Philippe Zdar

About

French electronic dance music producer who comprises one half of the acclaimed duo Cassius along with Boom Bass. They are known for club hits like "I Love You So," "The Sound of Violence" and "Toop Toop."

Before Fame

He began working with Boom Bass in 1988. The pair began performing as La Funk Mob in 1991.

Trivia

He co-produced the breakout album by French indie rock band Phoenix, 2009's Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Family Life

He had a daughter named Angelica.

Associated With

His song "I Love You So" was sampled by Jay Z and Kanye West on "Why I Love You" from their 2011 collaborative album Watch the Throne.