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1. BONUS: Kyle Gordon Interview

   27 Oct 2026 · 1 h 01 min

   Our full Patreon interview with Kyle Gordon: comedian, musician, and internet sensation ("Mr. Jambo", "Planet of the Bass") emerges from behind the paywall! In the lead up to the release of his new album Kyle Gordon Is…

2. Pete Rock and CL Smooth’s “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)”

   22 Oct 2026 · 1 h 13 min

   What song taught you how to grieve? We’re getting emotional on this one as we dive into the foundational 90s hip hop track and dedication song: “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” by Pete Rock and CL Smooth. Diallo…

3. Sade's "Smooth Operator"

   15 Oct 2026 · 1 h 36 min

   How many words can we use to describe Sade’s voice? Hint: the answer is more than ten. We’re kicking off a new season of One Song with an all-timer: Sade’s 1984 jazz-soul-pop classic, “Smooth Operator”. Diallo and…

4. Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence"

   8 Oct 2026 · 1 h 08 min

   We’re revisiting an episode with all you ever wanted and all you ever needed from Diallo and LUXXURY. Okay, well, not everything, but in Part 2 of our Depeche Mode special, the guys break down the band’s biggest hit,…

5. Depeche Mode's "People Are People"

   2 Oct 2026 · 1 h 16 min

   This week, we’re revisiting an important 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…

6. Geoff Barrow (Portishead) interview/battle!

   24 Sep 2026 · 1 h 11 min

   Hey One Song Nation, we’re excited to announce a whole spate of new episodes coming your way starting October 15! We’ve got a new partner and a bunch of new songs to break down. But first, we’re opening the Patreon to…

7. Rihanna's "Umbrella"

   18 Sep 2026 · 1 h 14 min

   We’re revisiting an episode that goes beyond music’s cultural impact to talk about its meteorological impact. When Rihanna's Umbrella topped the charts in the UK, it coincided with a period of heavy rain and flooding.…

8. James Brown’s “Funky Drummer (Part 2)”

   10 Sep 2026 · 1 h 14 min

   This episode is made in partnership with Spotify. SongDNA beta is available on Spotify Premium. Check out “Funky Drummer” on SongDNA via the Spotify mobile app. Why did the drum beat that birthed hip hop only cost 50…

9. James Brown's "Funky Drummer" (Part 1)

   3 Sep 2026 · 1 h 17 min

   Was James Brown the inventor of funk? Diallo & LUXXURY dive into “Funky Drummer (Part 1)” the first half of the nine-minute funk epic that cemented James Brown as a true master of the genre. They get into the song’s…

10. Dolly Parton's "Jolene"

    27 Aug 2026 · 1 h 25 min

    In memory of Dolly Parton, we’re revisiting our episode about her seminal 1973 track “Jolene.” In the years that have followed, the song has been reinterpreted and reimagined by many artists including Olivia Newton…

11. BONUS: Interview with Kyle Gordon (Preview)

    26 Aug 2026 · 17 min · Trailer

    Hey One Song Nation, we hope you enjoy this snippet of our conversation with comedian, musician, and internet sensation Kyle Gordon. You can find the full interview free on our Patreon at patreon.com/onesong. And if…

12. Bob Marley's "Jamming"

    21 Aug 2026 · 1 h 26 min

    This week, we’re revisiting a One Song favorite. Bob Marley’s music is everywhere. And, in a sense, so is Bob Marley: His image appears in murals around the world, on college dorm-room posters, and in a recent…

13. Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings”

    13 Aug 2026 · 1 h 16 min

    We revisit this classic episode where Diallo and LUXXURY break down “7 Rings,” Ariana Grande’s smash hit that puts a modern twist on the classic Broadway tune “My Favorite Things.” Grande has since become one of pop’s…

14. The Killers' "Mr. Brightside"

    7 Aug 2026 · 1 h 31 min

    Destiny has called us to revisit one of our favorite One Song episodes about the making of an unforgettable jam you’ve heard at countless weddings, karaoke bars, and sporting events. So open up your eager eyes (and…

15. The Jacksons "Can You Feel It"

    31 Jul 2026 · 1 h 10 min

    How do you follow “I Want You Back” when the world still sees you as kids? Diallo & LUXXURY dive into “Can You Feel It,” the record that helped transform the Jackson 5 into The Jacksons. They explore the musical legacy…

16. The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back"

    23 Jul 2026 · 1 h 11 min

    How do five brothers from Gary, Indiana arrive at Motown and change pop music almost overnight? This week, Diallo & LUXXURY dive into the Jackson 5’s explosive debut, “I Want You Back,” and break down the impossible…

17. Metallica’s “Master of Puppets”

    17 Jul 2026 · 57 min

    From the One Song archives, we’re going metal with one of the biggest riff monsters ever recorded: Metallica’s “Master of Puppets.” Diallo and LUXXURY break down a song bursting with musicianship, angst, and intricate…

18. The Pharcyde’s “Runnin'”

    9 Jul 2026 · 1 h 19 min

    This week we dig into the archives to revisit a One Song favorite. 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…

19. Madonna's "Into the Groove" with Guillermo Díaz

    3 Jul 2026 · 1 h 07 min

    This week on One Song, we're re-sharing another favorite from our archives, “Into the Groove”. Hosts Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are joined by Madonna superfan — and star of hit show, Scandal — Guillermo Díaz to discuss…

20. Gorillaz "Feel Good Inc"

    26 Jun 2026 · 1 h 04 min

    This week, we’re leaving the guitar-smashing world of Blur behind and stepping into the strange, animated universe of Gorillaz with their massive 2000s classic “Feel Good Inc.” Diallo & LUXXURY break down how Damon…

21. Blur's " Song 2"

    19 Jun 2026 · 1 h 05 min

    This week, we’re turning the amps all the way up and diving deep into Blur’s explosive, ridiculous, accidentally immortal anthem “Song 2.” Diallo & LUXXURY break down how a two-minute blast of blown-out drums, filthy…

22. The B-52's "Love Shack" with Don Was

    11 Jun 2026 · 1 h 13 min

    How did a personal tragedy influence one of the most essential party anthems in the new wave canon? This week on One Song, Diallo & LUXXURY break down the B-52’s “Love Shack” with legendary Grammy award-winning…

23. Earth, Wind & Fire's "Let's Groove" with Estelle

    4 Jun 2026 · 1 h 21 min

    This week, we're taking you back to another of our favorite episodes... so 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…

24. Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It"

    28 May 2026 · 1 h 14 min

    This episode is made in partnership with Spotify. SongDNA beta is available on Spotify Premium. Check out This Is How We Do It on mobile here:…

25. Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy” (Bad Boy Remix ft. ODB) with Durand Bernarr

    21 May 2026 · 1 h 03 min

    This week on One Song, we're re-sharing another favorite from our archives. This time, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are joined by singer, Durand Bernarr. The trio explore Mariah Carey’s Fantasy, and talk through every…

26. Devo's "Whip It" with Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh

    14 May 2026 · 1 h 08 min

    Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale join Diallo & LUXXURY to break down their classic new-wave hit “Whip It.” They discuss the band’s origins at Kent State, share the surprising influences on the song from Roy…

27. Blondie's "Rapture" with Fab 5 Freddy

    7 May 2026 · 1 h 26 min

    Fab 5 Freddy says One Song’s fly, stems are playing, you’ll say “my my!” This week, Fab 5 Freddy returns to help Diallo and LUXXURY breakdown the first Billboard #1 song to feature rapping, Blondie’s “Rapture”. They…

28. Interview with Fab 5 Freddy

    30 Apr 2026 · 1 h 08 min

    Have you ever wondered where the name hip-hop came from? This week, Diallo and LUXXURY sit down with artist, television host and cultural steward of the early New York hip-hop scene, Fab 5 Freddy, to discuss his new…

29. Introducing "Diallo & LUXXURY Talk About Music" on Patreon

    23 Apr 2026 · 50 min

    Hey One Song Nation! We're bringing you a special episode pulled from Diallo & LUXXURY's new Patreon. In this episode, the guys talk about Coachella, break down the viral KEXP performance from Angine De Poitrine and…

30. Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

    16 Apr 2026 · 53 min

    We’re taking you back to one of our very first episodes, talking 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.…

31. Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman" with Danyel Smith

    9 Apr 2026 · 1 h 30 min

    We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes of One Song this week featuring award-winning journalist, author, and podcaster Danyel Smith (Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop). Danyel joins…

32. The Beatles' "A Day In The Life"

    2 Apr 2026 · 1 h 05 min

    How do you end one of the greatest albums of all time? Maybe you need to bring in a 40 person orchestra. This week on One Song, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY continue their two-part exploration of the Beatles with one of…

33. The Beatles' "Helter Skelter"

    26 Mar 2026 · 1 h 04 min

    A flaming ashtray. A saxophone mouthpiece. Blistered fingers. How did one of the Beatles’ most chaotic recording sessions lead to a raucous masterpiece that paved the way for metal? On the first part of this Beatles…

34. Outkast's "Ms. Jackson"

    19 Mar 2026 · 59 min

    This week on One Song, we're re-sharing one of our favorite episodes, possibly the greatest ever apology song ever recorded: It’s OutKast’s multi-platinum ode to a complicated relationship and “baby’s drama mama”, Ms.…

35. Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know"

    12 Mar 2026 · 1 h 05 min

    How did a 21-year-old unknown transform a deeply personal breakup into one of the defining hits of the ’90s? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dive into “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette, unpacking the raw vocal…

36. The Cure's "Just Like Heaven"

    5 Mar 2026 · 1 h 12 min

    Is “Just Like Heaven” The Cure’s pop masterpiece? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dive into the 1987 crossover hit, unpacking what makes it the purest distillation of The Cure’s sound while tracing the band’s blend of goth…

37. Nas' "NY State of Mind"

    26 Feb 2026 · 1 h 05 min

    Why does “N.Y. State of Mind” still feel like the gold standard for hip-hop lyricism three decades later? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dig into Nas’ landmark track, tracing its origins from Queensbridge to Columbia…

38. The Rolling Stones' "Paint it Black"

    19 Feb 2026 · 1 h 02 min

    How did one of rock’s most successful bands of all time accidentally create one of the darkest hits in pop history? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dig into The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black,” unpacking the band’s…

39. Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z's "Crazy In Love"

    12 Feb 2026 · 59 min

    How did “Crazy in Love” announce Beyoncé’s arrival as a solo superstar? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dig into this career-defining moment, breaking down the iconic Chi-Lites horn sample, Beyoncé’s commanding vocal…

40. The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army"

    5 Feb 2026 · 1 h 04 min

    How does a song with no bass and no chorus become a global anthem with the most recognizable riff of the 21st century? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY break down The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army,” exploring the cultural…

41. Fugees' "Ready or Not" w/ Wyclef Jean

    29 Jan 2026 · 1 h 12 min

    What song connects 1960s soul, Irish new age, and ’90s hip-hop? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY go deep on Fugees’ classic “Ready or Not” with special guest Wyclef Jean. Together, they deconstruct the track’s haunting beat,…

42. Diana Ross' "Upside Down"

    22 Jan 2026 · 1 h 06 min

    How did Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards flip disco on its head with Diana Ross’ chart-topping solo hit “Upside Down”? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY explore the Chic production, groove-driven arrangement, and rare outtakes…

43. Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean"

    14 Jan 2026 · 1 h 04 min

    What makes “Billie Jean” one of the most timeless pop songs ever? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dive into Michael Jackson’s masterpiece, unpacking its iconic (and borrowed) bassline, the innovative engineering that shaped…

44. 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre's "California Love"

    5 Jan 2026 · 1 h 01 min

    How did “California Love” crystallize Tupac Shakur at his peak? LUXXURY and Diallo dive into the West Coast anthem, untangle its stacked list of collaborators, and examine how Pac’s charisma and contradictions collide…

45. Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You"

    25 Dec 2025 · 1 h 29 min

    What makes a holiday song so timeless that it can top the charts decades after it’s released? On this episode, Diallo, LUXXURY, and One Song Executive Producer Lesley Gwam break down Mariah Carey’s 1994 hit “All I Want…

46. Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly" w Shawn Stockman: Part Two

    18 Dec 2025 · 1 h 10 min

    Is “Motownphilly” one of the most doo-wop-influenced R&B tracks of all time? In part two of their Boyz II Men deep dive, Diallo and LUXXURY explore the group’s iconic vocals for “Motownphilly”, the slow-jam legacy of…

47. Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly" w/ Shawn Stockman: Part One

    11 Dec 2025 · 1 h 11 min

    What made the music of 90s R&B groups so infectious? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY welcome 4x Grammy Award-winner Shawn Stockman as they kick off a two-part breakdown of Boyz II Men’s legacy with their…

48. Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" with Sam Sanders

    4 Dec 2025 · 1 h 00 min

    Is “Dreams” what it sounds like when personal chaos becomes collective brilliance? In this live episode from On Air Fest with KCRW, Diallo and Luxxury explore this Fleetwood Mac classic with journalist and podcast host…

49. Deee-Lite's "Groove Is In The Heart"

    27 Nov 2025 · 1 h 19 min

    How did Deee-Lite turn a wild mix of samples into a timeless dance-floor anthem? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY reshare a One Song favorite, unpacking the eclectic patchwork that makes “Groove Is in the Heart” so…

50. D'Angelo's "Devil's Pie"

    20 Nov 2025 · 1 h 13 min

    How did D’Angelo’s ‘Devil’s Pie’ foreshadow the sound of his seminal album Voodoo? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY discuss D’Angelo’s upbringing and influences, the unmistakable Dilla influence of the rhythm…