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One Song

One Song

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 On each episode of ONE SONG, friends Diallo Riddle (Emmy-nominated star and creator of HBO Max’s 'South Side' and IFC’s 'Sherman’s Showcase') and Blake "LUXXURY" Robin (Music Producer & TikTok creator) will hilariously break down ONE SONG from the pop music canon that you know - or need to know - but have never heard quite like this.Copyright 2024 Hartbeat Music
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  • Change feat. Luther Vandross "Searching"

    Change feat. Luther Vandross "Searching"
    Jul 3 2025
    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. One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=fea71c7e24294487 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Patrice Rushen's "Remind Me" with Patrice Rushen

    Patrice Rushen's "Remind Me" with Patrice Rushen
    Jun 26 2025
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • The Roots' “The Next Movement”

    The Roots' “The Next Movement”
    Jun 19 2025
    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 "Hollywood Swinging" - Kool & The Gang "Feel So Good" - Mase "Act Too (Love of My Life)" - The Roots feat. Common "You Got Me" - The Roots feat. Erykah Badu "Mr. Sandman" - The Chordettes "The Seed (2.0)" - The Roots feat. Cody ChesnuTT "Squabble Up" - Kendrick Lamar "Whatcha Mean" - Greentea Peng "It's Gettin' Hectic" - The Brand New Heavies feat. Gang Starr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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Great perspective on the music behind the music! #interpolation

I would like to hear their thought on Switch and Debarge music!

Great Podcast

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Great music history and host interaction. I wish they played the song once completely

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Great show - I was instantly impressed after watching a few shorts on another app. I found them on Audible to hear it all in full.

Full of knowledge on history of music in both production and its place in culture then and now!

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