One Song is continuing our celebration of Black Music Month with “The Next Movement” by The Roots. In this episode, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack how The Roots carved out an alternative lane at a time when mainstream hip-hop glorified a culture of excess. Plus, Diallo shares exclusive insights from Questlove about the unique production tricks that went into creating this iconic track.
One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=0e286afa9edd4746
Songs Discussed:
"The Next Movement" - The Roots
"One More Chance" - The Notorious B.I.G.
"What They Do" - The Roots
"Hypnotize" - The Notorious B.I.G.
"Proceed" - The Roots
"Distortion To Static" - The Roots
“Essaywhuman?!!!??!” - The Roots
"Clones" - The Roots
"Episodes" - The Roots
"Act Won (Things Fall Apart)" - The Roots
"Hollywood Swinging" - Kool & The Gang
"Feel So Good" - Mase
"Act Too (Love of My Life)" - The Roots feat. Common
"You Got Me" - The Roots feat. Erykah Badu
"Mr. Sandman" - The Chordettes
"The Seed (2.0)" - The Roots feat. Cody ChesnuTT
"Squabble Up" - Kendrick Lamar
"Whatcha Mean" - Greentea Peng
"It's Gettin' Hectic" - The Brand New Heavies feat. Gang Starr
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1:01:52
Sly and the Family Stone's "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" w/ Novena Carmel
This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY are resharing a special "thank you" episode in honor of the late musical genius Sylvester Stewart aka Sly Stone. In this episode, they discuss Sly and The Family Stone's 1970 classic "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" with a very special guest – Sly's daughter, DJ and KCRW radio host Novena Carmel.
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1:04:59
Parliament's "Mothership Connection"
This June on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY are celebrating Black Music
Month. They're kicking it off with Parliament’s 1975 funk classic
“Mothership Connection.” In this episode, they delve into Parliament's
innovative theatrics, the song's Afro-futurist narrative, and why George
Clinton is the crazy cool grand-unc of hip-hop.
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Songs Discussed:
"Mothership Connection (Star Child)" - Parliament
"Let Me Ride" - Dr. Dre
"Bring The Noise" - Public Enemy
"99 Problems" - Ice T feat. Brother Marquis
"Cosmic Slop" - Funkadelic
"Up For The Down Stroke" - Parliament
"The Payback" - James Brown
"Papa's Got a Brand New Bag (1975)" - James Brown
"Juicy Fruit" - Mtume
"Flash Light" - Parliament
"P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)" - Parliament
"Doing It To Death" - The J.B.'s
"Let Me Ride" - Dr. Dre
"Regulate" - Warren G & Nate Dogg
"Me Myself and I" - De La Soul
"(Not Just) Knee Deep" - Funkadelic
"Hay" - Crucial Conflict
"I'll Stay" - Funkadelic
"I Know You Got Soul" - Eric B. & Rakim
"I Know You'll Like It Too" - Funkadelic
"Redbone" - Childish Gambino
"Wesley's Theory" - Kendrick Lamar
"Burning Down The House" - Flying Lotus
"Hyena" - Travis Scott
"Bonin' In The Boneyard" - Fishbone
"Girl Like Me" - PinkPantheress
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1:06:14
Robin S.'s "Show Me Love"
This week on One Song, we’re talking house music and the enduring influence of Robin S.’s “Show Me Love.” In their discussion, Diallo and LUXXURY trace the song's evolution from its R&B pop origins to the transformative remix by DJ StoneBridge that propelled the song to the top of the charts. Plus, LUXXURY recreates the iconic bass line that gets everyone out on the dance floor.
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1:08:18
Teena Marie's "Square Biz"
Teena Marie is one of R&B’s most enduring artists, and in many ways, she perfectly encapsulates what it means to be Black famous. This week, Diallo and LUXXURY break down her 1980 hit “Square Biz” and explore the nuance of her legacy.
They revisit her career-breaking collaborations with Rick James, celebrate her musical prowess, and ask the question: Is Teena Marie “blue-eyed soul” or in a league of her own?
One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=e7bd872adc3044ad
Songs Discussed:
"Square Biz" - Teena Marie
"Lovergirl" - Teena Marie
"Loverboy" - Billy Ocean
"Behind The Groove" - Teena Marie
"Ghetto Life" - Rick James
"On The Wings Of Love" - Jeffrey Osborne
"Tutti Frutti" - Pat Boone
"Tutti Frutti" - Little Richard
"I'm A Sucker For Your Love" - Teena Marie
"It Must Be Magic" - Teena Marie
"Super Freak" - Rick James
"Portuguese Love" - Teena Marie
"Wake Up" - Bill Wolfer
"1, 2 Step" - Ciara feat. Missy Elliot
"Rapture" - Blondie
"Firm Biz" - The Firm
"Emergency Room" - Ford & Lopatin
"Gnarly" - KATSEYE
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On each episode of ONE SONG, friends Diallo Riddle (Emmy-nominated star and creator of HBO Max’s 'South Side' and IFC’s 'Sherman’s Showcase') and Blake "LUXXURY" Robin (Music Producer & TikTok creator) will hilariously break down ONE SONG from the pop music canon that you know - or need to know - but have never heard quite like this.