James Pants
| James Pants | |
|---|---|
.jpg) James Pants at Poitiers, 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Boogie, noise rock, funktronic, hip-hop, electronica, experimental |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Stones Throw Records |
| Website |
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James Pants is an American multi-instrumental recording artist. Although his music defies simple categorization, he is promoted as a purveyor of the "fresh beat," an early-1980s sound with influences from 1980s soul, electro boogie, early rap, new wave, and post-punk disco.[1][2][3][4]
He was discovered by DJ and Stones Throw Records head Peanut Butter Wolf, whom he approached while still in high school. When Peanut Butter Wolf did a gig in his hometown of Austin, Texas, Pants left his prom, with his date in tow, to meet him at the show. From there, he interned at Stones Throw offices.[2] After releasing several singles and compilations with Stones Throw, he released his debut album, Welcome, in 2008. His second LP, Seven Seals, was released in July 2009,[5] his third, self-titled LP was released on May 3, 2011, and his fourth LP, Savage, was released on April 14, 2015.
He currently resides in Cologne, Germany.
Discography
Albums
- Welcome, CD, 2008 Stones Throw Records
- Seven Seals, CD, 2009 Stones Throw Records
- James Pants, CD, 2011 Stones Throw Records
- Savage, CD, 2015 Stones Throw Records
EPs
- James Pants Meets Egyptian Lover, 2009 Stones Throw Records (split 12 with Egyptian Lover)
- New Tropical, 2010 Stones Throw Records
References
- ↑ Archived May 22, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
- 1 2 "Interview with James Pants". Basic Soul. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
- ↑ "James Pants | Stones Throw Records". Stonesthrow.com. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
- ↑ "James Pants Goofs Off". XLR8R. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
- ↑ "Electronic Beats – Your Digital Daily". Electronicbeats.net. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
External links
- Stones Throw Records: James Pants
- James Pants Interview Fact Magazine
- James Pants Interview Red Bull Music Academy