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This week on One Song, we're re-sharing another favorite from our archives, “Into the Groove”. Hosts Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are joined by Madonna superfan — and star of hit show, Scandal — Guillermo Díaz to discuss the iconic dancefloor-filler. Come for the isolated Madonna vocals, lore surrounding the recording, and all of the synths. Stay for a breakdown of Guillermo’s many Madonna tattoos and his recollection of the time he met the Queen of Pop.
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This week, we’re leaving the guitar-smashing world of Blur behind and stepping into the strange, animated universe of Gorillaz with their massive 2000s classic “Feel Good Inc.” Diallo & LUXXURY break down how Damon Albarn went from Britpop frontman to the voice behind one of the most original bands of the era — and how a song built on a nasty bassline, eerie laughter, acoustic strums, and De La Soul’s unforgettable feature became impossible to pin down and even harder to forget.

The guys get into Demon Days, Jamie Hewlett’s wild Gorillaz concept, the genius of turning a “band” into a whole fictional world, and why “Feel Good Inc.” feels like a party record, a cartoon transmission, and a weird little warning all at once. Along the way, they trace the early bridge from Blur to Gorillaz, unpack the song’s strange mix of hip-hop, alt-rock, and pop, and talk about how this record keeps finding new life with listeners who weren’t even there the first time around.

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This week, we’re turning the amps all the way up and diving deep into Blur’s explosive, ridiculous, accidentally immortal anthem “Song 2.” Diallo & LUXXURY break down how a two-minute blast of blown-out drums, filthy guitars, and one unforgettable “woo-hoo” became one of the loudest pieces of late-90s pop culture. The guys get into Blur’s post-Britpop reinvention, Damon Albarn’s restless creative brain, Graham Coxon’s chaotic guitar energy, and the question at the center of the whole song: was “Song 2” a joke, a parody, or just a perfect rock record by accident? Along the way, they trace how the track jumped from the studio to sports arenas, commercials, video games, trailers, and TV — plus the early signs of the next band Damon Albarn would create.

Songs Discussed:

"Song 2" - Blur

"There's No Other Way" - Blur

"I'm Free" - The Soup Dragons

"Bettle Bum" - Blur

"Sing" - Blur

"Sing (Original Version) - Seymore

"On Your Own" - Blur

"Song 2 (Unplugged Version)" - Blur

"All Day All Of The Night" - The Kinks

"Hate To Say I Told You So" - The Hives

"Woo Hoo" - The Rock-A-Teens

"Woo Hoo" - The 5,6,7,8's

"Bug Man" - Blur

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How did a personal tragedy influence one of the most essential party anthems in the new wave canon? This week on One Song, Diallo & LUXXURY break down the B-52’s “Love Shack” with legendary Grammy award-winning producer, director and president of Blue Note Records, Don Was. They dive into how the track began as a 10+ minute long jam, outline the influences from classic Motown and Stax records and Don shares the surprisingly emotional story behind the iconic “Tin Roof Rusted” breakdown.

Songs Discussed:

“Love Shack” - The B-52’s

“Walk The Dinosaur” - Was (Not Was)

“Numbers” - Kraftwerk

“Mesopotamia” - The B-52’s

“Tell Me That I’m Dreaming” - Was (Not Was)

“Dancing In The Street” - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

“I Love a Man in Uniform” - Gang of Four

“Fun House” - The Stooges

“Cold Sweat (Parts 1 & 2)” - James Brown and The Famous Flames

“Candy” - Iggy Pop

“Cool Jerk” - The Capitols

“House Of The Rising Sun” - The Animals

“Hold On, I’m Comin’” - Sam & Dave

“Gimme Some Lovin’” - The Spencer Davis Group

“Express Yourself” - Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band

“Express Yourself” - N.W.A.

“Cars” - Gary Numan

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This week, we're taking you back to another of our favorite episodes... so get ready to share the spice of life and glide like a 747 to a classic cookout jam from one of the best selling bands of all time! On this episode of One Song, Grammy Award-winning pop star, rapper, and actress Estelle joins Diallo and LUXXURY to talk about Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1981 hit “Let’s Groove.” They break down band leader Maurice White and his bandmates’ recipe for creating certified gold songs and albums that blend funk, soul, disco, jazz, and beyond; and how their music spreads messages of Afrocentricity, universal love, harmony, and spiritualism.

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