The Idolator Cage Match: Cassy vs. Cassie

In the fine tradition of such alliterative showdowns as Kramer vs. Kramer and Kid Rock vs. Kidz Bop, we’re proud to present the first installment of the Idolator Cage Match, in which intern Cortney Harding finds common ground among two seemingly dissimilar musical entities. After the click-through, her take on R&B singer Cassie and German DJ Cassy.

Cassy: Left England to work as an actress, quit to become a DJ. Cassie: Left New England to work as a model, quit to become a musician.

Cassy: One of her first musical projects was with “Dave the Hustler.” Cassie: One of her first musical projects was with hip-hop hustler Diddy.

Cassy: Big break came in Germany clubs, where she seduced listeners with her spinning. Cassie: Big break came on Germany TV, where she seduced viewers with her grinning.

Cassy: Featured in a forthcoming documentary on German house music, Speaking in Code. Cassie: Based on song titles like “Me & U” and “Long Way 2 Go,” speaks only in code.

Cassy: Music critics have described her mixes as “minimal and sexy.” Cassie: Fashion critics have described her tiny skirts as both minimal and sexy.