the first in a new series of “rhythm” LPs by Stones Throw artists. Each release in the series will highlight the individual talents of one producer, focusing strictly on instrumentals. As a tool for DJs, these stripped-down tracks take it one step beyond the good ol’ hip-hop break record, providing some minimal instrumentation and other sounds that give the track character, but are still basic enough to be blended with numerous other records of a similar tempo. Inspired by Jive Records’ series of instrumental DJ tools from the 1980s, the Rhythm Traxx series provides discerning DJs with tasteful instrumental segues, versatile in the mix, yet holding up on their own. James Pants’ Rhythm Traxx LP offers 10 beats mostly in his trademark electro style (think Egyptian Lover or Cybotron), but occasionally dabbling in mid-tempo freestyle and closing with an almost new-age percussive meditation. All tracks are instrumental with the occasional burst of vocal chants