James Gittins ft. Cat McTigue - 'That Funky'
‘That Funky’ by James Gittins ft. Cat McTigue is to be released soon and will be available to stream on all major streaming platforms!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
James Gittins is a rising English Artist, Producer, Singer, and Songwriter whose upcoming single, ‘That Funky’ is to be released soon having already gained accolades from across the music industry. For this track, James teamed up with powerful soulful vocalist Cat McTigue who has toured with Tom Grennan, played multiple European festivals and performed live on the BBC.
Playing instruments from the age of eight, James has honed his craft over the years to become the artist that he is today. After cancelling his self-promoted 2020 tour due to the pandemic, the independent artist took time to evolve his songwriting/musical arrangements, recruit a new production team and craft purer styles of music. Although he receives inspiration from the entire spectrum of music genres, James Gittins combines a variety of compositional elements, from funk, soul, disco, rock and house, to form his unique sound.
James has cultivated a plethora of radio plays and performance experience over recent years; he was featured on BBC Introducing and played to over ten thousand people at The Time is Now and The Youth Climate Strike in 2019. In addition to his work as an artist, James Gittins is a conservation activist and his London music protests against whale and dolphin hunting are to feature in an independent film by Russian Director and Tech Entrepreneur Dmitry Falkovich.
‘That Funky’ is the first in a string of releases coming from James over the next six months before he starts recording his second album in 2022. To date, James Gittins has released one album and four singles across all major streaming platforms. One of his most popular releases, ‘Ma Music’, has amassed more than six thousand streams on Spotify alone. With a growing number of followers and listeners, there is no denying the fact that James Gittins has developed a dedicated following of loyal fans who will be eager to hear his upcoming single.
FEATURED RELEASE
‘That Funky’ by James Gittins ft. Cat McTigue, is to be released soon and will be available to stream on all major streaming platforms! For this track, James teamed up with soulful vocalist Cat McTigue who has toured with Tom Grennan, played multiple European festivals and performed live on the BBC.
The single lasts around three and a half minutes and sits at 115bpm. The track commences with a sixteen second intro that sets the tone for the main vocal line. Cat’s stylistic vocal color flows seamlessly with the upbeat vibe of the instrumental accompaniment. The subtle layering of multiple imitated vocal elements adds a creative flare and depth to the overall sound.
The rhythmic beat combines with the foundational bass and melodic saxophone to provide the perfect platform for the vocal. A number of instrumental breaks, check out 2:32 to 2:46, deliver just the right amount of dynamic diversity to ensure that ‘That Funky’ is engaging from start to finish. By the time this track draws to a close, you’ll find yourself humming along with the catchy hook and in need of hitting that repeat button for another listen.
From the well balanced production and memorable instrumentation, to the impressive vocal performance, fans of James Gittins, as well as those who appreciate new music, will definitely want to hear this single. Make sure you follow James Gittins on social media to keep up to date with upcoming releases and performances!
