Cassius

The Profile

Cassius is a French electronic duo formed by Philippe Zdar and Hubert Blanc‑Francard (BoomBass), key figures of the French Touch movement. They debuted with 1999, followed by Au rêve, 15 Again, and Ibifornia, and are known for singles like Cassius 1999, Feeling for You, The Sound of Violence, and Toop Toop. Zdar died in 2019.

Formed in Paris by Philippe Zdar and Hubert Blanc‑Francard (BoomBass); prominent in the French Touch scene; albums include 1999 (1999), Au rêve (2002), 15 Again (2006), Ibifornia (2016); collaborated with Pharrell Williams, Sébastien Tellier, Étienne de Crécy, and Le Knight Club; Zdar died in 2019.

Two reviews chart Cassius from the French Touch spark of 1999 to the sun‑bleached swagger of 15 Again. Expect house, electro-funk, and 70s disco echoes, with cuts like Feeling for You, La Mouche, and Toop Toop. Collaborations pop up with Pharrell Williams, Sébastien Tellier, Étienne de Crécy, and Le Knight Club. Overall tone: warm, catchy, stylish—occasionally louche Ibiza vibes included.