Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly" w/ Shawn Stockman: Part One
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
--------
1:07:34
--------
1:07:34
Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" with Sam Sanders
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
--------
59:12
--------
59:12
Deee-Lite's "Groove Is In The Heart"
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
--------
1:17:56
--------
1:17:56
D'Angelo's "Devil's Pie"
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
--------
1:11:50
--------
1:11:50
Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life"
How did “Lust for Life” become Iggy Pop’s ultimate reinvention? Diallo and LUXXURY dive into his Berlin partnership with David Bowie, unpack the unstoppable Motown-inspired drumbeat, and reveal the meaning behind one of Iggy’s most provocative lines.
One Song Spotify Playlist
Songs discussed:
“Lust for Life” - Iggy Pop
“Search and Destroy” - The Stooges
“Stay” - David Bowie
“Nightclubbing” - Iggy Pop
“Rock and Roll (Pt. 2)” - Gary Glitter
“Closer” - Nine Inch Nails
“What In The World” - David Bowie
“Sound and Vision” - David Bowie
“The Passenger” - Iggy Pop
“Heroes” - David Bowie
“You Can’t Hurry Love” - The Supremes
“Barbara Ann” - The Beach Boys
“Rock Around the Clock” - Bill Haley and His Comets
“Touch Me” - The Doors
“C’mon Marianne” - Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
“Maneater” - Daryl Hall & John Oates
“Town Called Malice” - The Jam
“Are You Gonna Be My Girl?” - Jet
“Fun House” - The Stooges
“Down On The Street” - The Stooges
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.