Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)

Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) (2025)

A Questlove Jawn

112 min★ 7.6 · 1,696 votes

An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.

Release date
January 23, 2025
Country of origin
United States

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Songs from the movieSLY LIVES! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)2025 · 21 tracks
  1. Sing a Simple Song (alternate mix) · Sly & the Family Stone5:55
  2. Underdog · Sly & the Family Stone3:59
  3. Trip to Your Heart (alternate mix) · Sly & the Family Stone4:09
  4. Dance to the Music (J.PERIOD edit) · Sly & the Family Stone3:33
  5. M’Lady · Sly & the Family Stone2:46
  6. Everyday People (J.PERIOD edit) · Sly & the Family Stone2:47
  7. Hot Fun in the Summertime (interlude) · Sly & the Family Stone0:51
  8. Hot Fun in the Summertime (mono single master) · Sly & the Family Stone2:39
  9. Everybody Is a Star (mono single master) · Sly & the Family Stone3:04
  10. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) · Sly & the Family Stone6:21
  11. Thank You for Talkin’ to Me, Africa (alternate mix) · Sly & the Family Stone4:49
  12. Family Affair (Questlove Rhythm King edit) · Sly & the Family Stone4:34
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