I Used to Love H.E.R.” - Common
“I Gave You Power” - Nas
“Bonnie and Clyde” - Brigitte Bardot and Serge Gainbourg
“Dilemma” - Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland
“Why Don’t We Fall In Love” - Amerie
“Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)” - The Chi-Lites
“Oh Girl” - The Chi-Lites
“Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” - Beyoncé
“Talkin’ About” - Amerie
“1 Thing” - Amerie
“Get Right” - Jennifer Lopez
“Part Time Punks” - Television Personalities
“Blessings” - p-rallel & Sam Deeley
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How does a song with no bass and no chorus become a global anthem with the most recognizable riff of the 21st century? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY break down The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army,” exploring the cultural moment, the iconic bass-that-isn’t-a-bass riff, and the analog choices that turned a stripped-down idea into a modern classic.
SONGS DISCUSSED
“Seven Nation Army” - The White Stripes
“You’re Pretty Good Looking (For a Girl)” - The White Stripes
“St. James Infirmary Blues” - The White Stripes
“St. James Infirmary” - Cab Calloway
“St. James Infirmary” - King Oliver
“Grinnin’ In Your Face” - Son House
“Fell In Love With A Girl” - The White Stripes
“Feral” - The Gories
“Symphony No. 5” - Anton Bruckner
“All By Myself” - Eric Carmen
“Otoma Da Naba” - Florence Adooni
“Dead End Love” - Phaidia
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