Different Strokes by Different Folks

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Different Strokes by Different Folks
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Remix album by
ReleasedJuly 13, 2005
Genre Soul
Length61:49
Label Hear Music (12-track release)
Epic Records (14-track release)
Producer Sylvester Stewart
Jerry Goldstein, Glenn Stone, Steve Berkowitz
Alternative cover
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Starbucks 12-track version
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Different Strokes by Different Folks is a remix and cover album by American funk, and soul band Sly and the Family Stone.

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Description

Released first as a Starbucks-exclusive in 2005, this version (recognizable by its black background cover) featured 12 tracks. The extended 14-track version of the album was released in 2006 by Epic Records It included two additional tracks: "Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey" and "Thank You Rhythm Nation 1814". Each track is a remix of a previously released Sly and the Family Stone song.

Track listing

No.TitleGuest ArtistsLength
1."Dance to the Music" will.i.am 4:04
2."Everyday People" Maroon 5 2:46
3."Star" The Roots 4:25
4."Runnin' Away" Big Boi feat. Sleepy Brown & Killer Mike 4:04
5."Family Affair" John Legend & Joss Stone with Van Hunt 3:42
6."(You Caught Me) Smilin'"Scar, CeeLo Green, Big Boi & DJ Swiff3:52
7."If You Want Me to Stay" Devin Lima 3:32
8."I Get High On You"The Wylde Bunch3:36
9."Love City" Moby 4:57
10."You Can Make It If You Try" Buddy Guy & John Mayer 5:34
11."Sing a Simple Song" Chuck D, D'Angelo & Isaac Hayes 6:37
12."I Want to Take You Higher" Steven Tyler & Robert Randolph 5:09
13."Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey" Nappy Roots feat. Martin Luther 4:07
14."Thank You Rhythm Nation 1814" Janet Jackson & DJ Reset 5:17

References

  1. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Sly & The Family Stone: Different Strokes By Different Folks > Review" at AllMusic. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  2. Vrabel, Jeff (January 23, 2006). "Various: Different Strokes By Different Folks". PopMatters.