James Pants, born James Singleton, is an American multi-instrumentalist and recording artist celebrated for his eclectic "fresh beat" style—a fusion of 1980s soul, electro boogie, early rap, new wave, and post-punk disco. ([stonesthrow.com](https://www.stonesthrow.com/artist/jamespants/?utm_source=openai)) His musical journey began in Austin, Texas, where he was a DJ for a rap group called Ballistix. A pivotal moment occurred when he met Stones Throw Records founder Peanut Butter Wolf after his high school prom, leading to an internship and eventually a recording contract with the label. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Pants?utm_source=openai)) Pants' discography includes notable albums such as "Welcome" (2008), "Seven Seals" (2009), "James Pants" (2011), and "Savage" (2015). ([jamespants.bandcamp.com](https://jamespants.bandcamp.com/?utm_source=openai)) His innovative sound has garnered acclaim from artists like Flying Lotus and Tyler, The Creator, who described him as "one of the most creative fucking people to walk this earth." ([stonesthrow.com](https://www.stonesthrow.com/artist/jamespants/?utm_source=openai))