Loco Dice on Music, Movement, and His Creative Evolution

Few artists have navigated the evolution of electronic music quite like Loco Dice. From his early roots in hip-hop to becoming one of house and techno’s most distinctive figures, the Düsseldorf-born DJ and producer has built a career defined by curiosity, culture, and an unwavering commitment to doing things his own way. In conversation with Dancing Astronaut, Loco Dice reflected on what first drew him to electronic music, the energy that continues to fuel his connection to the dance floor, and why discovering the next generation of artists remains essential to his creative world. Liana Stern: You talk about your hip-hop era and working with artists like Ice Cube, Usher, and Snoop Dogg. What ultimately led you into house and techno, and what did you take with you from the hip-hop world? Loco Dice: There came a point where hip-hop wasn’t giving me the feeling of exploring new sounds and going in new directions anymore. After Biggie and Pac passed away, the music started becoming more about recycling older records, and that wasn’t really my vibe. At the same time, I started exploring electronic music through friends and parties, and I realized how much you could create as a producer ...