Diana Ross' "Upside Down"
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,...
22 Jan 1h 5min
Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean"
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 engine...
14 Jan 1h 2min
2Pac ft. Dr. Dre's "California Love"
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 contr...
5 Jan 59min
Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
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 19...
25 Dec 20251h 27min
Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly" w Shawn Stockman: Part Two
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 sl...
18 Dec 20251h 9min
Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly" w/ Shawn Stockman: Part One
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 lega...
11 Dec 20251h 10min
Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" with Sam Sanders
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 journalis...
4 Dec 202559min
Deee-Lite's "Groove Is In The Heart"
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 ...
27 Nov 20251h 17min
