As hard rock and funk fans, Zdar (Philippe) and Boom-Bass (Hubert) first made their mark producing and engineering the sound sought by hip-hop artists - their great passion of the early ‘90s. But the raves Zdar attended converted him to house music and, with Etienne de Crécy, he founded Motorbass. British media opinion surveys chose Motorbass’s “Pansoul” as one of the year’s best albums, all styles combined.
BoomBass was soon infected by the techno speed-up, and hooked up with Zdar for a new project, called Cassius. The duo’s first album, 1999, is a collection of instrumental tracks recorded over the two previous years.
Their first single was Foxxy, a self-published track, in 1996. In January 1999, they released their first hit single Cassius 1999 on Virgin Records, entering the UK Top 40 chart at number seven. This was soon followed by their debut album, 1999, which had two more single released from it, Feeling For You and La Mouche.
2002 saw their second album release, Au Rêve. This featured the feverish "empowered female disco" track I'm A Woman, with Jocelyn Brown on vocals, as well as the hit single The Sound Of Violence, featuring Steve Edwards on vocals. This album also had collaborations with Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah and Leroy Burgess.
Cassius returned to the studio in 2006, for the more experimental single Toop Toop, but the next album, titled 15 Again, featured more vocal collaborations than the duo had done with Au Rêve.
While rehearsing their 15 Again album tour, Cassius provided the community with the a cappella track of their single Toop Toop and encouraged fans and friends to start remixing the song. It became an immediate success: the band started the Cassius Workshop project and released more a cappellas for remixing purposes. They claim to have received more than 400 remixes.
On 19 June 2019, two days before the release of Cassius's fifth album Dreems, Zdar died after falling from a building in Paris. He was 52 years old. On the release day of Dreems, the band announced that the album was the final album from Cassius.
(2) Cassius formed in the winter of 2003 in Richmond, Virginia. Drawing members from previous local bands, the band began writing new material and playing regional shows. After many setbacks and line up changes, Cassius decided it was time to buckle down and get serious. After recording their debut full length I Am Jim Jones with Chris Dowhan from Red Planet Studios (Scarlet / Twelve Tribes / Black Dahlia Murder), Cassius cancelled the lease on their apartment, bought a van and trailer and began booking whatever tours they could. Hard work and strong friendships brought them to their current position and with focus and determination, Cassius are hell bent on making themselves a house hold name within the metal and hardcore community. Despite not having a record to tour on previously, Cassius has already completed successful tours with bands like Ed Gein, Misery Signals, Ion Dissonance, Through The Eyes Of The Dead, and Despised Icon to name a few.
They signed to Lifeforce Records, and released I Am Jim Jones in January 2007.
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Cassius Lyrics
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Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Don't, don't you want some more? (Rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (rock)
Don't, don't you want some more? (Rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Don't, don't you want some more? (Rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Don't, don't you want some more? (Rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Don't, don't you want some more? (Rock)
Because we rock
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Don't, don't you want some more? (Rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Don't, don't you want some more?
Because we rock
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Don't, don't you want some more? (Rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Don't, don't you want some more? (Rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (rock)
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Don't, don't you want some more?
Because we rock
Non-stop
Rock
Because we rock (rock)
Because we (rock) we don't stop
Because we
The lyrics of Cassius's song "Rock Non Stop" seem to emphasize the exhilarating and energizing power of music, particularly rock music. The repetition of the phrase "Gimme the good shine" suggests a craving for something positive and uplifting, perhaps referring to the feel-good vibes and energy that rock music can bring. The continuous repetition of this phrase, along with the emphasis on "non-stop" and "rock," creates a sense of urgency and momentum, as if the music is driving forward endlessly without pause.
The chorus, which repeatedly asks, "Don't you want some more?" adds to this theme of craving and desire, suggesting that the listener is being encouraged to keep seeking out that powerful and invigorating feeling that rock music brings. The use of the word "rock" as both a genre of music and a verb to describe action or movement underscores the dynamic and active nature of the music being celebrated in the song.
The lines "Because we rock" and "Because we (rock) we don't stop" further highlight the persistence and determination in the music, implying that the essence of rock music lies in its ability to keep going, to keep pushing boundaries and forging ahead. The repetition of these phrases throughout the song reinforces the idea that rock music is a force to be reckoned with, an unstoppable and relentless source of energy and inspiration.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rock Non Stop" by Cassius convey a message of unbridled passion and enthusiasm for rock music, celebrating its power to uplift, energize, and drive listeners forward. The song seems to urge the audience to embrace the electrifying energy of rock music and to keep seeking out that "good shine" that it offers, suggesting that the music will always be there, ready to provide an endless supply of excitement and vitality.
Line by Line Meaning
Because we rock
We are confident and successful in what we do
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (non-stop)
Give me the positive energy and success without any interruptions
Gimme the good shine, gimme the good shine (rock)
Give me the positive energy and success to keep moving forward
Don't, don't you want some more? (Rock)
Don't you desire more of this energy and success to keep going?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Hubert Andre Joe Blanc Francard, Philippe Olivier Cerboneschi
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