Artist

Cassius

1996-2019·Paris

Philippe Zdar and Hubert Boombass had already been working together since 1988, producing for MC Solaar before forming La Funk Mob in 1991. Zdar came up the hard way, starting as a tea-boy at Studio Marcadet for engineer Dominique Blanc Francard, watching sessions with Bryan Ferry, Sade and Prince rather than being taught from a manual.

The full story is in French Touch House.

At a glance

Active
1996–2019
From
Paris, France
Records in the issues
2 (1999–2002)
Original label
Virgin
Listening guide track
“Cassius 1999”

Listen

In the French Touch House listening guide: “Cassius 1999”

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In the issues

  • French Touch House
    Principal · 1987-2005 · Members

    French Touch House is a music scene from Paris, France, 1987–2005. Its principal artists include Daft Punk, Cassius, Motorbass and Étienne de Crécy. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 18 dated events.

Records

Family tree

Bands that shared members with Cassius, and who.

  • La Funk Mob1991–
    Boom Bass, Philippe Zdar
  • Motorbass1992–
    Philippe Zdar