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  • 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre's "California Love"

    2Pac ft. Dr. Dre's "California Love"
    Jan 5 2026
    How did “California Love” crystallize Tupac Shakur at his peak? LUXXURY and Diallo dive into the West Coast anthem, untangle its stacked list of collaborators, and examine how Pac’s charisma and contradictions collide to create a lasting cultural moment. One Song Spotify Playlist Songs Discussed: “California Love” - 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre “Same Song” - Digital Underground feat. 2Pac “Keep Ya Head Up” - 2Pac “Dear Mama” - 2Pac “Changes” - 2Pac “What’z Ya Phone #” - 2Pac “777-9311” - The Time “Pain” - 2Pac feat. Stretch “Ambitionz Az a Ridah” - 2Pac “Hail Mary” - 2Pac “Thug Luv” - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony feat. 2Pac “Paper Planes” - M.I.A. “Ill Street Blues” - Kool G Rap & DJ Polo “Woman To Woman” - Joe Cocker “With A Little Help From My Friends” - Joe Cocker “Knick Knack Patty Wack” - EPMD “West Coast Poplock” - Ronnie Hudson “So Ruff, so Tuff” - Zapp “Magic’s Rap” - Magic Fraga “ROCKIN” - Shoreline Mafia “Funky Little Beat” - Connie “Love” - Lambrini Girls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h
  • Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You"

    Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
    Dec 25 2025
    What makes a holiday song so timeless that it can top the charts decades after it’s released? On this episode, Diallo, LUXXURY, and One Song Executive Producer Lesley Gwam break down Mariah Carey’s 1994 hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” They dig into how Mariah co-wrote the track with longtime collaborator Walter Afanasieff, and the sonic choices that turned it into an unforgettable Christmas classic. Get your ears ready for Mariah’s marvelous, isolated vocals! Don’t let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code ONESONG at Monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 28 min
  • Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly" w Shawn Stockman: Part Two

    Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly" w Shawn Stockman: Part Two
    Dec 18 2025
    Is “Motownphilly” one of the most doo-wop-influenced R&B tracks of all time? In part two of their Boyz II Men deep dive, Diallo and LUXXURY explore the group’s iconic vocals for “Motownphilly”, the slow-jam legacy of Boyz II Men and the current climate of R&B music. One Song Spotify Playlist Songs Discussed: “Motownphilly” - Boyz II Men “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Bab” - Barry White “Teddy’s Jam” - Guy “Can You Stand The Rain” - New Edition “It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday” - G.C. Cameron “End Of The Road” - Boyz II Men “Doin’ Just Fine” - Boyz II Men Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to Quince.com/ONESONG for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 9 min
  • Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly" w/ Shawn Stockman: Part One

    Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly" w/ Shawn Stockman: Part One
    Dec 11 2025
    What made the music of 90s R&B groups so infectious? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY welcome 4x Grammy Award-winner Shawn Stockman as they kick off a two-part breakdown of Boyz II Men’s legacy with their debut single “Motownphilly”. They discuss Shawn’s musical influences, Boyz II Men’s early career development, and the New Jack Swing that elevated them to the next level. One Song Spotify Playlist Songs Discussed: “Motownphilly” - Boyz II Men “End Of The Road” - Boyz II Men “I’ll Make Love To You” - Boyz II Men “On Bended Knee” - Boyz II Men “One Sweet Day” - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men “Bears” - Zebra “Love Said Not So” - Bebe & CeCe Winans “Don’t Believe The Hype” - Public Enemy “1-4-All-4-1” - East Coast Family “Iseha” - Another Bad Creation “Please Don’t Go” - Boyz II Men “I Want Her” - Keith Sweat “Planet Rock” - Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force “A Fifth Of Beethoven” - Walter Murphy “It Don’t Mean A Thing” - Chuck Brown “Brass Monkey” - Beastie Boys “I Want To Be Free” - Ohio Players “Kool Is Back” - Funk, Inc. “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” - Yes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 10 min
  • Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" with Sam Sanders

    Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" with Sam Sanders
    Dec 4 2025
    Is “Dreams” what it sounds like when personal chaos becomes collective brilliance? In this live episode from On Air Fest with KCRW, Diallo and Luxxury explore this Fleetwood Mac classic with journalist and podcast host Sam Sanders. Together, they dive into the Rumours-era drama and unravel why the magic of “Dreams” feels both intensely personal and universally resonant. One Song Spotify Playlist Songs Discussed: “Dreams” - Fleetwood Mac “Silver Springs” - Fleetwood Mac “Albatross” - Fleetwood Mac “I’ll Be Around” - The Spinners “Dancing On My Own” - Robyn “Hey Ya!” - Outkast “My Ship” - Herbie Hancock “Boom Boom Pow” - Black Eyed Peas “Nice & Slow” - Usher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 min
  • Deee-Lite's "Groove Is In The Heart"

    Deee-Lite's "Groove Is In The Heart"
    Nov 27 2025
    How did Deee-Lite turn a wild mix of samples into a timeless dance-floor anthem? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY reshare a One Song favorite, unpacking the eclectic patchwork that makes “Groove Is in the Heart” so irresistible. Come for the groove, stay for the Bootsy Collins outtakes. Don't let financial opportunity slip through the cracks, use code ONESONG at Monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 18 min
  • D'Angelo's "Devil's Pie"

    D'Angelo's "Devil's Pie"
    Nov 20 2025
    How did D’Angelo’s ‘Devil’s Pie’ foreshadow the sound of his seminal album Voodoo? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY discuss D’Angelo’s upbringing and influences, the unmistakable Dilla influence of the rhythm section, and pay respects to the groundbreaking R&B pioneer. Head to Wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair's Black Friday Sales for up to 70% off! One Song Spotify Playlist SONGS DISCUSSED: “Devil’s Pie” - D’Angelo “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” - D’Angelo “Brown Sugar” - D’Angelo “Lady” - D’Angelo “Send It On” - D’Angelo “King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown” - Augustus Pablo “Sea of Tranquility” - Kool & The Gang “The Root” - D’Angelo “Castles Made of Sand” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Kick in the Door” - The Notorious B.I.G. “Supa Star” - Group Home “And If I Had” - Teddy Pendergrass “Train in Vain” - The Clash “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” - McFadden & Whitehead “Jericho Jerk” - Pierre Henry & Michel Colombier “Psyche Rock” - Pierre Henry & Michel Colombier “You Know My Steez” - Gang Starr “The Love Song” - Da Bush Babees feat. Mos Def. “The Charade” - D’Angelo and The Vanguard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 12 min
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