Malik Djoudi's murky pop hides its influences in dark corners around the musical universe. This list opens the door on just a few. The future-funk of Missy Elliot provides a creative backdrop, while more experimental acts like Silver Mt. Zion have helped expand Djoudi's scope. The darker tones of James Blake can be found, but that doesn't cancel out the rhythmic, positive vibes of Bob Marley.