The year is 2001 and the place is Texas. Stones Throw head honcho Peanut Butter Wolf is DJing while a sharply dressed young man approaches the DJ Booth with his Prom date in tow to formally introduce himself. Thus begins the story of James Pants. What began as a dream Prom night to see his hero DJ formulated to an internship at Stones Throw to eventually landing the ultimate fantasy by being signed to the roster and championed as the ‘next big thing’ by none other than Peanut Butter Wolf himself (on top of countless critics).

James Pants is a purveyor par excellence of that unmistakable "fresh beat": ‘80s Soul, Electro Boogie, Early Rap, New Wave, & Post-Punk Disco, all of which can be found on his debut album Welcome that will release on May 27th, where James plays drums, keys, guitar and sings on what is by far, the most eclectic Stones Throw release to date.  Think Cameo or Pharrell hanging out with Liquid Liquid while waiting for Egyptian Lover to arrive and you will find yourself sitting in James pants.  The artwork was done by acclaimed Dutch artist Parra alon with a set of sticker and stay tuned to forthcoming remixes by A-Trak, DJ Mehdi, & Mister Mix of 2 Live Crew Fame.

Check out the free MP3s  We’re Through and KA$H and free Podcast from Stones Throw - Music From The Forest & Fabric Podcast for some well orth listening.