Chapter 1
The studio apprentices
Chapter 2
Riding the French Touch wave
Chapter 3
The master producers
Chapter 4
Legacy, tragedy, and rebirth
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Cassius
Ch 4 · Legacy, tragedy, and rebirth
koblenz Cassius French House Legacy
Though a founding producer departed too soon, Their French Touch sound still shines under the moon.
koblenz A haunting Cassius vocal loop was turned into a massive stadium hip-hop anthem.
koblenz Their fifth album served as a beautiful, high-energy farewell to their decades of partnership.
Fun Fact
A dream's blessing: Boombass revived Cassius in 2024 after having a vivid dream where Philippe Zdar appeared and silently gave his blessing.
Glossary
duo (noun)
A pair of people who perform or work together. Hubert Blanc-Francard performed as Cassius at the 2024 Paris Paralympics closing ceremony, honoring his late partner.
A pair of people who perform or work together. Hubert Blanc-Francard performed as Cassius at the 2024 Paris Paralympics closing ceremony, honoring his late partner.
Quiz
Why did Cassius release only five studio albums over a span of twenty-three years?
Quiz
Which 2011 hip-hop song by Kanye West and Jay-Z heavily sampled Cassius's track 'I <3 U SO'?
Quiz
At which major international sporting celebration in Paris did Hubert 'Boombass' Blanc-Francard perform as Cassius in 2024?
Quiz
What is the name of the club tour launched by Boombass in 2025 to bring Cassius's music back to global dancefloors?
Quiz
Which French electronic label, known for artists like Justice, released Cassius's EP 'The Rawkers' in 2010?
Quiz
What is the name of the 20-track compilation album released in October 2024 to celebrate the duo's career?