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Stevie Wonder “Superstition” Sep 07, 2023

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This time on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY are taking a long hard look at Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” and asking the questions that really matter: Is washing your face and hands a superstition or just good hygiene? What’s a clavinet? And, crucially, what does LUXXURY mean by “Stevie slop”?

Album: Talking Book

Released: 1972

Artist: Stevie Wonder

Genre: Classic Soul

Awards: Grammy Award for Best R&B Song, MORE

Featured songs: Cybernaut by Tonto's Expanding Head Band, Machine Gun by Commodores, Black Cow by Steely Dan, You Make Loving Fun by Fleetwood Mac

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The Beatles “Come Together” Aug 31, 2023

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This week on one song we’re talking all things joo joo eyeball, walrus gumboot, and monkey finger — That’s right, Diallo and LUXXURY are peering into The Beatles word salad masterpiece, Come Together. Come for John Lennon’s breathtaking isolated vocal stems, stay for LUXXRY’s hot takes on Ringo Starr’s drumming skills.

Album: Abbey Road

Artist: The Beatles

Released: 1969

Genres: Blues rock, Swamp rock, Rock, Folk

Featured songs: You Can't Catch Me by Chuck Berry, You Can't Catch Me by John Lennon

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The Music That Made Us Aug 24, 2023

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This time on One Song we’re flipping the script and doing something different: LUXXURY and Diallo will be sharing the songs that changed the way that they listen to music. So come along for the ride and hear about the song that convinced Diallo that he was no longer young, and one that still brings LUXXURY to tears.

Black Ego by Digable Planets
West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys
Pedestal by Portishead
Protect Ya Neck by Wu-Tang
Then She Did... by Jane's Addiction
Every Nose by N.E.R.D

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Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars “Uptown Funk” Aug 17, 2023

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This time on One Song we’ve got a real interpolation-palooza for you! Join Diallo and Blake as they wade through all the different layers of inspiration and interpolation that went into Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’ modern classic: Uptown Funk.

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The Smiths “How Soon is Now” with guest Kaskade Aug 10, 2023

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Live from Las Vegas, Diallo and Blake are joined for this special episode of One Song by superstar DJ, Kaskade. Kaskade chose the song he wanted to explore and he went with a surprising choice for an EDM pioneer: The Smiths 1984 banger, How Soon Is Now. Listen along to find out why the song means so much to Kaskade, and hear team One Song's analysis.

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The Notorious B.I.G. “Mo Money Mo Problems” Aug 03, 2023

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This time Diallo and Luxxury mark the 50th anniversary of hip hop by diving deep into the Notorious B.I.G classic, Mo Money Mo Problems. Join the guys as they break down the song's use of a disco beat, Stevie J's unique contributions, and prepare to feel chills when you hear Biggie's isolated vocals. Album: Life After Death. Genres: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop/Rap. Featured artists: Diddy, Mase

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New Order “Blue Monday” Jul 27, 2023

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This time on One Song, Diallo and Luxxury dig into the biggest selling 12 inch single of all-time: Blue Monday, by New Order. The guys break down how the song was created, its surprising disco influences, and one of the most nonchalant vocal performances ever recorded. Album: Power, Corruption & Lies. Genres: Synth-pop, Alternative/Indie.

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Amy Winehouse “Rehab” Jul 20, 2023

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On the first episode of One Song, Diallo and Luxxury break down a neo soul classic: Rehab, by Amy Winehouse. Listen along as the guys delve into the song’s recording process, Winehouse’s iconic vocal delivery, and its lasting impact on popular music. Album: Back to Black. Genre: R&B/Soul.

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One Song Preview Jul 06, 2023

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Beginning July 19th , One Song with Diallo Riddle & Blake "LUXXURY" Robin will premiere exclusively for SiriusXM subscribers on Laugh Out Loud Radio (channel 96) on Wednesdays at 6pm EST, and then available wherever you get your podcasts every Thursday morning starting July 20th.

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