Diallo Riddle

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

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Episode Appearances

One Song · May 21, 2026

Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy” (Bad Boy Remix ft. ODB) with Durand Bernarr

“Co-host providing cultural context about 1995 hip-hop landscape and Mariah's position in music at that time”

Mariah Carey's vocal technique and whistle registerOld Dirty Bastard's recording process and legacyHip-hop and pop genre convergence (1995-2010)

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One Song · May 14, 2026

Devo's "Whip It" with Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh

“Host of One Song podcast who conducted the interview and broke down the song's production”

Synthesizer production techniques and multi-oscillator Moog configurationsCall-and-response vocal arrangement in pop musicMusic video direction and visual storytelling in new wave

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One Song · May 7, 2026

Blondie's "Rapture" with Fab 5 Freddy

“Co-host of One Song podcast; leads episode discussion and analysis”

Blondie's 'Rapture' production and compositionFirst rap song to reach number one on Billboard chartsHip-hop's early development in the Bronx (1979-1982)

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One Song · Apr 9, 2026

Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman" with Danyel Smith

“Co-host of One Song podcast, leads discussion and musical analysis”

Music Production and Session MusicianshipBlack Women in Music History and Cultural ErasureSongwriting Credits and Publishing Rights

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One Song · Mar 26, 2026

The Beatles' "Helter Skelter"

“Co-host of One Song; provides personal context on discovering The Beatles through cartoons and early records”

Proto-heavy metal music characteristics and originsMulti-track recording and stem isolation in music productionThe Beatles' White Album composition and recording sessions

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One Song · Mar 19, 2026

Outkast's "Ms. Jackson"

“Co-host of One Song podcast; grew up in Atlanta's Cascade Heights neighborhood with Outkast members”

Outkast's production techniques and live instrumentationHip-hop's geographic and cultural identityAtlanta's role in establishing Southern hip-hop sound

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One Song · Feb 26, 2026

Nas' "NY State of Mind"

“Co-host of One Song; actor, writer, director providing cultural and historical context for the episode”

Hip-hop Production Techniques and SamplingMusic Theory in Hip-hop (Phrygian Mode, Tritone, Clave Rhythm)DJ Premier Production Methods and Turntablism

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One Song · Feb 19, 2026

The Rolling Stones' "Paint it Black"

“One Song co-host; actor, writer, director who provides cultural and historical context for Rolling Stones analysis”

Music publishing and songwriting credits equity in 1960s rock bandsHarmonic minor scale and raised seventh degree in rock production4-track recording technology constraints and creative problem-solving

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One Song · Feb 12, 2026

Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z's "Crazy In Love"

“Co-host of One Song; actor, writer, director; provides cultural and production analysis of 'Crazy in Love'.”

Music sampling and copyright lawProducer songwriting credits and publishing splitsSession musician compensation and crediting

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One Song · Nov 27, 2025

Deee-Lite's "Groove Is In The Heart"

“Co-host of One Song podcast; discussed cultural context and personal memories of the song”

Music sampling and copyright law in the 1990sPostmodern music production techniquesDance music and house music crossover to mainstream

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