DJ and producer The Liquid Dude is renowned for blending electro, acid, house, breaks, and machine funk with a distinctive cinematic edge. Drawing from decades of musical exploration, international influences, and a deep connection to underground club culture, he has built a reputation for energetic DJ sets, forward-thinking productions, and immersive dancefloor experiences. As his new release ‘Artificial Ignorance’ lands via his imprint Liquid Freaks, DMCWorld goes Back To Mine with The Liquid Dude.
Colored Music – Heart Beat (Japan, 1981)
One of those records that never seems to age. A beautiful collision of boogie, dub, jazz and electronics, with loose grooves and psychedelic synth work that still sounds refreshingly modern. Every time I revisit it, I hear something new.
Black Devil Disco Club – H Friend (France, 1978)
Dark, cosmic and beautifully unsettling. Bernard Fevre created a sound world somewhere between disco, proto-house and science fiction. It has a hypnotic quality that slowly pulls everyone into the room.
Logic System – Unit (Japan, 1981)
Hideki Matsutake’s sequencing and synth programming were years ahead of their time. Mechanical, funky and incredibly precise, this record still sounds like a glimpse into the future.
Charanjit Singh – Raga Bhairav (India, 1982)
A TB-303, a TR-808 and Indian classical ragas—recorded years before acid house emerged in Chicago. Every listen reminds me that innovation often happens in places history forgets.
William Onyeabor – Fantastic Man (Nigeria, 1983)
A timeless slice of Nigerian electronic funk. Built around hypnotic synth basslines, repetitive grooves and infectious melodies, it’s one of those records that feels both raw and futuristic. A perfect reminder that some of the most forward-thinking electronic music of the early ’80s was happening far beyond the usual scenes.
Deux – Game & Performance (France, 1982)
Minimal synth at its absolute best. Sparse drum machines, icy vocals and elegant melodies create an atmosphere that’s mysterious, emotional and surprisingly timeless.
Severed Heads – Dead Eyes Opened (Australia, 1984)
Industrial textures, tape manipulation and broken rhythms combine into one of the most original electronic records ever made. Strange, cinematic and endlessly inspiring.
Vadym Khrapachov – Dance (Ukraine, 1982)
A hidden Soviet electronic gem discovered while digging through old film soundtracks. Built around hypnotic sequencers and cinematic synths, it feels surprisingly futuristic and proves that some of the most forward-thinking electronic music was being made in the most unexpected places.
Ryuichi Sakamoto – Riot In Lagos (Japan, 1980)
A landmark recording that helped redefine electronic music. Long before electro had a name, Sakamoto was already sketching out its future. Every generation rediscovers it for a reason.
The Liquid Dude – Nipponacidfunk
I originally left my own music off this list because I didn’t want to come across as cocky. But after putting these selections together, I realised this track is probably the clearest reflection of everything above. Japanese electronics, machine funk, hypnotic grooves, acid influences and cosmic textures have all found their way into my productions over the years. So, here’s the missing link between these timeless inspirations and where my own musical journey has taken me.
‘Artificial Ignorance’ will be released on Liquid Freaks on July 31st 2026.
