{"title":"Cassius","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCassius was a former French duo based in Paris. They were founders of the label Cassius Records. Unfortunately, the duo broke up in 2019 due to the death of one of its members. Their music was influential and they had a significant impact on the electronic music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their unique sound, Cassius drew inspiration from various genres such as house, techno, and disco. They collaborated with talented artists including Étienne de Crécy, SebastiAn, Busy P, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy artists like Alex Gopher, DJ Mehdi, Mr. Oizo or Sébastien Tellier, then you will definitely appreciate Cassius' music. Their discography includes hits like \"Feeling for You\" and \"Toop Toop\".\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1999-3","title":"1999","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouble vinyl edition in gatefold sleeve, features the album CD. The CD included in the LP features the 16 tracks in the same order. 1999...after the global supremacy of Oasis and Blur, the world is looking for some musical freshness. Some artists such as Daft Punk and Air have already contributed to globally popularise what the English called the 'French Touch', a new term that refers to a large musical French movement. The first album of Cassius is one of the key pieces of this growing genre, and demonstrates once again the variety of the trend. Indeed, after have cooperated for a long time with MC Solaar, one of France's 90's best rappers, the hip-hop influence of both Cassius members had to have an impact on their personal concept, and it did seduce a lot of listeners hungry for new musical flavours: more than 250 000 units sold worldwide and numerous unconditional fans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Because","offers":[{"title":"LP | x2","offer_id":50389023162699,"sku":"403363","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50389021917515,"sku":"1005048","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/41e958c2-0171-435f-9a3e-f8204e5887fb_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726353092"},{"product_id":"au-reve","title":"Au Reve","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouble vinyl edition in gatefold sleeve, features the album CD. The CD included in the LP features the 14 tracks in the same order. After their first (very) successful album, Cassius decided not to rely on their natural ability to make us dance to their groovy basslines, and came back with a daring project: integrate some mostly African-American influenced singings in their compositions to give electronic music a new dimension. Don't worry, the catchy-rythmic sound of Cassius is still here. You might recognise the voice of GhostfaceKillah, one of Wu Tang Clan's members that delivers a punchy performance on the upbeat tempo track 'Thrilla', as well as Steve Edwards, the house music singer who sang with Swedish producer Axwell, and who's also known for having lent his voice to Bob Sinclar on the famous 'World, hold On'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Because","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50436214751563,"sku":"1005049","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/70b28650-d9a1-4b93-b3dd-b208416826ee_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726913857"},{"product_id":"15-again","title":"15 Again","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouble vinyl edition, features the album CD. The CD included in the 2LP features the 12 tracks in the same order. \u003cstrong\u003ePharrell Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e is present on the song \"\u003cem\u003eEye Water\u003c\/em\u003e\", a beautiful ode to our planet and its natural resources, and \u003cstrong\u003eCassius\u003c\/strong\u003e has got further exciting surprises for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if we took you back to your untroubled teenage days, when all seemed complicated and easy to reach at the same time? That is exactly what \u003cstrong\u003eCassius\u003c\/strong\u003e managed to transpose in \u003cem\u003e15 Again\u003c\/em\u003e: a carefree music, coloured by some deep songs; like an emancipated soul, but always tormented. The hit \"\u003cem\u003eToop Toop\u003c\/em\u003e\", sampled by Madonna or \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Guetta\u003c\/strong\u003e, among others, and the intense \"\u003cem\u003eLa Notte\u003c\/em\u003e\" illustrate perfectly this state of mind of the youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're releasing their third album once again for this summer, a real shot of freshness to relieve you from the heat!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Because","offers":[{"title":"LP | x2","offer_id":50436398154059,"sku":"403167","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50436398580043,"sku":"1005050","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8a781c46-d909-44dd-a847-87bce9f46d04_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726916778"},{"product_id":"best-of-1996-2019-2","title":"Best of 1996-2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eBest of 1996-2019, the very first \u003cem\u003eCassius Best Of\u003c\/em\u003e features the iconic music of \u003cstrong\u003eCassius\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the seminal and most exciting French Touch pioneers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album comes in a black gatefold sleeve with liner notes by Hubert 'Boombass' Blanc-Francard, providing insight into the story of \u003cstrong\u003eCassius\u003c\/strong\u003e and his beloved mate Philippe 'Zdar' Cerboneschi, who sadly passed away 5 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection covers all the classics from \u003cstrong\u003eCassius\u003c\/strong\u003e' various albums, including hits like \"\u003cem\u003eCassius 1999\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eI \u0026lt; 3 U So\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eFeeling For You\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eToop Toop\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eGo Up\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eThe Sound Of Violence\u003c\/em\u003e,\" and \"\u003cem\u003eDon’t Let Me Be\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Because Music","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50532323426635,"sku":"2221572","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2024-09-11_at_12.07.59_f4132461_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1728119804"},{"product_id":"dreems","title":"Dreems","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwenty years on the heels of their debut with 1999, established cornerstone of the French touch, the duo Philippe ‘Zdar’ Cerboneschi and Hubert ‘Boom Bass’ Blanc-Francard announce their fifth opus \u003ci\u003eDreems\u003c\/i\u003e. This album will bring Cassius back to his original house, the one that has always fed their energetic DJ's sets, but was a few faded lately behind the sophisticated pop of previous albums.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Back to basics, then, both in the design and influences, they worked during long sessions spent at the Motorbass’ studio, where the disc was largely imagined. A magical place causing an organic heat into the sound power (with a new subtlety that the initiates will appreciate, the use of a Korg synthesizer, last acquisition of Zdar and Boom Bass).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2LP - Double 140 Gram Black Vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caroline","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP | x2","offer_id":50921304752459,"sku":"1065612","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5cc313d3-41d4-45db-b89d-70631bcb7d0e_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1733174803"},{"product_id":"1999-dj-tool-2","title":"1999 DJ Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnreleased 2LP featuring 8 exclusive extended versions of the most iconic tracks from the album \u003ci\u003e1999\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaft Punk’s groundbreaking album \u003ci\u003eHomework\u003c\/i\u003e had just opened the door for french electronic music to reach global audiences. For artists rooted in DJ culture, this was a turning point. French acts were finally being invited to play at burgeoning festivals and iconic clubs. The British audience was the first to embrace us, and weekend after weekend, we toured the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by those nights behind the decks, we suggested releasing a vinyl featuring extended versions of tracks from \u003ci\u003e1999\u003c\/i\u003e. Designed as a promotional DJ tool, it celebrated expansive, long-form tracks reminiscent of the ones we loved to play, an homage to our early experiments with endless loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost tracks, originally very long, were edited into a coherent, hour-long listening experience. The DJ tool was assembled from those original mixes, as a final, free wheeling variation of our three weeks of fun in the studio. Holding that vinyl today brings back vivid memories of those early travels, the nightclubs at the cusp of transformation, the crowds getting younger at new parties, and the vinyl records that were just starting to fade from DJ booths. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI also recall being 32 years old, navigating this evolving world. Now, as i prepare for the upcoming Cassius club tour, i’m struck by how closely it mirrors the era of the DJ tool release. Twenty-five years later, i feel incredibly fortunate to still be doing this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the studio, Philippe once shouted, “Cassius in the house !” into my ear. 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