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• Change feat. Luther Vandross "Searching"

  You’ve heard his voice sampled by Kendrick Lamar and SZA in “Luther,” but do you know his story? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack the track that helped launch Luther Vandross into the spotlight – Change’s “Searching.” They dig into his early days singing with David Bowie and Chic, explore the lore behind the Italo-disco group Change, and bask in the glow of Luther’s isolated vocals.  One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=fea71c7e24294487 Songs Discussed: “Luther” - Kendrick Lamar & SZA “Searching” - Change feat. Luther Vandross “If This World Were Mine” - Luther Vandross & Cheryl Lynn “If This World Were Mine” - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell “A House Is Not a Home” - Luther Vandross “Young Americans” - David Bowie “Funky Music (Is A Part Of Me)” - Luther Vandross “Fascination” - David Bowie “Foot Stomping - Part 1” - The Flares “Fame” - David Bowie “Le Freak” - Chic “I Want Your Love” - Chic “Everybody Dance” - Chic “I’m A Man” - The Spencer Davis Group “I’m A Man” - Macho “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” - Steam “Sugar, Sugar” - The Archies “Yummy, Yummy, Yummy” - Ohio Express “Man In The Mirror” - Michael Jackson “That’s What Friends Are For” - Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder “The Glow of Love” - Change “Yakety Yak” - The Coasters “Body Language” - Queen “Juice” - Eva Shaw & DillanPonders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Patrice Rushen's "Remind Me" with Patrice Rushen

  One Song is closing out our celebration of Black Music Month with award-winning musician and composer Patrice Rushen. Alongside LUXXURY and Diallo, Patrice delves into the artistic foundation and creative process that shaped her beloved 1982 classic “Remind Me.” One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=e2023fe26fc7497a Songs Discussed: “Remind Me” - Patrice Rushen “Forget Me Nots” - Patrice Rushen “Number One” - Patrice Rushen “Take Your Time” - Heavy D & the Boyz “Fallin’ In Love” - Faith Evans “I Need You Tonight” - Junior M.A.F.I.A. “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” - Sly & The Family Stone “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” - Stevie Wonder “Speak Like A Child” - Herbie Hancock “As” - Stevie Wonder “Doing It To Death” - The J.B.’s “I Feel For You” - Prince “I Wanna Be Your Lover” - Prince Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Roots' “The Next Movement”

  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 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. Say goodbye to sticky notes and calendar confusion with Skylight. Go to SkylightCal.com/OneSong for $30 off your 15 inch Calendar. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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