James Pants
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| Born | James Singleton |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Stones Throw |
| Website | www |
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James Singleton, known professionally as 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]
Early life
[edit | edit source]Singleton's father is a Presbyterian minister and he has lived in Texas, Boston, and Spokane.[5]
Singleton used to be in a rap group called Ballistix in Austin, Texas.[5]
Singleton 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.
Career
[edit | edit source]Singleton interned at Stones Throw offices.[2] After releasing several singles and compilations with Stones Throw, he released his debut album, Welcome, in 2008. The second James Pants LP, Seven Seals, was released in July 2009;[6] his third, self-titled LP was released on May 3, 2011, and his fourth LP, Savage, was released on April 14, 2015.
Singleton currently resides in New York City and works as a software engineer for Bloomberg L.P.[7] He is affiliated with the Red Bull Music Academy.[5]
Discography
[edit | edit source]Albums
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]- James Pants Meets Egyptian Lover, 2009 Stones Throw Records (split 12 with Egyptian Lover)
- New Tropical, 2010 Stones Throw Records
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ [1] Archived May 22, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Stones Throw Records: James Pants
- James Pants Interview Fact Magazine
- James Pants Interview Red Bull Music Academy
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