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Stones Throw Records affiliate James Pants is a one-man band whose humorous dance-funk music style is informed by early-'80s R&B/soul and old-school hip-hop as well as whatever thrift-store gear he comes across in his sleepy hometown of Spokane, WA. Born James Singleton, he's a multi-instrumentalist (drums, keyboards, guitar, etc.), a skilled beat-maker, a capable soul singer, and isn't afraid to infuse his music with a self-depreciating sense of humor. He became acquainted with Stones Throw label head Peanut Butter Wolf after a DJ performance, when he offered to take him record shopping the following day. Peanut Butter Wolf gladly accepted the friendly gesture from Pants, and the two stayed in touch for years. ..
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