Diallo Riddle

[funky music] All right.

I'm actor, writer, director, and amateur meteorologist Diallo Riddle.

I think after today you're a professional.

[laughs]

Terms and conditions apply.

I'm actor, writer, director, and sometimes DJ, Diallo Riddle.

And I'm songwriter, DJ, and musicologist Luxury, AKA the guy who whispers, "Interpolation."

And this is One Song.

All right, Luxury, help me end this thing.

I am producer, DJ, songwriter, musicologist, and every Friday night from 10:00 PM till midnight, KCRW DJ Luxury.

And I'm actor, writer, director, and sometimes DJ Diallo Riddle.

And this is One Song.

[record scratching] Luxury, today we are going way back to the song that some would argue gave birth to at least three musical genres.

That's right, Diallo.

This song didn't even crack the top 50 when it came out, but its legacy is enormous.

Mm.

Build quotes faster and source the materials you need to keep your jobs moving, just like that.

At Lowe's.

I'm actor, writer, director, and sometimes deejay Diallo Riddle.

And I'm producer, deejay, songwriter, and musicologist Luxury, AKA the guy who whispers...

Those are the four occupations that actually make up a society.

And so, like, you know, my good friend is Diallo Riddle, who, you know, is the creator of Southside and Sherman Showcase.

He went to school with my sister and brother-in-law.

Brilliant.

On this episode, the story of one song and the many Jolenes.

I'm actor, writer, director, and sometimes DJ, Diallo Riddle.

And I'm producer, songwriter, and musicologist, Luxury, AKA the guy who talks about interpolation on the internet.

And today to talk about Jolene, we have a very, very special guest with us.

Maybe I won't.

[laughs]

Don't be so sure, Diallo Riddle.

Damn it.