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One Song

One Song
Hip Hop
R&B
Sampling
Music Production
Beyoncé
Disco
Pop Music
Depeche Mode
Atlanta
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Michael Jackson
Grammys
MTV
Jimi Hendrix
Jolene
Mariah Carey
A Tribe Called Quest
Quincy Jones
Electronic Music
Dr. Dre

ONE SONG is an award-winning music podcast where friends Diallo Riddle (Emmy-nominated star and creator of HBO Max’s South Side and IFC’s Sherman’s Showcase) and Blake "LUXXURY" Robin (Songwriter, Producer, KCRW DJ & TikTok “Interpolation” whisperer) hilariously break down ONE SONG from the pop music canon that you know - or need to know - but have never heard quite like this. The show was named t... more

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As Spooky Season falls across the land, no mere more can resist the power of this 1983 smash hit. On this very special Halloween episode of One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY break down Michael Jackson’s spookiest pop song, “Thriller.” They discuss how the... more

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Our full Patreon interview with Kyle Gordon: comedian, musician, and internet sensation ("Mr. Jambo", "Planet of the Bass") emerges from behind the paywall! In the lead up to the release of his new album Kyle Gordon Is Everywhere, we discussed the fi... more

What song taught you how to grieve? We’re getting emotional on this one as we dive into the foundational 90s hip hop track and dedication song: “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” by Pete Rock and CL Smooth.

Diallo and LUXXURY discuss the emotional... more

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How many words can we use to describe Sade’s voice? Hint: the answer is more than ten. We’re kicking off a new season of One Song with an all-timer: Sade’s 1984 jazz-soul-pop classic, “Smooth Operator”.

Diallo and LUXXURY discuss the origin and evol... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Gordon
Comedian, musician and content creator known for “Mr. Jambo” and “Planet of the Bass”
Episode: BONUS: Kyle Gordon Interview
Geoff Barrow
Portishead, Beak and scores of classic films contributor
Portishead / Invada / Beak
Episode: Geoff Barrow (Portishead) interview/battle!
Andy Richter
Host of Three Questions with Andy Richter, late-night TV veteran
NBC/Conan setup
Episode: Dolly Parton's "Jolene"
Guillermo Díaz
Actor, known for Weeds, Chappelle's Show, Scandal
Episode: Madonna's "Into the Groove" with Guillermo Díaz
Don Was
Producer of the Love Shack track and president of Blue Note Records
Don Was, Blue Note Records
Episode: The B-52's "Love Shack" with Don Was
Durand Bernarr
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer
Episode: Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy” (Bad Boy Remix ft. ODB) with Durand Bernarr
Gerald Casale
Groundbreaking musician, Devo co-founder
Devo
Episode: Devo's "Whip It" with Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh
Mark Mothersbaugh
Groundbreaking musician, Devo co-founder
Devo
Episode: Devo's "Whip It" with Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh
Fab 5 Freddy
Pioneer in graffiti and hip-hop, co-producer and soundtrack co-creator of Wild Style, first host of Yo! MTV Raps
Blondie collaborator, Hip-hop pioneer
Episode: Blondie's "Rapture" with Fab 5 Freddy

Hosts

Diallo Riddle
Host of One Song; actor/writer/director and DJ
LUXXURY
Co-host, producer, DJ

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • Family and wishes

    I put my whole family on to this podcast and we all adore it!! Such good chemistry between the two of you and so much insightful knowledge! I have some wishes: frank ocean and Eminem pls!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lulu Asta
    Denmarka month ago
  • Love the Show!

    Love the blend of genres across episodes on the pod. Waiting on LUXXURY to enlist fellow KCRW DJ Henry Rollins for a Black Flag ep!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dylanh91
    United Statesa month ago
  • Typically Disgusting Display

    Heard you guys on that podcast and I thought you were hilarious! I’m a self-taught musician and I love the way that you unpack the music. Love the show! The Beatles episode is what drew me in 🎸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El-Babirusa
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome!

    I’m a big music fan but not a musician and really love this show. Diallo & Lux have so much knowledge, super interesting to hear them break down the song and give background info on the band/music genre and any other interesting bits of info. Also reckon they have great music taste 👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PML Graphics
    Australia2 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    I love this Podcast and learning about the songs I’ve loved throughout the years and the ones I never knew about.

    Please do The Go! Team - Mayday!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jblade1980
    Australia2 months ago

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Sometimes the banter can feel overlong or train of thought can run long when discussing stems.
Stellar for music nerds; deep production and history insights.
Great cross-genre breadth and enthusiastic hosts keep it engaging.
The hosts' chemistry makes complex topics easy to follow.

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BONUS: Kyle Gordon Interview
Q: Were you feeling a little more political, a little more like, hey, I want to use this platform to be a little bit more like, hey, let's go a little deeper into the significance of what's going on here? Was that conscious or was it sort of spontaneous?
Gordon says the initial idea came spontaneously, but once he realized the implications of parodying Graceland, he researched extensively and worked to make the song's intent clear.
BONUS: Kyle Gordon Interview
Q: At what point did you start to gravitate towards that being maybe the center of maybe your characters or your act or whatever it ended up being?
Gordon began combining music and comedy around 2015 or 2016, using characters and genre parodies as a solo outlet alongside his improv background.
Geoff Barrow (Portishead) interview/battle!
Q: Did breaking down music ruin music for you, Geoff?
Geoff suggests there is value in understanding creation, but warns against abolishing mystery; he advocates balance and warns that too much breakdown can erode magic.
Dolly Parton's "Jolene"
Q: What's one song you love to sing in the shower?
Andy Richter choosed Goldfinger, a playful, high-energy classic, as a lighthearted pick unrelated to Jolene, used to illustrate how people pick songs for mood and setting.
Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy” (Bad Boy Remix ft. ODB) with Durand Bernarr
Q: Durand, what did this remix mean to hip hop and how did it change the landscape for pop crossovers?
The remix showed that hip hop could merge with mainstream pop without diluting either side, signaling a decade-plus shift where pop and R&B often wore hip hop-informed production and vocal styles as a standard. It demonstrated that a pop superstar collaborating with a hip hop icon could redefine chart dynamics and studio storytelling.

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Two music-obsessed hosts dissect iconic tracks by breaking down stems, songwriting credits, and production details. Episodes emphasize cross-genre explorations, publishing nuances, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from guests and collaborators, blending technical analysis with cultural storytelling. Listeners get a dense, nerdy deep dive into how timeless songs are built, reimagined, and licensed across decades, with a playful dynamic between hosts that makes complex topics approachable. A standout throughline is connecting historical context to modern pop and remix culture, making it valuable for creators, engineers, and music fans curious about the mechanics of hit songs.

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1. Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
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3. The Questlove Show
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5. Switched on Pop

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One Song launched 3 years ago and published 172 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on One Song include:

1. Kyle Gordon
2. Geoff Barrow
3. Andy Richter
4. Guillermo Díaz
5. Don Was
6. Durand Bernarr
7. Gerald Casale
8. Mark Mothersbaugh

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