After a string of cat songs went viral, it was inevitable for The Kiffness to release a cross-species EP.
In his latest release, Cat Jams, The Kiffness, as local musician David Scott is known, collaborated with various cats. The best part? Half of the streaming proceeds from the EP will be donated to the Sandton SPCA so that the animals can benefit as well.
According to Scott, the inspiration for the EP came about when a fan presented a challenge to him to remix the audio from a cat video on Instagram.
“My initial thought was ‘no, I can’t remix this’ but then I decided to give it a go and it turned out far better than I expected. From then on, I got tagged in cat videos non-stop.
“People even started adding their own instruments to the songs that I had made [and] before I knew it, I had enough songs for an entire EP,” he said.
Scott added this EP was a prime example of grasping opportunities as they come because he never thought that a cross-species collaboration would ever be part of his musical journey.
“Life is full of wonderful and unexpected surprises. If it weren’t for the pandemic, I would’ve carried on living life as a touring musician and the videos I’ve been making would never have been in the equation.
But these lockdowns have given me an opportunity to take a deep dive into the internet, and I’ve discovered different parts of myself and my creativity that has been lying dormant for quite some time.”
The musician only recently established his love for the feline species after adopting his former booking agent’s cat.
“At first we were hesitant, but my wife and I decided that it would be a good idea – it was probably one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Having a cat brings such a good energy to our home.”
He added that the entire experience of creating the EP is one that he will forever be grateful for. “Without cats, the EP wouldn’t have been possible, which is why I’m donating half the proceeds to my local SPCA.”
Scott hopes that through Cat Jams people are able to have a deeper compassion for domestic animals, especially cats.
“I’m hoping that it will also inspire people to see that music is all around us, it’s just up to us whether we want to hear it or not. The cry of a cat might seem like noise to someone, but to someone who’s listening for the music; it could be the next big hit.”
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