Sly and the Family Stone & Various - Different Strokes by Different Folks (2006)

Different Strokes By Different Folks is the long awaited re-imagining of the music of Sly & the Family Stone, uniting a team of fiery all-star innovation in a revolutionary reversal that turns the notion of "sampling" on its head. Feeaturing an amazing and diverse selection of stars including John Legend, Joss Stone, Steven Tyler, Maroon 5, will.i.am, Big Boi, Janet Jackson, John Mayer and more, this much anticipated album marries old school traditions and new school attitude, creating brand new music. Original Sly & the Family Stone master tapes were given to an array of top artists and producers who then recorded their own contributions onto the masters to create new interpretations of these timeless classics, each with the approval of the reclusive Sly Stone. Columbia. 2006.