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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 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.

One Song

You’ve probably hear “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music more times than you can remember...but have you *really* thought about how often it's been interpolated? And which version is the most iconic? On this episode, Diallo and LUXXURY break down “7 Rings,” Ariana Grande’s smash hit that puts a modern twist on that classic Broadway tune. They discuss how Ariana was inspired to write this song after a post-breakup shopping spree, and how she and her songwriting team worked in cadences and flows inspired by several different rappers. Plus, the guys peel back the layers on how the famous melody went from the stage and screen to a pop banger several decades later.

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Ariana Grande's "7 Rings"

Calling all members of the Lambily – it’s time! On this episode, Diallo, LUXXURY and One Song EP Lesley Gwam break down Mariah Carey’s 1994 hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You” – which actually hit the top of the Billboard charts 25 years after its release. They discuss how Mariah co-wrote the song with her longtime writing partner, Walter Afanasieff, and the sonic elements they chose that made the song into an unforgettable addition to the Christmas music canon. Get your ears ready for Mariah's marvelous, isolated vocals!
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Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You"

This week on One Song, join hosts Diallo and LUXXURY as they revisit their favorite moments of the show in 2024. Get ready to relive the stems and samples that blew their minds, one-of-a-kind parodies that only the guys could make, revelations with special guests, and of course -- some surprising *INTERPOLATIONS.* 
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Favorite Moments of 2024

One Song Nation -- Diallo and LUXXURY are taking a quick break this week. In the meantime, search the archives for episodes you may have missed. They'll be back with new episodes of One Song very soon in January. Stay tuned!
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Taking A Quick Break

This week on One Song, join Diallo and LUXXURY as they look back on their formative concert experiences. Listen in to find out what shows influenced their sounds as budding DJs and musicians, which Coachella headliner Diallo most regrets missing, and why LUXXURY has left shows a bloody mess not once - but twice!
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The Concerts That Made Us

Do awards shows make you cry? If so, you've come to the right place. 
Join Diallo and LUXXURY as they break down this year's Grammy nominees 
and share their predictions for who they think will win. Plus, they’ll 
answer some of your DMs and dive into the story behind the sample in 
Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up.”
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Grammy Predictions + Listener Mailbag

Cash in now One Song Nation, because this week Diallo & LUXXURY are 
going deep on Jane’s Addiction’s “Mountain Song,” a song that helped 
kick-start the wave of alternative music that defined the sound of the 
late 80’s and 1990’s. They break down the band’s place in the Los 
Angeles music scene, how the band synthesized disparate influences - 
from funk to metal to psychedelia - to create a cohesive and original 
new sound, and the complex relationships between the band members that 
ultimately lead to their breakup.
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Jane's Addiction's "Mountain Song"

Are you ready to get smooth One Song Nation? Join Diallo and LUXXURY as they break down George Benson’s “Give Me the Night,” a song that helped usher in a wave of jazz-influenced pop music in the 1980’s. The guys talk about the dream team of producer Quincy Jones and songwriter Rod Temperton, George Benson’s unparalleled ability to play the guitar, scat and roller skate backwards, and why this song is an anthem for sexy uncles everywhere. Plus, if you can help Diallo figure out the identity of a song that’s been stuck in his head for decades, he might buy you dinner!

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George Benson's "Give Me the Night"

Thieving magpies or just pioneers of interpolation? Join Diallo and Luxxury as they unpack Led Zeppelin’s legacy of musical borrowing through the lens of “Whole Lotta Love.” They touch on a few other major cases of accused plagiarism from the band, from “Dazed and Confused” to “Stairway to Heaven,” break down the legendary guitar solo from “Whole Lotta Love,” and discuss why the Muppets’ Animal is the best drummer to learn from.

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Songs Discussed:

“Whole Lotta Love” - Led Zeppelin
“Whole Lotta Love” - Ike & Tina Turner
“Dazed and Confused” - Led Zeppelin
“Dazed and Confused” - Jake Holmes
“Dazed and Confused” - The Yardbirds
“You Need Love” - Muddy Waters
“Hoochie Coochie Man” - Muddy Waters
“You Shook Me” - Led Zeppelin
“I Can’t Quit You Baby” - Led Zeppelin
“Stairway to Heaven” - Led Zeppelin
“Taurus” - Spirit
“Chim Chim Cher-ee” - from Mary Poppins
“Turn the Heater On” - New Order
“Why?” - LUXXURY
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Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love"

This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY are joined by Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer, DJ and music executive Bryan-Michael Cox to break down what makes DeBarge’s “I Like It” so special. They discuss the group’s experiences with Motown and the Gordy family, the lofty expectations the label had for them as successors to the Jackson 5’s throne, and the just why “I Like It” has been sampled and interpolated countless times.

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Songs Discussed:

“I Like It” - DeBarge
“Believe” - Usher
“Saturday” Childish Gambino
“Stop! Don’t Tease Me” - DeBarge
“I Call Your Name” - Switch
“Throw Some D’s” - Rich Boy fr. Polow Da Don
“30 for 30” - SZA and Kendrick Lamar
“What’s Your Name” - DeBarge
“A Dream” - DeBarge
“I Ain’t Mad At Cha” - 2Pac 
“Somebody’s Watching Me” - Rockwell
“I Like It (I Wanna Be Where You Are)” - Grand Puba
“Ride Wit Me” - Nelly
“My Place” - Nelly
“I Want It All” - Warren G
“Joy” - Blackstreet
“The Lady In My Life” - Michael Jackson
“Candy” - Cameo
“I Said I Love You” - Babyface
“Love’s Train” - Con Funk Shun
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DeBarge's "I Like It" with Bryan-Michael Cox

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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Parliament's "Mothership Connection"

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