This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY dive into the lore of Roberta Flack's 3x Grammy-winning cover of ?Killing Me Softly With His Song.? In their discussion, they journey through the life of the song, unpacking the complicated origins of Lori Lieberman's original folk ballad and highlighting the transformative changes in Roberta Flack?s iconic interpretation. Plus, Diallo shares a remix of the Fugees' version that all the heads used to love. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ONESONG and get on your way to being your best self. Songs Discussed: ?Killing Me Softly With His Song? - Roberta Flack ?American Pie? - Don McLean ?Empty Chairs? - Don McLean ?Killing Me Softly With His Song? - Lori Lieberman ?The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face? - Roberta Flack ?Days Go By? - Dirty Vegas ?Back Together Again? - Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway ?Killing Me Softly With His Song? - Fugees ?Killing Me Softly (Sound Barrier Mix)? - Fugees ft. Bounty Killer ?Bonita Applebum? - A Tribe Called Quest ?Fool Yourself? - Little Feat ?Memory Band? - The Rotary Connection ?wanna be tied? - Salon Music ?Won?t Cry? - Amber Mark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who?s calling? It?s One Song calling all you listeners in faraway towns. This week, Diallo and LUXXURY are joined by award-winning comedian, actor, musician, and writer Fred Armisen to discuss what makes ?London Calling? by The Clash an enduring punk classic. They debate their favorite Clash albums, break down the epic (and backwards) double guitar solos by Mick Jones, and hear what happens when ?London Calling? gets a reggae beat. Songs Discussed: ?London Calling? - The Clash ?Lost in the Supermarket? - The Clash ?Power To The Amplifier? - Trenchmouth ?Pay to Cum? - Bad Brains ?I Luv I Jah? - Bad Brains ?Up In Heaven (Not Only Here)? - The Clash ?Safe European Home? - The Clash ?Julie?s Been Working for the Drug Squad? - The Clash ?Queen of the Minstrel Dub (aka Natural Dub)? - King Tubby ?Singing the Blues? - Guy Mitchell ?Had To Hear? - Real Estate ?Golly! Golly! Go Buddy!? - Bow Wow Wow ?The Candy Man? - Sammy Davis Jr. ?Girl U Want? - DEVO ?The Ballad of Dorothy Parker? - Prince One Song Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=d783b5243b3049b9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack Motown?s secret sauce through the lens of The Supremes?s electrifying 1966 hit ?You Keep Me Hangin? On.? Diallo and LUXXURY highlight every element that makes this track a timeless classic: Diana Ross?s subdued vocals, James Jamerson?s groovin? bassline, and the iconic Morse Code-esque guitar riff. Join them as they celebrate the brilliance of this song and give flowers to all the unsung heroes. ?Songs Discussed: ?You Keep Me Hangin? On? - The Supremes ?Ain?t Too Proud to Beg? - The Temptations ?Buttered Popcorn? - The Supremes ?Where Did Our Love Go? - The Supremes ?Baby Love? - The Supremes ?Come See About Me? - The Supremes ?Stop! In The Name Of Love? - The Supremes ?Back In My Arms Again? - The Supremes ?Back to Black? - Amy Winehouse ?Be My Baby? - The Ronettes ?Take Me Home Tonight? - Eddie Money ?Wichita Lineman? - Glen Campbell ?I Want You Back? - The Jackson 5 ?Starman? - David Bowie ?London Calling? - The Clash ?You Keep Me Hangin? On? - Vanilla Fudge ?You Keep Me Hangin? On? - Kim Wilde ?Set Me Free? - Ken Boothe ?All I Want Is You? - Zilla Mayes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relax yourself and settle into part two of One Song?s A Tribe Called Quest deep dive with Relax yourself and settle into part two of One Song?s A Tribe Called Quest deep dive with ?Electric Relaxation.? This week, Diallo and LUXXURY discuss Tribe?s shift towards a grittier sound on Midnight Marauders, Diallo shares his old lunchroom lyrical theories, and LUXXURY recreates one of Q-Tip?s mindblowing samples.  Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Stop putting off those doctor?s appointments and go to ZocDoc.com/OneSong to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ONESONG and get on your way to being your best self. ?Don?t cut corners on your grooming routine? Visit Manscaped.com and use code ONESONG to get 20% off plus free shipping. Songs Discussed: ?Electric Relaxation? - A Tribe Called Quest ?Nuthin? But A ?G? Thang? - Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg ?Bring Da Ruckus? - Wu-Tang Clan ?I Went For Mine? - Diamond and The Psychotic Neurotics ?I Got Cha Opin? - Black Moon ?One Love? - Nas ft. Q-Tip ?Return of the Boom Bap? - KRS-One ?Take It Personal? - Gang Starr ?On and On? - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth ?Midnight Marauders Tour Guide? - A Tribe Called Quest ?Sucka N*gga? - A Tribe Called Quest ?Red Clay? - Jack Wilkins ?The Chase Part II? - A Tribe Called Quest ?Outside Love? - Brethren ?Mystic Brew? - Ronnie Foster ?Forbidden Fruit? - J. Cole ft. Kendrick Lamar ?Lyrics To Go? - A Tribe Called Quest ?Dreams? - Ramsey Lewis ?Knockin? Da Boots? - H-Town ?8 Million Stories? - A Tribe Called Quest ?Resurrection (Extra P. Remix)? - Common ?Dreadlocks Dub? - Bullwackie?s All Stars ?Out Of Bounds? - Koastle, Conrad & DLG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we go, yo, here we go, yo! This week, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack A Tribe Called Quest?s generation-defining posse cut ?Scenario.? They discuss the sonic workings of Tribe?s engineer Bob Power, the show-stopping verse that changed the trajectory of Busta Rhymes? career and LUXXURY unearths unused samples on the song, bringing you a version of "Scenario" you've never heard before. This is part one of a two-parter spotlighting the influence of Tribe?s most debated albums ? Low End Theory and Electric Relaxation. ?Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Stop putting off those doctor?s appointments and go to ZocDoc.com/OneSong to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ONESONG and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today?s song is a sure bet ? no bluffin? here. Join us this week on One Song as Diallo and LUXXURY dive deep into Lady Gaga?s career-breaking 2008 hit ?Poker Face.? They discuss her early performance art collaborations with DJ Lady Starlight, explore how "Poker Face" almost became a track for the Pussycat Dolls, and finally tackle the burning question: Is Lady Gaga really dropping uncensored f-bombs? Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to tailorbrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today. ?Songs Discussed: ?Poker Face? - Lady Gaga ?SOS? - Rihanna ?SexyBack? - Justin Timberlake ?Gimme More? - Britney Spears ?I?m In Miami Trick? - LMFAO ?What Is Love? - Haddaway ?Just Dance? - Lady Gaga ?Girls, Girls, Girls? - Mötley Crüe ?Boys Boys Boys? - Lady Gaga ?The Final Countdown? - Europe ?Step Up? - Darin ?Whine Up? - Kat DeLuna ft. Elephant Man ?Pretty Vacant? - Sex Pistols ?You?ve Got Another Thing Coming? - Judas Priest ?Enter Sandman? - Metallica ?Ready to Uff? - Uffie ?Ma Baker? - Boney M. ?Live At Dominoes? - The Avalanches ?Bitch, Don?t Kill My Vibe? - Kendrick Lamar ?Long Title: Do I Have To Do This All Over Again?? - The Monkees ?Street? - Egor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you?re trying to bring a wild man back home, have we got the song for you. This week on One Song join Diallo and LUXXURY as they break down Donna Summer?s 1979 hit ?Hot Stuff.? They discuss Donna Summer?s theater roots, discover a secret sax, and analyze where the disco ends and the rock begins in her genre-blending banger. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to tailorbrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today. Songs Discussed: ?Hot Stuff? - Donna Summer ?I Feel Love? - Donna Summer ?Sunset People? - Donna Summer ?Bad Girls? - Donna Summer ?Our Love? - Donna Summer ?Blue Monday? - New Order ?No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)? - Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer ?I Was Made For Lovin? You? - Kiss ?Miss You? - The Rolling Stones ?Emotional Rescue? - The Rolling Stones ?Street Player? - Chicago ?The Bomb? - The Bucketheads ?Love To Love You Baby? - Donna Summer ?One Blue Morning? - Amon Düül II ?Rasputin? - Boney M ?Daddy Cool? - Boney M ?The Number One Song In Heaven? - Sparks ?Axel F? - Harold Faltermeyer ?Where Everybody Knows Your Name? - Gary Portnoy ?Dream Police? - Cheap Trick ?Hot Stuff? - Hatsumi Shibata ?New New York? - Tes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fold it? Fallin?? Or something completely different? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY break down ?1901? by Phoenix, exploring the split between rock and electronic music that occurred in the 2000s, how their relationship with producer Philippe Zdar brought that electronic influence to their sound, and the guys try to definitively solve just what this song is about.  Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to tailorbrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today. Songs Discussed: ?1901? - Phoenix ?If I Ever Feel Better? - Phoenix ?Ballade de Melody Nelson? - Serge Gainbourg ?Losing My Edge? - LCD Soundsystem ?Deceptacon (DFA Remix)? - Le Tigre ?Floating? - Jape ?Meddle (Baron Von Luxxury?s Technicolor Remix)? - Little Boots ?Phoenix? - Daft Punk ?Feeling for You? - Cassius ?1999? - Cassius ?(If It) Hurts Just a Little? - Donna Summer ?I Love You So? - Cassius ?I Feel a Song (In My Heart)? - Sandra Richardson ?Why I Love You ? - Jay-Z and Kanye West ?Lisztomania (Classixx Version)? - Phoenix ?Cyan? - Kindness ?We Danced Together (SebastiAn)? - The Rakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to tailorbrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today. Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to tailorbrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today. Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/OneSong today. Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to TailorBrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today. Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY break down The Pharcyde?s ?Runnin?,? the track from the legendary hip-hop group that brought new flavor to the West Coast sound in the ?90s. They dive into the group?s introspective lyrics about vulnerability and personal struggle, how they met and collaborated with soon-to-be legendary producer J Dilla (at the time known as Jay Dee), and how Dilla?s genre-reinventing beatmaking style ? blending old school hip-hop and bossa nova samples ? helped The Pharcyde popularize the alternative hip-hop movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special re-run of One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY are breaking out their skinny jeans, thrifted leather jackets, and statement hairstyles as they breakdown classic indie banger, "Maps." The duo explore everything from the origins of the New York indie scene, to the Yeah Yeah Yeah?s writing process, to Karen O?s incredible onstage presence. Come for the fuzzy guitars, stay for the bangs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Destiny is calling us to discuss the making of an unforgettable jam you?ve heard at countless weddings, karaoke bars, and sporting events. So open up your eager eyes (and ears)! On this episode of One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY break down The Killers? 2003 hit, ?Mr. Brightside.? They discuss where frontman Brandon Flowers drew inspiration to write this song (i.e.: Oasis, U2, and a bout of infidelity), why it?s become a catchy millennial anthem, how The Killers became one of the biggest rock bands of the 21st century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there such a thing as a ?perfect song?? Well if there?s someone who might be able to make it, leave it to one of the most culturally influential artists in music and fashion history! On this episode of One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY break down Grace Jones? 1985 chart-topping, club-ready hit, ?Slave To The Rhythm.? They dive into all the layers that make this song so pristine ? including Grace?s smooth, powerful voice, the lush '80s synths, a really funky bass line, and D.C.-style go-go beats ? and talk about the creative team that helped Grace attain international icon status as a boundary-breaking musician and model.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regulators?MOUNT UP! Get ready for One Song history to be made. On this episode, Grammy-nominated rapper, producer, DJ, and masterful storyteller Warren G joins Diallo and LUXXURY to break down his 1994 G-funk classic hit, ?Regulate.? Warren shares stories about learning to produce music while growing up in Long Beach, meticulously crafting beats and selecting the samples for his hit song, and taking West Coast hip-hop to a whole new level. By the end of this episode, you'll know things like: Did this artist invent G-funk? Is the story that Warren G and Nate Dogg tell in this song a true story? And is the Eastside Motel a real place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Song Nation ? won?t you smile for another episode? Because we know you?re gonna love it! On this episode of One Song, actor, comedian and musician Jon Benjamin (Archer, Bob?s Burgers) joins Diallo and LUXXURY to break down one of Steely Dan?s most beloved, jazz-infused songs from 1977, ?Peg.? They discuss the lengths the band?s core duo ? Walter Becker and Donald Fagen ? went to achieve their vision for this song and its album 'Aja' (it took 40 musicians!), and why it may be ?one of the strangest hits to ever grace the mainstream.? (Pitchfork?s words, not ours.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Spooky Season falls across the land, no mere mortal can resist the power of this 1983 smash hit. On this very special Halloween episode of One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY break down Michael Jackson?s spookiest pop song, ?Thriller.? They discuss how the King of Pop teamed up with Quincy Jones to make the iconic title track for the best-selling album of all time (70 million+ copies!), and how its cinematic music video redefined what a music video can even be. And prepare yourself to hear Michael?s isolated and stacked vocals?they?ll make you jump right out of your seat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there?s anything you want done, baby, just turn to a legendary artist who knows how to do it naturally. On this episode of One Song, award-winning journalist, author, and podcaster Danyel Smith (Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop) 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All you ever wanted and all you ever needed from Diallo and LUXXURY is here in this episode. Okay, well, not *everything,? but in Part Two of our Depeche Mode special, the guys break down band?s biggest hit, ?Enjoy The Silence.? Get ready to learn Depeche Mode?s techniques for crafting moodier, darker, and more atmospheric sounds, why this song took them to global superstar status, and how they paved the way for countless bands to create synth-driven, danceable music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Question ? how much do Diallo and LUXXURY love Depeche Mode? Answer ? so much that they couldn?t pack it all into one episode. So get ready for a thorough two-part deep dive on these pioneers who defined the sound of electronic music! In Part One, the guys discuss Depeche Mode?s early years and their dynamic approach to using synthesizers and drum machines to make their music. Plus, they break down how ?People Are People? was made ? the song that took them from the underground scene to breaking into the U.S. market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, we?re sharing another podcast that LUXXURY and Diallo both love: Petty Crimes. It's a weekly comedy podcast where co-hosts and long-time friends Ceara Jane O?Sullivan and Griff Stark-Ennis add a playful twist to the world of true crime. In each episode, the hosts passionately investigate minor interpersonal disputes and deliver a hilarious yet analytical verdict.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from Las Vegas, Diallo and LUXXURY are joined by Grammy-nominated R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and actor Tank to discuss one of the top party jams of the 1990s: ?Poison? by Bell Biv DeVoe. On this special episode, they discuss how three former members of New Edition took R&B to a new level by blending rapping and singing, pull back the curtain on how the song was made (remember that iconic drum intro and those smooth harmonies?!), and state the case for why you should never trust a big butt and a smile.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Song Nation ? you don?t have to worry no more. Diallo & LUXXURY know you can go without learning how The Weeknd?s massive 2015 hit, ?Can?t Feel My Face,? made him into a global megastar. On this episode, they break down how The Weeknd collaborated with Swedish powerhouse songwriter Max Martin and his team to make a diamond-certified, chart-topping, dark R&B song, and peel back the layers on those Michael Jackson-inspired vocals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're gonna burn, burn, burn to the wick if you don't recognize this song as one of the greatest rock anthems of all time! On this episode, Diallo and LUXXURY break down "Barracuda," a rally cry for empowerment and defiance that broke barriers for women in rock in the 1970s. They dive into Ann and Nancy Wilson's masterful vocal and guitar work respectfully, discuss how the song was fueled by anger and frustration over sexist activity they faced, and talk about how Heart became one of the first successful women-led rock bands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether times are good or bad, happy or sad, Diallo & LUXXURY are here to comfort you by breaking down one of the most memorable R&B songs of all time. On this episode, the guys discuss how Al Green wrote the ?Let?s Stay Together? so quickly, why producer WIllie Mitchell?s influenced Green?s singing style, and share Green?s sweet, isolated falsetto vocals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On One Song, we do our best to give flowers to artists we admire, especially those who left us far too soon. On this episode, Diallo and LUXXURY break down Juice WRLD?s monster hit from 2018, ?Lucid Dreams.? They dive into what influenced Juice to channel his emotions into his music, how his signature song brought emo rap to the mainstream, and why the song?s lyrics about heartbreak and mental health inspired a younger generation to comprehend their emotions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there?s not a soul out there, or someone to hear your prayer, just turn to one of the most popular and successful musical groups of all time ? ABBA. On this episode of One Song, actor and comedian John Early (Now More Than Ever; The Afterparty) joins Diallo & LUXXURY to break down the Swedish disco supergroup?s hit ?Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)." They discuss how the members of ABBA managed to craft the song in the middle of a divorce, how their meticulous production process makes their songs so catchy, and why the Swedes are so incredible at songwriting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One, two, three, and to the fo' -- Diallo & LUXXURY is at yo' do'...ready for another One Song episode! And on this episode, they break down Dr. Dre's hit that introduced the world to g-funk, tell the story of how Dre recruited Snoop to be a featured artist, and discuss why "'G' Thang" has become one of the most influential hip-hop tracks of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hipsters Unite? This week on One Song, Diallo Riddle and Luxxury are tackling a confrontational track from one of the most successful alt rock bands of the 90?s ? ?Cherub Rock? by The Smashing Pumpkins. The guys go deep on the early 90?s indie rock scene, band frontman Billy Corgan?s quest for musical family, and the Pumpkins? complicated relationship with the indie rock community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the hosts of One Song, Diallo Riddle and Luxxury know a thing or two about being a duo. This week, One Song?s most dependable pairing uses their knowledge to analyze ?I Can?t Go For That? from the hitmaking duo of Daryl Hall and John Oates. Join the guys as they break down the tenuous balance of creative partnerships, the effects of the blue-eyed soul phenomenon, and uncover the secret third person who co-wrote many of Hall & Oates? biggest hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, we?re sharing another music podcast that LUXXURY and Diallo both love. It?s called Switched On Pop, and it?s about the making and meaning of popular music, hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding. The episode we?re sharing focuses on the fact that the first half of 2024 has been for the ?pop girlie.? It seems like every major artist who?s dominated the discourse this year has been a woman, ostensibly making music about what it means to be a woman. There?s Camila Cabello's "Chanel no.5,? Lorde and Charli XCX working out the labyrinth of emotions that come with female friendship on the ?Girl, so confusing? remix, and Sabrina Carpenter?s ode to the female ego, ?Please Please Please." On this episode, Charlie, Nate, and Reanna ? with some insight from journalist Ilana Kaplan ? unpack these tracks at length, exploring what these artists are saying about femininity, and by extension, themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is creeping ever okay? If you ask Rachel Lindsay (co-host of the "Higher Learning" podcast)?it is when TLC does it. This time on One Song, Diallo is joined by Rachel (who fills in as guest host) to break down why ?Creep? is sneakily an empowerment anthem, the impact of the song's unforgettable music video, and how TLC?s look and sound evolved on their second album, "CrazySexyCool." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special re-run, 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. The song Work it is the first single from Missy Elliot's 2002 album Under Construction. Stems, interpolations and sampled songs from Peter Pipe by Run-D.M.C, The Request Line by Rock Master Scott and more. Music genres: Hip hop, R&B, progressive rap, Female Rappers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What good is a format if you can?t break it every now and then? On this special episode of One Song, Diallo & LUXXURY break out the listener mailbag, answer some DMs, and bring an entirely new angle to the "Buffalo Soldier"/"The Banana Splits" theme song connection. Finally, they react to the early contenders for the Song of the Summer from Tommy Richman, Sabrina Carpenter, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY frolic through "Flowers" -- Miley Cyrus' smash hit from 2023. Along the way, they discuss the track's importance as an self-love and empowerment anthem, its connection to Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man," and pose a very important question: Can Diallo say ?I can love me better than you can? without sounding narcissistic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special rerun, 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The importance of Blondie?s ?Call Me? can?t be quantified in sales alone. Sure, it was a global hit. But it?s also a part of cinematic history: It?s played during the iconic opening sequence of the movie American Gigolo, starring Richard Gere. It is one of the signature compositions of the man they call the ?godfather of disco?, Giorgio Moroder. And let?s not forget the vocal and lyrical contributions of the legendary singer, Debbie Harry. Join hosts Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY as the break down this classic track.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, WE BEEF! Join LUXXURY and Diallo Riddle as they unpack the history and evolution of diss tracks, break down the Drake v Kendrick Lamar spat, and explore how disses work in other genres because, lest we forget, white people are messy too. The chaps are not alone on this journey: They are joined by comedian King Willonius who scored a viral hit with his contribution to the Drake v Kendrick battle, BBL Drizzy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song we?re sharing another music podcast that LUXXURY and Diallo Riddle both love: It?s called Broken Record.  The tagline for the show is ?liner notes for the digital age? and each episode features a different in-depth conversation with an iconic artist. This time it?s Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament from Pearl Jam. Broken Record is hosted by Justin Richmond, with interviews by producer Rick Rubin, writer Malcolm Gladwell, former New York Times editor Bruce Headlam, and Leah Rose.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this very special episode of One Song, Diallo Riddle & LUXXURY are joined by hiphop legend Questlove, and a live studio audience packed with the One Song Nation. Questlove chose this week?s song, Cold Lampin? with Flavor, and the great man guides us through its place in hip-hop history, the Bomb Squad?s prodigious use of sampling, and how it represents a masterclass in production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1973, Dolly Parton released her seminal track ?Jolene?. In the years that have followed, the song has been reinterpreted and reimagined by many artists including Olivia Newton John, Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, the White Stripes, and, of course, Beyonce. On this episode of One Song, LUXXURY and Diallo Riddle are joined by comedy legend Andy Richter to talk through the history and impact of this singular anthem, and the many Jolenes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices