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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Yo, yo
Tonight, I'm feelin' like Michael in Thriller
Drunk as a skunk, catch too much to Killah
Bartender, feel me up, another cup
Everybody have a good time, party, live it up
The dance floor's packed, Staten Island's on the map
Look at mommy in back, I see your eyes starin'
Scope me up and down just to see what I'm wearin'
My appearance, heavy on the wrist wit a mean truck
Razor blade, fresh bathed, lookin' clean cut
Boots untied, gats in the ride
Dipped down in Gucci, wit my hat to the side
We can rhyme all night, if the rhyme's all right
Come up in big whips, different cars, all types
I'm out of sight, meet your host, get close
C.E.O., Starks Enterprise, big Ghost
Only if you say so, please let the breaks go
Turn the bass up real slow, just let your body go
Yo, yo, yo we rollin', holdin', my bag up swollen
Heat rush, niggaz see us and start foldin'
Let the hoes in, we gon' freak off lovely
Ruby red, gettin' head, air beds buggy
It's about to get ugly, ya'll can't touch me
After ten mill, so the whole world gon' love me
Me Ghost, first, his or her extra large
Platinum credit cards when I splurge
I got the urge, roll up who got the herb
Fat ravioli bags on the Ave. get served
I observe the kid, I deserve to live
Broke his ribs, burst his wig
When the bass come out, you be the first to get
Thirst for this, blacked out and search the crib
Like I told ya'll before, it's the Theodore Unit
From Europe to New York, this is how we do it
Come on, uh-huh, yeah
All right, just let your body go
Yeah, just let your body go
Come on, uh-huh, yeah, all right
Come on, just let your body go
Come on, yeah, all right, uh-huh
Yeah, come on, just let your body go
Come on, uh-huh, all right
The song "Thrilla" by Cassius talks about having a great time at a party and feeling like Michael Jackson in "Thriller". The rapper mentions being drunk and having a good time at the party while the dance floor is packed. The song also talks about money, with mentions of expensive clothes, jewelry and credit cards. The rapper Ghostface Killah is also featured in the song, adding to the street credibility of the lyrics. The chorus encourages listeners to let go and enjoy their body movements, as the music takes over.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 2002 as a single from the album "Au Rêve" by Cassius. The song features the rapper Ghostface Killah, who is known for his work with the Wu-Tang Clan. Another interesting fact is that the song was received positively by critics, with many praising its catchy beat and memorable chorus. The song also received extensive airplay on urban radio stations, making it a hit among hip-hop fans.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it samples a song by the Jackson 5 called "Dancing Machine". The song samples the drumbeat and bassline from the original, giving the song a retro feel. Other samples used in the song include "Apache" by the Incredible Bongo Band and "I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross.
The song was produced by Hubert Blanc-Francard and Philippe Zdar, who have worked together as Cassius since the mid-1990s. The pair are known for their innovative sound and creative use of sampling in their music. The song features a mix of electronic and hip-hop influences, making it a unique blend of styles.
The chords for "Thrilla" are not available, as the song primarily features electronic beats and samples rather than traditional instruments. The song relies heavily on rhythm and melody to create its distinctive sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight, I'm feelin' like Michael in Thriller
I feel like I'm as iconic as Michael Jackson in his Thriller music video
Drunk as a skunk, catch too much to Killah
I'm extremely drunk and feeling unstoppable
Bartender, feel me up, another cup
Bartender, give me another drink and fill it up
Everybody have a good time, party, live it up
Let's all have fun and enjoy the party
The dance floor's packed, Staten Island's on the map
The dance floor is crowded and the Staten Island scene is gaining attention
We bum rush the club, 'cause we don't know how to act
We're so excited about the party that we rush in without proper etiquette
Look at mommy in back, I see your eyes starin'
I notice a woman staring at me from behind
Scope me up and down just to see what I'm wearin'
She's checking out my outfit from head to toe
My appearance, heavy on the wrist wit a mean truck
I'm flaunting my jewelry and my fancy watch
Razor blade, fresh bathed, lookin' clean cut
I'm well-groomed and looking sharp
Boots untied, gats in the ride
I have untied boots and guns in the car
Dipped down in Gucci, wit my hat to the side
I'm wearing Gucci clothes and a hat tilted to the side
We can rhyme all night, if the rhyme's all right
We can keep rapping all night if the music is good
Come up in big whips, different cars, all types
We arrive in expensive cars of various types
I'm out of sight, meet your host, get close
I'm hard to miss, let's meet and get closer
C.E.O., Starks Enterprise, big Ghost
I am the CEO of Starks Enterprise and known as big Ghost
Only if you say so, please let the breaks go
I will do what you say, please play the music without pauses
Turn the bass up real slow, just let your body go
Slowly raise the bass, let loose and dance
Yo, yo, yo we rollin', holdin', my bag up swollen
We arrive holding our bags full of money, feeling like we're on top
Heat rush, niggaz see us and start foldin'
Our presence intimidates people, making them cower
Let the hoes in, we gon' freak off lovely
Let the women in, we're going to have fun with them
Ruby red, gettin' head, air beds buggy
Getting a blowjob on a red bed that is inflating and deflating
It's about to get ugly, ya'll can't touch me
Things are getting heated and you can't mess with me
After ten mill, so the whole world gon' love me
Once I make ten million dollars, everybody will love me
Me Ghost, first, his or her extra large
I, Ghostface Killah, am first and the clothing is extra large
Platinum credit cards when I splurge
I spend extravagantly with my platinum credit cards
I got the urge, roll up who got the herb
I have the desire to smoke some weed, who has some?
Fat ravioli bags on the Ave. get served
We sell big bags of drugs on the street
I observe the kid, I deserve to live
I'm keeping an eye on someone and I deserve to stay alive
Broke his ribs, burst his wig
I beat someone up badly
When the bass come out, you be the first to get
When the music hits hard, you're the first to react
Thirst for this, blacked out and search the crib
You're eager for the music and afterward, you'll be too drunk to go home
Like I told ya'll before, it's the Theodore Unit
As I said before, this is the Theodore Unit group
From Europe to New York, this is how we do it
From Europe to New York, this is our way of having a good time
Come on, uh-huh, yeah
Encouragement to join in
All right, just let your body go
Relax and let your body move to the music
Yeah, just let your body go
Again, loosen up and feel the music
Come on, uh-huh, yeah, all right
Keep going and enjoy the party
Come on, just let your body go
One last invitation to dance and have fun
Come on, uh-huh, all right
Final encouragement to enjoy the party
Lyrics © STARKS PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DENNIS COLES, FRANCARD HUBERT ANDRE JOE BLANC, PHILIPPE OLIVIER CERBONESCHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mister Monkeyman
This song deserves more views
Telly Hennessey
LOVE LOVE LOVE MY FAVORITE WU - TANG MEMBER!!!! THEN METH!!!! - MAN
JRSZ
Absolutelly
Peter Cooper
Absolutely, total banger
Creg Lek
If only there was an instrumental version, then I'll listen to it dozens of times (the voices tire me quickly and in particular this one... so I'll only listen once)
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