SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) Original Motion Picture Soundtrackcomplements the 2025 documentary directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ahmir Questlove Thompson, which debuted at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. This double vinyl showcases some of the best tracks by Sly & The Family Stone, offering a perfect fusion of psychedelic soul and funk. In addition to the well-known hits, the soundtrack also includes seven rare and previously unreleased mixes and alternate versions, along with three new edits by Questlove and Brooklyn-based DJ, remixer, and hip-hop producer J.Period.

Release Date: 5/9/2025

2-LP Track Listing:

Side A
1. Sing A Simple Song (Alternate Mix)
2. Underdog
3. Trip To Your Heart (Alternate Mix)
4. Dance to the Music (J.PERIOD Edit)
5. MLady

Side B
1. Everyday People (J.PERIOD Edit)
2. Hot Fun In The Summertime (Interlude)
3. Hot Fun In The Summertime (mono single master)
4. Everybody Is A Star (mono single master)
5. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
6. Thank You For Talkin To Me, Africa (alternate mix)

Side C
1. Family Affair (Questlove Rhythm King Edit)
2. Runnin Away (Alternate Mix)
3. Just Like A Baby
4. Babies Makin Babies (Interlude)
5. If You Want Me To Stay (alternate version)

Side D
1. Thankful N Thoughtful (alternate version)
2. Family Affair (Wedding Band Interlude)
3. Cant Strain My Brain
4. Stand! (Take 1)
5. Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)