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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 m…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
A Brief History of Diss Tracks
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 othe…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Introducing: Broken Record
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 …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Public Enemy's "Cold Lampin' with Flavor" live with Questlove
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, …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Dolly Parton's "Jolene" with Andy Richter
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, L…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Tears for Fears' "Head Over Heels"
This time on One Song Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY not only tackle a song that, arguably, possesses the ultimate accolade: It is Diallo’s favorite song to sing at karaoke. “Head Over Heels” by Tears for…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
De La Soul's "Buddy"
Back in the late 80s gangsta rap was booming. But three kids from Long Island emerged to spread a message of peace, love, and unity. Those three kids -- Posdnuos, Maseo, and Trugoy the Dove -- were D…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Radiohead's "Creep"
You love this song. But the band who wrote it? They hate it. And in many ways, that’s entirely appropriate. Because on this episode of One Song Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are wading deep into a song t…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Rihanna's "Umbrella"
Usually on One Song we focus on the music's cultural impact. But this time we're talking about the meteorological impact! When Rihanna's Umbrella topped the charts in the UK, it coincided with a peri…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Bob Marley's "Jamming'"
Bob Marley’s music is everywhere. And, in a sense, so is Bob Marley: He was the subject of a recent biopic, there are murals painted of him around the world, and his poster is still common in college…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago