One Song

This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY are joined by Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer, DJ and music executive Bryan-Michael Cox to break down what makes DeBarge’s “I Like It” so special.  They discuss the group’s experiences with Motown and the Gordy family, the lofty expectations the label had for them as successors to the Jackson 5’s throne, and the just why “I Like It” has been sampled and interpolated countless times.Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today.Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to tailorbrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today.Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today!Songs Discussed:“I Like It” - DeBarge“Believe” - Usher“Saturday” Childish Gambino“Stop! Don’t Tease Me” - DeBarge“I Call Your Name” - Switch“Throw Some D’s” - Rich Boy fr. Polow Da Don“30 for 30” - SZA and Kendrick Lamar“What’s Your Name” - DeBarge“A Dream” - DeBarge“I Ain’t Mad At Cha” - 2Pac “Somebody’s Watching Me” - Rockwell“I Like It (I Wanna Be Where You Are)” - Grand Puba“Ride Wit Me” - Nelly“My Place” - Nelly“I Want It All” - Warren G“Joy” - Blackstreet“The Lady In My Life” - Michael Jackson“Candy” - Cameo“I Said I Love You” - Babyface“Love’s Train” - Con Funk Shun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thieving magpies or just pioneers of interpolation?  Join Diallo and Luxxury as they unpack Led Zeppelin’s legacy of musical borrowing through the lens of “Whole Lotta Love.” They touch on a few other major cases of accused plagiarism from the band, from “Dazed and Confused” to “Stairway to Heaven,” break down the legendary guitar solo from “Whole Lotta Love,” and discuss why the Muppets’ Animal is the best drummer to learn from.Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today.Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to tailorbrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today.Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today!Songs Discussed:“Whole Lotta Love” - Led Zeppelin“Whole Lotta Love” - Ike & Tina Turner“Dazed and Confused” - Led Zeppelin“Dazed and Confused” - Jake Holmes“Dazed and Confused” - The Yardbirds“You Need Love” - Muddy Waters“Hoochie Coochie Man” - Muddy Waters“You Shook Me” - Led Zeppelin“I Can’t Quit You Baby” - Led Zeppelin“Stairway to Heaven” - Led Zeppelin“Taurus” - Spirit“Chim Chim Cher-ee” - from Mary Poppins“Turn the Heater On” - New Order“Why?” - LUXXURY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to get smooth One Song Nation? Join Diallo and LUXXURY as they break down George Benson’s “Give Me the Night,” a song that helped usher in a wave of jazz-influenced pop music in the 1980’s.  The guys talk about the dream team of producer Quincy Jones and songwriter Rod Temperton, George Benson’s unparalleled ability to play the guitar, scat and roller skate backwards, and why this song is an anthem for sexy uncles everywhere.  Plus, if you can help Diallo figure out the identity of a song that’s been stuck in his head for decades, he might buy you dinner!Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/OneSong today.Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to TailorBrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today.Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cash in now One Song Nation, because this week Diallo & LUXXURY are going deep on Jane’s Addiction’s “Mountain Song,” a song that helped kick-start the wave of alternative music that defined the sound of the late 80’s and 1990’s.  They break down the band’s place in the Los Angeles music scene, how the band synthesized disparate influences - from funk to metal to psychedelia - to create a cohesive and original new sound, and the complex relationships between the band members that ultimately lead to their breakup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do awards shows make you cry? If so, you've come to the right place. Join Diallo and LUXXURY as they break down this year's Grammy nominees and share their predictions for who they think will win.  Plus, they’ll answer some of your DMs and dive into the story behind the sample in Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, join Diallo and LUXXURY as they look back on their formative concert experiences.  Listen in to find out what shows influenced their sounds as budding DJs and musicians, which Coachella headliner Diallo most regrets missing, and why LUXXURY has left shows a bloody mess not once - but twice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Song Nation -- Diallo and LUXXURY are taking a quick break this week. In the meantime, search the archives for episodes you may have missed. They'll be back with new episodes of One Song very soon in January. Stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on One Song, join hosts Diallo and LUXXURY as they revisit their favorite moments of the show in 2024. Get ready to relive the stems and samples that blew their minds, one-of-a-kind parodies that only the guys could make, revelations with special guests, and of course -- some surprising *INTERPOLATIONS.* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all members of the Lambily – it’s time! On this episode, Diallo, LUXXURY and One Song EP Lesley Gwam break down Mariah Carey’s 1994 hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You” – which actually hit the top of the Billboard charts 25 years after its release. They discuss how Mariah co-wrote the song with her longtime writing partner, Walter Afanasieff, and the sonic elements they chose that made the song into an unforgettable addition to the Christmas music canon. Get your ears ready for Mariah's marvelous, isolated vocals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve probably hear “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music more times than you can remember...but have you *really* thought about how often it's been interpolated? And which version is the most iconic? On this episode, Diallo and LUXXURY break down “7 Rings,” Ariana Grande’s smash hit that puts a modern twist on that classic Broadway tune. They discuss how Ariana was inspired to write this song after a post-breakup shopping spree, and how she and her songwriting team worked in cadences and flows inspired by several different rappers. Plus, the guys peel back the layers on how the famous melody went from the stage and screen to a pop banger several decades later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices