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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1:04:41
Beastie Boys' "Sabotage" w/ Nick Kroll
Listen all y’all, it’s “Sabotage” this week on One Song. To help break down this 1994 Beastie Boys classic, Diallo and LUXXURY are joined by the incredibly talented actor, comedian, writer, and producer Nick Kroll. On this episode, they discuss the impact of the iconic (and hilarious) music video directed by Spike Jonze, unpack why not all white rappers are built the same, and learn how Beastie Boys producer/engineer Mario Caldato Jr. served as inspiration for the lyrics. Plus, Nick tells the guys about the time he performed a cabaret version of “Sabotage.”
One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=f5e3eb90a58549a0
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Songs Discussed:
"Sabotage" - Beastie Boys
"Cooky Puss" - Beastie Boys
"Fight For Your Right" - Beastie Boys
"Paul Revere" - Beastie Boys
"Remote Control" - Beastie Boys
"So What'Cha Want" - Beastie Boys
"When the Levee Breaks" - Led Zeppelin
"Rhymin & Stealin" - Beastie Boys
"The Big Beat" - Billy Squier
"Sweet Emotion" - Aerosmith
"Killing in the Name" - Rage Against the Machine
"LA Deli" - Sloppy Secondz
"Get It Together" - Beastie Boys ft. Q-Tip
"Intergalactic" - Beastie Boys
"Tezeta" - Mulatu Astatke
"A Day In The Life" - The Beatles
"Sex Machine" - James Brown
"Family Affair" - Sly & The Family Stone
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1:15:56
Introducing: ReLiving Single
This week on One Song, we’re sharing a new podcast from our friends at Hartbeat: ReLiving Single. It’s the official, unofficial rewatch podcast for the iconic sitcom that changed the game. They dive into the episode’s drama, the show's unforgettable characters, and why Living Single and other Black-led shows dominated the '90s. In this first episode, real-life besties Erika Alexander and Kim Coles revisit the Living Single pilot, “Judging by the Cover,” where Regine’s new man comes with one big red flag: a whole wife.
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55:38
Dawn Penn's "You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)"
Wake the town and tell the people! This week, Diallo and LUXXURY explore
the cultural conversation between the U.S. and Jamaica through the lens
of Dawn Penn’s 1994 dancehall classic “You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No).
They trace the melody’s origins in blues music, follow its evolution
into reggae, and highlight why out of so many versions, it’s Dawn Penn’s
rendition that makes you wanna wine up.
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Songs Discussed:
"You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)" - Dawn Penn
"Daughters of the Kaos" - Luscious Jackson
"Freaks" - Vicious feat. Doug E. Fresh
"Ring the Alarm" - Tenor Saw
"Bam Bam" - Sister Nancy
"Pose Off" - Red Fox feat. Screechy Dan
"Simmer Down" - The Skatalites feat. Bob Marley and The Wailers
"You Don't Love Me" - Willie Cobbs
"She's Fine, She's Mine" - Bo Diddley
"Fool For Love" - Prince Jazzbo
"Concrete Jungle" - Big Youth
"No, No, No" - K.C. White
"For Health And Strength" - Triston Palmer
"Fish Market" - Steely & Clevie
"Wake The Town" - U-Roy
"Girl I've Got a Date" - Alton Ellis
"No No No" - Ghostface Killah
"No, No, No" - Jae Millz
"Yes, Yes, Yes (Jah Jah Loves Me)" - Dawn Penn
"Cloud 909" - Lone
One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=2ddf2f1fcdd44d42
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1:05:03
Roy Ayers' "Everybody Loves The Sunshine"
Just bees and things and one song that’s been sampled over 100 times! This week, Diallo and LUXXURY break down “Everybody Loves The Sunshine,” from the godfather of neo-soul, Roy Ayers. They discuss L.A.’s jazz scene, explore Roy Ayer’s lasting influence on modern music, and pose an inconceivable question: Is there really no vibraphone on “Everybody Loves The Sunshine”?
One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=5174a4931e4c4bc2
Songs Discussed:
"Everybody Loves The Sunshine" - Roy Ayers
"Running Away" - Roy Ayers Ubiquity
"Description of a Fool" - A Tribe Called Quest
"What Are We Gonna Do?" - Luxxury
"Flying Home" - Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra
"Memphis Underground" - Herbie Mann
"I Love You Michelle" - Roy Ayers
"We Live In Brooklyn Baby" - Roy Ayers Ubiquity
"Borough Check" - Digable Planets
"Mystic Voyage" - Roy Ayers Ubiquity
"The Third Eye" - Roy Ayers
"Passin' Me By (Fly As Pie Remix)" - The Pharcyde
"My Life" - Mary J Blige
"Ooh" - Roy Ayers
"Pothole" - Tyler, The Creator feat. Jaden Smith
"You Can't Turn Me Away" - Sylvia Striplin
"Get Money" - Junior M.A.F.I.A. feat. the Notorious B.I.G.
"Tell It Like It T-I-Is (MK Underground Mix)" - The B-52's
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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.
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