This week on One Song, hosts Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are “Under Pressure”. That’s right, the guys are bringing you Queen’s rock monster: A song that was number 1 in three countries, has been ranked as one of the 500 greatest songs of all-time by Rolling Stone magazine, and is often cited as one of the greatest collaborations of all-time … And that’s before we get to the iconic vocals, that bassline, and the story of how “Under Pressure” went from rock history, to hip hop infamy. 

This week on One Song we’re getting “Into the Groove”. Hosts Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are joined by Madonna superfan — and star of hit show, Scandal — Guillermo Díaz to discuss the iconic dancefloor-filler. Come for the isolated Madonna vocals, lore surrounding the recording, and all of the synths. Stay for a breakdown of Guillermo’s many Madonna tattoos and his recollection of the time he met the Queen of Pop.Artist: MadonnaAlbum: Like a VirginReleased: 1984Genres: R&B/Soul, Pop, UK R&BFeatured songs: Call Me Mr Telephone by Cheyne, You Are in My System by The System, I Feel For You by Chaka Khan, Wood Beez by Scritti Polittli, Into the Groovey by Sonic Youth, Into the Groove by Mina, Into The Groove by The Triffids, Into the Hollywood Groove by Madonna, Sidewalk Talk by Jellybean, Toma Que Toma by Tomas Gubitsch.

Join hosts Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY as they recap their favorite (and least favorite!) things of 2023, and look ahead to new music they’re excited for in 2024.

This episode of One Song Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are joined by DJ and KCRW radio host and Sly Stone's daughter Novena Carmel in a special “Thank You” episode. We’re saying thank you to a songwriter, producer and multi instrumentalist who has made us dance to the music, taken us higher, and made us - the everyday people - appreciate the infectiousness of singing a simple song.Artist: Sly and the Family StoneAlbum: "Everybody Is a Star"Released: December 1969Featured songs: Rhythm Nation by Janet Jackson, Sittin' Up in My Room by Brandy, Trip to Your Heart by Sly and the Family Stone, Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J, Yellow Moon by Visacaynes, C'mon and Swim by Bobby Freeman, Laugh, Laugh by The Beau Brummels, Somebody to Love by The Great Society, Thank You For Talkin' to Me, Africa by Sly and the Family Stone, The Nazz by Lord Buckley.

Today on One Song we’re going to be telling you a story. It’s a story about rhythms and remixes, interpolations and sampling. It’s a story about a song that became huge – it’s been in movies, commercials, and it’s one of the most sampled Reggae songs ever. But one of the last people to find out about its success was the singer. This time on One Song Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY bring you the story of Sister Nancy’s Bam Bam.

This time on One Song Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are doing a deep dive into 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. Jackson. 

This time on One Song Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are breaking out their skinny jeans, thrifted leather jackets, and statement hairstyles as they breakdown classic indie banger, Maps. The duo explore everything from the origins of the New York indie scene, to the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s writing process, to Karen O’s incredible onstage presence. Come for the fuzzy guitars, stay for the bangs.Album: Fever to TellReleased: 2003Artist: Yeah Yeah YeahsFeatured songs: Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson, Hold Up by Beyoncé, Can't Gt Used to Losing You by Any Williams, Dance by ESG, Pin by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Y Control by LUXXURY

This time on One Song, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are joined by singer, Durand Bernarr. The trio explore Mariah Carey’s Fantasy (Bad Boy Remix ft. ODB), and talk through every single one of Mariah’s five octaves — not to mention her whistle registers. But, because we’re talking the Bad Boy Remix version of Fantasy, there’s also a lot of ODB high jinx. Including Diallo’s story about the time he had a brush with the ol’ dirty doggy himself. Artist: Mariah CareyAlbum: DaydreamReleased: 1995Genres: Dance Pop, Adult ContemporaryFeatured songs: Daydream Interlude by Mariah Carey, Genius of Love by Tom Tom Club, Big Energy by Latto, It's Nasty by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, Genius Rap by Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison, High Speed by 2Pac with Outlawz, One by Busta Rhymes with Erykah Badu, Only In California by Mack 10 with Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg, Lovin' You by Minnie Ripertn, Emotions by Mariah Carey, Freefall by KAYTRANADA with Durand Bernarr, Best of My Love by The Emotions, Got to Be Real by Cheryl Lynn

Love is a verb, love is a doing word: And this week on One Song Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are not short on things to say about Massive Attack’s trip-hop anthem, Teardrop. Join the fellas as they trace the group’s history from curious kids to electronica pioneers, take a look inside the song’s haunting melody, and the “voice of God” vocal supplied by Elizabeth Fraser. Come for the teardrops on the fire, stay for the breakdown one of 90s pop music’s greatest what-ifs: What would it have been like if, as one of Massive Attack’s producers intended, Madonna had sung the track.

Diallo and LUXXURY continue their conversation with legendary producer Jimmy Jam in part two of this special double episode of One Song. They break down the making of Janet Jackson’s classic album “Control” with deep dives into the writing and production of Miss Jackson’s classic songs: “Nasty” “Control” and “When I Think of You." This is the second episode of a two-part special with Jimmy Jam.