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Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy” with guest Durand Bernarr Nov 16, 2023

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This time on One Song, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are joined by singer, Durand Bernarr. The trio explore Mariah Carey’s Fantasy (Bad Boy Remix ft. ODB), 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.

Artist: Mariah Carey

Album: Daydream

Released: 1995

Genres: Dance Pop, Adult Contemporary

Featured songs: Daydream Interlude by Mariah Carey, Genius of Love by Tom Tom Club, Big Energy by Latto, It's Nasty by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, Genius Rap by Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison, High Speed by 2Pac with Outlawz, One by Busta Rhymes with Erykah Badu, Only In California by Mack 10 with Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg, Lovin' You by Minnie Ripertn, Emotions by Mariah Carey, Freefall by KAYTRANADA with Durand Bernarr, Best of My Love by The Emotions, Got to Be Real by Cheryl Lynn

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Massive Attack's "Teardrop" Nov 09, 2023

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Love is a verb, love is a doing word: And this week on One Song Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are not short on things to say about Massive Attack’s trip-hop anthem, Teardrop. Join the fellas as they trace the group’s history from curious kids to electronica pioneers, take a look inside the song’s haunting melody, and the “voice of God” vocal supplied by Elizabeth Fraser.

Come for the teardrops on the fire, stay for the breakdown one of 90s pop music’s greatest what-ifs: What would it have been like if, as one of Massive Attack’s producers intended, Madonna had sung the track.

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Janet Jackson's 'Control' album (w. special guest Jimmy Jam) - Pt. 2 Nov 02, 2023

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Diallo and LUXXURY continue their conversation with legendary producer Jimmy Jam in part two of this special double episode of One Song. They break down the making of Janet Jackson’s classic album “Control” with deep dives into the writing and production of Miss Jackson’s classic songs: “Nasty” “Control” and “When I Think of You." This is the second episode of a two-part special with Jimmy Jam.

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Janet Jackson's 'Control' album (w. special guest Jimmy Jam) - Pt. 1 Oct 26, 2023

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Legendary producer Jimmy Jam joins Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY to break down the making of Janet Jackson’s classic album, “Control”. Jimmy takes us inside the studio and breaks down the process of getting to know Ms. Jackson (if you’re nasty) and creating a sound and attitude that worked for her. This is the first of a two-part special with Jimmy Jam.

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Metallica's "Master of Puppets" Oct 19, 2023

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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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Britney Spears “Toxic" Oct 12, 2023

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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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Beyoncé “Break My Soul” with guest Bresha Webb Oct 05, 2023

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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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Prince “Let’s Go Crazy” with guest Bashir Salahuddin Sep 28, 2023

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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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Nirvana “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Sep 21, 2023

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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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Missy Elliot “Work It” with guest Punkie Johnson Sep 14, 2023

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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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