PECULIAR and largely instrumental old school electro from a laid-back Texan.

James Pants is far better than his name might imply, and he could be set for big things, signed as he is to Stones Throw, the independent hip hop label that is home to the various guises and associates of Madlib.

And James Pants deserves wide acclaim, as his grooves manage to simultaneously soothe your ears, stimulate your mind and intoxicate your dancing shoes.