James Gittins - 'That Funky (the club mix)'
‘That Funky (the club mix)’ by James Gittins is to be released soon and will be available to stream on all major streaming platforms!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
James Gittins is a rising rising English Artist, Songwriter, Producer and Performer whose upcoming single, ‘That Funky (the club mix)’ is to be released soon and will be available on on all streaming platforms. Having been a multi-instrumentalist from the age of eight, James has honed his craft over the years to become the songwriter and composer that he is today. Although he receives inspiration from many different genres, James Gittins combines a variety of compositional elements from funk, disco, soul, house and rock to form his unique and authentic sound.
James has an impressive amount of radio plays and performance experience; 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. James is also a conservation activist; his London music protests against whale and dolphin hunting are to feature in an independent film by Russian Director and Tech Entrepreneur Dmitry Falkovich.
To date, James Gittins has released one album and five singles across all major streaming platforms with ‘Ma Music’ generating his biggest following. With a growing number of high profile followers and listeners, there is no denying the fact that James Gittins has laid the foundations for ‘That Funky’ to be his ‘breakthrough’ track.
FEATURED RELEASE
‘That Funky (the club mix)’ by James Gittins, is to be released soon and will be available to stream on all major streaming platforms! This club mix is a fresh take on James’ single, ‘That Funky’, which featured the contribution of Cat McTigue who has toured with Tom Grennan, played multiple European festivals, and performed live on the BBC.
‘That Funky (the club mix)’ lasts around three and a half minutes and sits at 123bpm. The single begins with a sixteen second introductory section that features stylistically edited clips from the main hook, building a sense of anticipation for the instigation of the main vocal. The foundational keys progression amalgamates with the melodic brass, funky synth-bass and rhythmic percussion to provide the perfect platform for Cat’s vocal without dominating the mix.
Cat McTigue’s soulful vocal performance is one of the stand-out aspects on this track; her impressive range and control seamlessly synchronize with the club vibe of the instrumentation. Harmonized backing vocals, check out 0:48 to 1:03, are systematically dropped into the mix, adding creativity to the vocal line without detracting from the lyricism.
The main body of the instrumentation pulls back at various stages, check out 1:27 to 1:42, allowing the overall intensity to shift and ensuring that this single is captivating from beginning to end. By the time ‘That Funky (the club mix)’ draws to a close, you’ll find yourself caught up in the hypnotic vibe and in need of hitting that repeat button for another listen.
From the creative production and catchy 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!
