Épisodes

  • Jane's Addiction's "Mountain Song"

    Jane's Addiction's "Mountain Song"
    Jan 23 2025
    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.
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    1 h et 19 min
  • Grammy Predictions + Listener Mailbag

    Grammy Predictions + Listener Mailbag
    Jan 16 2025
    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.”
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    59 min
  • The Concerts That Made Us

    The Concerts That Made Us
    Jan 10 2025
    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!
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    1 h et 3 min
  • Taking A Quick Break

    Taking A Quick Break
    Jan 2 2025
    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!
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    2 min
  • Favorite Moments of 2024

    Favorite Moments of 2024
    Dec 26 2024
    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.*
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    49 min
  • Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You"

    Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
    Dec 20 2024
    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!
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    1 h et 27 min
  • Ariana Grande's "7 Rings"

    Ariana Grande's "7 Rings"
    Dec 12 2024
    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.
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    1 h et 14 min
  • The Pharcyde's "Runnin'"

    The Pharcyde's "Runnin'"
    Dec 5 2024
    On this episode of One Song, 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 the ‘90s. They dive into the group’s introspective lyrics about vulnerability and personal struggle, how they met and collaborated with soon-to-be legendary producer J Dilla (at the time known as Jay Dee), and how Dilla’s genre-reinventing beatmaking style – blending old school hip-hop and bossa nova samples – helped The Pharcyde popularize the alternative hip-hop movement.
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    1 h et 19 min