Cassius

Cassius, a long-running task that was a fresh addition to the very best ranks of People from france electronica circa 1999, actually comprised two of the scene’s most experienced makers: Philippe Zdar and Hubert Blanc-Francart (aka Boombass). Besides their productions for Mo’ Polish as La Funk Mob, the duo got also manned the planks for several superb LPs by French rapper MC Solaar. They 1st met back the past due ’80s, employed in the same studio room (Zdar was an engineer, and Boombass was simply learning the trade). Boombass caused MC Solaar, and became a member of with Zdar release a two EPs on Mo’ Polish as La Funk Mob during 1994. Zdar also teamed with Etienne De Crecy (of Super Lower price) release a an LP as Motorbass. Finally, Zdar and Boombass arrived together in past due 1998 as Cassius. Merging the jazzy hip-hop of Boombass with Zdar’s phase’n’filter acid-disco, Cassius debuted using the solitary “Cassius 1999,” a golf club anthem and English Top 20 strike, past due in 1998. The full-length 1999 made an appearance early the next year. Cassius came back in 2002 with Au Rêve and once again in 2006 with 15 Once again. The group would spend another 10 years on hiatus, although Zdar held busy with creation and remixes, dealing with famous brands Chromeo, Phoenix, Kitty Power, as well as the Beastie Kids. The second option two artists came back the favor once the duo re-emerged in 2016 with “Actions,” featuring Kitty Power as well as the Beasties’ Mike D. The one landed on the idea record Ibifornia, released afterwards that same calendar year.