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Olivia Rodrigo's “good 4 u” Aug 21, 2025

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Does ‘good 4 u’ build a bridge over the generational rock / pop divide? Diallo and LUXXURY dive into the teenage scream of Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘good 4 u’. They discuss her deep rock influences, Paramore interpolation woes, and the eternal angst of the break up record.

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Songs Discussed:

“Good 4 u” - Olivia Rodrigo

“Misery Business” - Paramore

“Boulevard of Broken Dream” - Green Day

“Live Your Life” - T.I. feat. Rihanna

“Umbrella” - Rihanna

“Alejandro” - Lady Gaga

“Dragostea Din Tei” - O-Zone

“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” - Taylor Swift

“Higher Love” - Steve Winwood

“vampire” - Olivia Rodrigo

“Doe” - The Breeders

“Just Like Heaven” - The Cure

“On The Bound” - Fiona Apple

“drivers license” - Olivia Rodrigo

“brutal” - Olivia Rodrigo

“Pump It Up” - Elvis Costello & The Attractions

“Subterranean Homesick Blues” - Bob Dylan

“Too Much Monkey Business” - Chuck Berry

“Friday I’m In Love” - The Cure

“Crazy Train” - Ozzy Osborne

“Brain Stew” - Green Day

“Run It Up” - Jarv Dee, Bad Colours, Kas & Jay Park

“L.O.V.E.” - Motor City Drum Ensemble

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The Chemical Brothers' "Let Forever Be" Aug 14, 2025

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Is “Let Forever Be” the most British song of the '90s? Diallo and LUXXURY take a closer look at this era-defining track from the Chemical Brothers, where big beat production meets Britpop swagger and Beatles-esque psychedelia. They reflect on their favorite moments from the duo’s catalog, wade in Noel Gallagher’s introspective lyrics, and explore how the song captures a culture in flux.

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Songs Discussed:

“Let Forever Be” - The Chemical Brothers featuring Noel Gallagher

“Leave Home” - The Chemical Brothers

“Block Rockin’ Beats” - The Chemical Brothers

“Gucci Again” - Schoolly D

“P.S.K.-What Does It Mean?” - Schoolly D

“Change The Beat” - Beside

“Loaded” - Primal Scream

“Acid Tracks” - Phuture

“Setting Sun” - The Chemical Brothers featuring Noel Gallagher

“Tomorrow Never Knows” - The Beatles

“Got Glint?” - The Chemical Brothers

“Hey Boy Hey Girl” - The Chemical Brothers

“Music:Response” - The Chemical Brothers

“Asleep From Day” - The Chemical Brothers

“Out Of Control” - The Chemical Brothers

“Blue Monday” - New Order

“Electric Mainline” - Spiritualized

“Star Guitar” - The Chemical Brothers

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The Beach Boys' "God Only Knows" Aug 07, 2025

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Diallo and LUXXURY swim in the Beach Boys’ achingly beautiful ballad “God Only Knows,” a song that packs emotional vulnerability, baroque instrumentation, and studio innovation into just two and a half minutes. They break down Brian Wilson’s singular vision, Carl Wilson’s tender vocal, and revisit the long-lost sax solo left on the cutting room floor.

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One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=340144ae189641f2

Songs Discussed:

“God Only Knows” - The Beach Boys

“Teachers” - Daft Punk

“Surfin’ USA” - The Beach Boys

“Sweet Little Sixteen” - Chuck Berry

“I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times” - The Beach Boys

“Wouldn’t It Be Nice” - The Beach Boys

“California Girls” - The Beach Boys

“Feel Flows” - The Beach Boys

“Here Comes The Night” - The Beach Boys

“Good Vibrations (Kundalini Mix)” - Psychic TV

“Bad! (Bad!)” - Luxxury

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Lil Jon's "Get Low" with Lil Jon Jul 30, 2025

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Diallo and LUXXURY go from the window to the wall with the King of Crunk himself, Lil Jon, to unpack his 2000s club classic, “Get Low.” The superproducer shares how punk shaped his sound, why his DJ instincts are his secret sauce in the studio, and for the first time ever, reveals an early version of “Get Low”… featuring a vocoder?! Join the guys for a deep dive into the sound that redefined Southern hip-hop and lit up dance floors around the world.

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Songs Discussed:

“Get Low” - Lil Jon & the Eastside Boyz

“Goodies” - Ciara ft. Petey Pablo

“Turn Down For What” - DJ Snake & Lil Jon

“Yeah!” - Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris

“Shots” - LMFAO ft. Lil Jon

“Tell Me When To Go” - E-40 ft. Keak da Sneak

“Freek-A-Leek” - Petey Pablo

“Who U Wit” - Lil Jon & the Eastside Boyz ft. Playa Poncho

“Ice Cream Paint Job” - Dorrough

“Tour (Dynamik Duo Remix)” - Capleton

“Whatz Up, Whatz Up” - Playa Poncho feat. L.A. Sno

“When Will I See You Smile Again?” - Ricky Bell

“My Boo” - Ghost Town DJ’s

“Freak It” - Lathun

“On Broadway” - George Benson

“Re-Ignition” - Bad Brains

“Blitzkrieg Bop” - The Ramones

“Institutionalized” - Suicidal Tendencies

“Rock Lobster” - the B-52’s

“Party Up (Up In Here)” - DMX

“Planet Rock” - Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force

“Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik” - Outkast

“Moments In Love” - Art of Noise

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Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower" Jul 24, 2025

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Is “All Along the Watchtower” the ultimate cover? In part two of their Jimi Hendrix deep dive, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack his best-selling single. They compare it to Bob Dylan’s original, explore the track’s groundbreaking studio experimentation, and explain how Hendrix’s left-handed playing helped shape his unmistakable sound. Plus, find out what happens when a very intoxicated Brian Jones wanders into the recording session.

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Songs Discussed:

“All Along the Watchtower” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Stars On 45” - Stars On 45

“Spanish Castle Magic” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Castles Made of Sand” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Little Wing” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Like A Rolling Stone” - Bob Dylan

“All Along the Watchtower” - Bob Dylan

“Crazy Train” - Ozzy Osbourne

“Crosstown Traffic” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" Jul 17, 2025

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This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY kick off a two-part deep dive into Jimi Hendrix’s legacy, starting with the track that put him on the map—“Purple Haze” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. They unpack the countercultural movement of 1967 that launched Hendrix into stardom and explore how he fused blues and psychedelic rock into something entirely his own. Plus, LUXXURY reveals the one thing every guitarist gets wrong about the song.

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Songs Discussed:

“Purple Haze” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Strawberry Fields Forever” - The Beatles

“Light My Fire” - The Doors

“Somebody to Love” - Jefferson Airplane

“To Sir With Love” - Lulu

“The Letter” - The Box Tops

“Ode To Billie Joe” - Bobbie Gentry

“Testify, Pts. 1 & 2” - The Isley Brothers

“House Of The Rising Sun” - The Animals

“Hey Joe” - The Leaves

“Hey Joe” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Foxey Lady” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Hold It” - Bill Doggett

“Taxman” - The Beatles

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Lil Wayne's “A Milli” with Bangladesh Jul 10, 2025

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Grammy-winning producer Bangladesh joins Diallo and LUXXURY to break down his iconic beat for Lil Wayne’s “A Milli” and his signature style behind hits like “What’s Your Fantasy,” “Diva,” and “Bossy.” Bangladesh dives into his unconventional approach to sampling, his melodic use of the 808, and the concepts woven into his production.

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Songs Discussed:

“A Milli” - Lil Wayne

“Ho” - Ludacris

“What’s Your Fantasy” - Ludacris feat. Shawna

“Bossy” - Kelis feat. Too $hort

“Cannon” - Lil Wayne, Dxtroit Red, Willie the Kid, Freeway & Juice

“Lemonade” - Gucci Mane

“I Left My Wallet in El Segundo (Vampire Mix)” - A Tribe Called Quest

“6 Foot 7 Foot” - Lil Wayne feat. Corey Gunz

“Hip Hop Hooray” - Naughty By Nature

“Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik” - Outkast

“Many Men (Wish Death)” - 50 Cent

“Come Clean” - Jeru The Damaja

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Change feat. Luther Vandross "Searching" Jul 03, 2025

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You’ve heard his voice sampled by Kendrick Lamar and SZA in “Luther,” but do you know his story? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack the track that helped launch Luther Vandross into the spotlight – Change’s “Searching.” They dig into his early days singing with David Bowie and Chic, explore the lore behind the Italo-disco group Change, and bask in the glow of Luther’s isolated vocals.

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Songs Discussed:

“Luther” - Kendrick Lamar & SZA

“Searching” - Change feat. Luther Vandross

“If This World Were Mine” - Luther Vandross & Cheryl Lynn

“If This World Were Mine” - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

“A House Is Not a Home” - Luther Vandross

“Young Americans” - David Bowie

“Funky Music (Is A Part Of Me)” - Luther Vandross

“Fascination” - David Bowie

“Foot Stomping - Part 1” - The Flares

“Fame” - David Bowie

“Le Freak” - Chic

“I Want Your Love” - Chic

“Everybody Dance” - Chic

“I’m A Man” - The Spencer Davis Group

“I’m A Man” - Macho

“Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” - Steam

“Sugar, Sugar” - The Archies

“Yummy, Yummy, Yummy” - Ohio Express

“Man In The Mirror” - Michael Jackson

“That’s What Friends Are For” - Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder

“The Glow of Love” - Change

“Yakety Yak” - The Coasters

“Body Language” - Queen

“Juice” - Eva Shaw & DillanPonders

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Patrice Rushen's "Remind Me" with Patrice Rushen Jun 26, 2025

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One Song is closing out our celebration of Black Music Month with award-winning musician and composer Patrice Rushen. Alongside LUXXURY and Diallo, Patrice delves into her musical foundation and creative process that shaped her beloved 1982 classic “Remind Me.”

One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=e2023fe26fc7497a

Songs Discussed:

“Remind Me” - Patrice Rushen

“Forget Me Nots” - Patrice Rushen

“Number One” - Patrice Rushen

“Take Your Time” - Heavy D & the Boyz

“Fallin’ In Love” - Faith Evans

“I Need You Tonight” - Junior M.A.F.I.A.

“Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” - Sly & The Family Stone

“Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” - Stevie Wonder

“Speak Like A Child” - Herbie Hancock

“As” - Stevie Wonder

“Doing It To Death” - The J.B.’s

“I Feel For You” - Prince

“I Wanna Be Your Lover” - Prince

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The Roots' “The Next Movement” Jun 19, 2025

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One Song is continuing our celebration of Black Music Month with “The Next Movement” by The Roots. In this episode, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack how The Roots carved out an alternative lane at a time when mainstream hip-hop glorified a culture of excess. Plus, Diallo shares exclusive insights from Questlove about the unique production tricks that went into creating this iconic track.

One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=0e286afa9edd4746

Songs Discussed:

"The Next Movement" - The Roots

"One More Chance" - The Notorious B.I.G.

"What They Do" - The Roots

"Hypnotize" - The Notorious B.I.G.

"Proceed" - The Roots

"Distortion To Static" - The Roots

“Essaywhuman?!!!??!” - The Roots

"Clones" - The Roots

"Episodes" - The Roots

"Act Won (Things Fall Apart)" - The Roots