I am a HUGE Motorbass fan.
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Motorbass only released one album, and that album, Pansoul was one of “those” albums. Its a classic. Its one of those albums that you hear, and your outlook on music is changed forever, and I certainly wasn’t the only one. This album was way ahead of its time, and this might sound silly, but i feel honored to own the vinyl. (music nerd alert). If you haven’t heard this album, you need to. I’ve heard rumblings that “something is going on” again with Philippe and Etienne, as Motorbass, not sure if that’s true, but I would be SUCH A HAPPY GIRL. I am very curious to hear how 14 years later, things would play out.

In 2003, Astralwerks released the album in the US for the first time, with a bonus disc of rare, early material.

From the Astralwerks site:

“In 1996, even before the massive success of Daft Punk’s debut album “Homework”, there were two French dance albums, only available as imports, that were on every discerning dance fan’s shopping list, Etienne de Crecy’s “Superdiscount” and his collaboration with Cassius member Philippe Zdar under the Motorbass alias. “Pansoul” was widely considered the body of work that kick-started an entire wave of French dance artist albums, and even now, is referenced as a “lost” classic.”

The duo have gone on to churn out a slew of successful productions since, together as Le Chatte Rouge, Etienne, under the monikers of Superdiscount, Minos Pour Main Basse, and Mooloodjee.
Phillipe Zdar is now most popularly known as one half of Cassius with Boombass.

Most recently, Cassius have launched “Cassius Workshop” an endeavor dedicated to giving up and coming producers a opportunity to remix their music. I think its just great, who wouldn’t want to remix Cassius!?!?! And from what I hear, this is not your typical “remix contest” the duo are directly involved with the remixers, lots of one on one communication. very cool. IMO, that’s the way it should be.

Trash friend Jesse Jamz, got in the workshop action and sent us his take on “See Me Now”. Check it out:

Cassius - “See Me Now” Jesse Jamz Remix

A lil bit about Jesse . ..
(words by Joey Yates)

After deejaying around Louisville, Kentucky for two years, Jesse saw a need to start a good dance party. In June of 2006, he kicked off his weekly party, Them Shitz, at Asiatique. Since its start, Them Shitz has gained recognition as “the best party in town” and will celebrate its one year anniversary in June. During the past year Jesse has also taken time to play cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia. While in LA, “the Jamz” joined some of the west coast’s finest deejays to play parties such as Blow Up LA and Check Yo Ponytail. His adventures in the Northeast led him to spin at one of NYC’s most note worthy parties, MisShapes, and at Philadelphia’s hippest party, Hands & Knees at the M Room. Since spinning with the likes of Acid Girls, VHS or Beta DeeJays, Franki Chan, John Redden, Johnny Love, and The Gossip, Jesse has once again felt the need to create a new event… this time on a larger scale featuring a larger venue, out of town deejays, a larger audience (18+ welcome), and on a monthly basis. Apart from deejaying and promoting, he has also completed his first remix of Cassius’ “See Me Now,” under the guise of “Man Behind the Mask.” With new parties and remixes already in the works, Jesse hopes for another exciting and fruitful year.

One of my next projects - get Philippe, Etienne, or Boombass to NYC for a par-tay.
Who’s in?!?! Hmm, maybe I should get this going on Eventful???

Oh, and we are going to have to talk trash about Pepe Braddock real soon! “Deep Burnt” is one of those tracks.

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